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Summer Kitchen

Saving Home, Book 1

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Summer Kitchen

By: E.J. Russell
Narrated by: Greg Boudreaux
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About this listen

The foolproof recipe for personal redemption and perfect love...

Take:

  • One former rock musician
  • One almost-MBA turned cooking school student

Add two heaping spoonfuls (each) of:

  • responsibility
  • familial obligation
  • regret

And a dash of:

  • misunderstanding (optional)

Stir together in:

  • one small Vermont town

Season with:

  • friends
  • family
  • foes
  • and one large ginger cat

Garnish with:

  • validation
  • laughter
  • just deserts (also desserts)

Simmer for one entire summer before serving up a delicious (well-deserved) HEA. Bon Appetit!

©2024 E.J. Russell (P)2024 E.J. Russell
Contemporary Romance Romantic Suspense Heartfelt Feel-Good Cats

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I loved the small town we've been introduced to in this story and cannot wait to meet more of its citizens and visitors and learn their stories. Casey and Dev are wonderful characters and watching them find their footing and figure out how to live their lives on their own terms, serve the town and build a relationship with each other made for a great story with a perfect HEA. Greg Boudreaux as always becomes all the characters in the book and lets us get to know them inside and out with his performance.

Great small town romance

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A contemporary romance, typically from EJ Russell I listen to their paranormal, so this was an enjoyable change.

The main characters, Dev and Casey, are not just well-written, but their relationship is a captivating blend of chemistry and depth.

It kept me amused throughout, as most of their books do. Great side characters.
I love how there is always a fun/comical aspect to their writing.

The narration was on point, and Greg Boudreaux was a pleasure to listen to, as always. I increased the speed, which is typical for me. I recommend the audio version all day long.

Summer Kitchen
Saving Home, Book 1
By: E.J. Russell
Narrated by: Greg Boudreaux
Series: Saving Home, Book 1
Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins

❤❤❤❤ Overall
🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 Narration
📚📚📚📚 Story
Read at 1.15 speed on Audible

I received this audiobook for free from GRR at my request. My review is my opinion and an honest review - neither the author nor GRR influenced my opinion.

MM Fun, sweet romance

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Greg is one of my favourite narrators and he has again brought a book to another level. I really enjoyed reading this book but I loved listening to it as he brought heart, warmth and small town charm to the characters and storyline.
Summer Kitchen is a really lovable, fairly low angst romance between two men struggling against the expectations that have been put on them by others.
I really enjoyed the set up to Casey and Dev meeting, both having a hard time accepting what their future looks like. Casey has so much pressure put upon him by his uncle, expecting the miracle that Casey will be able to learn his late father's recipes but since Casey can burn water, it's fairly unlikely. That doesn't stop him being sent off to Home for three months, to learn from a top chef. There he meets quite the eclectic group of people but top of the list is Dev, Home's town manager. He only came into that role after his brother and grandfather passed away so it's not something he was prepared for but has given his all for the last eighteen months. Things are tight, though, and his last hope is the upcoming antiques fair but of course, with all things rom com, it does not go to plan. Their attraction sparks from their first meeting and Dev is instantly taken in by Casey's looks and personality. They are equally good for each other when it comes to support of what they actually want and need, not what others want for them but here, they work hard to make Home a home.
Their spanner in the works of a possible HEA comes in the forms of several men who seem to think their self importance outweighs quite literally everything else, including to any words that others have to say to them. It makes for some entertaining exchanges but also one or two awkward moments that need Dev and Casey to trust in each other. There are also quite a few entertaining characters around this small town that I can't wait to get to know better.
A great new series from EJ Russell and I can't wait to read/listen to the next in the series, hopefully it includes the instantly lovable Owen.
**Trigger warning - there is a small, passing mention of problems with eating food (not on page), and death of family members (off page)**

Fabulous narration for a wonderful romance

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Absolutely wonderful.
Casey and Dev are both dealing with loss and the weight of unwanted expectations foisted upon them.
Through some miscommunications and devious plots designed to derail them they slowly get to know one another.
They learn to accept help and realize that they need to take the reins of their own lives.
They were so sweet together and I loved Randolph Scott, his interactions were adorable.
I loved the found family aspect and how the town found new life inhabitants to keep it alive and kicking.
The narrator did an amazing job bringing these characters to life and I constantly found myself laughing out loud.

Heartfelt and hilarious

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Oh my gosh, what an adorable new series from E.J. Russell! Summer Kitchen is the first book in their new Saving Home series. Hurt/comfort, and truly wonderful feels, I enjoyed this sweet romance and can't wait to see where Russell takes these characters next.

The audio version of Summer Kitchen is beautifully performed by Greg Boudreaux. His fans are going to really love this one!!

Adorable! Marvelous Performance by G. Boudreaux

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