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Delicious

Author: Sherry Thomas
Publisher: Bantam
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Sales Rank: 40778

Media: Mass Market Paperback
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Pages: 432
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Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 4.2 x 2

ISBN: 0440244323
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780440244325
ASIN: 0440244323

Publication Date: August 1, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars

Delightful August 10, 2008
I enjoyed Sherry Thomas' debut novel, "Private Arrangements", but was not overly excited by the preview chapter included of this book. I am happy to say that I was wrong, and "Delicious" is an even better book that its predecessor. As with her previous book, some of the plot in "Delicious" is told in flashback. I didn't mind this at all. The descriptions of food are almost more sensual than the love scenes, and Sherry Thomas uses literary imagery quite unusual in romance novels. I really liked the secondary couple's story in this as well, and almost cheered more for their HEA than for Verity and Stuart's.

4 out of 5 stars

Sensual Seduction July 29, 2008
Sherry Thomas's debut novel 'Private Arrangements' was an excellent book and her writing style is a definite step up from the mass of historical romances out there. Her second novel 'Delicious' is written with the same lyrical, fluid prose style and also had an interesting plot which wasn't clear from the beginning of the book. However in some ways this book was less successful for this reader, perhaps because the heroine wasn't that easy to like.

Told with a few flashbacks, we meet Verity Durant, a famous cook who is known for her scandalous love life - she is known to have been the mistress of her employer, Bertie Somerset. When Bertie dies his half-brother inherits not only his house but also his cook. Stuart Somerset is, however, engaged to be married and is careful of his reputation in any case - he was born on the wrong side of the blanket and knows he can't put a step wrong in society.

But Verity knows Stuart already, he is the man for whom she has carried a torch for ten years. She keeps her identity hidden as Stuart doesn't know that the woman he met a decade before was Bertie's cook. But Verity can't help but show her feelings for Stuart by cooking him the most irresistible meals. But with Stuart's forthcoming wedding and Verity's checkered history, is there any chance for them to rediscover each other?

The author of this book clearly knows how to write about food - it was a mouthwatering experience reading this book, possibly in an over-the-top way. The device of Verity using food to make statements about her feelings towards people worked well but Verity herself was a slightly difficult character to like. Her morality is rather suspect and we don't have a complete explanation of how she ended up in her situation. There's also a rather convenient revelation at the end of the novel to make everything right - I'm not sure her past could have been ignored by others in society in reality. Historical accuracy is good in terms of events and food but the dialogue is littered with Americanisms which were sometimes rather distracting. Overall this was a very enjoyable read but the central characterisation was slightly lacking, although the side-plot of Stuart's Fiancee and his secretary was very well handled.

Originally published for Curled Up With A Good Book Helen Hancox 2008