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Madison Walker left Rome, Kentucky, determined to make it in the culinary world. But after years of chasing success in New York, all she has to show for it is her shattered confidence and a desperate need for a fresh start. Coming home isn’t part of the plan—until an unexpected job offer lands in her lap: the head chef position at a new farm-to-table restaurant in her hometown. The only catch? It comes from James Huxley, owner of Huxley Farm, her brother’s best friend.
James has always played it safe, keeping his head down and running the family business. But when Madison’s happiness is on the line, he’s willing to take up his estranged brother’s offer to launch a restaurant. James has loved her quietly for years, knowing she’s never seen him as more than an annoyance, but now that she’s back, he’s determined to change that.
Madison and James are tasked with launching the dreamy restaurant in record time, but keeping things strictly professional soon becomes impossible, and the town can’t help but meddle in their relationship. As opening night looms closer, Madison’s fears threaten to hold her back.
When an unexpected disaster collides with a long-simmering sibling feud, both Madison and James will have to face their biggest insecurities—and decide if love is worth the risk or if some dreams are safer left untouched.
I fell in love with this series within the first few chapters of book one, so I was tickled when the library had book four available on audio. (I had to skip book three, but I’ll get to it.)
James brings major cinnamon roll energy as they guy who’s loved the girl for years — he’s attentive, kind, and affectionate with the girl who’s been teased for being too emotional. Madison’s insecurities are easy to relate to, and how James handles those insecurities is majorly swoony. Not really a friends-to-lovers but not really enemies-to-lovers, this sits somewhere in the middle with lots of chemistry and banter, plus big-family fun, as all of Madison’s siblings now have significant others.
My only beef with this book is that the others were closed door, while this book definitely opened the door — I wasn’t expecting that. It was a bit disappointing to have the rest of the series more reserved, then be surprised by this one. It didn’t ruin the overall experience, though, and I appreciate how Adams uses intimate scenes to forward the plot.
A fun, swoony read. Will definitely read more Sarah Adams again.
R-rated for sex, swearing, and alcohol use.
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