Penelope’s Book Review - Beauty and the Feast.
May 2, 2010 - 9:26 pm
“I’m obviously someone who recognizes the sensuality of food…I made the hero and heroine of my first novel (Sweet Inspiration) pastry chefs. When I saw Mandi’s review for Beauty and the Feast, I knew I had to read it. The heroine is a caterer and the hero falls in lust with her before they’ve ever met, just by tasting the incredible meal she has prepared for him. Holy Mother…the food descriptions in this book are to die for! Check out the first course…chilled melon soup: “…pureed honey melon, a tiny bit of sea salt, a few splashes of a light German Riesling, a squeeze of lime, half a seeded Serrano chili, cilantro and a bit of palm sugar…” Starving yet? You will be if you read this baby. Make sure you have a gourmet snack and a nice bottle of wine on hand. I am not kidding.
I love the fact that Barrett has these characters becoming interested in each other without them even meeting. Just the sound of their voices over the phone peaks their interest. Then, Gabe smells Eva’s scent on his pillow and knows she’s laid down on his bed. He starts falling for her after eating the sensual meal she has created for him. This is a great way to start the romantic tension in a book….using other senses to create an attraction between two characters.
Here’s a quote that sums it up best….”His interest in Eva Raines had once again grown in direct proportion to the size of his erection, the erection induced by the images tasting her food brought to mind.”
I really loved this sexy book…I loved the characters, the setting, the food descriptions (of course). It was adorable, right down to the recipes at the end. Bravo, Julia Barrett!”
Grade: A-
Thanks! I am humbled by her review.
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May 2nd, 2010 at 9:56 pm
Congrats!
I actually just read an m/m romance that definitely captured the sensuality of food, too: “Icing on the Cake” by Shayla Kersten. *fans self*
May 3rd, 2010 at 3:22 am
Congrats on the rockin’ review! I’m looking forward to reading this. I have it! I just need time to sit down and read.
May 3rd, 2010 at 8:24 am
Thanks, ladies. Okay Chris…are you trying to sell me on m/m? You know I’m still stuck on Mia! But…Icing on the Cake sounds intriguing….
May 3rd, 2010 at 8:36 am
Well deserved!!!
Plus, I know you can cook, so I’m all over the recipes.
May 3rd, 2010 at 9:07 am
*looks innocent*
May 3rd, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Oh Chris, you are a little lamb! Thanks, Mia!