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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pumpjack Press (October 12, 2023)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 346 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1734519797


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 92


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.78 x 8 inches


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  • Delightful, delicious, and heartwarming – contemporary romance at its finest.
"Kitchen Heat," the first novel in a new contemporary romance series by writing partners Kathleen McFall and Clark Hays, is delightfully delicious and as heartwarming a love story as they come. With two damaged-by-their-past-relationships main protagonists and a wonderfully fun and sometimes freaky group of supporting characters, this modern take on a second chance at happiness brings all the right emotions to the table. Kassi, a budding screenwriter who is supporting herself and her young daughter by waiting tables, is ending her marriage to her abusive husband, Barry. Clay is the head chef where Kassi works. They are drawn to each other from their first meeting, but both struggle with the damage inflicted on their hearts and minds from their past relationships. They are cautious, even leery, of acting upon their attraction. The authors give both his and her points of view on their past and present experiences, including the trepidation they feel about putting themselves at risk of getting hurt again. Their voices feel authentic, as do the thoughts and emotions they express, and while the male/female perspectives have some differences, they are more alike than one might have expected. The pair is perfect together, and I liked how they form a united front, respecting the difficulties Kassi’s daughter, Sam, may have adjusting to a strange new man in their lives. However, this child is innocently more aware of what’s going on than the adults around her give her credit for. I loved the restaurant setting and the staff, with all their quirks, various life situations and struggles, and the “found family” dynamic. I’d like to believe this fictional depiction of their camaraderie and connection reflects reality somewhat for all the hard-working restaurant workers out there. I also enjoyed Kassi’s screenwriting journey: her hard work, creativity, and the ups and downs of the contest. The script-like headings at the start of each chapter were a fun bonus. The tale is well-paced, with drama, comedy, romance, and some frank but nicely done adult situations, all having featured roles. I laughed out loud at points; the dialogue was fabulous, and I teared up with emotion at others. This story touched on all my feelings. I recommend KITCHEN HEAT to readers of contemporary romance. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024 by Karen Siddall

  • A fun Friends to lovers, slow-burn romance with a unique script-like structure
McFall and Hays never fail to surprise me with the breadth of genres they can write in - be it sci-fi, alternative history, vampire western/paranormal romance...and now, straight up romantic comedy. If you like these tropes *slow-burn romance *friends-to-lovers *miscommunication then <i>Kitchen Heat</i> is for you. Each chapter starts of like a script, with the scene location and description. As it's told in third person from alternating viewpoints of our MC Kassi and her love interest, Clay, it does give it the feel of a script - which is the perfect concept for a story about a struggling single-mom writer who is working on a script based on her own experiences at a restaurant. Kassi and Clay both have trust issues - both were deeply hurt by their exes (in different ways) - Kassi had an explosive, verbally abusive ex and Clay was cheated on. Despite seeing sparks fly from their first meeting, their relationship IS a slow burn. Kassie also has her daughter Samantha to protect. Kassi is really struggling to get by and doesn't want to ask for help, but there are plenty of people around willing to shore her up. The story is set in the '90s, which I loved for so many reasons (and not because I'm old.) The longing for a used typewriter to write her screenplay, the use of COPIOUS amounts of white out to correct the draft (along with retyping entire pages because fixing one page meant it didn't end in the same place so you had to retype the next), the obvious lack of cell phones - yes, that took me back. It has a great cast of supporting characters at the restaurant. The kitchen banter was hilarious while also showing the struggles restaurant workers can face (relationships, substance abuse.) Crystal and Barry were perfectly written to hate on - especially Barry, who was perfectly horrible and hate-able. (Confession: when I read that his child support was only $100/month, I thought it was a typo and it BOTHERED me, until I remembered that it was set in the '90s. My bad!) The pace in the third quarter of the book slowed a bit, but picked up at the finish. I will admit, miscommunication tropes make me want to scream - so much angst and frustration could be cleared up with ONE phone call or heart-to-heart conversation. I would have liked to get a more developed picture of Clay, aside from hearing he was "Brad Pitt-like" with long hair in tight running pants. That said - a good twist (despite the spoiler of the first scene) and a come to Jesus moment with Clay gave me the happy ever after I wanted. A great setting, a fun structure, witty banter, and two interesting MC who are clearly meant for each other (and gave us just a little spice - did I mention there was spice?) made for an easy, fun read. Looking forward to seeing what else this writing duo brings us in their Restaurantland series! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024 by Jenn Belden

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