Books like Romancing The Chef by Robyn Amos

Chef Marcus Samuelsson tells the true story of his journey from an adopted Ethiopian boy to a celebrated New York chef, blending family memories, culinary triumphs, and personal discovery.

Kendra, a 33-year-old woman, finds herself in a dangerous situation when her mother and a man who left her find her and offer a solution to her financial troubles.

Denise Eaton, the proud owner of a thriving day‑care center, faces a dangerous revenge plot when former lover Rhett Ferrell, a corporate raider, targets her heart and her business.

In a tense tale of love and deceit, Farrah struggles as her rising career collides with her lover Khalil's betrayals, leading her to question her future and the trust she places in the men around her.

"Named one of the five favorite culinary books of this decade by Food Arts magazine, The Professional Chef is the classic kitchen reference that many of America's top chefs have used to understand basic skills and standards for quality as well as develop a sense of how cooking works. Now, the ninth edition features an all-new, user-friendly design that guides readers through each cooking technique, starting with a basic formula, outlining the method at-a-glance, offering expert tips, covering each method with beautiful step-by-step photography, and finishing with recipes that use the basic techniques. The new edition also offers a global perspective and includes essential information on nutrition, food and kitchen safety, equipment, and product identification. Basic recipe formulas illustrate fundamental techniques and guide chefs clearly through every step, from mise en place to finished dishes. Includes an entirely new chapter on plated desserts and new coverage of topics that range from sous vide cooking to barbecuing to seasonality Highlights quick reference pages for each major cooking technique or preparation, guiding you with at-a-glance information answering basic questions and giving new insights with expert tips Features nearly 900 recipes and more than 800 gorgeous full-color photographs Covering the full range of modern techniques and classic and contemporary recipes, The Professional Chef, Ninth Edition is the essential reference for every serious cook"--

"Fast-track creative director Niveah Evans is too busy climbing the corporate ladder to think about love. But beneath that hard-driving facade is a woman yearning to make magic with one special man. And when she spies a gorgeous hunk at a bar, she does something totally out of character...and ends up in Damien Hunter's hotel room, sharing the most unforgettable night of her life. Business has brought the New York playboy to Florida, but it's pleasure that keeps him coming back for more. Especially when he discovers that he and Niveah will be working together. That blows Niveah's mind, but Damien is determined to win her trust...and her love."--P. [4] of cover.

Hoping for a restful vacation in Hilton Head, surgeon Todd Wainwright's plans change when he meets biochemistry professor Emily Porter.

Cerise Ransom meets Steven Chambers on a Mediterranean cruise and their whirlwind romance is just the start of their happily-ever-after story.

French-trained chef Donovan Russell needs a change--a big one. So he is trading in his five-star Parisian kitchen for the restaurants at his grandmother's up-and-coming Reno casino. Donovan's cooking techniques are flawless. It will be culinary perfection as soon as he convinces his spirited and unconventional new pastry chef to follow his rules!. Hendrix Beausolies never follows recipes. Her desserts are a mouthwatering riot of complex flavors, each more delicious than the last. Where Donovan is all structure and precision, Hendrix cooks with instinct and experimentation. But when someone starts sabotaging their kitchens, they are forced to work together. Will they discover a shared passion for more than just food?

Dylan, who lives a luxurious life despite being broke, finds herself plunged into a world of lies, lust, love, and betrayal when she attempts to cope with her latest break-up by turning to her best friend's brother for comfort.