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    Just Desserts

    By Mary Calmes

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    A Tale of the Curious Cookbook

    Boone Walton has tried hard to create some distance between himself and his past. He's invested in his new life, his New Orleans art gallery, and his friendship with Scott Wren. Things finally seem to be settling down to normal, and Boone couldn’t be happier.

    Chef Scott Wren wants much more than normal with Boone. He wants to raise things to the next level, but Boone is terrified—and not because of the ghost in Scott’s apartment or Scott’s relatives. No, Boone's past is about to pay him a visit, and the only thing that can get between Boone, Scott, and a hinky recipe for chocolate mousse found in a curious cookbook is the river of pain Boone had to swim across to get to this side of The Big Easy. There’s a secret behind the ingredients, though—one that might reveal the trust and love that have been missing from Boone’s life.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDreamspinner Press
    Release dateApr 29, 2015
    ISBN9781632168610
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    Mary Calmes

    Mary Calmes believes in romance, happily ever afters, and the faith it takes for her characters to get there. She bleeds coffee, thinks chocolate should be its own food group, and currently lives in Kentucky with a five-pound furry ninja that protects her from baby birds, spiders, and the neighbor’s dogs. To stay up to date on her ponderings and pandemonium (as well as the adventures of the ninja), follow her on Twitter @MaryCalmes, connect with her on Facebook, and subscribe to her Mary’s Mob newsletter.

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    • 5/5
      Some people take their past with them wherever they go, and sometimes for a very long time and despite other options available to them. Boone faces the need to finally deal with his past in this story, and it isn't easy - mainly because he doesn't even want to admit that's what he needs to do. And when he finally does, it looks as though he is too late... If it weren't for Granny B's "magical" cookbook, I'm not sure he would have made it.

      Boone has created a new life for himself after what was clearly a traumatic event in his past. The truth only comes out after a while, and not before he is ready for it. His friendship with Scott means everything to him, but the fear of losing what they have holds back Boone, and I only understood the significance of his hesitation once some of the reasons began to surface. It added so much credibility to his character, and increased the depth of my understanding of where he came from.

      Scott seems to be the oblivious one for the longest time, but once he opens up, it becomes obvious that not all is as it seems. Scott is a very quirky character, just look at how he obsesses over his job as a chef and his restaurant, the ghost he lives with, and his need to be protected from himself. He's a great guy and definitely right for Boone. I loved how he insisted on doing what was right for both men - never mind what anyone else might think. Not that anyone in their right might would have an objection...

      This is a wonderful story with a great mix between darkness, a bright ray of hope on the horizon, supportive friends, and a lesson about the need to let go and be open to new experiences. The supporting characters are as much fun and as interesting as the two leads, and some of the quirky details of what happened made me laugh.

      If you like stories about men who don't have it easy before finding "the one" for them, if you believe everyone deserves a second chance, and if you’re looking for an emotional read that deals with loss, a newly recognized love, and hope, then you will probably like this novella as much as I did.


      NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review.