Title: Hooked
Series: Prescott Series #5
Series: Prescott Series #5
Author: Joanne Schwehm
Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance
Release Date: June 4, 2019
Blurb
I love my life. As owner and chef at one of the hottest restaurants, I know how to keep things sizzling in and out of the kitchen. What more could I ask for? But I’ll tell you what I didn’t ask for… a klutzy, curly-haired woman slamming into me with a unicorn cake. Yes, you read that right—a damn cake decorated to look like the mythical creature bathed in every color of the rainbow.
What could be worse, right? I’ll tell you. My brother hired her to be my pastry chef. You’d think that would be my biggest problem, but that was just the tip of the iceberg.
Aside from her being one of the clumsiest women I’ve ever met, she turns me on like no other woman has. She tastes sweeter than anything she creates, and we make a great team in and out of the bedroom... I mean kitchen.
When we first met, I worried my restaurant wouldn’t survive her. Now I worry that my heart won’t.
I never wanted to fall in love, but sometimes life isn’t all unicorns and rainbows.
Caroline's Review
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I thoroughly enjoyed this sweet, sexy story.
"Between her crystalline eyes, sweet smile, culinary talent, and love of being in the kitchen, Gia Russo had started to grow on me."
Josh Prescott is wholly focused on making his restaurant, Prism, a success. Even though all his siblings have found 'The One', he himself has no time for relationships. He meets Gia Russo under the most inauspicious of circumstances, and when she starts working as his new pastry chef at his restaurant, there's no denying the attraction between them. Even though it's not ideal for them to be involved since he's her boss, she's like no one he's ever met before and he finds himself bending his own rules.
"Something clicked inside of me anytime I was around him. Josh brought out an excitement inside of me and a desire that I had no idea existed."
Gia can't quite believe the career opportunity she's been given - working at Josh's restaurant where she's given carte blanche to create whatever she wants to. And, then there's her gorgeous boss. The more time she spends with him and his family, the more she feels herself falling.
"Mine. When was the last time I wanted to claim someone in that way? Never, that was when."
This was a fab read! Totally adored Gia! She's sweet and klutzy, innocent and clever. I loved her modesty and earnestness. Josh is a wonderful guy! He's fair, caring, and genuine. And, hot AF!! I love the pull between them. I loved that they didn't play games with each other. I also loved the dynamics and banter that the Prescott family had, and how they welcomed Gia into their circle.
This was a fun, feel-good read with a little bit of angst and a beautiful ending. I absolutely need to backtrack and read the earlier books in this series.
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Author Bio
Joanne is a bestselling independent romance author and has written several contemporary romance novels. She strives to create relatable characters that readers will laugh and fall in love with.
Above all else, she’s a mother and wife and loves spending time with her family. She enjoys meeting new people, traveling, reading, and relaxing on a beach.
When she’s not writing or devouring a great book, Joanne is also an avid sports fan, especially when it comes to the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys. She also enjoys playing and watching golf.
Joanne loves everything about romance—she attributes this to her Italian upbringing. She believes everyone should have romance in their lives and hopes her books bring joy and happiness to readers. Joanne looks forward to sharing more love stories in her future novels.
A message from Joanne: When that unexpected chance comes, take it. You never know what you could be missing. Xoxo
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