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A review by rainbowbookworm
The Romance Recipe by Ruby Barrett
5.0
I liked this novel because it was overly sexual. I've been reading the one-star ratings and understand why people might be upset at this, but I have no qualms with this because this is a story that does not start at the exposition. Before the book even starts Amy had a crush on Sophie based on Sophie's appearance in a reality TV show. She acted upon her attraction, reached out to Sophie, and hired Sophie to work at her restaurant. Furthermore, readers also know that Sophie finds Amy attractive as well. So I don't know about y'all, but had I had lust smoldering within me for months on end, I too would have noticed hardened nipples in a freezer.
Did I love Amy? No. She was too controlling and she had many infuriating qualities such as her refusal to trust her head chef and her inability to ask for help.
Did I understand Sophie? No. She broke up her engagement. She knows she is attracted to women. She knows that she is attracted to this one woman, but are readers really expected to believe that Sophie is so broken she can't stand up for herself in her kitchen?
However, as each character opened up to the other, they both started healing, and growing; so, yes, I was rooting for them. And the sex scenes were very well-written. So no complaints for this reader.
Did I love Amy? No. She was too controlling and she had many infuriating qualities such as her refusal to trust her head chef and her inability to ask for help.
Did I understand Sophie? No. She broke up her engagement. She knows she is attracted to women. She knows that she is attracted to this one woman, but are readers really expected to believe that Sophie is so broken she can't stand up for herself in her kitchen?
However, as each character opened up to the other, they both started healing, and growing; so, yes, I was rooting for them. And the sex scenes were very well-written. So no complaints for this reader.