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Summer this year has proven to be a extra warm one thanks to a heatwave that has impacted most of the U.S. Book lovers especially have been turning up the temps even more with romance novels known for spicy scenes — including the BookTok-loved author Emily Henry who has not one, but numerous bestselling novels being turned into movies, according to Deadline. Screenwriter Yulin Kuang has stepped up to adapt two of Henry’s books (People We Meet On Vacation and Beach Read), but not before she released her own steamy book, and Walmart is helping her celebrate.
The online retailer surprised the debut author with their exclusive hot sauce collection with Melinda’s Hot Sauce inspired by spicy romance books. The set comes with five different spice levels including mild, medium, hot, flaming and burning, complete with labels that give a Bridgerton-esque vibe. Kuang took the package as an opportunity to have a photoshoot with the hot sauces and her book, How to End a Love Story, which she posted on Instagram Aug. 1.
“@walmart sent me some hot sauce so I gave my summer intern @shots_by_sophia a photo assignment and told her to come up with a concept. grid-worthy. 🔥🌶️📚🔥” the caption reads.
Below you can shop the hot sauce while it’s still in stock, as well as discover where to find copies of her book How to End a Love Story in addition to the novels she’s bringing to screen.
Melinda’s Spicy Books Hot Sauce Variety Set
Inspired by the hot and romance-filled books you know and love, this hot sauce collection will bring the spice off your pages to heat up more than the connection of your latest book’s characters. You’ll have five different heat levels to choose from, depending on your preferences. Each sauce is made from locally sourced fruits and vegetables as well as chili peppers for some extra kick.
‘How to End a Love Story’ by Yulin Kuang
Kuang goes from screenwriter to author in her first-ever book that follows bestselling author Helen Zhang, who has scored a spot in the writer’s room for the TV adaptation of her popular young adult novels. What she doesn’t expect though, is to see Grant Shepherd, a man who she hasn’t encountered in more than 13 years, after a tragic accident occurs. Now, the two must work together closely while reckoning with the past. As they grow closer, secrets come to light and the two realize their love story won’t be like any other.
‘People We Meet on Vacation’ by Emily Henry
In People We Meet on Vacation, two best friends Alex and Poppy have been taking the same week-long vacation together every year for more than a decade. Until two years ago when they ruined everything and haven’t spoken since. In an attempt to go back to a time when she felt really happy, Poppy convinces Alex to take one last vacation with her. Now, she must use that week to try and mend what was broken so long ago.
‘Beach Read’ by Emily Henry
Beach Read follows two authors: Augustus Everett, an acclaimed author of literary fiction, and January Andrews a romance book writer. The two have very little in common besides the fact that they both will be sharing neighboring beach houses for the next three months as they battle writer’s block. That is until one evening when the two decide to strike up a deal — he’ll spend the summer trying to write something more happy and she’ll attempt to write the next great American novel. As the two push each other out of their comfort zones, they begin to realize that maybe opposites really do attract.
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