Book description
Laura Patterson is an American exchange student in Rome who, fed up with being inexpertly groped by her young Italian beaus, decides there's only one sure-fire way to find a sensual man: date a chef. Then she meets Tomasso, who's handsome, young -- and cooks in the exclusive Templi restaurant.…
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This book absolutely stole my heart with its enchanting Roman setting and the utterly swoon-worthy romance that blossomed through the most delectable Italian cuisine. Each of the chef’s gourmet meals sounded like a love song on a plate, and I was transported back to my own trip to Italy, where sounds of opera filled the streets and savory aromas of garlic and cheese filled the air.
The magical way the food was described made me wish I could eat the pages when I was done reading them, and I couldn't resist the unfolding story of mistaken identity, seasoned with humor…
From Richard's list on romances that will nourish your heart and soul.
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