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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
When Ellie is brought in to ghost write Kieran's debut cookbook after his recent win of a cooking competition, they immediately get off on the wrong foot. But as they're forced to work together, they both learn that maybe Kieran could benefit from Ellie's groundedness and Kieran could help Ellie break out of the routines that have become suffocating after her husband's death three years earlier.
It's a great romance that builds slowly.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an early copy.
It's a great romance that builds slowly.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an early copy.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Overall it was very cute. Loved the dual POV and seeing both reactions to challenging situations. Hated Diane, wish Ben was better sooner. Could’ve done without bestie hookup. Ellie is a people pleaser and it unfortunately reminded me a lot of myself. Also Kiernan should’ve punched Hank when he said it wasn’t his fault.
kind of feels like an AI wrote this for me? it has San Francisco, food, a mischievous cat, people-pleasing, romance. it's sweet and a fine fluffy read, but not particularly memorable.
This was excellent. So carefully crafted, a little cliche in some places, but overall so warmhearted. Puts your heart back together in a way you didn't know you needed
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A spicy romance that starts in the kitchen - aspiring chef Kieran meets his match with cookbook author / recipe developer Ellie. One focused on driving his career, the other equally focused to lose herself amidst a tragic loss a couple of years prior. Throw in cats, family dynamics and personal struggles - and some great scenery to make you feel like you are there!
Thank you to Netgalley and to St. Martin's Press for the ARC.
Thank you to Netgalley and to St. Martin's Press for the ARC.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes