Have you ever seen an angry person eating a taco?

Neither have I.

…that’s why for my first series with Tule, I decided to include my favorite food – tacos, of course!

I’m Candice Y. Johnson, author of “Talk Taco to Me,” the second in my Taco Truck Romance Trilogy.  See, when I was nine, my family packed our bags, and moved from St. Louis to Texas. Being a shy kid who was an introvert, relocating was easy for me. I wasn’t the one responsible for finding our family a home to live in, or required the standard “cup of ambition” Dolly Parton sang about every morning before work, just to make it through the day and pay the house note. All I had to do was endure the hours-long van ride to our new state, along with my siblings and the best friends I took with me – my books. My first love. And our first meal when we crossed over into the Lone Star State? 

You guessed it: 

TACOS. 

Fast forward to me at 51, still obsessed with my tacos, featuring them as a character in “Talk Taco to Me.” When we first met her in “Taco ‘Bout Love” (which I hope you’ve read and loved), Ari Bent was an arrogant, self-absorbed woman, oblivious that anything existed outside of her world. In the next installment, Ari is a single mother of twins, her hands full managing one of her sister’s taco trucks and motherhood, when she runs into her old flame, Talent Malone – back in Texas following a corporate stint in Louisiana. Because I’m personally a sucker for second chances, Talent wastes no time picking up where he and Ari left off, only this time a secret he’s harboring could tear their renewed relationship apart. If you believe true love deserves another chance…dive on in!  

One thing I love, is a great taco. And since my hubby says I can’t have my own taco truck (just because I’ll admittedly eat all of the inventory!), I created the truck of my dreams, along with a cast of characters who are easy to love. Take the ride with Ari and Talent – they’re so easy to root for. And, be on the lookout for the final installment of the taco truck trilogy, “You Had Me at Taco,” on pre-sale now.

Hugs & shells,
Candice

About the Author.

When she’s not on the hunt for the perfect taco, award-winning author, choreographer, and screenwriter Candice Y. Johnson, loves spending time dancing across the keyboard, penning heartwarming, swoon-worthy, emotional stories that inspire compassion, provoke thought, and of course…always bet on love. Out of the many accolades she’s earned (including serving as choreographer for a four-time Emmy award-winning television special), one of the Texas resident’s proudest accomplishments? Writing about her favorite food – TACOS, of course!

Just as unpredictable as the Texas weather, Candice loves writing in multiple genres (romance, women’s fiction, inspirational, holiday, non-fiction, children’s books), and spending time with her creative husband – whom she’s convinced the world to call “Hershey,” as they collaborate on stage plays, films, and concerts…or munching on tacos, with a side of cupcakes.

GIVEAWAY: Because who doesn’t love FREE books?

We will pick ONE winner to receive a digital book of their choice from the February romance releases.

Comment down below saying which book you’re looking most forward to reading! Giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY. The winner will be randomly selected and announced at the end of the month.

Good luck and happy reading!

The Duke’s Men, Book 3
Release: February 4, 2025

The Hardestys of Montana, Book 4
Release: February 6, 2025

The Fortemani Family, Book 4
Release: February 11, 2025

The Lost Lords, Book 2
Release: February 13, 2025

The Westons of Montana, Book 1
Release: February 18, 2025

Southern Love Spells, Book 1
Release: February 20, 2025

The Southern Isles, Book 1
Release: February 20, 2025

Moonshine, Book 2
Release: February 20, 2025

The Careys of Cowboy Point, Book 3
Release: February 25, 2025

Taco Truck Romance, Book 2
Release: February 27, 2025