Title: The Missing Ingredient
Series: Reality of Love #1
Author: Marika Ray
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Release Date: March 21, 2019
Blurb
Who knew a
cooking show could get so messy?
Elle Fierro
All I have
to do is appear as a judge on this cooking show in Hollywood and my restaurant
will open to rave reviews. Pretty much my lifelong dream. What I absolutely
shouldn’t do is sleep with one of the contestants and ruin everything I’ve
worked so hard for. But he gives good hugs, makes me laugh, fills out a simple
T-shirt like nobody’s business, and is sweeter than the maple syrup he dripped
all over my naked body last night…
Austin Cox
I may have
been drunk when I applied to be on that reality cooking show, which is why it’s
hard to believe I’m here. What’s even harder to believe is that Elle, with her
painted red lips and fiery disposition, is in my bed and making me forget I
need to win this damn show to get my little sister out of the foster care
system.
When Elle
throws me under the bus to realize her dream, will our love burn out or will we
find the missing ingredient to happiness?
Review
Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Elle is a successful chef on the way to opening her own restaurant. She is strict and passionate in the kitchen but it is clear that her staff respect her despite her outbursts. Her journey to opening up her own place takes to a reality cooking show where she is one of the judges. She sees at her chance to secure her future.
Austen is a contestant on the show, who is determined to win so he can secure a life for him and his sister and become her guardian. He comes from very little but has natural talent and a passion for food. He is a likable guy who you warm to very quickly. Unfortunately he gets off on the wrong foot with judge Elle and has to let his cooking do the talking.
This was certainly a fun read and there was plenty of heat both inside and outside the kitchen. There were parts that I found humorous and others that were just nice and made me smile. It was a real feel good read.
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Author Bio
Marika Ray
spends her time behind a computer crafting stories, walking the beaches of
southern California scoping out the lifeguards, and making healthy food for her
kids and husband whether they like it or not. Prior to writing novels, Marika
held various jobs in the finance industry, with private start-up companies, and
then in health & fitness. Cats may have nine lives, but Marika believes
everyone should have nine careers to keep things spicy.
Marika
enjoys writing all types of fiction novels, based on what inspires her. Right
now she's working on stand-alone romances in the Beach Squad series, all about
California lifeguards and their equally fearless women. Moderate suspense, a
splash of humor, and lots of steamy romance...all with the beautiful ocean as a
relaxing backdrop!
More
information can be found at www.marikaray.com
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