Description
Description
The Bear meets It Happened One Summer in this delicious new romance from USA Today bestselling author Grace Reilly, in which a down-on-his-luck chef and a determined social media maven strike a reluctant deal to bring a beloved restaurant back to life.
If you can't take the heat...get out of the kitchen.
After a public meltdown in the dining room of one of Manhattan's most elite restaurants, Chef Jack Hartman is back in his South Florida hometown. Angry, grieving, and saddled with the unwanted storefront his late mentor left him, his life is spinning out of control. And that's before Poppy Winfield, the blond, bubbly, utterly infuriating daughter of his former boss, shows up at his dock.
Poppy needs to escape. From her disapproving family, her horrible ex-boyfriend, and her reputation as someone who has never taken anything seriously. But more than that, she wants to prove herself--and she has just the plan to do it. Unfortunately, that plan involves Jack Hartman, the most arrogant, prickly, intimidating man she's ever had the pleasure of throwing a shrimp at.
She knows Jack is desperate to come back from his unceremonious firing, so she proposes a deal: working together to open a revamped version of his mentor's restaurant. He'll handle the menu, and she'll use her skill as a social media influencer to sell the hell out of its grand opening. If she and Jack can make the restaurant a success, it'll be an accomplishment no one can deny--and a ticket for them both to return to New York.
Jack is intrigued, but only on his terms: if Poppy's going to work for him, she must learn the ropes of the entire business. Including how to cook. From him.
As sparks fly both in and out of the kitchen and tensions reach a boiling point, Poppy and Jack are left wondering--could they be a perfect pairing? Or is this whole experiment a recipe for disaster?
TROPES
Grumpy-sunshine
Forced proximity
Friends with benefits
Opposites attract
Found family
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Steamy, romantic, and deliciously fun! Yes, Chef is a delectable morsel of a summer romance and will keep you coming back for seconds." - B. K. Borison, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Good Spirits
"This is the chef romance we've all been waiting for. Grace Reilly concocted a delicious but gentle love story filled with human understanding, all while balancing top notch cooking fun. Poppy and Jack are an unbeatable duo and this story is a chef's kiss of perfection." - Julie Olivia, USA Today bestselling author of If It Makes You Happy
"Yes, Chef is fast-paced, food-driven, and hotter than any kitchen. About learning to love yourself before letting others--this book delivers all the feels along with the steam. I can't wait for everyone to get a taste of this incredible story!" - Lana Ferguson, USA Today bestselling author of The Fake Mate
"Replete with witty banter and plenty of angst, this brings both heat and sweet." - Publishers Weekly
"Fresh, flirty, and delightful, Yes, Chef is the perfect summer read! This book will have you craving a delicious meal, a Florida sunset, and a hot chef to enjoy them with. Grace Reilly expertly balances emotional depth and character growth with mouthwatering tension that sizzles off the page. Readers will want to savor every bite." - Jillian Meadows, USA Today bestselling author of Give Me Butterflies
"Yes, Chef is a true romantic comedy: Perfectly tender, outrageously sexy, and unreasonably fun. Poppy and Jack are messy, magnetic leads whose voices leap off the page. I am a well-documented sucker for a love story that knows how to balance romantic chemistry and independent growth, and Grace achieves this here in spades. I loved it." - Lauren Okie, Author of The Best Worst Thing
"Fun banter and believable chemistry make this The Bear-inspired romance extra-steamy, in and out of the kitchen." - Library Journal
"Grace Reilly has cooked up another absolutely sizzling story! Yes, Chef has all the ingredients of an incredible romance: banter, tension, and a heavy dash of spice. Poppy and Jack captured my heart from the very first page. A delicious read that is sure to delight!" - Fallon Ballard, USA Today bestselling author of All I Want Is You
"With razor-sharp banter and tension you can practically taste, Yes, Chef is a feast of a romance that is unputdownable. Grace brought the heat!" - Jacqueline Snowe, Author of Date Night in December
"As steamy as it is heart-felt, Yes, Chef is the swoony, funny, gorgeous chef romance of my dreams. An absolute delight from start to finish, I wanted to read about Jack and Poppy long after the story ended." - Máire Roche, author of Bromantasy
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