The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichert, Foodie, The Coincidence of Coconut cake Published by Gallery Books on July 21, 2015
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 336 pages
Format: Paperback
Buy the Book • Goodreads
YOU'VE GOT MAIL meets HOW TO EAT A CUPCAKE in this delightful novel about a talented chef and the food critic who brings down her restaurant—whose chance meeting turns into a delectable romance of mistaken identities.
In downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lou works tirelessly to build her beloved yet struggling French restaurant, Luella’s, into a success. She cheerfully balances her demanding business and even more demanding fiancé…until the morning she discovers him in the buff—with an intern.
Witty yet gruff British transplant Al is keeping himself employed and entertained by writing scathing reviews of local restaurants in the Milwaukee newspaper under a pseudonym. When an anonymous tip sends him to Luella’s, little does he know he’s arrived on the worst day of the chef’s life. The review practically writes itself: underdone fish, scorched sauce, distracted service—he unleashes his worst.
The day that Al’s mean-spirited review of Luella’s runs, the two cross paths in a pub: Lou drowning her sorrows, and Al celebrating his latest publication. As they chat, Al playfully challenges Lou to show him the best of Milwaukee and she’s game—but only if they never discuss work, which Al readily agrees to. As they explore the city’s local delicacies and their mutual attraction, Lou’s restaurant faces closure, while Al’s column gains popularity. It’s only a matter of time before the two fall in love…but when the truth comes out, can Lou overlook the past to chase her future?
Set in the lovely, quirky heart of Wisconsin, THE COINCIDENCE OF COCONUT CAKE is a charming love story of misunderstandings, mistaken identity, and the power of food to bring two people together.
Romance for the Foodie! This book was delicious! I loved it so much I want to EAT IT!!! Easily the Sweetest Book of the Summer!
The Coincidence of Coconut Cake is everything I look for in a Contemporary Romance, an engaging story line, loveable characters, delightful setting and a charming romance. I absolutely adored Al! I happen to love the hoity toity types, they remind me of Mr. Darcy (swoon) Oh and the accent? SOLD! Lou was pretty great, she was strong, smart and passionate. The supporting characters were a delight as well.
A story so sweet, a friendship that was fated and a love that proves “Food is the ingredient that binds us together.” It was perfectly delicious for me.
5-I-Loved-It-A-Latte Hearts!
