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September 5, 2022
This charming romance from Jackson (I’m So (Not) Over You) takes readers to the quaint town of Harper’s Cove, Maine, to which Black, gay business school grad Xavier Reynolds returns after losing both his job his boyfriend. Xavier initially mistakes chef Logan O’Hare, a white, bisexual single father, for a burglar breaking into his parents’ house, leading to a comical but slightly over-the-top meet-ugly. The cutesy narration of this opening dials back a bit as the plot progresses, allowing the story room to breathe. When Xavier takes a sous chef job in Logan’s restaurant, the very different men soon learn to work together—and indulge in some intense “erotic flirting.” They also reveal their vulnerabilities, which may be why Logan trusts Xavier to run the restaurant alone one night—unaware that a make-or-break food critic is in the house. Complications further arise from their clashing desires: while Logan is looking for a relationship, Xavier plans to leave ASAP. And when Xavier develops a secret plan to help Logan’s business, he jeopardizes their budding romance by violating Logan’s trust. Jackson seasons his rom-com with quippy dialogue and oodles of pop culture references, if not quite enough food porn. Even so, readers will eat this up. Agent: Jim McCarthy, Dystel, Goderich & Bourret.
June 10, 2024
Xavier Reynolds was relieved to have escaped his small hometown of Harper's Cove, ME. After losing both his boyfriend and a coveted fellowship, however, he reluctantly returns home. Desperate for work, he lands a job as a cook at The Wharf, a swanky new restaurant opened by single-father, Logan O'Hare. What could be a recipe for disaster soon turns into a sizzling romance. Jackson's (I'm So (Not) Over You) latest romance is a delicious listen, both for the romance and the description of the many delectable entr�es served up throughout. Listeners will appreciate Jackson's nuanced treatment of sexuality and race (Xavier is Black and gay, while Logan is white and bi) in this fun and sexy romance. Narrator Joshua David Scarlett expertly communicates the tension between the two men and ably portrays the differences in their personalities. Regrettably, Scarlett's women characters are delivered with unpleasant stereotypical voices that are occasionally overbearing. VERDICT Despite the mismatch in women's voices, this smart romance should be a good addition to any romance collection. Suggest to fans of Alexis Hall or Casey McQuiston.--Elyssa Everling
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