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Hungry Love

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Pub Date Jul 01 2026 | Archive Date Aug 11 2026

St. Ode Press | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles


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Description

Ava Diaz has always been the one holding everything together: a rising food editor, a devoted girlfriend, and someone raised to believe that love always comes with fine print. So when a dinner she’s certain will end in a proposal ends in a confession instead, Ava’s carefully curated life collapses in a single course.

The last person she expects to offer her a lifeline is Gavin Jones. He’s aloof, infuriating, and impossible to decipher, but he offers Ava an escape: a summer as his private chef on a remote Pacific Northwest island.

It should be simple.

But as Ava pours herself into cooking—curing Gavin’s heartache as much as her own—she begins to wonder if the thing she's most afraid to taste is exactly what she's been starving for.

Perfect for fans or Emily Henry and Abby Jimenez. 

Ava Diaz has always been the one holding everything together: a rising food editor, a devoted girlfriend, and someone raised to believe that love always comes with fine print. So when a dinner she’s...


A Note From the Publisher

Cover design by Boja. Interior Design by Tim Halloran.

Cover design by Boja. Interior Design by Tim Halloran.


Advance Praise

“For fans of Emily Henry and Abby Jimenez, a deliciously funny debut rom-com about ambition, appetite, and the kind of slow-burn chemistry that refuses to stay on the back burner.” —Sara Farish, owner of Darvill’s Bookstore 

“For fans of Emily Henry and Abby Jimenez, a deliciously funny debut rom-com about ambition, appetite, and the kind of slow-burn chemistry that refuses to stay on the back burner.” —Sara Farish...


Marketing Plan

Marketing & Promotion Plan

This campaign leans into the irresistible chemistry between food and love—equal parts cozy indulgence and laugh-out-loud romance. Designed to engage readers, the strategy invites them not just to read the story, but to taste, hear, and experience it.


--“You Had Me at Tater Tots” Tote Giveaway

A targeted outreach to 30 romance bookstores, each receiving a custom-designed tote filled with themed treats inspired by the novel—creating a sensory, shareable in-store moment readers won’t forget.


--Hungry Love Bingo (Reader & Book Club Activation)

Playful, food-and-romance-themed bingo cards available as downloadable PDFs or printed versions by request—perfect for book clubs, and social sharing.


--Curated Music Playlist (QR Integration)

The characters’ playlists accessible via QR code in the book and on promotional materials, enhancing the emotional arc of the story with a soundtrack readers can fall into.


--Book Club Reader’s Guide

A thoughtfully designed guide including recipes from the story, curated music by the characters, discussion questions, and an exclusive author Q&A—positioned to encourage deeper engagement and repeat reads.


--Social Media Campaign (TikTok & Instagram)

A mix of organic and boosted content, including short-form video, aesthetic food tie-ins, and rom-com–style hooks designed for shareability and discovery.


--Goodreads Giveaways & Advertising

Strategic giveaways and targeted ads to build early buzz, drive reviews, and increase “Want to Read” adds ahead of launch.


--Branded Canva Content for Bookstores + Social Sharing

Eye-catching, on-brand graphics designed for easy distribution across platforms, maintaining a cohesive and recognizable visual identity.


--Author Events & Signings (West Coast)

In-person appearances and signings focused on romance-forward communities along the West Coast. 

Marketing & Promotion Plan

This campaign leans into the irresistible chemistry between food and love—equal parts cozy indulgence and laugh-out-loud romance. Designed to engage readers, the strategy...


Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9798994966204
PRICE $18.99 (USD)
PAGES 390

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