Sadie on a Plate
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3.5 • 2 Ratings
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Publisher Description
One of Parade's Favorite Books of Spring!
A chef’s journey to success leads to discovering the perfect recipe for love in this delicious romantic comedy.
Sadie is a rising star in the trendy Seattle restaurant scene. Her dream is to create unique, modern, and mouthwatering takes on traditional Jewish recipes. But after a public breakup with her boss, a famous chef, she is sure her career is over—until she lands a coveted spot on the next season of her favorite TV show, Chef Supreme.
On the plane to New York, Sadie has sizzling chemistry with her seatmate, Luke, but tells him that she won't be able to contact him for the next six weeks. They prolong their time together with a spontaneous, magical dinner before parting ways. Or so she thinks. When she turns up to set the next day, she makes a shocking discovery about who Luke is....
If Sadie wants to save her career by winning Chef Supreme, she’s going to have to ignore the simmering heat between Luke and her. But how long can she do that before the pot boils over?
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
This is one of the most passionate romantic comedies we’ve read in ages—and not just in the way you’re thinking. Sadie Rosen is a struggling Seattle line cook when she’s chosen to compete on her favorite cooking show. On her flight to New York, a little harmless flirting turns into a super-romantic impromptu date with a cute foodie...who turns out to be the show’s new judge. Amanda Elliot absolutely nails everything we love about dishy kitchen dramas like Top Chef. We couldn’t stop laughing at Sadie’s scheming competitors or grimacing at how men are thought of as “chefs” and women as “cooks.” One of our favorite parts of the story was Sadie’s drive to showcase the cuisine of her Jewish heritage beyond bagels and lox! That enthusiasm makes this love story feel even more exciting and real.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Elliot's humorous debut takes readers behind the scenes of a TV culinary competition, but the focus on the show leaves little room for romance to blossom. Sadie Rosen, a recently fired Seattle chef, is thrilled at the chance to prove herself on Chef Supreme, a Master Chef-style reality cooking show. On her flight to New York City for filming, she develops an instant attraction to her seatmate, fellow chef Luke Weston, and by the time they've landed they've formed a genuine connection. One delicious meal and a blisteringly hot kiss later, Sadie reluctantly leaves him, unable to explain that she won't be able to contact him for the next six weeks due to the show's nondisclosure agreement. Imagine her surprise when she walks on set the next day and discovers that Luke is a guest judge. Will she be able to concentrate on her cooking, or will she get burned? While the pacing is a little slow at times—especially in the development of the forbidden romance itself, which consists largely of wistful glances—the leads are endearing, and Sadie's wonderfully diverse competitors add charm. Cooking show fans will especially adore this.
