2.5 stars

This is a serviceable contemporary romance that featured a able enough pair.

But, there are a couple of things that keep as this as an 'ok read' rather than a 'really good' read'

The set up has possibilities. Snow, the heroine has a volatile on again, off again relationship with her boyfriend of 12 years. As the book begins he's thrown up on her new couch, drives while drunk and had run over the bike of a little neighbor girl. This is the last straw for Snow. She throws him out.

In the restaurant where she works, her relationship woes are of great entertainment value to all the other sous-chefs. But for the head chef and owner, Grey, it represents the possibility that this time the break up is for real and he can finally get his chance to romance Snow.

So yeah potentially good set up with some built in conflicts -- the boyfriend who has been in the picture for so long and who has taken her for granted and also the tricky situation with the being romantically involved with your boss.

However neither one of these things was executed quite right, imo. the ex-boyfriend was too big of an issue and the romance with the boss in the workplace was not enough of an issue.

Snow's ex felt he hovered a little too much over the new romance. Even though she said she was done, I had a hard time believing her just Grey did. She felt an unreliable narrator. And honestly she didn't do enough right away to excise the ex from her life. She lived in a gated community why not tell the guard to deny him entrance? He had keys to her place, why not change the locks right away? And I had to wonder why this time was the straw? I don't know if that was sold very well.

The other issue is the boss/employee relationship. No one seemed to have any problems with it. You'd expect the nosy, busybody coworkers would have opinions. Wouldn't some people feel resentful? Wouldn't some be jealous? Wouldn't some give her the side-eye? It was all "squee!!'.

Also, given that this is a workplace romance there was very, very little about what happens in the kitchen of a busy restaurant. Now, I wasn't expecting Kitchen Confidential levels of stuff, but setting a romance in a the kitchen of a restaurant should have at least led to scrumptious descriptions of food and made me super hungry. Or slipped in some cooking techniques . But what there was of it was relegated to the chefs gossiping about Snow's love life while they chopped stuff and plated stuff. That was it.

Hence the romance was serviceable but nothing really elevated it.interracial-romance romance-contemporary z2017-reads6 s Stacy Anita Edwards192 1 follower

Great Read

It's a shame that I have to give this book two stars. ONLY for grammatical errors. Few and far between, but because the story was so dang good the errors annoyed me. Verji weaves a fantastic story! So I'm grading her hard because a writer of this caliber knows better. Read the book it's sexy and fun. Grab your fave bottle of vino...kick back on the chase lounge and enjoy.2 s Ariel969 73

Once I stopped taking it seriously, I was able to enjoy it for its soap-operaesque qualities.adult contemporary ir-bwwm ...more1 Rosie1,418 33

4.5 Starsangsty bwwm erotic-a ...more1 Pearline375 18

This story is about not wanting to become the rebound especially with someone you really want to be with. Snow is just getting out of a 12 year on and off relationship to someone I would deem an alcoholic but the author doesn't come out and say it but it's quite obvious based on the fact that Charlie is drunk in every scene. Snow has been working as a Sous Chef under Greyson for the past three years during this time Greyson has had feelings for her but never made a move due to her on and off relationship. When Snow breaks up with Charlie this last time, he decides to make his move. I actually enjoyed this book, it had elements of Greyson being a Gordon Ramsey type chef scaring everyone in the kitchen but also being tender when pursuing Snow. The author's development of the relationship between Snow and Greyson is realistic, no one wants to be a rebound and who wants to pursue a relationship with someone when your ex is still in your life. The only elements I didn't care for were that they both had issues with their parents but the storylines were wrapped up with a neat little bow with issues not really being resolved when the characters made it an issue throughout the book. This is also a slow burn type of read so your not going to get a bunch of sex scenes between the characters. 1 Dana82 1 follower

Very cute

This story was very cute. I found myself smiling a lot with snow and grey. Really looking forward to April and roman1 M237 9

Too many grammatical errors, for starters. The story was also just ~okay. I get they dated for 12 years, but Snow let Charlie linger in her life longer than she should have. She threatened plenty, but did very little to get Charlie to go away. She is a pushover for sure - the scene with Marlene on the phone about meeting up shows that. She owes that woman nothing and she doesn’t even call her out about her schedule? whatever.

Greysen was also just eh for me. The way he shut her out a bunch when he was feeling stuff was immature and annoying. Not a fan of him in the beginning insinuating she wasn’t smart enough for med school even if it was in jest.

The fact that her dad never even apologized for how shitty he was to her all because she didn’t want to be a doctor was weird. Snow had to initiate the conversation where only she apologized?? Ridiculous. “You weren’t answering my calls” the effort is so minimal for this guy. Also, the obsession with the main characters going to family dinner when they’re 100% miserable when they’re there got old. Snow doesn’t want to feel othered in her own family, but sure let’s make step mom happy.

Back to Charlie: that relationship was too heavy in this story that was meant to be a love story about Snow and Greysen. Again, though, Snow seemed to drag her feet on being forceful with Charlie. Greysen had a weird vibe to him, though. Also the lack out !!!!! About Snow and Greysen dating was interesting because you’d think it’d become a huge thing in the kitchen, but alas.

This book was fine but it wasn’t great. contemporary-romance meh Jackueline Graves241 1 follower

Cute story

Snow and Grey cute couple a bit immature. Both have parental issues. Slow moving story. Editing needed had to re-read a couple of passages a few times. Love scenes a bit limited. Good to know girl not pregnant. They have issues she is coming out of a twelve year relationship, where her boyfriend is way more immature then her and Grey so I guess it's a step up. ASI202099

Yes Chef

I had enjoyed reading about Snow and Greyson love story. I kind wish there were more passion, it took to long for them to get to the point. Overall the story was a good read. Carol455

Recipe For Love

A love story with a little heat, some surprises and a little drama. I enjoyed reading Greyson and Snow's story with their family machinations and the antics of their likable friends. Looking forward to reading Roman and April's book. Robin Anderson223 2

Loved it!

This was such a sweet book, that I didn't want to put it down. Very well written, with very minor editing needed. I lived the characters and can't wait to see Roman and April's story. Courtney667 20

Very cute! More 3.5 stars! It was great flowed well, but Charlie’s antics did get tiresome and Oscar was literally terrible. But, overall it was a good plot with a good closing of the MCs main issues.interracial workplace-assistant-boss Maria V.71

Enjoyable Romance

I really enjoyed everything in this book, all of the characters, the romance and complicated relationships. I am looking forward to the second book. Vivian Byfield1,315

Good

Really enjoyed this book, nice love story. Loved the characters, the author made them come alive. I wanted the story to go on. Look forward to reading more of your work. Lovie D. Bey272 4

Good read

Enjoyed this book. Snow and Grey had great chemistry. Her ex and his Mom were real pieces of work. A few editing mistakes but nothing major. Amanda320

Great book. A lot of misunderstanding because Chef was not willing to share his issues with Snow. His past issues were causing problems developing and keeping lasting relationships. Great read Davina Baker6

Yess yesss chefff omg

Loved it worth the read. Use to read her stories on Wattpad so I knew it wouldn’t disappoint, but this was so worth loved it loved it. Kay Dee563 1 follower

Definitely Delicious!

Mmm, girls! This novel is muy caliente! Loving me some Greyson-book boyfriend du jour! Read this author for steamy IR fun! Lynn487 3

Amazing

Honestly I could actually relate to Snow’s first relationship, why we stay with such douche bag guys this remains a myth to me too. Loved the story. Patricia406

3.5a-z-challenge bwwm can-t-make-up-her-mind-heroine ...more Candy 169 1 follower

Okay Read

Snow really aggravated me for most of this book as far as Charlie was concerned. If you're done with him, why not change your locks and tell security at your gated complex to not let him in. You don't change your locks until he shows up at your place of employment with another woman, but you still don't tell security to not let him in. Charlie shows up at your apartment a couple weeks later drunk and disturbing the peace because he can come and go as he pleases at your gated complex and you refuse to let anyone call the police and you let him spend the night. Even after he sobers up and wakes you up at 2 am to talk, you still don't make him leave your apartment. You finally decide to tell security to not let him in after Greyson shows up the next morning and Charlie answers the door in his boxer briefs.

I d Greyson and he was a good man for putting up with the unnecessary nonsense.

I deducted a star for the numerous grammatical errors and missing words. Jonessa Cyrus35

Boring

Boring up until the last few chapters. I don't know what the author was thinking but I didn't really cat for any of the characters. LaTanya Galloway310 6

Yeeessss!

This is my first read by this author and this was a really nice read. We have Snow whose in a dead end relationship with a spoiled, trust fund baby named Charlie. Having enough, she breaks thing off after 12yrs of a drunken, not so remorseful Charlie. Waiting in the wings is her boss and chef Greyson, who has secretly been pining away for an unsuspecting Snow. He sees his chace and takes it and from there they try a relationship, but of course, Charlie can't let go. Can't wait for the next book Lynnai 626

Its hot in here

This was my first read by this author and I enjoyed it. The characters were able and the story flowed well. Snow and Greyson had a rocky relationship due to misunderstanding, a delusional ex, insecurities, and meddling from others. It was refreshing to see that they didn't end up in bed immediately even though Snow really wanted it. I was also glad that there was no surprise pregnancy due to unprotected sex. Once Snow and Greyson finally got intimate it was HOT!!! Can't wait for the next book to come out. Will Roman and April stop living in denial? Piper1,463 1 follower

Good story

Grayson's and Snow's story was slow in developing but went along with the plot. It is a well written story better than most. Rita 1,555

Good Read.

It was a good read. Charlie and his Mom, there are no words to describe that train wreck. To go as far as they did, just wow! I d Snow and Chef's banter. Both had issues that worked through. The story was funny and heartwarming. Nancy L Thompson2,158 12

Details......

The beginning got some of the details wrong. one scene had both H and h wearing jeans, but when they reminisced the hero had on kakhi 's. Otherwise this was a pretty good story. i look forward to Roman's story next
HI5O794 5

Good

Snow had a lot of complications in her life and settled for the biggest one for over twelve years. Then she finally saw the light. Looking forward to Roman's story. Crystal Moody268 5 Read

So Good

This was so good! I loved everything about this book. I to watch Gordon Ramsey cooking shows and this book was just right for me. I've always d Linda Verji's books and if you her work as well, you'll love 'Yes, Chef'. Lorice DeBlanc-Brim1,468 10

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