Tomboy is a short, sweet, steamy story. It is the first in the Juniper Creek series but can be read as a standalone. It features a strong, curvy heroine and the man who wins her heart.
Chely
When my grandmother and I started the Tacontento Grill, it was just a small, hole-in-the-wall taco joint with delicious food.
But after the restaurant is featured on a popular food show, business starts to … starts to boom and it’s almost more than I can handle.
That’s when Noah Bradford rides in on his white horse. He’s a restaurant investor with good taste and even better buns. But while he may look like Prince Charming, I’m no swooning Cinderella.
Can I stop being one of the boys long enough to let him treat me like the princess he says I am?
Noah
I always dreamed of running my own restaurant, which was why I double-majored in business and culinary arts. Instead, now I’m working for a big investment company buying other people’s restaurants and flipping them for a profit.
When I hear about the Tacontento Grill, I know it has to be my next conquest.
What I don’t expect is Araceli Torres. She’s curvy, smart, and doesn’t mind getting her hands dirty.
But I need to remember where I come from and what’s really important if I’m going to conquer her heart.
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First book I have read of this author but will not be the last.
Very well written and a great read.
Kept me entertained and with the book until the end.
Cheyl and Noah are a fantastic couple.
Can not wait to get my hands on the next book “Blabbermouth”
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Chely’s restaurant is crazy busy and she needs help in walks Noah who she mistakes for the new cook. Noah wants to turn Chely’s restaurant into a franchise but Chely has other plans. With these two at off over the restaurant, sparks still fly in this sweet and heartwarming story about finding your true priorities. I freely reviewed this book.
I thoroughly enjoyed this short story of Noah and Chely’s relationship. Chely and her grandmother run a small, local Mexican restaurant that has great reviews and has gotten very busy. Noah works for an investment firm that wants to talk Chely into franchising the restaurant. There is a misunderstanding when they meet and she thinks he is the new cook hired to help and she immediately puts him to work. Noah had always been interested in culinary arts so he didn’t correct her and went to work in the kitchen because he wanted to get more of a feeling about the restaurant. When Chely finds out who Noah is she lets him know she has no interest in selling out even though she could use the money. He doesn’t give up easily and tries to convince her to sell. They both feel a personal connection and are unsure how to proceed. Will they find love and/or a business relationship?
This book was a fun, short read with 2 strong personalities. I recommend it for an enjoyable read.
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This is Chely’s story who we met in Fat Chance with Berkley and Nico. She is a tomboy and her main focus is the restaurant she owns with her grandmother. When she meets Noah, it is a case of mistaken identity. The way these two interact from the very beginning is perfect. The push and pull between the two is magical. This is a great start to what I hope will be a new series.
I think out of all the characters I have met so far, Tank is who I am looking forward to the most 🙂
Being a tomboy myself, I understand how Chely feels being put into the friend category by other guys all the time. You just don’t feel sexy or pretty. Instead she focuses on putting her heart and soul into the restaurant. Noah doesn’t know what hit him upon meeting Chely. He goes in the place focused on making a business deal and leaves questioning his life choices. After awhile, Noah discovers some new goals and Chely becomes even more certain that her business stay the way it is. In the midst of all the craziness, these two fall into a love that is as hot and spicy as the food.
I received an advanced reader copy from the author in exchange for my volunteer review.
Family restaurateur Chely had the interest of investment business agent Noah in more ways than one. At first they aren’t a great fit, but what I really enjoyed was how they both learnt about themselves and what their wants and needs are. Especially Noah. The characters were fun and a teensy bit quirky. There wasn’t a lit of steam as is usual in this Author’s books but there was a great deal of fun flirting going on. I truly enjoyed this story and seems like a great start to a new series.
This was an ARC and this is my honest and voluntary review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a quick read, but engaging. Chely owns a small restaurant that’s feeling the pressure after receiving positive reviews on a recent newscast. Noah is from an investment firm specializing in taking small businesses and turning them into franchises. Noah sees an opportunity to expand his portfolio with Chely’s restaurant.
Will Chely be able to show Noah the true worth of her business? Will Noah see this as a more personal opportunity than business?
I enjoyed the chemistry between these two characters. The supporting characters are fun, and the dialogue quick.
This is a hot, fast paced story that has left me looking forward to more tales from Juniper Creek.
Did you read “Spare Tire” from C.L. Cruz? No!! You should go read it because Emmy finds herself in Juniper Creek on the way to a wedding. She has an issue and Nico comes to her rescue. And really, so does Juniper Creek! This is the first introduction of Juniper Creek to readers and it made me want to visit the place. Luckily, C.L. Cruz is making it happen with a new series. Tomboy is the first book! We meet Chely and Noah. Chely is a hard working and helping her Abuelita with her restaurant that is now nationally known thanks to being featured on a TV program. People are flocking to get the best tacos and Chely’s extremely busy. Enter Noah! At first, Chely mistakes him as the new cook. However, Noah is there for other reasons and an added one he didn’t know about until he meets Chely.
Noah wants more for Chely and her restaurant. However, is that what Chely wants? Will these two get their act together and see what’s in front of them? Well, this is a C.L. Cruz story so you already know the answer. The fun is seeing how they get there in the end.
Love these stories from C.L Cruz. I can’t wait for more stories from Juniper Creek!
Recently ive read a few of this author’s series and i loved the fact that this series follows on with the side characters in juniper creek. Chely was a hard working, tomboy serving up her heritage in a tasty meal. When a new chef turns up late and misunderstandings get in the way. things start to get hot in the kitchen. noah tried to convince chely to move forward but is it him who needs to move backwards. sweet read. loved the vibe of the restaurant workers and chely’s sassy nature.