Chicken House Press Launches Spicy Romance with Marina L. Reed’s Mr. Tuesday
June 30, 2026 | For Immediate Release
In a bold step forward, CHP is embracing romance that celebrates women’s empowerment and sensual desire. Mr. Tuesday is the first spicy romance book to join the CHP catalogue.
Chicken House Press is thrilled to announce the publication of Mr. Tuesday by Marina L. Reed, available June 30, 2026 in paperback and as a Kindle ebook (exclusive to Kindle Unlimited for a limited time).
Valerie Pert has built a good life: a career as a producer, two daughters, a husband, a home. On paper, she has everything.
So what’s missing?
Passion! When Val has a steamy encounter with an old flame on a work trip, she feels herself coming back to life. She begins to remember what it feels like to be seen, to be daring, to tingle. She discovers that desire doesn’t fade with age. Valerie now faces a question she's been avoiding for years.
What does she actually want?Will she return to a life where she felt lost and invisible or embrace who she wants and needs to be?
Reed writes with confidence and heat, delivering authentic emotional depth alongside the chemistry that will have readers fanning themselves. But beyond the spice, Mr. Tuesday asks important questions: What happens when we settle for less than we deserve? What does it mean to wake up after years of feeling asleep? And why shouldn’t women over forty be the heroines of their own steamy, transformative love stories?
The novel has already drawn enthusiastic praise from early readers:
“A spicy, page-turning romp built for group chats and girls’ nights. Marina Reed delivers confident, irresistible heat. Mr. Tuesday is the kind of book readers won't stop whispering about.” — Allison Bothley
“Mr. Tuesday is a captivating read that balances intense chemistry with a genuinely moving plot. Marina Reed’s writing is sharp and fast-paced, making it impossible to put down. I loved how vivid and multi-dimensional the characters felt; they have real depth beyond the physical. The plot is easy to follow and keeps the momentum going perfectly. It is incredibly sensual with high-heat, but it never loses its emotional core… it’s steamy without feeling cheap. I highly recommend this for anyone who loves a romance with substance.” — Julie Paul
“A professional woman’s fantasy! A chance meeting with a former lover who charms and excites at every encounter. Mr. Tuesday is a dream to reality experience. A must read for all of us who still dream of and want more than a humdrum life.” — Lynne Brophy
Marina L. Reed (Orangeville, Ontario) brings a wealth of lived experience to this story. As a journalist, educator, and artist who has lived and worked around the world, she understands the complexity of women’s lives and the courage it takes to choose authenticity. She is the author of thirteen books, freelance articles, online workshops, and television current affairs programs. She believes in the power and magic of the written word—a belief that radiates through every page of Mr. Tuesday. You can follow Marina on Instagram @marinalreed.
Marina will be celebrating the launch with various signing events around Ontario. She’d love to see you there.
Indigo in the Conestoga Mall in Waterloo on Saturday, July 12, 2026, from 2–4 p.m.
Bookshelf in Guelph on Saturday, July 19, 2026, from 2–4 p.m.
Go Yoga in Orangville on Friday, July 1224 2026, from 7–9:30 p.m.
Hopeless Romantic Bookshop in Toronto on Friday, July 25, 2026, from 5–7 p.m.
Watch the CHP website for additional event details and locations.
This is romance with guts and growth. It’s a story that refuses to diminish women’s sexuality as they age and celebrates the wisdom and confidence that comes with experience. It and that centres a woman’s journey to reclaim her own narrative.
Our heroine, Valerie doesn’t just find love—she finds herself, making this the perfect beach read for Summer 2026.
A sexy, sophisticated novel about rediscovering yourself and learning it’s never too late to want more; the kind of book readers won't stop whispering about.
Mr. Tuesday is available to order through the Chicken House Press bookstore, Indigo, Amazon, and independent bookstores across Canada beginning Summer 2026.
For media inquiries or to request a review copy, please contact Alanna Rusnak at Chicken House Press.
About the Book: Mr. Tuesday | Marina L. Reed | Spicy Contemporary Romance | Dual POV | Second-Chance Romance | HFN | High Heat
ISBN (print): 978-1-997584-17-9 | 331 pages
A spicy romp by Marina L. Reed🌶🌶🌶🌶
High heat | Dual POV | Second-Chance Romance | HFN
“A professional woman’s fantasy!” Lynn Brophy
“A spicy, page-turning romp built for group chats and girls’ nights. Reed delivers confident, irresistible heat.” Allison Bothley
“…incredibly sensual with high heat, but it never loses its emotional core.” Julie Paul
Valerie Pert has built a good life: a career as a producer, two daughters, a husband, a home. On paper, she has everything.
So what’s missing?
Passion! When Val has a steamy encounter with an old flame on a work trip, she feels herself coming back to life. She begins to remember what it feels like to be seen, to be daring, to tingle. She discovers that desire doesn’t fade with age. Valerie now faces a question she's been avoiding for years.
What does she actually want?
Will she return to a life where she felt lost and invisible or embrace who she wants and needs to be?
A sexy, sophisticated novel about rediscovering yourself and learning it’s never too late to want more; the kind of book readers won’t stop whispering about.
Set to release on June 30, 2026 - order now for shipping on or before launch
