The Coincidence of Coconut Cake Author:Amy E. Reichert In downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lou works tirelessly to build her beloved yet struggling French restaurant, Luella’s, into a success. She cheerfully balances her demanding business and even more demanding fiancé… until the morning she discovers him in the buff -- with an intern. — Witty yet gruff British transplant Al is kee... more »ping himself employed and entertained by writing scathing reviews of local restaurants in the Milwaukee newspaper under a pseudonym. When an anonymous tip sends him to Luella’s, little does he know he’s arrived on the worst day of the chef’s life. The review practically writes itself: underdone fish, scorched sauce, distracted service -- he unleashes his worst.
The day that Al’s mean-spirited review of Luella’s runs, the two cross paths in a pub: Lou drowning her sorrows, and Al celebrating his latest publication. As they chat, Al playfully challenges Lou to show him the best of Milwaukee and she’s game -- but only if they never discuss work, which Al readily agrees to. As they explore the city’s local delicacies and their mutual attraction, Lou’s restaurant faces closure, while Al’s column gains popularity. It’s only a matter of time before the two fall in love… but when the truth comes out, can Lou overlook the past to chase her future?« less
I thought I was going to read a mystery. As a rule I am not a romance reader, and this turned out to be a romance, and this one was delightful. The romance is between a Chef and a food critic - only the Chef doesn't know she is dating a food critic, let alone that he's the critic who trashed her in his review. He doesn't know she's the chef he transhed. Enjoyed and will recommend to my book club. A light, fun read. If you're looking for heavy sex, this is not it. If your lookig for a romantic comedy type story, this will lift your spirits.