I had a chance to read and review a fun new story this week. Set in beautiful Maui, this is a deep, touching enemies to lovers romance.
If you’re in the mood for a delicious foodie story that you can almost taste, check out this delightful story. Read below for my full review.
Simmer Down by Sarah Smith
ISBN-13: 978-1984805447
Publisher: Berkley (October 13, 2020)
ABOUT:
Nikki DiMarco knew life wouldn’t be all sunshine and coconuts when she quit her dream job to help her mom serve up mouthwatering Filipino dishes to hungry beach goers, but she didn’t expect the Maui food truck scene to be so eat-or-be-eaten—or the competition to be so smoking hot.
But Tiva’s Filipina Kusina has faced bigger road bumps than the arrival of Callum James. Nikki doesn’t care how delectable the British food truck owner is—he rudely set up shop next to her coveted beach parking spot. He’s stealing her customers and fanning the flames of a public feud that makes her see sparks.
The solution? Let the upcoming Maui Food Festival decide their fate. Winner keeps the spot. Loser pounds sand. But the longer their rivalry simmers, the more Nikki starts to see a different side of Callum…a sweet, protective side. Is she brave enough to call a truce? Or will trusting Callum with her heart mean jumping from the frying pan into the fire?
Simmer Down by Sarah Smith Review
I have to say this book got me in my emotions a few times while I was reading it. But it also had many areas that annoyed me too.
I absolutely love the premise of the story and the characters were beautifully matched. This is a sexy spicy little story that really ramps up the passion for not only food but for the delicious Callum.
If you were a foodie, then you’re going to understand the passion these characters feel for their craft and for each other…. as friends with bennies.
But sometimes I disliked how Nikki always made it about her. Her problem, her dropping everything for her parents, especially her mother. I have an issue with that. In that aspect, I felt the story was very one-sided and maybe should’ve been written in the first person, her views only.
But the story overall, the highs and the lows, the passion and the feels that the author imparts made for a wonderful story that caught me a few times. Especially when we get to the heartbreak that seems to always end up in these types of stories. I hate drama.
A fun, unique, and frisky story that includes a range of emotions for the characters and for the reader. I wish we had gotten more of the happily ever after. It is the best part if the story after all!
4 STARS!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
Hi! I’m Chris! Just a Midlife Wife sharing about life’s journey; screaming and kicking through it while supposedly aging gracefully…
Focusing on healthy living, low carb & keto, things I am loving right now, and life in general.
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This book was so gripping right from the first chapter. I really loved it 😀