Queen B’s Decree: This was the perfect romance novel for people like me, who like fancy food and have watched a lot of Gordon Ramsey TV shows.
Alexander is kind of the Gordon Ramsey here. He has three Michelin stars and his staff are all scared of him. Enter Eden—who once knew him as a shy boy named Shang (but he doesn’t initially remember her). She’s the only one to stand up to the beast and despite denying it, he wants to protect and take care of her.
While the story is a little predictable, I liked that Shang and Eden didn’t immediately fall in love and solve all their professional problems. They both had childhood trauma to deal with but were so supportive of each other. And I loved the little family they form with the other chefs and how everyone welcomed Shang, despite him being a total jerk boss at the beginning.
The epilogue made my heart happy and will absolutely read more from this author.
Book: Knives, Seasoning, and a Dash of Love by Katrina Kwan
Series: standalone
Genre: Contemporary
Hotness: medium salsa
Plot Devices/Tropes: boss/employee, found family