In this spicy workplace romance, a hotheaded celebrity chef finds himself drawn to his inexperienced new hire. But when her bubbly attitude collides with his sharp edges, can they handle the heat, or will their love be a recipe for disaster?
Alexander Chen is one of the most talented chefs to ever grace the culinary world of French haute cuisine. He rules his kitchen with an iron fist and fiery temper, so it's no secret that if you can't handle the heat, he'll gladly toss you out with the trash. As one of the first Chinese-American chefs to claw his way to the top, he has a lot to prove and a massive chip on his shoulder.
But he wasn't always like this. Eden Monroe, his newly hired sous chef—who may or may not have (definitely) embellished a lot on her resumé to land herself the job—knew him back when he still went by his real name, Shang. He used to be sweet and helpful and definitely not the second coming of the devil himself.
Eden won't say anything, though, no matter how hot her curiosity burns. Especially if it could cost her this job, which she needs if she has any hope of hiring a private detective to find something she lost long ago.
All she has to do is fly under the radar. It's just a shame that she and her new boss butt heads more often than they fulfill orders. But what happens when things finally boil over, and they discover the feelings between them are spicier than they ever imagined?
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"The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore has a warm, comforting vibe, perfect for a light, easy read. The setting is cozy, and the premise is charming, but the story lacks depth, and the romance feels underdeveloped. While it’s enjoyable for a quick escape, it doesn’t leave a lasting impression. A decent read, but not a standout."
— Kira (3/5)
Cute
"Cute book that was just the perfect amount of cheesy for an enemies to lovers"
— Groenc (4/5)
Seductive, spicy, and sweet!
"Knives, Seasoning, and a Dash of Love is a sultry, heartwarming tale featuring the quick-tempered, talented culinary genius Alexander Chen and the hardworking, determined sous chef Eden Monroe as together they discover a sense of purpose, passion, and fulfilment beyond their careers and remember the importance of family, friendship, and history. The writing is provocative and smooth. The characters are scarred, devoted, and supportive. And the plot unravels quickly into a sizzling tale full of chemistry, attraction, familial heartache, expectations, responsibilities, tender moments, sexy times, forgiveness, and new beginnings. Overall, Knives, Seasoning, and a Dash of Love is a steamy, uplifting, heartfelt tale by Kwan that was a delight to read and which ultimately reminded me that rarely does life ever turn out the way we planned it, but often it actually turns out better."
— Zoe C. (4/5)
Spicy With Substance
"I loved this book. Lots of spice but has a story with substance. Gave me all the feels."
— Jules (5/5)
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Published date: Aug 27, 2024
Language: English
No. of Pages: 360
Publisher: Random House Of Canada
ISBN: 9781039012417
Dimensions:
5.5" W x
0.96" L x
8.25" H
Advance praise for KATRINA KWAN and KNIVES, SEASONING, AND A DASH OF LOVE
"A slam dunk debut!" —Kirsten Bohling, author of We'd Know By Then
"If you’ve spent three seasons of The Bear pining for something to happen between Carmy and Sydney, allow this delicious debut to curb that craving instead. Add a few sensuous descriptions of food and heat in an oven warmed to the temperature of five chili peppers on BookTok’s spicy scale, and you’ve got yourself the perfect romance read." —The Kit
"This grumpy/sunshine romance between two chefs heats up the kitchen and hits all the right notes! An engaging debut." —Jackie Lau, author of Love, Lies, and Cherry Pie
KATRINA KWAN is a fantasy and romance author. After graduating from Acadia University in 2017 with a BA in Political Science with Honors, Kwan spent the next six years honing her creative skills as a freelance ghostwriter. With several ghostwritten romance novels under her belt, she’s ecstatic to finally be writing books under her own name. She lives in Vancouver with her husband and two cats, and when she isn’t writing, she is desperately trying to keep her collection of houseplants alive.
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