Review: Into the Fire is a superb example of a cooking romance.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 18, 2013
I had never heard of Amanda Usen so I was leery to read this book, but the blurb really sounded good so I had to try. These two heat up the sheets and the kitchen. I loved that it wasn't all sweet and hot. Don't get me wrong, when you are reading the thoughts of each of the main characters, it's very sweet, but boy they sure couldn't get their stuff together. Each thought the worst of themselves and each other.Jack is the heir to the Calabrese restaurant empire. When he beats Lila in the Culinary Academy competition using her recipes, he doesn't feel any guilt at all. She shouldn't have lied about what he was cooking. He can't believe she left his bed without a goodbye or that she lied after he opened up to her.Lila can't believe she trusted Jack. How could she have told him what she was cooking for the competition? Now she has to come up with something better, he would beat her with his dish anyway.These two are so insecure with themselves. I love that she proves to him that he should trust himself and that her best friends tell her exactly what her problem is. The conflicts in this book are all because the hero and heroine don't trust themselves or each other. Once they realize they were wrong and that they can trust each other, its gravy. I can't wait to read Marie and Ned's or maybe even Zane's story. Both of these two sure deserve it. I love when a book has me panting for the next one in the series. I can't wait!