Foodies delight with a slow burn romance to go along with it. Jessica has been through a harrowing accident and comes across in the opening scenes as a damaged, bitter and distrustful person. As we learn more about her past,her reluctance to trust anyone much less put her trust in anyone becomes painfully clear. Well done on her character development.
Lillian is the woman many of us would like to be. She juggles her career, friends and family with an upbeat if exhausted attitude. Through her character we get to experience life in this beautiful corner of the world and a heart big enough to melt even the most jaded of professional cyclists.
The supporting characters are well drawn and help the reader understand Jess and Lili. Usha plays a minor role, yet her connection to Jess’s mom is the key to bringing out the humanity in Jess. Yes there is a kid but little Ru is a sweetheart and the perfect medicine to pull Jess out of the funk she had been in since her accident and maybe even the majority of her adult life.
I enjoyed spending time tasting the local delicacies and enjoying the scenery of this area of the world. Add in a sweet romance and you have a nice escapist read.
ARC received with thanks from publisher via NetGalley for review.
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