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A review by pineconek
The Romance Recipe by Ruby Barrett
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Factors that drew me to this book:
- The only reality TV that I've consistently indulged in have been cooking shows
- I'm currently on a "give modern romance a chance" kick
This book toed the line between kinda cringey and very entertaining (some of the smut was uh questionable at best), but both held my attention. We follow a restaurant owner and her head chef. They're both great at their jobs, messes in their personal lives, and need to save the failing business. What better way to do that than to appear on the cooking reality TV show hosted by the head chef's ex? And let's not forget the restaurant owner's awful father coming in to judge this place for not serving rapini (or broccoli? one of the two).
Recommended if you're looking for something light and silly and sexy and, damn it, we have to save the restaurant!! And our love for one another!! 3 stars.
- The only reality TV that I've consistently indulged in have been cooking shows
- I'm currently on a "give modern romance a chance" kick
This book toed the line between kinda cringey and very entertaining (some of the smut was uh questionable at best), but both held my attention. We follow a restaurant owner and her head chef. They're both great at their jobs, messes in their personal lives, and need to save the failing business. What better way to do that than to appear on the cooking reality TV show hosted by the head chef's ex? And let's not forget the restaurant owner's awful father coming in to judge this place for not serving rapini (or broccoli? one of the two).
Recommended if you're looking for something light and silly and sexy and, damn it, we have to save the restaurant!! And our love for one another!! 3 stars.