Celebrity Chef Maxwell Cavanagh is known for many things: his multiple Michelin stars, his top-rated Culinary Channel show to the Max, and most of all his horrible temper. Hadley Beckett, host of the Culinary Channel's other top-rated show, At Home with Hadley, is beloved for her Southern charm and for making her viewers feel like family.
When Max experiences a very public temper tantrum, he's sent packing to get his life in order. When he returns, career in shambles, his only chance to get back on TV and in the public's good graces is to work alongside Hadley.
As these polar-opposite celeb chefs begin to peel away the layers of pubic persona and reputation, they will not only discover the key ingredients for getting along, but also learn the secret recipe for unexpected forgiveness and maybe even love. In the meantime, hide the knives.
I wanted to like this book. I tried to like this book, but it just didn't click with me. I've never been one to enjoy cooking shows, so maybe the whole topic just didn't spark my interest enough. I could not connect with the characters and I could not get into the storyline. I really had high expectations. I thought it would be a fun and quirky read, but it just didn't happen.
Everyone is different though and just because I couldn't get into the book, doesn't mean it wouldn't be a perfect read for you! If you like modern day books, with an opposites attract type romance go ahead and give it a try.
***Thanks to Revell for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Friday, May 22, 2020
Starfish Pier
Starfish Pier is book six of the Hope Harbor series by Irene Hannon. I did not realize this book was part of a series until after, so I would have to say it makes a great stand alone book. However, after reading other reviews I think the story would be greatly enhanced if you read the whole series which are all set in Hope Harbor and I think it would help you connect with the other town folk. Plus, if the other books are as good as this one I think it would be an added bonus! I need to check out the other books myself!
This is a modern day romance which is not my most favorite genre, but this was a nice change of pace to my normal reading.
A Year ago, ex-Delta Force operator Steven Roark let the rigors of combat behind to run fishing charters in Hope Harbor, decompress and talk some sense into his kid brother. Business is good, but making peace with his past is more challenging than he expected.
First grade teacher Holly Miller leads a quiet, low-profile existence until she's recruited to advocate for a cause that dear to her heart. When she solicits Steven's assistance, sparks fly--especially after they find themselves on opposite sides of an issue that disrupts their placid seaside community.
As these two seemingly incompatible souls search for common ground, might they discover a deeper connection and find that love can banish darkness and light the way to future with promise?
I love a book that has deeper meaning that pulls on the heartstrings of your heart as you read. This was just such a book. It is filled with hope, mercy and love.
If you find yourself with a lot of extra time right now, which most of us our, you should grab hold of all six books in this series and sit yourself down for a nice long read!
***Thanks to Revell for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
This is a modern day romance which is not my most favorite genre, but this was a nice change of pace to my normal reading.
A Year ago, ex-Delta Force operator Steven Roark let the rigors of combat behind to run fishing charters in Hope Harbor, decompress and talk some sense into his kid brother. Business is good, but making peace with his past is more challenging than he expected.
First grade teacher Holly Miller leads a quiet, low-profile existence until she's recruited to advocate for a cause that dear to her heart. When she solicits Steven's assistance, sparks fly--especially after they find themselves on opposite sides of an issue that disrupts their placid seaside community.
As these two seemingly incompatible souls search for common ground, might they discover a deeper connection and find that love can banish darkness and light the way to future with promise?
I love a book that has deeper meaning that pulls on the heartstrings of your heart as you read. This was just such a book. It is filled with hope, mercy and love.
If you find yourself with a lot of extra time right now, which most of us our, you should grab hold of all six books in this series and sit yourself down for a nice long read!
***Thanks to Revell for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
On a Coastal Breeze
On a Coastal Breeze by Suzanne Woods Fisher is the second book in The Three Sisters Island book. You could read this book as a stand alone, but trust me when I say you would enjoy it so much better if you read the first book also.
The second book picks up where the first book left off and it's a continuation of an ongoing story of three sisters. I love this kind of series, because I can connect with a character and continue to learn about them in the following books. It's like hearing news from an old friend. Even if the new book doesn't focus on the same character you still get glimpses into their life.
I love the setting of this series. A small island where everyone knows everyone and time moves at a slower pace. I lived in a small town for about fourteen years so I am very familiar with that kind of life style and it really is a great way to live.
In this second book, the focus is mainly on Madison. Madi feels like she is finally getting her life in order. She is starting her own practice as a therapist, and even though there is a shortage of eligible men on the island, Madi is content with where she is in life. Things are finally going good. But then, Ricky O'Shea drops in. Literally. From a parachute he floats right into Madi's life and becomes the new minister on the island.
I think you'll love this series. It has a "home-like" feeling and the characters are so fun and quirky. This is what I like to call an easy read. Just curl up and enjoy! A cup of coffee won't hurt either!
***Thanks to Revell for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
The second book picks up where the first book left off and it's a continuation of an ongoing story of three sisters. I love this kind of series, because I can connect with a character and continue to learn about them in the following books. It's like hearing news from an old friend. Even if the new book doesn't focus on the same character you still get glimpses into their life.
I love the setting of this series. A small island where everyone knows everyone and time moves at a slower pace. I lived in a small town for about fourteen years so I am very familiar with that kind of life style and it really is a great way to live.
In this second book, the focus is mainly on Madison. Madi feels like she is finally getting her life in order. She is starting her own practice as a therapist, and even though there is a shortage of eligible men on the island, Madi is content with where she is in life. Things are finally going good. But then, Ricky O'Shea drops in. Literally. From a parachute he floats right into Madi's life and becomes the new minister on the island.
I think you'll love this series. It has a "home-like" feeling and the characters are so fun and quirky. This is what I like to call an easy read. Just curl up and enjoy! A cup of coffee won't hurt either!
***Thanks to Revell for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Standoff by Patricia Bradley
Standoff by Patricia Bradley is the first book in the Natchez Trace Park Rangers series. I don't know about you, but I used to think Park Rangers had a rather peaceful job enjoying the great outdoors while making sure no one is hunting or fishing illegally. More recently I've realized it can entail a lot more than that. This book deals with some of the more specific dangers such as murder, drugs, etc.
Brooke Danvers wants to follow in her father's footsteps and she has just been promoted to Park Ranger. John Danvers, Brooke's dad, has secretly been investigating a drug ring and on Brooke's first day her father is killed in the line of duty. Brooke fights to be on the case and is certain that her dad did not kill himself as the report states. When Luke Fereday, Brooke's childhood friend, shows up for the funeral, he becomes a strong ally for Brooke and they team up to find out what really happened. Luke seems to know more than he's letting on and maybe he's hiding a secret or two of his own. Does Brooke really know him anymore? Can she count on him to help her discover the truth? Will the ever-growing feeling between them be a distraction?
This book starts off with a bang and it doesn't stop until the last page! I love a good suspense and trying to figure it out as I read is so much fun. Especially when the author gives so many twists and turns. There were a couple surprises that caught me off guard in this book and I can't wait to read the next book in the series!
***Thanks to Revell for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Brooke Danvers wants to follow in her father's footsteps and she has just been promoted to Park Ranger. John Danvers, Brooke's dad, has secretly been investigating a drug ring and on Brooke's first day her father is killed in the line of duty. Brooke fights to be on the case and is certain that her dad did not kill himself as the report states. When Luke Fereday, Brooke's childhood friend, shows up for the funeral, he becomes a strong ally for Brooke and they team up to find out what really happened. Luke seems to know more than he's letting on and maybe he's hiding a secret or two of his own. Does Brooke really know him anymore? Can she count on him to help her discover the truth? Will the ever-growing feeling between them be a distraction?
This book starts off with a bang and it doesn't stop until the last page! I love a good suspense and trying to figure it out as I read is so much fun. Especially when the author gives so many twists and turns. There were a couple surprises that caught me off guard in this book and I can't wait to read the next book in the series!
***Thanks to Revell for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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