Review: 3.75 stars
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 16, 2013
RECIPE FOR SATISFACTION (Madewood Brothers #1) by Gina Gordon  ( 3.75stars)ABOUT THE BOOK:  Release Date January 1, 2013Being the financial caretaker for her deadbeat parents isn't the life professional organizer Sterling Andrews dreamed of. Tired of being the dependable--and boring--daughter, Sterling decides to have a little fun. And what could be more fun than seducing rich bad boy chef, Jack Vaughn? Except, after one scintillating night together, Sterling's not only lusting for Jack, she's working for him. And remaining professional becomes harder every day.Already a major success thanks to his exclusive restaurants, Jack Vaughn is looking for something more. Ultra responsible Sterling is unlike anyone Jack has met...but she's his employee. Unwilling to give her up, Jack makes Sterling an offer she can't refuse--for four sexy weekends, he'll indulge her most wicked fantasies with no professional strings attached. But will mixing business with pleasure spell disaster? Or will they find the recipe for satisfaction?REVIEW:  Recipe for Satisfaction is the first storyline in Gina Gordon's new Madewood Brothers series. Gina invites the reader into the world of the Madewood Brothers by introducing Jack and his older siblings and we know each will have a story to tell.  Recipe for Satisfaction is Jack and Sterling's story.Although Recipe for Satisfaction is an introductory storyline I did not feel overwhelmed with information. There is just enough background information  about the brother's and their family history that the reader is left wanting more.The four Madewood brothers are each successful in their own right, owning and operating a string of nightclubs, restaurants and eateries around North America but when Jack comes home to Toronto for a few weeks of R&R;, the last thing he wanted was a relationship.  But the death of their mother has left a hole in the family and Jack needed someone to help organize and pack his mother's belongings.  Enter Sterling Andrews-an organizer and planner who would be perfect for the job.  But Jack has other plans for Sterling and makes her an offer that she cannot refuse.The relationship between Jack and Sterling begins as a torrid but not quite one-night stand.  Each looking for a night of passion, without commitments, and yet each discovered they wanted something more.  As the storyline progressed, Jack and Sterling develop feelings for one another but Sterling's extended family's financial problem drives a wedge between Jack and Sterling when Jack accidently discovers the final notice invoices and credit card receipts.  Believing Sterling wants only one thing, Jack pushes away the one woman who could make him happy.Recipe for Satisfaction is a contemporary romance with a predictable happily ever after that is fast paced and fun to read.  There are no thought provoking diatribes about life and love, only two people meant for each other who must overcome some personal obstacles as well as some private heartbreaks.I only had one problem and that was the ending.  It was rather abrupt and Sterling's last pronouncement to the man she loves, should have pushed him away-in my opinion.see all of my reviews at : thereadingcafe.com