Top Chef meets Always Be My Maybe in this delightful romantic comedy by Berkley debut author Amanda Elliot about a rising chef who lands a once-in-a-lifetime spot on a famous cooking show.
SADIE ON A PLATE (Berkley Trade Paperback Original; on sale March 15, 2021) follows Sadie Rosen, an up-and-coming Seattle chef gaining attention for her unique and modern takes on traditional Jewish cuisine. After a messy—and very public—breakup with her chef boss, she becomes the laughingstock of the Seattle restaurant scene. Now jobless and blacklisted from every reputable restaurant in the city, Sadie is sure her career is over. That is, until she gains a coveted spot on her favorite TV show, Chef Supreme.
On the plane to New York, Sadie has undeniable chemistry with her seatmate and fellow chef, Luke. Though she makes it clear that she and Luke won’t be able to meet for the next six weeks, she joins him for an unforgettable dinner before beginning her journey on Chef Supreme. They bond over their mutual love of cooking and their dreams of opening restaurants that honor their roots, and Sadie wants nothing more than to see him again after filming ends. But, to her shock, she turns up to set the next day realizes she’ll be seeing a lot more of Luke than she thought.
In order to save her career, Sadie will have to use all the skills at her disposal to prove that she has what it takes to compete with some of the best chefs in the country while ignoring her growing feelings for Luke. With the stakes so high, will Sadie be able to keep her heart out of the kitchen long enough to secure her future?
Featuring a young Jewish protagonist, mouthwateringly described cuisine, and a sizzling forbidden romance, Amanda Elliot delivers a delicious romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Rachel Lynn Solomon, Christina Lauren, and binge-worthy cooking competitions like Chopped and Master Chef.
On the plane to New York, Sadie has undeniable chemistry with her seatmate and fellow chef, Luke. Though she makes it clear that she and Luke won’t be able to meet for the next six weeks, she joins him for an unforgettable dinner before beginning her journey on Chef Supreme. They bond over their mutual love of cooking and their dreams of opening restaurants that honor their roots, and Sadie wants nothing more than to see him again after filming ends. But, to her shock, she turns up to set the next day realizes she’ll be seeing a lot more of Luke than she thought.
In order to save her career, Sadie will have to use all the skills at her disposal to prove that she has what it takes to compete with some of the best chefs in the country while ignoring her growing feelings for Luke. With the stakes so high, will Sadie be able to keep her heart out of the kitchen long enough to secure her future?
Featuring a young Jewish protagonist, mouthwateringly described cuisine, and a sizzling forbidden romance, Amanda Elliot delivers a delicious romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Rachel Lynn Solomon, Christina Lauren, and binge-worthy cooking competitions like Chopped and Master Chef.
What a delicious debut novel by Amanda Elliott.
Sadie dreams of owning her own restaurant where she can serve Jewish Cuisine with a twist. After being broken up with and fired from her last job, Sadie is really feeling down. An unexpected phone call from Chef Supreme (competition tv show) has Sadie feeling hopeful. She figures that if she can at least make the top 4 in the competition, she could gain a sponsor that will help enable to help her own place.
I loved watching Sadie grow as a chef - watching her gain the self confidence she needs for the competition and for the future. The diversity of the cast of characters/food show contestants was fantastic, and their food fusions... mouthwatering. Throw in a forbidden romance that leaves you frustrated at times and swooning the rest of the time - well you can't really help but root for them to hook up in the walk in cooler. Luke and Sadie were meant for each other.
I loved getting an inside glimpse into reality shows - especially cooking ones. The dishes sound scrumptious and the characters equally as yummy. You'll definitely want to one-click this book.
Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley Pub for the opportunity to read and review this book. Can't wait to see what Amanda Elliott will cook up next.
