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Peckers: By Design Is Live!

Writer: Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Sep 1
3 min read
The cover for Peckers: By Design featuring a silver laptop, art supplies and drawings, vision boards, crumpled paper, coffee, and flowers.

It's Here!


You've waited three months, and now it's time to celebrate: Peckers: By Design is here!


The second book in the Peckers Series follows Sierra, Jenny, Roxie, & Martha amidst the backdrop of the Peckers Restaurant coming to fruition.


Let's catch up where we left off and give you a glimpse into what you can expect from Peckers: By Design.



A redheaded woman in an art studio with a Frida Kalho Black T-Shirt and multicolored flowing skirt.

It's Si-Si's Turn...


Construction is complete and it's time for the girls to design the actual experience they want for the guests. What wall treatment will they choose for each room? Which lighting elements will best fit the vibe they are trying to create? What will the uniforms look like?


As the creative heart of the Peckers franchise, this is precisely the point where Sierra Laurent should jump in.


If only it were that easy.


Si-Si is not only juggling graduation, two college plays, and the interest of a handsome vet student she has no time for—she's also struggling to get the girls on board with her vision.


Something has to give.



The lobby of the fictitious restaurant from the Peckers' Series - decorated in rich wood, navy blue, and brushed gold.

A Dream Realized...


The girls all want to design Peckers as an upscale fantasy restaurant for women - but there's a slight disconnect in what that actually means.


Whereas Jenny and Roxie are assuming the restaurant will need soft pastel hues and delicate materials , Sierra understands that there must be a vision for the restaurant as a whole. Her theater experience has taught her that the design must be cohesive throughout the experience. From the design and decor to the unique uniforms the waiters will wear, Sierra has a plan for how every piece will work together...


If only she can get the girls on board.


I asked and you responded!


  • A social media post with a message on a cell phone and a picture of four black chairs.
  • A social media post with a message on a cell phone and a picture of four black chairs.

While Sierra was busy bringing her vision for Peckers to life, I thought it might be fun to let you get in on the action!


Over the course of a week, I asked readers to weigh in on some of the same design decisions the girls were facing. From tables and chairs to lighting and decor, you shared your opinions on what belonged inside the restaurant—and you definitely weren't shy about telling me what worked and what didn't! 😂


Of course, just like Jenny and Roxie, you didn't always agree.


At the end of the week, I revealed Sierra's finished design and showed you how all those individual pieces came together to create something much bigger.


It was such a fun way to bring a little piece of Peckers: By Design off the page—and let you experience just a taste of what Sierra was up against!


A redhead, blonde, and brunette hugging in black graduation caps and gowns.

This is more than a romance...it's a love story.


As with Peckers: The Pact, this book shares romantic love, but that is far from being the primary focus.


At the heart of the series is the love of great friends; friends who know you and accept you exactly as you are.


It's this found family dynamic that gives each of the girls the support and encouragement she needs to define who she is and where she belongs in the world at large.



Ready to dive into Peckers: By Design?


Peckers: By Design is available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited TODAY!






Author H.R. Burkett writes fiction about messy people, complicated relationships, and beautifully imperfect lives.


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