Review: Yes, Chef by Waitlyn Andrews

Yes, Chef by Waitlyn Andrews

Blurb from Goodreads:

I've sworn off romantic relationships, stifling family expectations, and self-doubt. The trifecta, really. 

Returning home to run the family business is inevitable, but that doesn't mean I can't spend some time carving out my own path to culinary success. In Paris. Because who doesn't love Paris? Because Paris has the best food scene in the world. And I want to earn this  my  way, damn it. 

The first four months of living abroad go exactly as planned. Working at one of the chicest, up-and-coming restaurants in France—not to brag—I know a Michelin star is within reach if I keep my head down, focus, and work harder than I ever have. I go to the market every morning, I run my own schedule, and I don't have to think about my cheating ex or  Meredith-Blake-of-a-mother.  Croissant and espresso every morning? A given. Living abroad has been perfect. It's the Nancy Meyers's dream 

That is, until a tall, all-American golden boy enters  my  space as the new head chef of Teaks—my boss. Chef James Sullivan is too attractive for his own good, and I've strictly written off workplace romances.
But, lucky for me, he only chooses to acknowledge my presence when he's critiquing my work every five minutes. Maybe I can tune out those broad shoulders and denim blue eyes . . . if only those eyes would stop staring at me so intently.
 
Au revoir
— Claire Richards

 This started off so promising.  Although it was described as "closed door," I didn't think that meant celibate until marriage and that there might be a hint of marriage at the end of the book....as such, I'm not sure that I would even classify this book as romance, closed door or not.  Again, had it not been billed as romance, I could have given more leeway but the murky morality of the situation obfuscated the ending of the book and took it on a path I didn't much care for.  The first half was very good, both in and out of the kitchen with the banter, a bit of enemies to friends and cooking. Hope you have better luck!

Yes, Chef comes out next week on August 3, 2023 and you can purchase HERE.  

"I've had it bad for you for a while, all right? If you need time, take it, but I'm right here waiting for you."