Okay, listen. I was not expecting to fall this hard for Gianni Lupo, but here we are.

Taste is one of those books that gives you everything you want from a snowed in, enemies to lovers, one bed situation, and then throws in a surprise pregnancy just to keep the drama spicy. And ohhh, it's delicious.

Gianni and Ellie have that perfect kind of banter that makes you want them to just KISS already, and when things finally do heat up... well, let's just say Melanie Harlow knows what she's doing.

But what I really loved is that it's not just heat and tension, but it's also full of heart. Gianni starts off as this cocky, frustratingly attractive chef, but as the story unfolds, you really see him step up and grow. And Ellie? She's smart, strong, and doesn't let anyone bulldoze her emotions.

The small town charm, the family dynamics, the emotional moments that sneak up on you? All there. This book made me swoon, laugh, and stress eat chocolate chips straight from the bag.

So yeah, if you love forced proximity, second chances, and a stubborn man learning how to love properly, Taste is totally worth devouring.