***5 ‘Exactly The Same’ Stars***
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the previous books in the series and couldn’t wait to get my hands on this one, especially after reading the blurb, and I was not disappointed! This was such a fun read. I loved every moment ~ even when I wanted to Gibbs smack and/or gut a few people with a spoon ~ and really wished there were more words to read because hanging out with this crew is all kinds of fun!
Eli. Okay I was already swooning over the guy because of the chef thing...totally swoon worthy! And I absolutely loved him and how protective he was of those he called his own, even when he didn’t necessarily want to be, but he had the whole ‘insert foot into mouth disease’ going on and had me wanting to Gibbs smack him many, many times.
I absolutely ADORED Marlee. She was sweet, sassy, and generous in such a selfless way that it drew me in and had me wishing she was my friend in real life. She had her moments of cluelessness that had me scratching my head and wondering how she couldn’t know certain things ~ even when I did get it.
To say that Jase and Marlee’s journey was a bit bumpy is an understatement, what with not only the whole ‘oops we were drunk and got married in vegas’ thing, but also the fact that Marlee is BFF’s with Jase’s sister...there was just a whole lot going on, but it all worked for me. I loved watching as the attraction grew between them and they started to realize that they were catching feelings ~ which was a bit awkward considering the divorce thing. The chemistry between them was HAWT and I loved their bantering, but more than that, I loved how they saw each other and saw how amazing each other was. Now for that BIG bump in the road. Let’s just say, I was totally #TeamMarlee, but I really enjoyed how it all worked out in the end.
This really was a fun read from the very beginning and I loved watching both Eli and Marlee evolve into better and stronger versions of themselves without losing what made them so unique. But of course, part of the changes were helped along by their friends and family. I loved catching up with Brek and Velma, Claire and Dean, Jase and Heather and getting to hang out with Sadie, Kellie and Becca and am looking forward to getting to know them all better as the series continues. But Babushka and Lothorio totally stole the show. I still want to be Babushka when I grow up and Lothario...well, you’ll just have to meet him to understand.
Note: The books in the series can be read as stand alones, but I do highly recommend that you start at the beginning so you can get the full impact of what these characters mean to each other.
~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~
Marlee Medford just got dumped. Yes, things have become ho-hum in her longtime relationship, but she was two days away from walking down the aisle with the man she thought was her forever when he called it off. Convincing herself that they’d be able to reignite their spark once the wedding craziness settled? That was easy. Suddenly finding herself without a fiancé? Not so much. Marlee needs to regain control of her life, and a weekend away with her friends is a solid first step.
One of Denver’s best up-and-coming chefs, perpetual bachelor Eli Howard, isn’t into serious relationships—especially the kind that ends in marriage. As if to prove his point that they aren’t worth the trouble, the wedding he was supposed to be catering just fell apart. Feeling oddly protective of the jilted bride—his little sister’s best friend—his weekend plans now involve a trip to Sin City with her group of friends. But it looks like he had a bit too much fun in Vegas when he wakes up married…wedding night included.
Marlee’s attempts at getting her life back together are failing miserably. Her ex-fiancé is taking the house, her chihuahua is intent on a love affair with Eli’s sneakers, and she’s now accidentally hitched to the guy who can't even say the word marriage. With their quickie annulment denied, Eli and Marlee just have to hang tight until the divorce goes through. It’s just a little divorce amongst friends, what’s the worst that could happen?
Take It Off the Menu is book three of the Mile High Matched series, but stands alone and can be read in any order. If you love a hunky caterer and an accidental marriage, this book is for you! Buy now for a fun, friends-to-lovers romance!
Release Date: August 23rd, 2019
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