The Flavor of You

Sunset Springs #2

by Jules Cohen

There was something electric between Sam Atwood and Tucker Bates from the very beginning-something neither of them could quite forget.
The only problem? She lived hundreds of miles away.
Until now.
When a local trivia night gives them a reason to reconnect, the pair decide to finally clear the air that's lingered between them since that first unforgettable week and it doesn't take long before old sparks reignite.
To keep things uncomplicated, they strike a deal: a friends-with-benefits arrangement with three rules.
No relationships. No explanations if one of them wants out.
And absolutely No falling in love.
But, Sunset Springs has a way of pulling people closer, and after months of late nights, shared secrets, and a connection neither can ignore, the town's Winter Wonderland Weekend forces the truth into the open.
Now, Sam has to decide if she's willing to risk vulnerability for the one man who makes her want to tear her walls down, and Tucker must find the courage to let someone see who he truly is, flaws and all.
The Flavor of You is a small town romance featuring a baker, a blue-collar worker, and their story of growth and strength, where they learn that being vulnerable may not be a piece of cake. This interconnected standalone is part of the Sunset Springs series.

316 pages, Paperback

Expected publication March 1, 2026

Reviews

[lauren‎♡₊˚ 🦢・₊✧ (semi-ia) · Rating 5 out of 5]

5💫

this was so beautiful. rtc

☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️

EVERYONE STAY CALM!!!! I HAVE THE E-ARC!!!! EVERYONE I AM FREAKING OUT BUT PLEASE STAY CALM!!!!!!

thank you jules🥹🤍

[Fsdigitaldiary · Rating 3 out of 5]

this was very cute!! but unfortunately, it didn’t stand out to me . maybe had i not read a lot of romance (ala lyla sage, elsie silver etc) i would have found this more enjoyable 🤍a lot of scenes and moments in this book felt generic and done before and i tend to like somewhat more original scenes in my romance books. i also felt like the dynamic in their relationship was not my favorite, i tend to like when they are more balanced rather than the guy constantly reaching out and going to her and comforting her and always admitting his feeling to no reciprocation etc etc , i think maybe had that not been the case , angst and tension could have been built .i think the author was so talented and i will definitely be interested into reading more of her books!!
thank you so much for the arc !!🤍


this might be arc exclusive and probably not in the released version but worth mentioning : spelling mistakes , editing mistakes , and use of “fucktard” which is literally the fuck mixed with the r word😬.

[Claudia G]

Rtc!

[Ashley (ashreadsitall) · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Flavor of You | Small-Town Romance | 316 Pages | Beta Ebook

I’m just small town girl living in a small town world - of Jules Cohen. Let me just preface this by saying I’m not a huge romance reader, but there is something so electric about her writing when it comes to relationships.

The Flavor of Us is the 2nd installment from the Sunset Springs series and a continuation of the start of Sam and Tucker’s romance. I LOVED The Art of Us, her debut and was so honored to beta read this!

Sam and Tucker are sweet, funny and spicy! Just like Parker and Quinn from the previous story, they’re likable characters. There’s a bit of the miscommunication trope which I tend to not enjoy, but overall a fun read!

[Ali Lam · Rating 4 out of 5]

We’re back in Sunset Springs, Montana, and I was so ready for this one. In book one we met Quinn & Parker, but now it’s Sam and Tucker’s turn. We first saw them through Quinn’s story — Sam, the NYC bestie, who we learned had a secret rendezvous with Parker’s brother, Tucker… and never really got closure.

Fast forward and Sam finally packs up her life and moves to Sunset Springs, which means it’s time to face all those feelings, awkward moments, and sparks that never really went away. They decide to keep things “simple” with a friends-with-benefits setup (famous last words): no strings, no explanations, and absolutely no falling in love.

But this is Sunset Springs… between trivia nights, bakery days, late-night talks, and all that small-town charm, those walls come down fast. I loved watching them work through miscommunication, vulnerability, and that pull they can’t ignore. It’s sweet, a little emotional, spicy, and totally bingeable.

And yes — I devoured this. I knew I would.

Tropes & vibes:
🥐 Baker FMC
🔧 Blue-collar MMC
🤍 Friends with benefits
🏔 Small town romance
🔥 Slow burn
❄️ Cozy winter feels

If you loved book one or you’re a sucker for small-town romance, you’ll want this on your TBR. ♥️

[Tiffany]

rounding up!!
3.75🌟

thank you so much Jules Cohen for this ARC!! i loved the first book so much and getting the chance to read the second book was so fun! i will say Tucker and Sam had such chemistry but my downfall was just Sam not really communicating and just pushing Tucker away for most of the book. i understand she had a terrible childhood but i just wish she let him in earlier in the book!! Tucker was an amazing male character and his devotion to family and sam was perfect!!! I am happy Sam was able to finally find some peace. Definitely some smutty scenes haha!!!

i truly will read anything Jules Cohen writes❤️❤️

[Ashlyn Pearce · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an incredible book. I LOVED Sam and Tucker. The chemistry, the yearning, I’m seriously obsessed 😍😍😍 Jules did such an amazing job on this book I could not recommend it enough!!

[Bree · Rating 4 out of 5]

4🌟
2🌶

I adored Tucker and Sam. Full ARC Review to come!