Happy release week to Nikki LeClair! Her new chick lit novel, CATS, CHAOS, AND CONDO BOARD WARS, is available now!

I’m delighted to welcome one of my favorite authors Nikki LeClair. All of her books have darling characters and delightful plots. To introduce her latest book, I will be sharing an Excerpt, Review, and lots of Book and Author Info!

Are you ready to find out more about Cats, Chaos & Condo Board Wars?

Cats, Chaos, and Condo Board Wars by Nikki LeClair
Published by Kindred Ink Press LLC on March 20, 2019
Genres: Chick Lit, Humorous Women’s Fiction
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Still recovering from an amazing-turned-terrible date, Hilary Brandt lives each day as best she can with her successful event planning career, flamboyant assistant, escape-artist cat, and eccentric roommate.

Most events run smoothly for Hilary, but occasionally, one goes awry and a client turns…evil. Relieved that her boss knows <i>that</i> type of client, Hilary quickly jumps into her next event, planning two parties for a <i>very</i> handsome executive.

When elections for condo board president come around, Hilary lets her friends and neighbors convince her to run against the by-the-letter, long-sitting president — also known as Hilary’s number one personal critic. As the election campaigns launch, the romance-that-almost-was reappears, a coworker tries to steal a client, and her opponent starts to fight dirty.

Hilary quickly realizes she may just be in over her head, but can she fight fire with fire? Stumble through the awkward encounters with the hot neighbor or swoony client? Fight for a new event when the election begins to meddle with her career? Or is the chaos just too much?

EXCERPT

“Hils!”
I look over my shoulder to see Eli running toward me, the glass doors now propped open, glistening tulle hanging from the door frame.
Wide-eyed, he scans the room as he approaches me, his dark eyebrows arching high. “Hil, this place looks ah-mazing!”
I give him a quick smile. “Thanks. Let’s hope the client thinks so as well.”
He rolls his dark brown eyes and pats the top of his dark, wavy hair. Next to Eli, I always feel slightly less stylish. He’s in a pair of dark jeans, a classic rock T-shirt, and an expensive brown leather jacket that he’s paired with a taupe scarf. Meanwhile, I’m in a knee-length black shirt and a red short-sleeved blouse, my unruly dark hair pin straight down my back.
“Speaking of,” Eli sighs as he looks into my eyes, “where is the she-bat anyway?”
“Probably at home getting ready,” I say. “Flowers?”
Eli motions behind him. “Coming in as we speak. But Hil, I couldn’t find those saffron things anywhere.” His smile tightens. “Fresh, anyway…”
I frown. “What do you mean, exactly?”
His face twists in a bunch.
I feel my back straighten.
“Yo! Where do you want these stanky things?”
Eli spins, his hands on his waist, and I take a step to the side to look at the burly man who just entered the room, grunting a few times as he glances around. In his large arms, he holds a medium-sized barrel.
“Um, just set it down wherever,” Eli orders with a wave of his hand. “Thanks.”
The man drops the barrel onto the floor, the thud echoing throughout the room as he rushes back through the door.
I tug on my assistant’s arm. “Eli! What the hell is that?”
“Those saffron things.” He looks at me with huge eyes and cringes. “Dried.”
“No! Eli!”
“It’s the only kind I could find!”
I hurry toward the barrel and pull the heavy lid off. Eli and I both gasp when we look inside. There are no actual flowers — just dried, stringy red pieces. The smell is intense — sweet, kind of like honey, but there’s a heavy, earthy aroma you can’t miss.
“It looks like garbage,” Eli says.
I’m so screwed. I place my hands on the edge of the barrel and look over at him. “Didn’t you look at it before you bought it?”
Eli shakes his head. “No! Patricia at the flower shop said she knew of another shop that had it dried, which was probably the best we would get on such short notice. She said the smell was sweet and she was one hundred percent sure everyone would enjoy it!”
He reaches into the barrel and picks up a few strands of the flower. “People cook with this stuff?” He puts the red pieces into his mouth. A moment later, he coughs and gags it up, and I have to hold back a smile. He shudders as he looks at me. “This stuff… It tastes like hot garbage.”

JENA’S REVIEW

Cats, Chaos, and Condo Board Wars by Nikki LeClair
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Fairway Towers is smack dab in the middle of downtown, in one of the trendiest neighborhoods”. And it’s where my new favorite character Hilary Brandt lives with her friend Luna. Hilary’s Grandpa left his condo to her after he died.

Hilary is an accomplished event planner and according to her own report, she is also “A huge workaholic. A big pushover. I make stupid decisions based on my emotions. I don’t date. I’m a terrible kisser. I can’t be mean.” If you are a fan of Nikki LeClair, you know that this author creates awesome characters that are so much fun to read about. And she’s done it again with Hilary.

In addition to Hilary, this book has more entertaining characters than a condo board has regulations. From the other condo owners, to Hilary’s co-workers and clients, there is always plenty to smile about.

Hilary’s main problem is Glover. The condo President knows every rule and makes up new ones on the spot. Hilary is not allowed to have her cat, she can’t eat take-out Indian food in her condo, and she can’t have her own in-unit washer and dryer. When she and Luna learn that other owners feel frustrated, too, the gloves are off against Mrs. Glover. “I’m going to knock that dictator of her throne.”

Will Hilary run for the Board Presidency and will she win? Maybe, but she has many other issues to deal with. Her boss wants her to land a special account. Warren, an event client seems to be very interested in her. Her co-workers Eli, Jasmine and Marco are always into something. And then there’s the disappearing, intriguing guy, Neil. Plus, an unexpected kiss. And don’t forget about Board President Glover and all her tricky schemes.

Every page of this well-written and creative book is filled with delightful plot twists and many surprises. Hilary is lovable and her fun spirit shines through the book. Extra stars for crafting a darling, amusing and engaging book about a condo board war! Highly recommend.

Many thanks to The Letterers Collective for an ARC. This is my honest review.

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About Nikki LeClair

Nikki LeClair lives in Canada with her loving husband and their two rambunctious children. When she isn’t ordering her children to behave or begging her Border Terrier to listen to her, she sits behind her laptop plotting out the next adventure of her new characters. She’s a fan of a good glass of Pinot Noir and can’t live without her favorite tea blends.

She enjoys hearing from readers and fans of her work. You can find her on twitter at @NikkiL_Books, and on her Facebook fan page Nikki LeClair.

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