The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichert

Are you ready for an easy breezing read this summer? I have the perfect book for you! From a new author comes a delectable and delightful story that is thoroughly entertaining. Check out…

The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichert
Publisher: Gallery Books (July 21, 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-1501100710

You’ve Got Mail meets How to Eat a Cupcake in this delightful novel about a talented chef and the food critic who brings down her restaurant—whose chance meeting turns into a delectable romance of mistaken identities.

In downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lou works tirelessly to build her beloved yet struggling French restaurant, Luella’s, into a success. She cheerfully balances her demanding business and even more demanding fiancé…until the morning she discovers him in the buff—with an intern.

Witty yet gruff British transplant Al is keeping himself employed and entertained by writing scathing reviews of local restaurants in the Milwaukee newspaper under a pseudonym. When an anonymous tip sends him to Luella’s, little does he know he’s arrived on the worst day of the chef’s life. The review practically writes itself: underdone fish, scorched sauce, distracted service—he unleashes his worst.

The day that Al’s mean-spirited review of Luella’s runs, the two cross paths in a pub: Lou drowning her sorrows, and Al celebrating his latest publication. As they chat, Al playfully challenges Lou to show him the best of Milwaukee and she’s game—but only if they never discuss work, which Al readily agrees to. As they explore the city’s local delicacies and their mutual attraction, Lou’s restaurant faces closure, while Al’s column gains popularity. It’s only a matter of time before the two fall in love…but when the truth comes out, can Lou overlook the past to chase her future?

Set in the lovely, quirky heart of Wisconsin, The Coincidence of Coconut Cake is a charming love story of misunderstandings, mistaken identity, and the power of food to bring two people together.

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My Thoughts: There is nothing like a good chick lit book to curl up with on a lazy evening and this one fills the bill just right. It is always fun to see a new author hit it out of the park on their first book. You can only imagine how future works will be.

The book is a fun read. It delves into the life of a chef living in Wisconsin and a transplanted writer with a big, fat secret. This story dives into the heart of Milwaukee and you experience the city and all of its attractions – including the love struck couple. It is a familiar storyline with a great twist that makes this not only entertaining but endearing too.

The Coincidence of Coconut Cake offers you a sweet romance that is clean yet emotional. The author did a great job getting into the characters heads and creating the spark and heat of a new crush along with the depths of disappointment and hurt. You will feel your heartstrings tugging with this one. Plus the other cast of characters are perfectly matched and some are even open for future development???

Contemporary women’s fiction just got a nice addition to the line up and one that I enjoyed a lot. For some light and entertaining reading and a kick butt recipe too, check out this new release by new author, Amy E. Reichert. I think you will see more from her in the future!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.