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A Dash of Salt and Pepper

Kosoko Jackson

Ages 14–18

Readers rate it 3.4 (14 on Hardcover)

385 pages · Released Dec 6, 2022

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A lighthearted romantic comedy centered on two adult men discovering love while working together in a restaurant kitchen. The story emphasizes kindness, vulnerability, and acceptance alongside humor and workplace dynamics. While the romance is central and includes some sexual content, the overall tone is sweet and character-driven rather than explicit. Best suited for older teens comfortable with LGBTQ+ romance.

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From the publisher

One of Amazon's Best Romances of December A December LibraryReads Pick Sometimes two cooks in the kitchen are better than one in this swoony romantic comedy from the author of I’m So (Not) Over You. Xavier Reynolds is doing less than stellar. He just got dumped, was passed over for a prestigious fellowship, and to top... One of Amazon's Best Romances of December A December LibraryReads Pick Sometimes two cooks in the kitchen are better than one in this swoony romantic comedy from the author of I’m So (Not) Over You. Xavier Reynolds is doing less than stellar. He just got dumped, was passed over for a prestigious fellowship, and to top it all off he's right back home in Harper's Cove, Maine (population: 9,000). The last thing he wants to do is to work as a prep chef in the kitchen of the hip new restaurant in town, The Wharf. Especially since the hot, single-father chef who owns it can’t delegate to save his life. Logan O’Hare doesn’t understand Xavier or why every word out of his mouth is dipped in sarcasm. Unfortunately, he has no choice but to hire him—he needs more help in the kitchen and his tween daughter, Anne, can only mince so many onions. It might be a recipe for disaster, but Logan doesn’t have many options besides Xavier. Stuck between a stove and a hot place, Logan and Xavier discover an unexpected connection. But when the heat between them threatens to top the Scoville scale, they’ll have to decide if they can make their relationship work or if life has seasoned them too differently.

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  • Fiction
  • funny
  • lighthearted
  • Romance
  • LGBTQ
  • Multicultural
  • Romantic Comedy

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ISBN 9780593334461 · Penguin

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