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Well, This novel starts off with lot of expectation as it has a captivating book cover and title. The blurb as also drawn me closer to look for some mystery that would linger in my mind and thoughts but I didn't like the second half of the book. It could have been better storyline in the end. There is excitement, deception, intrigue in the first half but slowly it dies off not keeping the reader much curious.

Stig and Lilly Leonard are looking forward to celebrate their wedding anniversary and they happen to drive into a restaurant owned by a popular rich Chef Hector Bolson wood's place. Forgetting their problems in marriage there they enjoy a expensive meal prepared by Chef Hector himself and get obsessed about the menu they are about to eat. Later as they get to know each other the story unfolds. Hector sympathizes with Lilly and invites them over again for dinner at his London House at Cotswold. And this is the third invitation...Will Mrs Lilly Leonard overcome her problems with Stig her husband that she has found a fling with Chef Hector as she secretly admires his behavior and empathy towards her. Many other characters like Hector's father and stepson Nicholas come into play at the end which drifts away from the main point of the whole story. It could have played out with the story even better I think.

Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood Books ARC Copy for my honest review.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boldwood Books (March 16, 2025)

Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 16, 2025

BOOK DESCRIPTION

The perfect date...

To celebrate their wedding aniversay, Lily Leonard books a table at the exclusive restaurant of Hector Bolson-Woods renowned celebrity chef. It should be the perfect evening for Lily and husband, Stig, but not even a perfect menu can heal the cracks in their marriage.

So when Hector invites them to dine with him privately, Lily is thrilled. Surely this will please Stig? Hector is charming and attentive – everything Stig is not – and she finds herself more and more drawn to the enigmatic Hector.

A nightmare invitation...

After the dinner, Stig makes it clear the entire evening was a mistake, something he never wants to repeat again. Hurt and confused, Lily’s certain Stig is hiding something from her. Something linked to Hector…she just doesn’t know what.

And then another dinner invitation from Hector arrives. This time with a proposal neither Lily or Stig can refuse…

Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Valerie Keogh and Louise Jenson.

Pages: 268

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