After several days in New York City, I came home and fell into a rom com daze of Netgalley ebooks. Here are two that I've just read.
The Spice Master at Bistro Exotique
My goodreads review:
Spices mixed and grown by spice master Garrance are used by chef Kate Jenkins when she opens her new bistro in Paris. There is a hint of magic in the way that Kate is transported to other romantic places when she tastes Garrance's spices.
I loved the use of flavors from around the world to create exotic dishes in this Paris bistro. The magic of taste and scents permeates the novel, a love story to cuisines and spices from around the world.
The slow romance that develops between Kate and master chef Charles also adds its own magic to the setting and story.
Thank You for Listening
Meeting and falling in love with a stranger in Las Vegas during a book convention, falling for another audiobook narrator whom she texts but doesn't meet face to face, possibly finding a happy ever after ending in spite of her reservations,
The plot is clever and full of not so surprising surprises, the characters engaging. I enjoyed the book's twists and turns quite a bit.
Other news:
I have to work on my basement during this cold spell, clearing it out to use as a workable den! Good thing I gave away so many of the books already to make spece for other things!
Memes: The Sunday Post hosted by The Caffeinated Bookreviewer. Also, It's Monday: What Are You Reading, and Sunday Salon, Stacking the Shelves, Mailbox Monday |
I've got to admit, all the romcoms I see around the blogsphere certainly look like fun. Yet I still find myself reading cozy mysteries.
ReplyDeleteCozies are enjoyable reads too.
DeleteThe Spice Master sounds like there might be some recipes in there along with the mystery? Nice cover! I’ve seen Thank You for Listening around Bloglandia. Thank you for your review!
ReplyDeleteThere are a few recipes there, yes.
DeleteSpice Master sounds like a nice romance w/ a bit of a twist. Cute cover.
ReplyDeleteTerrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
https://www.bookshelfjourneys.com/post/sunday-post-25
Nice title and cover, I agree.
DeleteI hope you had a good time away.
ReplyDeleteThose books look good! I love books that feature food 😂
Have a great week!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2022/11/20/sunday-salon-30/
Had a good time. Lots of new experiences.
DeleteI'm always happy to hear that Paris is the setting for a book, and The Spice Master at Bistro Exotique looks like it has the additional appeal of a novel plot. I've added it to my list of books to read.
ReplyDeleteI've been curious about Thank You for Listening. Now that's an interesting way to have two people connect.
Yes, the two books were different but I enjoyed them.
DeleteSeveral days in New York City...let that sink in a minute. Sigh. So jealous.
ReplyDeleteTurning a basement into a den during a cold spell does not sound fun, but I'm assuming it's a finished, heated basement, not an icy cold and damp cement basement like my granny had in Indiana? I hope the project goes well and that we see some before and after photos.
Slow renovation of the basement, which means mostly getting rid of extra stuff.
DeleteI really enjoy the romances after a spell of mystery murders. I am decluttering books too but very slow going.
ReplyDeletewinter is a good time to declutter.
DeleteThank you for listening has been making the rounds, I guess I need to take a closer look. Not the biggest romcom fan, but I will occasionally enjoy them as well.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with that basement clearance....
Have a good week!
Elza Reads
Some rom coms are good, others not so much. Hit or miss.
DeleteThat first one sounds fun! A PAris bistro and spices? Yes please. :)
ReplyDeleteParis, here I come...one of these days.
DeleteThese sound good. Lately I've been wanting to read rom coms. I'll check these out.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy them.
DeleteI’ve never really cozied up to rom coms or to cozy mysteries (after the great detective fiction of the 20th century). So many ways to enjoy reading! Have a great week.
ReplyDeletebest… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
I'm all for trying new kinds of books. One can get surprises.
DeleteThese looks great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit.
DeleteThank You For Listening sounds like fun. Adn good luck clearing out your basement!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteI'm about halfway through The Spice Master at Bistro Exotique and I'm enjoying it very much! I also loved Thank You for Listening. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteGlad to find a like minded reader.
DeleteThank You for Listening is on my radar - will probably listen given who the author is! Have a good week and good luck getting your den ready for use.
ReplyDeleteMary @Bookfan
Both of these books sound good to me.
ReplyDeleteAnd speaking of books clearance, that reminds me that I need to clear my bookshelves too.
Not easy to give away books, I know.
DeleteThank You for Listening sounds good to me. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with your basement make over. Happy Reading!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Martha
DeleteSo glad you enjoyed Vérant's book, she is good! And she lives in France now, so she really knows the milieu
ReplyDeleteYes, I would say she does!
DeleteI liked Julia Whelan's book My Oxford Year so will definitely try Thank You for Listening - plus, I think she is an audio book narrator, isn't she? That should give it some convincing detail.
ReplyDeleteI loved Thank You For Listening and Julia Whelan’s narration of the audiobook. Great choice!
ReplyDeleteShe wrote it too.
DeleteInteresting to see that Julia Whelan has written this book ... I thought she just narrated books!
ReplyDeleteHer romance is about audiobook narrators.
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