Book Review
Spooning Daisy by Maggie McConnell
Book 1: Otter Bite Romance Series
Publisher: Kensington / Lyrical Shine / Penguin / Random House
Publication Date: June 7, 2016
Format: Paperback - 314 pages
Kindle - 893 KB
Nook - 480 KB
ISBN: 978-1601836878
ASIN: B015VA3O10BNID: 978-1601836861
Genre: Romantic Comedy
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Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Reading Addictions Book Tours.
It’s a long way from Seattle to Otter Bite, Alaska. But if one woman can survive the trip-and the locals-she just might find what her heart has been searching for.
Her mango chutney is exquisite; her blueberry sauce is to die for. But right now, Chef de Cuisine Daisy Moon is a woman without a kitchen-and without a fiancé. Unceremoniously dumped from her place of business and her relationship, Daisy sells her belongings, plus a few of her ex’s, and packs her bags. Maybe smashing all the china in her former restaurant was a bad move. Stripped of her Golden Spoon for “un-chef-like” conduct, she is now blacklisted all over Seattle. Her sole job offer is from Wild Man Lodge…in Otter Bite, Alaska.
Too bad Daisy can’t even get out of Dodge without incident. By the time she boards a ship for Alaska, she’s got a trail of new troubles behind her, and suddenly Otter Bite is sounding pretty good. But the vessel turns into her own personal Titanic when a series of close encounters confirms her terrible taste in men-including one very good looking bad luck charm named Max Kendall. She vows to dedicate the rest of her days to chowders and brulée. Yet even Alaska isn’t far enough away to shake the memories of the sexy shipmate who rocked her cabin-and her world. Thank goodness she’s done with surprises-but they may not be done with her…
Book Excerpt:
"I had apple strudel. I never have
apple strudel. It's not my usual."
"You came here to tell me you had apple
strudel?"
"The thing is...I liked it. For a
change, I mean. Once. Not every day, of course."
"Max--"
"The truth is..." He stepped
toward her. "The truth is...I feel bad about giving you such a hard time at
breakfast."
"Ohhhh. This is an apology."
"No, absolutely not." Max
retracted the step he'd just taken. "This is absolutely NOT an
apology."
Daisy huffed. Normally, she'd take great
satisfaction in Max's guilt and take equal pleasure in the banter that would
surely follow. However, she was a woman on a mission, and she didn't have the
time, not with Otter Bite hanging by a manila envelope. "Fine. Thank you
for coming here NOT to apologize and for that apple strudel thing. And--"
She momentarily softened. "--the money. But I just don't have the time for
whatever this is."
Once again he stepped toward her.
"You're making this extremely difficult."
"This?
This what? What am I making--"
"This." The word melted
into her mouth.
The two hundreds floated from her hand to
the floor. Then, her arms wrapped Max's neck, his body pressed hers, and Daisy
was lost in a kiss she never expected to own.
My Book Review:
If you are looking for a romantic comedy that has a mixture of wit, humor and romance, then look no further, Spooning Daisy is the book for you.
In Spooning Daisy, the first book in the Otter Bite Romance Series, author Maggie McConnell weaves a delightfully lighthearted tale set in Otter Bite, Alaska, that follows the unexpected romantic relationship between chef Daisy Moon and Wild Man Lodge owner Max Kendall. Daisy and Max meet at her garage sale in Seattle, where she is getting rid of her ex-fiance's belongings before she starts a new life in Otter Bite, Alaska. But their unexpected meeting leads to more unexpected meetings and hilarious trials and tribulations that follows Daisy and Max from Seattle to Alaska. Along the way, Daisy and Max need to overcome obstacles and mishaps in order to find a common ground that will lead them to a happily ever after ending.
Spooning Daisy is an entertaining romantic comedy that will keep the reader in stitches. You can't help but follow Daisy and Max's story as their relationship is full of serendipitous encounters and hilarious misadventures, and cheer them on as they seek common ground and a lasting love.
With a quirky cast of characters, witty dialogue and humorous / dramatic interactions, and a richly vivid description of Otter Bite, Alaska, Spooning Daisy is a witty tale that is full of sass and charm, it's tongue-in-cheek humor will keep the reader in stitches, thoroughly engaged, and smiling to the very end.
Spooning Daisy is simply rom-com at its very best!
RATING: 5 STARS
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