Getting burned—in and out of the kitchen—might be the best thing that ever happened to Georgia Gray.
At 33, talented chef Georgia Gray has everything a woman could want—the top job at one of Manhattan’s best restaurants, a posse of smart and savvy gal pals who never let her down, and a platinum-set, cushion-cut diamond engagement ring courtesy of Glenn, the handsome entertainment lawyer who Georgia’s overbearing mother can’t wait for her to marry. The table is set for the ambitious bride-to-be until a scathing restaurant review destroys her reputation. To add salt to her wounds, Glenn suddenly calls off the wedding.
Brokenhearted, Georgia escapes to the Italian countryside, where she sharpens her skills at a trattoria run by a world-class chef who seems to have it all—a devoted lover, a magnificent villa, and most importantly, a kitchen of her own. Georgia quells her longings with Italy’s delectable offerings: fine wine, luscious cheeses, cerulean blue skies, and irresistible Gianni, an expert in the vineyard and the bedroom. So when Gianni tempts Georgia to stay in Italy with an offer no sane top chef could refuse, why can’t she say yes?
An appetite for something more looms large in Georgia’s heart – the desire to run her own restaurant in the city she loves. But having left New York with her career in flames, she’ll need to stir up more than just courage if she’s to realize her dreams and find her way home.
About the Author: Nelson lives with her husband, twin daughters and dog in Millbrook, NY and Manhattan, where she was editor and producer at iVillage.com, Vogue.com and Style.com. This is her first novel.
Review: Sometimes you read a book and really can just totally relate to a character. For me this is one of those books! Any character who defines her hair day by Frizz Level Numbers is going to be funny and someone I would like. And I loved Georgia! This book was a joy to read and was such fun and a great end of summer read! I can really see it being made into a movie. Melinda Kanakaredes in the lead roll. You'd have to have a lead who could TOTALLY relate to the frizz factor, as it's such a core part of the character! I also learned a few things about cooking and how hard it is to open a restaurant- there is SO much involved! Sorry guys, you'll have to get your own copy, I'm keeping mine, as Nelson has hinted there may be a followup book!
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