SYNOPSIS
Carlina Pérez is in way over her head. Unexpectedly jobless and fostering an exotic pet with an insatiable appetite, this pastry chef needs a new gig faster than she can whip up a batch of scones. But when she’s tapped to serve as the personal chef to a haughty tabloid regular, she only considers the job out of sheer desperation. After all, Giorgio Acardi may be filthy rich and intoxicatingly handsome, but he’s also a first-class scoundrel.
Giorgio Acardi has it all: money, fame, an endless string of beautiful companions, and the respect of his colleagues and rivals. From the outside looking in, his life is perfect. So perfect, in fact, that he’s even got his eye on a new personal chef. She’s talented and gorgeous, and it shouldn’t make a difference whether she hates him or not as long as she does the job. But there’s something about Carlina that Giorgio just can’t resist, and he hasn’t enjoyed success by backing down from a challenge.
READING EXPERIENCE
The whole story would have been perfect—if not for the plot twist about the boyfriend-to-be having a child with his ex, despite using protection. That part felt a bit unnecessary and slightly disrupted the emotional flow.
That said, the tenderness between Carli and Gabriel was absolutely heartwarming. The moment when Carli helped Antonio see that he was worthy—that was, for me, the most remarkable part of the story.
I truly appreciate how this book brings attention to important causes: children and adults with special needs, animal shelters, and shelters for women and the elderly. The way the author weaves these meaningful themes into a love story is admirable. It’s not just romance—it carries a purpose.
And the physical love scenes? Absolutely mind-blowing! So intense and beautifully written. The trust Carli places in Giorgio is immense, and that vulnerability made this part one of the most touching and emotional in the entire story.
Also, I loved the food references! I’ve already jotted some of the dishes down and can’t wait to try them myself.
My favorite quote from this book:
“She […] made me realize that even the humblest of us is valuable and worthy of love, attention, and the chance to work toward self-improvement.”
RATINGS
Hero rating: 4
Heroine rating: 5
Sex scenes rating: 4
Sex scenes frequency: 3
Storyline concept rating: 4
Storytelling skills rating: 4
Story ending rating: 5
Book editing rating (5 = no edits spotted): 4
Overall rating: 4★
Would I recommend this book: No
Would I re-read this book: No
Would I read future books by this author: Maybe
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