Queen B’s Decree: I don’t know why I waited so long to start this book. Sarina Bowen has never let me down.
Bittersweet is the story of grumpy farmer (and cider maker) Griff and his one time hookup Audrey. Audrey is an aspiring chef, interning for a major restaurant group and attempting to purchase local produce from Vermont farmers…just like Griff.
While I will say I could see the major event/conflict coming from a mile away, it didn’t detract from my enjoyment of this story. There was so much about farming, apples, and cider, and I felt like it added to my enjoyment. I just love food really, so any romance that includes some tasty sounding food and drinks just makes me even happier.
The chemistry between Griff and Audrey was delicious, and the interpersonal relationships between him and his family were worthwhile.
Truly, Bittersweet was a great mixture of easy reading yet not boring or dumb, steamy yet emotional, and fun but not trying to hard to be funny. A great start to this series that I’ve sadly ignored for far too long.
Book: Bittersweet by Sarina Bowen
Series: True North #1
Genre: Contemporary
Hotness: medium salsa
Plot Devices/Tropes: a little of a second chance