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SUMMER DESSERTS

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In the many years I have been reading Nora Roberts, her characters have had many different occupations. From a detective in the In Death series written under the name JD Robb to an archeologist in Birthright to a glass blower in Born in Fire and a dance instructor in Reflections, Ms. Roberts always provides her readers with not only interesting professions but wonderful research into what these jobs are all about. And now in one of her older titles from the Language of Love series, Summer Desserts, Ms. Roberts tackles the world of cooking and hotel ownership.

When a young woman chef goes to work for a hotel owner sparks fly over the prime rib and creme brulee. But as the chef, Summer consumes large amounts of fast foods to keep her happy, she cannot deny her growing interest in her boss or his interest in her. This was a good read and just right for the end of the summer. Best part is that readers of this book can continue to read about one of the characters introduced in this book in the sequel, Lessons Learned. As with most of the Nora Robert's books I recommend, this was a delightful journey and destination to happily ever after. And the descriptions of the food should keep your mouth watering and will have you headed to the kitchen to whip up a some up some good menus, but most of all desserts.

Very enjoyable early Nora Roberts about a famous pastry chef and the hotel owner who hires her to revamp the tired menu in his restaurant. Great book for cooking fans too! There is also a sequel to this book called "Lessons Learned", which continues the story of Summer's sexy Italian chef friend, Carlo.
Excerpt from the back of the book:
"Chef Summer Lyndon had quite a sweet tooth, though she knew that giving in to her craving for her deliciously handsome boss would be a hazard to her peace of mind. How could she stick to a "no Blake Cocharan" diet when she found him simply too tempting to resist?
Hotel owner Blake Cocharan had always prided himself on his good taste, which was why he hired lovely chef Summer Lyndon. But never had a tough cookie been such a tasty-looking morsel..."

Nora Roberts does a consistently wonderful job in weaving a story that is interesting with characters the reader can connect with. This book was not as engaging. I usually can't put one of her books down without reading it completely cover to cover. I really struggled to finish this one.

Being a Chef myself,
I was originally hesitant in reading a book about Chef's and specially the portrayl of a Female one. But I have to say, I throughtly Enjoyed this book. I loved the fiestiness and drive for perfection in her craft since I find that it mirrors my own. Hands down, One of 2 of the best culinary romance novels I have ever read. The other would be her follow up, LESSONS LEARNED.

This is a 1980's book that I recently rediscovered with delight. Classic Nora Roberts, even better than her latest work.... fun and light reading, romantic, unassuming and of course so predictable but so delicious you will want a second helping.

Could a cordon blue chef be a junk-food addict? The more Blake Cocharan learned about Summer Lyndon, dessert chef extradinaire, the more intrigued he became-and the more determined he was to hire her.Blake wanted the best, and Summer looked extremly good to him. Her superb credentials were the icing on the cake. Summeer was accustomed to traveling around the world, creating the pefect ending to perfect meals. But Blake had a unique appeal. Summer found herself responding to the challenge, both professionally.. and personally. For the first time, Summer was creating a meal from start to finish-and creating a perfect ending all her own.

but it had nothing other than a relationship developing with two characters who are so basic. really shows a collector of NR how far she has come ::smile

I was on vacation in a foreign country. The hotel where we were staying had a little reading corner. I cannot believe I gave up a Paul Christopher book for this drivel. How can anyone read this formulaic *******. Nora Roberts has written under so many pseudonyms that anyone with half a brain should be able to figure out why. And why do you hard working people buy her books? Yeck!!!!!!!