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The Romance Recipe by Ruby Barrett

kle105's review against another edition

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4.0

All Amy wants is for restaurant to succeed, well not all she wants. She has been secretly wanting her head chef but knows she can’t have her, since she’s straight. It doesn’t keep her from micromanaging everything though.

Sophie wants this restaurant to succeed but she’s lost her confidence. Her fiancé left her after realizing she was bisexual. She hasn’t explored that side of herself yet but can’t help noticing her boss, even when she’s overly controlling her menu.

When the opportunity comes for a new reality cooking show Amy jumps at the chance but Sophie is hesitant. She knows how cruel the criticism can be once the show ends. She’s willing to do it to help Amy though.

There was such a push pull and mutual pining, but there was also some explosive chemistry. I loved how they both pushed each other to deal with their issues from the past. So much growth, passion and the foodie aspect was divine! Bring a fork because you will be hungry!

I received an arc for review, all opinions are my own and given freely.

what_kel_reads's review against another edition

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emotional tense fast-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

5.0


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dare_24's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

azalia's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

abi_xx's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring 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? Yes

4.5

sadpenguin's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring fast-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

3.75

clichemarker's review against another edition

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medium-paced

4.0

It was going so well! :(
This book was witty, and the love felt real, and everything was going good. They were communicating, and happy. Hell, they even avoided the whole miscommunication trope. But near the end of the book, it had to fall apart. Like the author realized they hadn't had a big dramatic moment and just decided to shove it in there. Blugh. 
"I did the one thing that you have repeatedly asked me to stop doing."
The main conflict could have been Paul. But instead we get meaningless fighting, and a last minute make up.

I would've given it 5 stars, but that definitely knocked this book down 

solaclara's review against another edition

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lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

megbellinger's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

lady_valhella's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

5.0