Fit For a King

By Naleighna Kai,, J. L. Campbell, Martha Kennerson and 17 more

This cookbook, created by New York Times, USA TODAY, and National Bestselling Authors, is inspired by the Kings of the Castle Standalone Series. It contains an interesting mix of cuisines from India, Italy, Southern USA, Africa, and many other places. Several authors from the series and their friends, have shared everything from childhood favorites to main meals that are sure to please the most discriminating tastebuds. Also, there are excerpts of their latest books and free books for you to enjoy!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Macro Publishing Group
• Release date: Jun 30, 2023
• ISBN: 9781952871481

Naleighna Kai,

Naleighna Kai is the USA TODAY, Essence®, and national bestselling and award-winning author of several controversial women's fiction, contemporary fiction, Christian fiction, romance, Suspense, and Science Fiction novels that plumb the depth of unique love triangles and women's issues. She is also a contributor to a New York Times bestseller, one of AALBC's 100 Top Authors, a member of the Chicago Vocational School Hall of Fame (CVS), Mercedes Benz Mentor Award Nominee, and the E. Lynn Harris Author of Distinction. In addition to successfully cracking the code of landing a deal for herself and others with a major publishing house, she continues to "pay it forward" with the experience of NK Tribe Called Success, the Kings of the Castle Series, the Knights of the Castle Series, and by organizing the annual Cavalcade of Authors which gives readers intimate access to the most accomplished writing talent today. She resides in Chicago where she is working on her next two books and co-writing three books with younger members of her family. Find her on social media: https://linktr.ee/naleighnakai

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KICK A$$ BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE

Mac & Cheese

from USA TODAY Bestselling Author Naleighna Kai

Yes, my secret is nutmeg and heavy whipping cream)

One pound of elbow macaroni or medium shells

Cut the following cheeses into cubes:

8 oz of mild cheddar

8 oz of Colby

8 oz of Monterey Jack

(or 16 ounces of Colby Jack)

1 small package of Velveeta Cheese (this is what actually adds the salt to the dish, this is actually sliced and goes on last.) I prefer to Use the Aldi’s or store brand as it’s labeled Vegetarian, but if you’re one of those types who likes the aged cheese instead, substitute for Smoked Gouda.

4 eggs

Heavy whipping cream

Garlic powder

Onion powder

½ teaspoon of nutmeg

½ teaspoon of black pepper

(salt if preferred, but not too much—that cheese spread is salty)

When the macaroni has boiled and is drained, while it’s still hot, add ½ stick of real butter, then season it with the garlic powder, nutmeg, and onion powder/

Scramble the eggs and add the heavy whipping cream along with garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper into the mixture

Put the macaroni in a pan, then drop in the cheese cubes making sure they are evenly distributed. Pour in the egg mixture and stir the entire contents so that it, too, is evenly distributed.

Bake for 20 minutes so the aged cheeses melt; then stir (especially around the edges), and layer the Velveeta on top.

Bake for another 20 minutes, you can leave as is or stir gently and then let it cool

Sprinkle a little more nutmeg on for color.

Alternates: half and half (but heavy whipping cream is preferred)

Add pepper jack cheese to give it a zing.

Gouda cheese to give it a smoky flavor

Sour cream or Cream Cheese to give it a tart flavor

Bread crumbs sautéed in butter and a touch of salt

KINGS OF THE CASTLE

What do you mean she’s pregnant? Jai roared. She’s been in a coma ever since she arrived.

He paced the length of his office and held his tongue. Several emotions fought for dominance and his assistant, Kelly, who had brought such horrific news, didn’t deserve his vocalized rage. The one emotion that overpowered all others was anger. A young woman who had been brought into the Chetan Health Center after a horrific highway accident a year ago, was now nearly eight months pregnant. No one—not staff, nor the doctors, nor any of the people he had hired—were aware of the pregnancy. The center was wired with a state of the art surveillance system. How had someone managed to violate a woman this way?

Jai took a long slow breath, exhaled, then whispered, So, I’m supposed to believe that one of our male employees impregnated a comatose patient in our care?

Kelly averted her gaze, taking a pointed interest in the abstract artwork on the walls of his modestly furnished office. We don’t have any idea who it was.

You know this has to be reported immediately, he said. A sinking feeling lodged in the pit of his belly. Call in the police, our lawyers, and put all of the male employees in the conference room. I need to give them a heads up.

Jai agonized over the undeniable violation. A comatose woman? How vile. But the obvious sign that something had happened was there. She was carrying a child.

Kelly placed the call, keyed something into her cell, then blinked, frowning as her green eyes scanned the screen. Do you know a Khalil Germaine?

Khalil Germaine, his mentor and teacher from the time Jai had attended Macro University Prep. A man who had made a positive impact on his life and was the main reason he had chosen a career in holistic medicine. He was like a father to me, but what does that have to do with what’s happening right now?

I just received a text from the front desk, she replied, turning her screen to face Jai. His son called and asked for you to come right away. He’s been shot and they have him in ICU.

Jai stood frozen in the center of his office and a new set of emotions filtered through him—guilt, pain, sadness. Khalil had made several attempts at getting Jai to accept something he called becoming a King of The Castle.

The Castle had been a sprawling estate with Moroccan style stone buildings, reminiscent of old World England with an African flair. It had been a place where wealthy people indulged any and everything their hearts desired. Only a small percent of that had a sexual slant. Accepting Khalil’s invitation to join an organization called The Castle would have taken more bandwidth than Jai had to give. Now he wondered if he had been wrong to dismiss the requests so quickly.

Jai finally found his bearings, but Kelly, who had kept her focus on him for those several moments, chimed in. If it’s who I think it is, then that’s considered family business. I can handle things here. She moved her hands in a shooing motion. Go.

He grabbed his briefcase from one of the leather wingback chairs, saying, Call me the minute—

Got it. Go!

He stopped at the door and glanced at her over his shoulder. First, I think I need to address the men who work here. They’re about to be hit with all kinds of madness and I want them to be prepared.

Sounds fair, she whispered, then gestured toward the hallway.

Jai was out the door in a flash.

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Download it now: https://bit.ly/KingsoftheCastleU

When their mentor and founder of The Castle ends up on the business end of an assassination attempt, Grant, Alejandro, Shaz, Mariano, Vikkas, Jai, Daron, Kaleb, and Dwayne are snatched from their daily lives and successful businesses in order to right old wrongs and track down the men responsible for the attempt on his life. This is the beginning of a series of dangerous challenges that will alter the path of their lives forever. Not to mention, it will also draw the ire and deadly intent of current Castle members—dirty politicians, the Russian mafia, American crime lords, and businessmen with their own sordid agendas—who wield major influence across the globe.

However, the new Kings—powerful men unexpectedly brought together by their pasts and current circumstances, will become a force to be reckoned with and bring The Castle back to its original humanitarian purpose.

USA Today and New York Times Bestselling Authors work together to provide you with a world you’ll never want to leave. Powerful men unexpectedly brought together by their pasts and current circumstances will become a force to be reckoned with. Fate made them brothers, but protecting the Castle and the women they love, will make them Kings.

This world was brought to you by:

USA Today Bestselling author,

Naleighna Kai

New York Times Bestselling

author, S.L. Jennings

and National Bestselling authors:

Martha Kennerson

J.L.Campbell

Lisa Watson

Karen D.Bradley

Janice M. Allen

London St. Charles

MarZe Scott

cover designed by:Woodson Creative Studio

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CRUSTED SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN

From National Bestselling Author London St. Charles

Crusted Spinach Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients

*4 chicken breasts

* Olive oil

*Parsley

* Seasoning Salt

* Lemon Pepper

*Garlic Powder

*Onion Powder

*Panko bread crumbs

*4 ounces softened chive and onion cream cheese

*Fresh baby spinach

*Shredded Parmesan cheese

*12 toothpicks

*I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Spray

from National Bestselling Author London St. Charles

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375º

2. Soak toothpicks in cold water for 10 minutes so they don’t burn

while cooking.

3. In a bowl, add softened cream cheese and shredded Parmesan cheese

and stir well until combined. Set aside.

4. In a separate bowl, add parsley, seasoning salt, lemon pepper, garlic

powder, onion powder, and panko bread crumbs. Mix well. Set aside.

5. Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breasts.

6. Spoon in spinach and cheese mixture into chicken breasts evenly.

7. Stick 3 toothpicks in each breast to secure the mixture inside.

8. Drizzle olive oil on the outside of the breasts, making sure the chicken

is fully coated.

9. Roll each breast in the dry ingredient mixture, making sure the

chicken is fully coated.

10. Place the chicken breasts in 9x13