A Lighthearted Utensil Romance Series by Ruth Cardello

Is that an earthquake or is your fork happy to see you?Imagine a WWII super soldier and his unit were trapped in cutlery by the government and the only way they could transform back was by being intimate with a woman . . .Shortly after moving to a new city, Mercedes buys a set of antique silverware from an estate sale and discovers she has a preference for one particular fork... moreIs that an earthquake or is your fork happy to see you?Imagine a WWII super soldier and his unit were trapped in cutlery by the government and the only way they could transform back was by being intimate with a woman . . .Shortly after moving to a new city, Mercedes buys a set of antique silverware from an estate sale and discovers she has a preference for one particular fork. Is the man who appears when the fork disappears real or a salacious fantasy?If he is real, is he crazy or could he actually be what he claims to be?Are you open-minded enough to accept him as he is?And fall in love with a fork?Find out how far Mercedes is willing to go to save him and his friends in SPOONED and KNIFED.Cautionary The spicy scenes in this novella are purely fictional. Please do not attempt to re-enact any of them at home. I don’t want to hear that my readers FAFO (Forked Around and Found Out). Tines hurt. Let’s keep the forks on the table where they belong. less

Just another case of Forking leading to Spooning . . .When a WWII super soldier trapped in cutlery discovers he can transform back into a man by being intimate with a woman, he seeks to free the rest of his unit via some unconventional matchmaking.But how do you find a woman willing to take a chance on a spoon?Cheryl isn’t prepared to hear her friend is getting it on with a Fork.Or that her friend’s hot fiancé is the result.Cheryl wants nothing to do with their cutlery kink . . moreJust another case of Forking leading to Spooning . . .When a WWII super soldier trapped in cutlery discovers he can transform back into a man by being intimate with a woman, he seeks to free the rest of his unit via some unconventional matchmaking.But how do you find a woman willing to take a chance on a spoon?Cheryl isn’t prepared to hear her friend is getting it on with a Fork.Or that her friend’s hot fiancé is the result.Cheryl wants nothing to do with their cutlery kink . . . until she holds the spoon for the first time and it feels meant to be.The dating pool has proven unsatisfying.Battery-operated devices don’t cuddle you afterward.Your friend claims a kind-hearted, huge, super soldier is trapped in your spoon, and only you can free him.Wouldn’t you give it a try?Just once?Just to make sure? less

Being under the knife has never felt so good.He wasn’t supposed to come back yet. No one is ready for him. He has nothing to lose, no one he trusts, and revenge on his mind. Not exactly the insta-boyfriend you were promised he would be.Ashley took the knife home as a joke, but there’s nothing funny about her attraction to an angry and possibly homicidal utensil.Maybe some knives deserve to be left in the drawer... moreBeing under the knife has never felt so good.He wasn’t supposed to come back yet. No one is ready for him. He has nothing to lose, no one he trusts, and revenge on his mind. Not exactly the insta-boyfriend you were promised he would be.Ashley took the knife home as a joke, but there’s nothing funny about her attraction to an angry and possibly homicidal utensil.Maybe some knives deserve to be left in the drawer.His lack of memory of the events that led to his unit being trapped in silverware isn’t cutting it.Ray is the reason your mother always told you to be careful with knives. Play with him and he might hurt you without even meaning to. But when danger starts circling, and you need protection, it’s wiser to reach for a knife than a spoon. Cautionary The humor in this novella is sharp. Not for the thin-skinned. Please be aware that all of the scenes are fictional and should not be tried at home. Not even my editor would act them out to check for feasibility. Extreme care should be employed when considering viewing a knife as a potential mate. less

Utensils are for more than stirring up trouble.Lauren gave up on love long ago. As an ER doctor, she saves lives daily and keeps her own life safe and predictable—until a set of antique silverware warms to her touch.Suddenly, Lauren finds herself the unexpected heroine in a reverse harem tale, surrounded by three . . . no, eight World War II super soldiers who are as tempting as they are chaotic... moreUtensils are for more than stirring up trouble.Lauren gave up on love long ago. As an ER doctor, she saves lives daily and keeps her own life safe and predictable—until a set of antique silverware warms to her touch.Suddenly, Lauren finds herself the unexpected heroine in a reverse harem tale, surrounded by three . . . no, eight World War II super soldiers who are as tempting as they are chaotic.Falling in love with sentient spoons, forks, and knives? It’s absurd, testosterone-charged mayhem—and yet, love always finds a way.This isn’t your typical sentient-object romance. Expect rom-com hilarity, Marvel-level action, and a poignant love story wrapped in a quirky utensil fantasy universe.Cautionary Warning: Utensil dynamics are highly unconventional. There’s a battle brewing that can only be resolved with the elimination of Inkwell. There will be violence and heartbreak, but justice will finally be served. less