Title: Steamed
Author: Jessica Conant-Park and Susan Conant
Publisher: Berkely Crime
ISBN: 0425208052
Synopsis (from Publisher's Weekly): This delectable collaboration between Jessica Conant-Park and her mother, Susan Conant, author of the Cat Lover's and the Dog Lover's mystery series (Scratch the Surface, etc.), introduces an appealing heroine, Chloe Carter, a boy-crazy 20-something gourmand who lives in Brighton, Mass. Chloe thinks she might have found both romantic and gastronomic satisfaction in Eric Rafferty, a foodie she meets online. But their first date is a bust: Eric is a dolt, and he winds up getting stabbed before dessert. Chloe later falls for gorgeous Josh Driscoll, a chef acquaintance of Eric's. But Josh has a temper-and it turns out he owned the knife that killed Eric. Chloe must help clear Josh's name if their romance is to stand a chance. This scrumptious cozy, the first of a new series, has it all-charming characters, snappy dialogue and mouth-watering recipes. (Mar.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
My Thoughts: I happened to run across this cozy (#1 in the Gourmet Girl series) in the library and really enjoyed it. Written by a mother/daughter team, this series introduces us to Chloe Carter, a somewhat aimless food lover, struggling social work grad student, and all around funny gal. Chloe decides that it is time to get back in the dating world so she signs up with an online dating site as Gourmetgirl. She is excited and hopeful that her date with Eric Rafferty, a food lover, will turn out great! When Eric is found dead in the bathroom, things change!!
I found the characters quite charming, funny, and really likable. There were definitely laugh out loud moments in the book when Chloe found herself in interesting situations! At times I felt like I was reading the Confessions of a Shopaholic Series by Sophie Kinsella (a series I really enjoyed) as Chloe struck me as very similar to Rebecca Bloomwood without the shopping habit :)
I really like this book. I have started the second book and eagerly ran to the library today to get the remaining three in the series. I have to see what these people get into next!
Well worth the read!
My Rating: : - ) : - ) : - ) : - ) four smileys Liked it!!!
And Remember,
Books Are Life,
Heather
Author: Jessica Conant-Park and Susan Conant
Publisher: Berkely Crime
ISBN: 0425208052
Synopsis (from Publisher's Weekly): This delectable collaboration between Jessica Conant-Park and her mother, Susan Conant, author of the Cat Lover's and the Dog Lover's mystery series (Scratch the Surface, etc.), introduces an appealing heroine, Chloe Carter, a boy-crazy 20-something gourmand who lives in Brighton, Mass. Chloe thinks she might have found both romantic and gastronomic satisfaction in Eric Rafferty, a foodie she meets online. But their first date is a bust: Eric is a dolt, and he winds up getting stabbed before dessert. Chloe later falls for gorgeous Josh Driscoll, a chef acquaintance of Eric's. But Josh has a temper-and it turns out he owned the knife that killed Eric. Chloe must help clear Josh's name if their romance is to stand a chance. This scrumptious cozy, the first of a new series, has it all-charming characters, snappy dialogue and mouth-watering recipes. (Mar.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
My Thoughts: I happened to run across this cozy (#1 in the Gourmet Girl series) in the library and really enjoyed it. Written by a mother/daughter team, this series introduces us to Chloe Carter, a somewhat aimless food lover, struggling social work grad student, and all around funny gal. Chloe decides that it is time to get back in the dating world so she signs up with an online dating site as Gourmetgirl. She is excited and hopeful that her date with Eric Rafferty, a food lover, will turn out great! When Eric is found dead in the bathroom, things change!!
I found the characters quite charming, funny, and really likable. There were definitely laugh out loud moments in the book when Chloe found herself in interesting situations! At times I felt like I was reading the Confessions of a Shopaholic Series by Sophie Kinsella (a series I really enjoyed) as Chloe struck me as very similar to Rebecca Bloomwood without the shopping habit :)
I really like this book. I have started the second book and eagerly ran to the library today to get the remaining three in the series. I have to see what these people get into next!
Well worth the read!
My Rating: : - ) : - ) : - ) : - ) four smileys Liked it!!!
And Remember,
Books Are Life,
Heather
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