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Joanna Kimber

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5.1.2024

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Cleo and River promised each other that their fling was just that, a storm of fleeting passion. Neither of them expected to be stuck in love as intense as the Jamaican sun. It was more than difficult to say goodbye but, she needed time to heal, to grow, and to love herself again. Now, as she makes her way to the bar where it all began, the memories of his touch still ignite a fire within her, leaving her yearning for more. The magnetic pull between them couldn't have been a figment of her imagination, right?

River has been counting down the days since Cleo got on her flight. Now, as he waits anxiously for her to make good on her promise, he considers that she still might not be ready for the intensity of their passion. River would move mountains to prove his love to Cleo but wonders how far he will have to bend before he finally breaks. It seems that no matter what he does, she won’t get this one simple truth through her pretty, little head:


She’s his.

It's easy to fall in love against the backdrop of a tropical paradise, but when they return to reality: family, friendships, and careers pose devastating challenges to their love. Cleo worked hard to be comfortable in her skin again and River is the only one left with the power to unravel her.

A power she swore she would never give to anyone else, ever again.

Cleo finds herself ready to let go of it all before she realizes that sometimes, choosing yourself means choosing the one you love.

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Cleo sometimes wonders when her life became such a hot mess. Everything was going according to plan, at least until her dream job turned out to be more like a nightmare and her long term relationship became unwanted baggage. Determined to reignite her lust for life, she takes a solo trip to Jamaica before the year ends. She only has one mission in mind: falling back in love with herself.

Out of nowhere, River rolls in like a breath of fresh air and knocks Cleo off her feet. Stunned by their instant connection, she can't help but spending her days with River. Not wanting to jeopardize her healing journey, she makes him promise one thing: when the trip ends, so do they. River has no problem with keeping things casual until he realizes that Cleo may be the one to change his heart forever, but he's willing to give her whatever she needs. Even if it means breaking his own heart.

PEPPER LIGHTS

PRAISE FOR PEPPER LIGHTS

FROM AMAZON & GOODREADS

Joanna Kimber’s storytelling captures the essence of a journey towards healing and finding unexpected joy in the most unforeseen places. “Pepper Lights” is a heartwarming and engaging novella. I definitely 100% recommend it!! I can’t wait for more publications from this outstanding author!

I downloaded this book and was immediately sucked into it and impressed, it is such a relatable, but captivating story, that really left me wondering what will happen next! I stayed up until 2 am just to finish it the same night! I can not wait to get my hands on the second book in the series! 

Oh this was GOOOOOOOOOOD!! Although it is a novella the timing and the pacing of the romance was perfect. It didn't feel rushed or forced, but like the perfect vacation romance. And the spice was so soo sooo good. I almost wanted this book to be longer cause I couldn't get enough of Cleo and River, but everything came together perfect.

ABOUT ME

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My name is Joanna Kimber, and I'm a first-generation immigrant with a lifelong passion for reading. I discovered my love for storytelling early on, crafting my first "novel" in the 9th grade after years of scribbling tales in the backs of my notebooks since the 4th grade. Becoming an author has always been my dream despite facing a few obstacles along the way.

Professionally, my background is in Photography, and I've spent most of my career in the Financial Service industry. However, my heart has always been drawn to literature. That's why I decided to pursue my degree in English and transition into being a full-time author.

I write for women like me—those who are still figuring it all out, aware of their flaws but determined to chase their dreams nonetheless. Through my stories, I aim to inspire and uplift, offering a reflection of resilience, hope, and the pursuit of happiness. Turning the stories in my head into books you can read is my happily ever after, and I'm grateful to share this journey with readers who are also chasing theirs.

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