Avery and Charlie have not seen each other since culinary school, so image Charlie's surprise when Avery walks into L'Ombre. Avery is there to offer Charlie head pastry chef in his new restaurant Thrill. Two problems come to Charlie's mind: one the job is in Seattle and two does she really want to give up her job? After Charlie and Felix have it out, the choice is made. Charlie quits her job.

Charlie arrives in Seattle to start her new job. However, Avery left out one important matter. Not only will she be the pastry chef, but they are also filming a reality show. Charlie is not at all happy with this, but she never backs away from a challenge. Avery has even set her up in a great apartment, rent free for six months. Charlie gets to make all of her own decisions on what to bake. So on with the show.

But as reality shows go, there is a lot of work that has to be done. Charlie struggles with the realities of reality TV, including how the scripted storylines can reek havoc on a love life. Charlie meets and falls for a fellow chef, Kai, but their romance stumbles in the face of her filmed persona. Can Charlie find work and personal balance when trying to build a name for herself?

Kimberly Stuart, you wrote a funny, romantic book. I really enjoyed the way that you portray the three main characters. I pictured what all of them looked like in my mind. Charlie is a very strong women in a man's world. And Avery and Kai, both very good looking men with brains to back it up. I can only image what the hustle would be in a restaurant. Not only did they do their work, but they had to do it in front of cameras.

Also, I would like to see another book where we find out what happens to Kai and Charlie. Their story had so many ups and downs, it's hard not to hope for more of their romance or to pick up a few years later.

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