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The Romance Recipe
by Ruby Barrett
Audiobook: Thank you to Harper Collins Audio for an advance copy of the audio!
This book will be published on July 12.
I have to admit that I have not read a lot of sapphic books but I will say this probably was my favorite of the ones I have read.
Amy is the owner of Amy Mays (Maes?) a struggling restaurant that had been her dream to own. Sophie is the head chef and a prior contestant on a food competition show who was sought after by Amy. But Amy sought after Sophie not just because of her cooking style and skills but because she had a crush on her. Amy thought Sophie was straight so her admiring Sophie was all she thought she could do as she was with a male previously. Sophie acknowledges that she doesn't just have feelings for males but also for females as well.
Amy knows that the restaurant needs some updates with the food menu but is nervous to give the full reins over to Sophie who only wants to cook. Slowly throughout the book, Amy lets loose on her control and allows Sophie to be more creative. One way Amy thought her restaurant could be saved would be to sign up for a food TV show. Sophie is not keen on the idea because she would be working with her ex, putting herself back on tv after trying to work past that exposure.
The one thing in the beginning that was hard for me to get past was there was suddenly interest between the two female MCs. Like we just jumped in the middle of them crushing on each other. I am so used to books showing the relationship from start to finish. Also the first time they get together was rather rushed in the sense that they should've picked a different location.
THE SPICE! There was no shortage of sexy time in this. Definitely had me blushing.
I just loved the relationship between the two females. Sophie was there to help Amy when her dad was being a complete jerk while dining at the restaurant with his friends. And Amy was there to give Sophie the confidence she needed in the kitchen.
This book made me hungry for poutine. Give me all the cheese curds!
This book will be published on July 12.
I have to admit that I have not read a lot of sapphic books but I will say this probably was my favorite of the ones I have read.
Amy is the owner of Amy Mays (Maes?) a struggling restaurant that had been her dream to own. Sophie is the head chef and a prior contestant on a food competition show who was sought after by Amy. But Amy sought after Sophie not just because of her cooking style and skills but because she had a crush on her. Amy thought Sophie was straight so her admiring Sophie was all she thought she could do as she was with a male previously. Sophie acknowledges that she doesn't just have feelings for males but also for females as well.
Amy knows that the restaurant needs some updates with the food menu but is nervous to give the full reins over to Sophie who only wants to cook. Slowly throughout the book, Amy lets loose on her control and allows Sophie to be more creative. One way Amy thought her restaurant could be saved would be to sign up for a food TV show. Sophie is not keen on the idea because she would be working with her ex, putting herself back on tv after trying to work past that exposure.
The one thing in the beginning that was hard for me to get past was there was suddenly interest between the two female MCs. Like we just jumped in the middle of them crushing on each other. I am so used to books showing the relationship from start to finish. Also the first time they get together was rather rushed in the sense that they should've picked a different location.
THE SPICE! There was no shortage of sexy time in this. Definitely had me blushing.
I just loved the relationship between the two females. Sophie was there to help Amy when her dad was being a complete jerk while dining at the restaurant with his friends. And Amy was there to give Sophie the confidence she needed in the kitchen.
This book made me hungry for poutine. Give me all the cheese curds!