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librarykate's review against another edition
4.0
Zoe de Fleur is a young French immigrant trained as a full chef, just without the title. She moves west thinking she is applying for a position as prestigious cook, but finds herself in a matchmaking scheme. Rather than walk out, Zoe entertains thoughts of marriage to Jakob Gunderson. Isaak Gunderson loves to disapprove of his brother, and Jakob's choice to write away for a mail-order bride is just another way that Jakob has failed. Unfortunately for the 3 of them, Isaak soon discovers that he has feelings for Zoe.
I"ve read a lot of Christian romance novels, and I can usually tell who will get together on the first page. For once, that wasn't true; I still knew pretty early on that Zoe and Isaak were destined for each other. But knowing doesn't diminish my enjoyment. The enjoyment is in the journey.
I"ve read a lot of Christian romance novels, and I can usually tell who will get together on the first page. For once, that wasn't true; I still knew pretty early on that Zoe and Isaak were destined for each other. But knowing doesn't diminish my enjoyment. The enjoyment is in the journey.
blackngoldgirlsbookspot's review against another edition
3.0
I was so hoping that this book would center around gourmet food and romance like the title suggests, but The Kitchen Marriage reads like most other historical romances set in the west. I love historical romances, so It’s not a bad thing, just a little disappointing. That being said, this book also has a love triangle which I tend to loath these days since it seems to be an overused trope in tv, film, and books. Still, I actually still like this book in spite of it having checked off that major Renee no no.
Issak Gunserson, the gruff and starched hero of the book is catnip for me. He was really quite arrogant and holier than thou initially, but learned the error of his ways and actually apologizes to Zoe. I honestly feel like romance heroes nevertheless apologize even when they act like tools. It always seems to fall on the heroine to just forgive him. I like when a man, even a fictional one, can admit he’s in the wrong. ;-)
The Kitchen Marriage is just what I expected it to be as far as inspirational content. It was squeaky clean without being preachy. I’m definitely checking out more romance from this publisher in future!
* I received a free copy from the publisher. I was not obligated to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Issak Gunserson, the gruff and starched hero of the book is catnip for me. He was really quite arrogant and holier than thou initially, but learned the error of his ways and actually apologizes to Zoe. I honestly feel like romance heroes nevertheless apologize even when they act like tools. It always seems to fall on the heroine to just forgive him. I like when a man, even a fictional one, can admit he’s in the wrong. ;-)
The Kitchen Marriage is just what I expected it to be as far as inspirational content. It was squeaky clean without being preachy. I’m definitely checking out more romance from this publisher in future!
* I received a free copy from the publisher. I was not obligated to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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