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The New York Times bestselling author of Big Girl Panties puts a modern twist on My Fair Lady in this funny, romantic confection in which a canny young woman makes over her awkward millionaire client . . . with some hot, sexy, and surprising results.
Suffocating in a dead-end marriage, Midwesterner Zoey Sullivan fled to New York and moved in with her older sister Ruth, a carefree, vivacious beauty with a string of eligible bachelors at her beck and call. Giving herself three months in the city to clear her head and find a direction, Zoey dodges calls from her ex Derek, and distracts herself by cooking and catering a few private dinners and parties. Pursuing her passion for cooking was never an option when she was with Derek, and now Zoey relishes her independence.
When Zoey's meets reclusive millionaire Tristan Malloy, she's blown away by his kitchen--a marble and stainless steel temple worthy of the culinary gods--and charmed by his impeccable gentlemanly manners. But despite his firm body, handsome looks, and piles of cash, Tristan--a computer programmer--is shy and more than a little socially awkward. Zoey is sure that Tristan has all the right raw ingredients--and she's the right person to spice them up turn him into a delectable dish.
But Zoey's unprepared for just how well her makeover works. Tristan turns out to be even sexier once he's gained a little confidence and the right wardrobe. Beneath the gorgeous package, Tristan is a great guy who deserves a woman who really appreciates him. Slowly but surely, Zoey realizes she may have found her perfect match--but does Tristan even know how her feelings have changed? Is that warm look in his eyes gratitude for the new and exciting world she's ushered him into, or something more? And what will happen when Zoey's ex comes to town, looking to win her back?
Reviews (3)
Publisher's Weekly Review
Evanovich (Big Girl Panties) takes readers on a breezy stroll through springtime in New York City in this yummy contemporary romance. Just months after leaving her husband and everything else she dislikes about suburban Cleveland, Ohio, Zoey Sullivan is getting her catering business ramped up. When she gets a call from Tristan Malloy to cater his dinner party, she's delighted. So what if the mysterious, wealthy AcmigrAc from St. Croix is a total nerd? He's uncommonly gorgeous and his kitchen is to die for. It's obvious from the get-go-to everybody but them-that they're made for each other. The only hang-up is the teensy detail of Derek, Zoey's husband, who's back in Ohio supposedly pulling his act together before their trial separation deadline expires. Evanovich cleverly portrays two ethical people figuring out how to fall in love while keeping it chaste in deference to the faraway spouse. Readers looking for the tension of a love triangle without the qualms of infidelity will find that Evanovich strikes the perfect balance. Agent: Meg Ruley, Jane Rotrosen Agency. (Apr.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Kirkus Review
A caterer gives a mysterious, nerdy billionaire a makeoverand gets more than she bargained for.After spending years unhappily married to a slacker husband, Ohioan Zoey Sullivan gets up the nerve to ask for a separation. She heads to New York and moves in with her sister, catering private parties and dinners to support herself. That's how she meets Tristan Malloy, a computer programmer who lives in a gorgeous apartment with a first-class kitchen. Tristan is polite and respectful, but he's also a little awkward, and his clothes are embarrassingly dorky. When the two of them strike up an instant friendship, Zoey offers to give him a makeover. It turns out that Tristan is a diamond in the rough, and his new clothing, haircut, and confidence reveal more than just his good looks. Zoey quickly develops intense feelings for Tristan, but does he reciprocate, or does he want to remain just friends? Zoey soon realizes she has to be honest about her feelings if she ever wants to live her own life. Evanovich (The Total Package, 2016, etc.) creates a sexy and fast-paced romance, but it's hard to get invested when the stakes just aren't that high. Zoey's ex is cartoonishly awful, and her feelings for Tristan are so clear that it's hard to believe she wouldn't act on her attraction sooner. Still, there are enough steamy scenes and moments of sexual tension to keep the interest of fans.Fun, if a little light in substance. Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
Having just managed to extricate herself from a draining marriage, Ohioan Zoey heads to New York to crash with Ruth, her much-less-responsible older sister. While Ruth hits the town every night, experimenting with clubs and guys, Zoey experiments with catering, something her husband would never let her do. It's at one of her catering jobs that she meets Tristan. Rich, handsome computer programmer Tristan should be the most eligible bachelor in New York, but he is seriously lacking in self-confidence, and it's really impeding his game. Zoey's determined to make him over so he can find the girl of his dreams, but as they get closer, she is surprised by how much she finds herself wanting that girl to be her. There's not much will-they-or-won't-they with Zoey and Tristan; this is more about Zoey's personal journey than their romance. But the makeover flip is a nice touch, and for readers interested in a story of one woman learning to be independent (with a side of low-stress romance), this is just the ticket.--Maggie Reagan Copyright 2019 Booklist
