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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - WITH A NEW CHAPTER!

'An instant, hedonistic culinary classic' The London Standard

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'It's the two best things in the world: food and sex'

Slutty Cheff is an anonymous London chef who knows what it's really like to work in the capital's hectic restaurant scene.

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1 author picked Tart as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Lena Dunham said she “devoured this book,” and baby, so did I!

Though we never learn the Slutty Chef’s real identity, I found myself deeply relating to her attempt to figure out what she truly wanted—from her career, her romantic life, and the whirlwind possibilities of a big city. The book is equal parts humor, heartbreak, and very hot men, all layered with descriptions of incredible meals that will absolutely make your mouth water.

What I appreciate most, though, is that the story doesn’t wrap everything up in a neat, happily-ever-after bow but leaves the door open for even more…

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