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—The Book Lush
“This is a wonderfully tasty series. Once you take the first bite of this story you’ll be hooked to the very last bite.”
—Once Upon A Romance (5 Stars)
“There are a lot of elements in Just One Taste, and Edwards juggles them like a pro. The addition of mouthwatering recipes at the end of the book enhances the excellent reading experience, and draws you into the world of cooks and cooking. A very enjoyable contemporary romance with plenty of bite and heart.”
—Sacramento Book Review
“I absolutely love Top Chef and Iron Chef America but have never really picked up a food/chef-related novel before. I’m happy to report that Just One Taste was fun, sweet, and deliciously romantic.”
—PS I Love Books
“This is my first ‘taste’ of a Louisa Edwards book, and I’ll be going out for the others in this series. If you want a story with sweet romance, definite sensuality and enough laughs to make your day, then you need to read Just One Taste.”
—Long and Short Reviews
“Rosemary is probably one of the most intricately sketched heroines I’ve ever seen in a book, and the romance is, in a word … intense, and the blending of the story was richly presented. Make it a point to read this Perfect 10 today!”
—Romance Reviews Today
“Rosemary and Wes are each so very charming on their own, and together they just capture your heart. Just One Taste by Louisa Edwards has plenty of clever teasing between characters, and the tension and emotion keep those pages flipping like flapjacks!”
—The Romance Readers Connection
“Funny, entertaining, and simmering with sexual chemistry.”
—Bookloons
ON THE STEAMY SIDE
“On the Steamy Side is an instant re-read, a fresh, emotions-first take on the food-infused romance and, quite simply, a stellar example of the health and vibrancy of the American contemporary romance. I’m betting it ends up on any number of Best of 2010 lists.”
—Michelle Buonfiglio, Barnes & Noble’s Heart to Heart
“A delight from cover to cover … My favorite aspect is how skillfully Ms. Edwards weaves emotional subjects throughout the novel … On the Steamy Side is much more than a sexy romance. It [has] depth and humanity. This series is headed for my keeper shelves.”
—A Romance Review
“Edwards cooks up the perfect combination of compelling characters and an intriguing plot that delivers a marvelous confection of irresistible details about the fascinating world inside the kitchen of a gourmet restaurant.”
—Booklist (Starred Review)
“The snappy, fun-loving dialogue and overall camaraderie with this cast of characters makes for great reading.”
—Babbling About Books
“The plot, the humor, the angst and the romance are superb, and Edwards’ writing style is as crisp and clean as a freshly starched toque-blanche. Reader, party of one, your novel is ready.”
—Reader to Reader
“Louisa Edwards continues her Recipe for Love series with her latest book, On The Steamy Side. And boy, is it ever steamy! You could fry an egg between these pages of bubbling hot romance! With the popularity of the Food Network, Louisa Edwards’ delicious series will be a huge hit with foodies and romantics alike.”
—Fresh Fiction
“Steam up your reading with On the Steamy Side by mega-talented Louisa Edwards.”
—SingleTitles.com
“Fast-paced and scintillating … Boiling and searing love scenes aside, the complex relationships and self-discovery shared with the unique backdrop of the cutthroat and competitive culinary arts forces the reader to consume page after page as voraciously as the chefs can dish it up.”
—Romance Readers Choice
“Louisa Edwards’ fast-paced, sparkling On The Steamy Side has sizzling sex scenes, complicated relationships, and unique settings, with an undercurrent of humor.”
—Long and Short Reviews
“If you need a real feel-good, make-your-heart-sing, and your-body-tingle kind of afternoon this is the perfect recipe for success.”
—Coffee Time Romance
CAN’T STAND THE HEAT
“Exceptional culinary detail and page-singeing sexual chemistry combine with a fascinating group of characters to produce a sophisticated modern romance.”
—Library Journal
“In her wickedly entertaining debut, Edwards dishes up a captivating contemporary romance expertly seasoned with plenty of sizzling sexual chemistry and deliciously tart humor.”
—Booklist
“The simmering chemistry comes to a boil in this deliciously sensual and delightfully amusing debut.”
—Orlando Sentinel
“This playful culinary confection is a light-hearted and entertaining romance that will delight readers … Steamy and satisfying fare, indeed.”
—Fresh Fiction
“From start to finish, I devoured and enjoyed every moment of this book.… a little sweet and a little spicy with an end result to make you say ‘Wow’.”
—Cheryl’s Book Nook
“I LOVED Can’t Stand The Heat. Louisa Edwards has written a great debut novel, and I look forward to reading more of the Recipe for Love series.”
—Beautiful Reads
“A deliciously fun read. The plot and eccentric characters are well written, and the kitchen sizzles with hot passion.”
—Romance Reviews Today
“Can’t Stand the Heat is a delightful blend of chemistry, competition, and cooking, and it was just what I was looking for. I loved the fast-paced scenes that make you feel the controlled chaos of a restaurant during dinner hour, as well as the slower-paced scenes such as Adam teaching Miranda how to cook … I am eagerly awaiting Edwards’ next release in the series. Here’s hoping it’s as good a read as this terrific debut.”
—All About Romance
“Snappy, exciting, adventurous, and totally unexpected. Can’t Stand the Heat … is one of the best light-hearted culinary, romantic novels this reviewer has read in a very long time! Grand job, Louisa Edwards!”
—Crystal Reviews
This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
TOO HOT TO TOUCH
Copyright © 2011 by Louisa Edwards.
Excerpt from Some Like It Hot copyright © 2011 by Louisa Edwards.
All rights reserved.
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EAN: 978-0-312-35648-4
St. Martin’s Paperbacks edition / August 2011
St. Martin’s Paperbacks are published by St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010.
eISBN 978-1-4299-8682-3
First St. Martin’s Paperbacks eBook Edition: August 2011