Spicing Up Trouble: a romantic comedy
Mary Jo Burke, Gemma Halliday

Alexia Hale works as a test kitchen writer for the Chicago News. But she gets her big break toward reporting "real" news when she's given the opportunity to interview the world renowned artist, Benjamin Nance Cobb. The catch: to get it, Alexia has to pose as a nude model for Ben. What begins as an awkward assignment quickly turns into a real friendship…and possibly more. But when a photograph of Alexia is leaked to the press, their private life suddenly becomes very public. Ben's father isn’t pleased, Alexia's sisters are shocked, and now she's being hounded by the press. Dating a celebrity has its challenges and rewards. The only question is, which one will outweigh the other?
"Mary Jo Burke is brilliant in creating an absolutely delightful tale complete with a little emotion...and a whole lot of love. I can’t wait to find more works from Mary Jo Burke."
—Fresh Fiction