If only life were as simple as following a recipe.
In her twenties, Kara Malendar found herself at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in Paris, thousands of miles away from the harsh media coverage of her political family. But Paris ended abruptly when she was summoned home to Los Angeles and expected to stand in again as the senator’s perfect daughter.
Now, thirty, Kara has made a different kind … has made a different kind of life for herself. As a food critic for the Los Angeles Times, she casts a critical eye on other people. That is, until her past finds his way back into town and opens a new restaurant.
Logan Rye, the youngest son of the Ryeland Farms family, is a chef and knows exactly what he’s doing with his life. After a few years spent getting his head and heart together, he’s opened a new farm-to-table restaurant, The Yard, in Los Angeles. It’s his passion, but according to the LA Times, he’s a trend.
Kara and Logan haven’t seen each other since she left him in the lobby of her Paris apartment building, but when she is asked to write a feature on him, it’s not long before they are rediscovering the delicious parts of each other. As things heat up, all recipes are forgotten, and Kara and Logan realize nothing was what it seemed in Paris.
If Logan can only find a way to trust, he may be exactly what Kara needs . . . if she’s ever going to taste life again.
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Was not what I expected…..and took a long time for me to complete
I have read several other books in this series and really liked them but Taste was slightly different for me. There were some things that I quite liked and others which annoyed me. I did finish the book but it took me several times of putting it down and then picking it back up several weeks later to make it to the end. I have to say I was surprised by this as what I have read by Tracy Ewens I have enjoyed a a lot. But I guess you cannot like all books all the time time by an author you reach. I just think these were not characters I could understand and that diminished this reading experience for me. I will still not hesitate to pickup and read other books by this author in the future though.
I received a copy of this book and am leaving my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
Perfectly wonderful
This story will grab you in the beginning and hold your attention till the very last word. The characters are so real you’ll feel like you’ve met them and would like to know them better. Kara and Logan were an interesting combination (“poor” little rich girl and down to earth restaurateur). Ms. Ewens’ talented writing brings the story to life and provides the reader with a wonderful experience.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
A new author to me. The story is about Kara and Logan. This is the 4th book in the series and I haven’t read any of the previous books. Kara a senator’s daughter and restaurant reviewer. The happiest time of her life was a brief period at a cooking school in Paris, where she used an assumed name and had a wild and hot affair with a fellow American student, Logan. And then her mother dragged her home and she never heard from or talked to Logan again. Until she’s assigned a three part story about Logan’s restaurant and farm. Logan grew up taking care of his family, especially his younger sister, Kenna, after their mother walked out when they were kids. He still takes care of everyone and he doesn’t do commitment. When Kara left Paris, he was hurt that she had lied about who she was, and he closed his heart off and told himself he didn’t care. I voluntarily received an arc copy of this book from HiddenGems
A well written story with a very good storyline once I started reading I was not putting the book down. I enjoyed reading food critic Kara Malendar and chef Logan Rye’s story, they both had so much in their pasts they had to overcome. I recommend this book. I received a copy through Hidden Gems and I am voluntarily reviewing.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I feel the author brought the characters to life for me. I enjoyed it so much, I re-read it again the following week, and left it on my kindle to read again in the future. The book was very romantic to me and I loved the storyline.
I just discovered this author, by chance! I have read all the books in this series, and downloaded another one. I am currently reading Blow, and loving it as much as this series. The characters are realistic, not too angst ridden, tho Millie is close! I would recommend this author to everyone who enjoys a romance read with some substance. Next is Brew, Tap and Smooth. Can’t wait! Give Tracy Ewens a chance, you won’t be disappointed! Bonus is they all take place in Northern Cali, my home!