A Date with a Turkey

By Heidi McLaughlin and L.P. Dover

Dripping baste. Popped timers. Deliciously moist drumsticks...

Knowing her hometown goes ridiculously overboard for Thanksgiving was one of the many things Maeve Cameron hadn’t missed about it. Yet as she’s forced back home after a nasty divorce, her meddling mother lands her smack dab in the middle of the Turkey Day festivities.

Positioned in the paramedic tent, she’s prepared for a day of dehydrated Turkey Trotters, when Kyler, her high school crush, hobbles back into her life. Knowing he was the kind of guy who would baste any bird he could find, Maeve works to treat his injury before he gets any thoughts of candying her yams.

It’s been a long time since Kyler was a one-plate and done kind of guy. Now, he’s ready to commit himself to the indulgences of the perfect buffet spread. Can he convince Maeve that their attraction is one to be thankful for? Or will his past reputation be a recipe for disaster?

Loosen your belt and prep the pie, it’s time for some stuffing!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Heidi McLaughlin
• Release date: Jul 24, 2021
• ISBN: 9781005936945

Heidi McLaughlin

Heidi McLaughlin is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of the Beaumont, the Boys of Summer, and the Archer Brothers series. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in picturesque Vermont with her husband, two daughters, and their three dogs. In 2012, McLaughlin turned her passion for reading into a full-fledged literary career and has since written over twenty novels, including the acclaimed Forever My Girl. When writing isn’t occupying her time, you can find her sitting courtside at either of her daughters’ basketball games. McLaughlin’s first novel, Forever My Girl, has been adapted into a motion picture with LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions starring Alex Roe and Jessica Rothe. It opened in theaters on January 19, 2018.

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A Date with a Turkey

A Date with a Turkey

L.P. Dover

Heidi McLaughlin

Contents

Reviews

The Dating Series

1. Maeve

2. Kyler

3. Maeve

4. Kyler

5. Maeve

6. Kyler

7. Maeve

8. Maeve

9. Maeve

L.P. Dover’s Biscuit Recipe

Cranberry Salad Recipe

More Books From Heidi & L.P.

Other Titles by L.P. Dover

About L.P. Dover

Other Titles by Heidi McLaughlin

About Heidi McLaughlin

Reviews

Praise for A Date for the Masquerade

Owen and Ensley’s journey to their own Happy Ever After fits in wonderfully to this cute novella series. The authors have hit a grand slam with both this story and this series.

—Crystal W

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I really loved the mystery that came with this book. There is something sexy about two people totally falling for each other, yet have no idea who the other really is.

—Christina W

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A lovely little novella that took its own sweet time to kick into gear but when it did there was no stopping it, it smoldered its way to a much-deserved conclusion.

—Books Laid Bare

Praise for A Date for the Regatta

Loving this dynamic duo and their wonderful dating series.

—Michele McMullen

Full size enjoyment in pint size stories. These two authors have really created something special here.

—Marybeth

This was a good story, and a great addition to the series, complementing the ones I've already read. This is a fun, light feel-good romantic comedy.

—Ree

Get ready to set sail for romance! Hot, and sweet with a splash of angst, this voyage is one highly satisfying ride. Five stars for this must read.

—One More Chapter

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I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, secrets, and heartbreak.

—Renee Entress

Praise for A Date for the Fair

I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, secrets, second chances, and heartbreak.

—Renee Entress

A heart felt novella you will want to read over and over.

—Krista Ricchi

I love a good reunited story.

—Tina

I've been hooked on The Dating Series from the jump, and while I LOVE everyone of them to date, I always crave more the moment I finish each of these novellas.

—Jennifer Pierson

Can I get a funnel cake please? Lol I love how you get swept up in these stories.

—Jennifer Millaway

I am becoming addicted to these quick fun romances that the authors are releasing.

—Trudy Dowling

Praise for A Date with a Foodie

I’ve been left hungry, wanting for more. Deliciously romantic, and although it is short it will satisfy your appetite for romance.

—Yoneidis Martín Martínez

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Ok as a foodie I loved this book!!!! A quick read as always and fun.

—Jennifer

This romance is one tasty morsel that will have you savoring every turn of the page.

—One More Chapter

One way to my heart is food...and this book delivers just that.

—Christina Wilson

Praise for The Dating Series

McLaughlin and Dover give sex appeal a heart.

—Isha Coleman

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In less than 100 pages, theses 2 authors have made me laugh, blush and fall in love with their characters.

—Yoneidis Martín Martínez

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I loved it, I couldn't stop laughing and smiling!

—Dana for Bloggin’ With M. Brennan

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The Dating Series has been, by far, my favorite reads of the year. I’ve devoured them all and can’t wait until the next one comes out.

—Crystal

The Dating Series

A Date for Midnight

A Date with an Admirer

A Date for Good Luck

A Date for the Hunt

A Date for the Derby

A Date to Play Fore

A Date with a Foodie

A Date for the Fair

A Date for the Regatta

A Date for the Masquerade

A Date with a Turkey

A Date with an Elf

A DATE WITH A TURKEY

THE DATING SERIES #11

Copyright © 2020

Heidi McLaughlin & L.P. Dover

All rights reserved.

The right of Heidi McLaughlin to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted by her under the Copyright Amendment (Moral Rights) Act 2000. This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced, copied, scanned, stored in a retrieval system, recorded or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without prior written permission of the publisher. This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and events are either a product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual people, living or dead, events or locales is entirely coincidental.

COVER DESIGN: MadHat Studios.

EDITING: Briggs Consulting

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Maeve

Three months.

Three months feels like ten years in small-town life. Never would I have ever thought I’d move back to New Hampshire. It’s nice being close to my parents because I can see them on more occasions other than just the holidays. I miss Baltimore, though, the big city life. I’m used to being on the go twenty-four-seven. But alas, all I had in Baltimore is gone. Being newly divorced, I thought I could make it on my own, but it’s not easy being a single mother. I practically was one even when I was married. That’s what happens when you marry a pilot, and he’s traveling from country to country most days of the week. Growing apart was inevitable.

Mom, Logan calls out, his voice echoing down the hallway.

Propping my feet up on the coffee table, I lean back on the couch. I already know what he’s looking for. What’s up? I shout back.

I can’t find my shoes.

They happen to be right under the coffee table. Come here, and you might find them.

When it comes to his room, he’s not perfectly tidy, but at least he’s somewhat neat. I don’t know what it is about his shoes, but he’ll leave them in odd places. I’ve found them under the bar in the kitchen, in the laundry room, and sometimes in the hallway for no apparent reason. Maybe it’s a quirk most ten-year-old boys have. I don’t know, but I’m learning new things about boys every day.

Logan