Tempting Taste

I enjoyed this book. Nice, quick read.

Loved the characters and the plot. Well done!!

Enjoyed reading this book from beginning to end. I highly recommend it! Normally if a book doesn’t capture my interest from the start, I don’t finish it. This one is one of the best books I read and I have been reading for years.

First time reading this author.Basically a good story, with interesting characters.

This book was my first fiction book to read. I always read nonfiction books. When i read it I can’t stop tapping to next page. It was a so very amazing experience the characters were build perfectly.

This book is awesome! It’s been too long since I’ve read a book that gave me so many emotions. I didn’t want to put it down to sleep! The characters are so real. I could feel their pain and joy. I can’t wait to see if this author can move me again with another story!

I loved this story of Eric and Josie. It was very funny and lots of love going on. The way all the friends were just that friends no matter what. Definitely recommend this book 📖 wonderful! I wanted to just keep reading about them.

This story appears to be a commentary on the Masterpiece Cakeshop incident in 2012. The author demonstrates a conscious effort to subvert queer tropes and addresses stigma following people without degrees. Research is evident in the writing, the banter is fun, and characters are given the time needed to develop, Josie with her anger issues and Erik with his anxiety, though this is somewhat conflated with introversion. Can be read as a standalone. Having said that, the story plays into the “not their type” cliche and at times events broke the immersion. Erik’s self-sabotage could’ve been more organic as well as his sudden word vomit at Richard’s wedding, and his big fight with Josie felt like a show moment that got told. Josie repeatedly insisting Erik use his looks to promote his business despite him vehemently saying no multiple times is problematic, especially since it has nothing to do with baking and therefore isn’t essential for his bakery to succeed. This is overlooked in favor of revisiting Josie’s issues with her mother and leaning into the whole “I’m not their type” cliche. While Josie does eventually redesign his logo, it’s not until after the original has already been widely circulated, and is tied up with the bow of “Josie was right all along” and “the end justified the means”. In the end she effectively compromised on nothing. On another note: “chai tea” is redundant.

I have not read books in many years because of my busy schedule and low attention span, but this book held my interest so much that I finished it before I was ready for it to be over. The characters and story line were great. I loved this books.

I can’t even, I laughed so many times at her character and I fell in love with them as a couple !! Couldn’t put it down! Fantastic read.

i had to adjust to the writing but once i got into the story i just couldn’t put it down! i read it all in one night💕

this book has me wanting to come back to read constantly. i’m not a huge reader but this book kept me on my toes and wondering what was coming next. i can’t wait to start the next book!

I made it through 20% of the book and couldn’t take it anymore! Josie the feisty redhead is too desperate to become friends with Erik (a feisty redhead wouldn’t be desperate)…..He is so rude and any self respecting women would have said bye immediately

What a captivating book…kept me up until 2:30 a.m. because I couldn’t put it down. Sassy and sexy, this was an awesomely entertaining read. Endearing characters, with a couple maddeningly unlovable ones thrown in the mix. Something for everyone!!

The writing style is easy to read and witty. Great feel good book.

I’ve been in a reading funk for a while, especially with romance. But this book made me fall in love again. My heart glowed! I stayed up all night and am definitely going to hate myself at work today. Really liked the portrayal of character development, friendship, and yes, romance. Just a few small notes (spoilers incoming!) Given the emphasis on Erik’s shy demeanor, it would’ve been more realistic for him to not also be so confident in bed. Maybe that’s something they could’ve discovered together. I think Erik should’ve fought harder and apologized sooner after the whole “I’m engaged fiasco.” I know he eventually did, bit it should’ve been more and sooner. Overall though, a really good read for free!

I had a great time reading this storyline it had my attention from the beginning to the end. The characters are well developed and engaging and they had enough chemistry to hook me. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

A fiery red head and a grumpy hottie.... yes please. I love this second installment in the Tempting series. Josie and Erik kept me entertained and turning pages. Erik is definitely being ranked highly on my list of book boyfriends. Thank you, Sara for the arc!

The moment Josie met Erik on a train a spark was lit. The next time she saw the giant gorgeous man was at bakery tasting wedding cakes. Who doesn’t love giant gorgeous men with man buns that can bake delicious cake? This book was so cute. I love Josie so much and my heart breaks for her that she doesn’t know how great she is and Erik, well I want to know where I can find one of him. The two are such opposites but still perfect for each other in every way. So you are left with good writing, a good, cute story with a great couple, some amazing side characters that you will want more of, and a HEA. What more could you want? Unfortunately we can’t try the delicious cakes described but I guess you can’t have everything.... *** I did receive a free copy of this book in exchange for fair and honest review***