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The Romance Recipe by Ruby Barrett

alison33445's review against another edition

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4.0

Started off really good, but the ending fell a little flat for me. Overall 3.5/4 stars

gwhg's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The cook going into the kitchen walk-in fridge when she was stressed gave me life. 

bostonbooksandbubbles's review against another edition

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emotional 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? It's complicated

3.25

smalltownbookmom's review against another edition

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4.0

Who doesn't love a great queer foodie romance?? I am so here for all the reality food show romances we've been getting lately and this newest from Canadian author Ruby Barrett did not disappoint!

The story is set around Amy, a restaurant owner and Sophie, her celebrity head chef who has recently come out as bisexual. This grumpy/sunshine, dual POV love story had such HEAT both in the kitchen and out! With her restaurant in trouble Amy begs Sophie to help her compete in a reality competition on a show Sophie's ex is producing.

I loved seeing rhe relationship evolve between these two as Amy helps awaken Sophie's sexual appetites and Sophie shows Amy support she's never had before. Perfect for fans of Chef's kiss, Love & other disasters or Astrid Parker doesn't fail and great on audio narrated by Natalie Naudus and Chelsea Stephens.

Bonus: Sophie is French Canadian and there's a great poutine scene, although I'm not too sure what I think about her seafood poutine special! Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

krakow54's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? Yes

4.25

bibliobecs's review against another edition

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3.0

the sexy scenes were sexy!!!! thats about it

brycerocksmysocks's review against another edition

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4.0

ive hit the point in my life where romances are not fun to read anymore. they just remind me of how alone i am and how i don't have a hot chef to make out with in the kitchen as soon as the workers aren't looking.

mazrudy13's review against another edition

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5.0

Spicy

ldyb's review against another edition

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1.5

All the way through the very end, could not distinguish/remember which character was which

chaptersandcharm__'s review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75