Winta’s Perfect Pair (The Kimura Sisters, #4)
Winta loves her job and her family, but…
There's always been one thing missing from her life.
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Her life’s purpose is under siege. His steadfast heart could be her salvation. But the neighborhood rumor mill might tear them apart…
Winta Kimura has dedicated her life to the Great Menagerie Book Club, an organization devoted to pairing humans and their animal soulmates. But when a new technology comes to town and threatens the club’s traditional ways, Winta finds herself in a race against time to save its legacy from ruin. Her only ally? The roguishly charming Daichi Kaga, a well-known noodle chef who’s way out of Winta’s league.
As Winta and Daichi work tirelessly to save the Book Club, pesky rumors about Winta and Daichi’s closeness spread like wildfire through the neighborhood. Winta knows getting involved with the charismatic chef could destroy his reputation. But with Daichi’s warmth gradually melting her guarded heart, she can’t deny the unexpected sparks between them.
When the Book Club’s future hangs in the balance, Winta is forced to decide between upholding tradition or taking a leap into the unknown with Daichi by her side. Can they rise above the gossip to recognize the magic of their connection? Or will Winta’s chance at her perfect pair slip through her fingers?
Winta’s Perfect Pair is a heartwarming tale of courage, fate, and the transcendent power of the human-animal connection. If you love richly crafted characters and poignant romance, you’ll be swept away by this next installment in the Kimura Sisters Series.
Genre: Science Fiction Romance / Science Fiction Action Adventure / Space Opera
Publication Date: March 5, 2025
Series: The Kimura Sisters Series, Book #4
Note: Originally a part of Pets in Space 9
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Excerpt
The next morning, I arrive at the Great Menagerie Book Club to a buzz of excitement. Gia, Yuriko, Raj, and a small cluster of my other coworkers are huddled together near the front desk, voices rising in an animated chatter.
“There you are, Winta.” Yuriko looks up with a wide grin as I approach. “Have you heard the news?”
Uh oh. Is someone in trouble? Is there a scandal I know nothing about?
My father was the town mayor for years, and the things he went through colored my childhood. No more scandals, please! (He’s now happily retired, thank all the gods.)
“Uh, no? What’s going on?”
“Only the biggest thing to hit Yamato’s pairing scene in ages,” Raj booms, his usual flair for the dramatic on full display. He sweeps an arm out expansively. “PairTech is opening a new branch right here.”
The name rings a vague bell. “PairTech… Isn’t that the big animal matchmaking company from Owari?” Owari is where the animal translation microchip was developed in the first place, way back when people here were fighting for their freedom. Before the second wave of settlers from Earth arrived.
Yuriko nods. “That’s the one. They’re going to set up shop a few blocks over from here.”
She leans in, eyes shining with undisguised excitement. She’s always been into new shiny things. “And wait until you hear about the tech they’re using to make their matches. It’s revolutionary.”
A small pang of insecurity hits me at her enthused tone. I know that look. Yuriko is thoroughly dazzled by the new advancements PairTech is promising. As if reading my apprehension, Raj jumps in again.
“They use genetic testing and analyze compatibility on a molecular level.” He wiggles his fingers in a ‘magical’ gesture. “Then they run the results through this AI-driven algorithm to determine the best possible pairing matches.”
Yuriko shakes her head, her eyes wide with admiration. “It’s a whole new world compared to our old-fashioned snuggle-and-see method, that’s for sure. They’ve actually figured out there’s a science to it.”
Gia’s eyes bounce back and forth between us all, silent while she determines what to say. The others murmur in agreement, but no. I don’t like this. There’s an almost dismissive undercurrent to Raj’s words that doesn’t sit well with me. Like our intimate, intuition-guided approach to pairing is hopelessly outdated.
Outdated and now outgunned.
Outmaneuvered.
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