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about the book
She moved to Alaska for a fresh start. He made her the object of his wry affection.
Kensington Smith, a high school English teacher fueled by coffee and plaid, looks for the good in people. The hot-but-vexing P.E. teacher and football coach, who is unfortunately her best friend’s older brother, is the exception. When he’s tapped to assist her with the annual Winter Solstice Dance, he rewrites Kensie’s long-held lesson plans of loathing as he reveals the man behind the flirtatious façade.
Nicolas Lancaster has a little thing for the pretentious, people-pleasing English teacher of Crescent Cove High School… a thing where he revels in riling her up. But as his proclivities shift and he chases the heart of the woman he’s taught to despise him, Nick begins to understand the pain behind the practiced smile she dons—a mirror that reflects his own inner demons.
Two hearts. Two histories.
One source of Hope.
Chasing Kensie is a Christian contemporary romance sparkling with Alaskan winters, unknown feelings, and a love that will light up the darkest of nights.
publisher: taylor made publishing
release date: december 23, 2025
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excerpt
“You can always call me, Kensie.”
“I did think to call you, but…”
“But what?”
“I didn’t want to bother you.”
Nick had a feeling that wasn’t the real reason, but the temperature was steadily plummeting, and they needed to get off this road. Nick crept toward her and gingerly placed his hand on her shoulder. He moved like a sloth so she wouldn’t flinch away.
“You are never a bother to me, Kensington.” Then he tacked on with a cheeky smile, “And even when you are a teensy bit bothersome, it’s never the kind of bothersome that makes me upset with you or makes you a burden to me. It’s the kind of bothersome that makes me a little addicted to experiencing it more.”
Kensie’s jaw dropped open, and she blinked a few times as she comprehended his words. He didn’t give her time for a rebuttal, however. “Here.” He handed her the keys to her car, instructed her on guiding the car, when to softly brake, and how much distance to keep between the two of them when rolling to a stop. Then, the two of them were on their way back to his house, and the entire way, Nick found himself genuinely and wholeheartedly praying aloud for the first time in a long time.
about the author
Drew Taylor writes modern closed-door chick-lit romance stories from a Biblical worldview. She believes faith-based romance can be full of heart, humor, healing, and hope while showcasing the reality of our fallen human condition. Her redemptive and engaging stories point to the One who embodies true love–Jesus Christ.
Drew lives in the great state of Mississippi where she teaches high school English. When not teaching or writing, she enjoys reading, baking, researching conspiracy theories, and spending quality time with the people who mean the most to her.
Connect with Drew by visiting drewtaylorwrites.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.
giveaway
(1) winner will receive signed paperback copies of Chasing Kensie and Reverie with book swag plus a $25 Amazon Gift Card or Coffee Gift Card of winner’s choice!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight January 5, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on January 12, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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Sounds like a book I will enjoy.
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ReplyDeletethanks so much for sharing about Chasing Kensie!
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