This book builds like a perfectly composed tasting menu. The use of food imagery is deftly woven throughout the story, leaving me hungry for food and romance. And the fire from the kitchen is HOT HOT HOT! Maybe borderline erotic romance? Personally, I wanted more from the climax (the story plot point, not the bedroom one), and I felt some of the things the characters took offense to were overblown. But on the whole, I really enjoyed the story – the main characters were mostly believable as well as the challenges they faced, and the side characters were entertaining. It was a good glimpse into the restaurant industry, and definitely makes me want to eat out.

Short Summary: Amy is a restaurant owner and Sophie is her head chef. They are business partners and that’s all they are and will ever be. Because Amy is a control freak and Sophie is straight. Right? The kitchen is hot and it’s not just from the ovens…

Thanks to Netgalley and Carina Press & Carina Adores. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

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