Scrumptious
"In the small but expanding niche of foodie romance, Usen's debut rules the kitchen with lip-smacking prose and rowdy protagonists who put Iron Chef to shame." -Publishers Weekly"The resulting literary dish is a smart, sexy, simply irresistible contemporary romance." -Booklist"RT Rating: 4/5 Stars The title perfectly summarizes the feel of this book. Both the main characters and the culinary dishes are described in such a way that readers can practically taste, see and feel every word. Usen has a way with words and it translates to a solid storyline with great sex scenes." -RT Book Reviews"Overall, I enjoyed this book. The details about the inner-workings of a restaurant kitchen were done brilliantly without bogging down the story at all which was amazing to me, because there is a lot of detail in this book about cooking, prep work, and how a kitchen staff flows within a restaurant." -Smitten with Reading"It is an absolute winner that delights on every level. RECOMMENDED READ 4/5 Stars" -Romance Novel News"I loved the details of the restaurant life and how they created their culinary masterpieces. The side story of someone sabotaging the restaurant was very intriguing and had me guessing until the absolute end. I can't wait to read more from this author because she kept me captivated up until the very end and I absolutely adored her characters. NIGHT OWL REVIEWS TOP PICK" -Night Owl Reviews"SCRUMPTIOUS delivers a yummy treat for the senses and the imagination!" -The Romance Reviews"All in all, it was heart-warming, and funny and I would definitely read another release by Amanda Usen." -A Tasty Read"I rate it 4 out of 5 stars" -I Read, I Think, I Share"I plan on reading more by Amanda Usen, if she continues to combine her love of cooking and romance, I enjoyed this unique combination." -Forever Book Lover"Amanda Usen's SCRUMPTIOUS is exactly as its title says – scrumptious." -Mrs. Condit Reads Books"SCRUMPTIOUS is a finely crafted ensemble piece. Fresh Pick 1/9/2012" -Fresh Fiction"The rapid-fire repartee and imaginative bed sport between our ultimately fragile lovers is matched only by the rock 'em, sock 'em goings-on in the kitchen. Culinary Institute of America grad Usen puts her skills to excellent effect in this debut novel as she allows readers a behind-the-scenes view of dining out. Sexy, tart, spicy, and just plainScrumptious." -Library Journal"I'm eagerly awaiting her July release of Luscious, the follow-up toScrumptious. And hey, Amanda, if you happen to have a spare chocolate cheesecake lying around, savor it, as I've savored your debut." -USA Today HEA Blog"SCRUMPTIOUS sells itself! It has delicious food, intelligent characters, and a romance that succeeds on many levels. It is the perfect dish for your reading day!" -Romance Junkies"Scrumptiousis an action-packed, extremely heat-inducing, sexual romance that's sure to tickle your funny bone at the same time it's spiking your temperature. " -Dark Divas Reviews"I cannot wait to read more from Amanda Usen." -Royal Reviews"This will definitely be a hit!" -Book Binge"I'll be keeping my eyes open for more from this author" -Caught in a FAB Romance"If you're looking for a new author, add "Scrumptious" to your TBR list." -Urban Girl Reader"Scrumptiousis a dazzling entry in the newer sub-genre of foodie romances. " -Roundtable Reviews"Plain old adorable" -Books Like Breathing"*SNAPS* to Ms Usen, you knocked it out of the park :) I can't wait to read more from you :) " -Seriously Reviewed"All in all- I truly enjoyed this light read and will look for more by this talented author. A culinary piece de resistance!!" -Where's My Muse?"If you are looking for something fun to read with Sexy Times that will curl your toes then this is it." -Romancing Rakes For the Love of Romance