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Anderson Sisters #2
Eat Your Heart Out
TV chef Dimi Anderson has the hots for her bad boy producer, but is their romance just a flash in the pan? Find out in New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis’s fan-favorite novella! And look for Blind Date Disasters, featuring Dimi’s twin sister!
Dimi Anderson may be a TV personality, but she’s never had the pizzazz possessed by her twin sister. And pizzazz—read sex appeal—is what her new producer, Mitchell Knight, thinks is missing from her cooking show. So, not only does Dimi get a radical makeover, she also gets Mitch as an on-air sidekick who really turns up the heat…
Originally published in 2001.
“Fall in love with Jill Shalvis! She’s my go-to read for humor and heart.” —Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling author
Dimi Anderson may be a TV personality, but she’s never had the pizzazz possessed by her twin sister. And pizzazz—read sex appeal—is what her new producer, Mitchell Knight, thinks is missing from her cooking show. So, not only does Dimi get a radical makeover, she also gets Mitch as an on-air sidekick who really turns up the heat…
Originally published in 2001.
“Fall in love with Jill Shalvis! She’s my go-to read for humor and heart.” —Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling author
169 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2001
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About the author
Jill Shalvis
389 books13.8k followersJill Shalvis is a NYT, USA Today, and Amazon Top 100 bestselling author of small-town romance and romcoms, known for big feels, found family, and plenty of shenanigans.
If you love small-town chaos, meddling friends and neighbors, sizzling chemistry, and heroes who fall hard for the one woman they absolutely did not plan on, you’re in the right place. Jill’s books blend laugh-out-loud moments with emotional gut punches, slow-burn tension, and deeply earned happily ever afters.
She writes the stories she loves to read: small-town romance and romantic comedies packed with heart, heat, second chances, grumpy/sunshine sparks, and the kind of found-family vibes that make you want to move right into the pages. Many of her series are perfect for binge-reading, and a number of her books are available in Kindle Unlimited and at major retailers.
When she’s not writing, she’s probably plotting new ways to torture her characters, avoiding laundry, or daydreaming about fictional men and the strong, complicated women who bring them to their knees—and then making them work for it.
You can follow Jill here on Goodreads to keep up with new releases, add her books to your shelves, and discover which small town you want to get lost in next.
If you love small-town chaos, meddling friends and neighbors, sizzling chemistry, and heroes who fall hard for the one woman they absolutely did not plan on, you’re in the right place. Jill’s books blend laugh-out-loud moments with emotional gut punches, slow-burn tension, and deeply earned happily ever afters.
She writes the stories she loves to read: small-town romance and romantic comedies packed with heart, heat, second chances, grumpy/sunshine sparks, and the kind of found-family vibes that make you want to move right into the pages. Many of her series are perfect for binge-reading, and a number of her books are available in Kindle Unlimited and at major retailers.
When she’s not writing, she’s probably plotting new ways to torture her characters, avoiding laundry, or daydreaming about fictional men and the strong, complicated women who bring them to their knees—and then making them work for it.
You can follow Jill here on Goodreads to keep up with new releases, add her books to your shelves, and discover which small town you want to get lost in next.
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June 3, 2018
2.5
This novella was previously published in 2001 but they changed the cover.
I'm sad to say this, but it's probably the story I enjoyed the least from this author. It's because I'm not a fan of the tv/cook show trope (I don't like the fakeness of it) but especially because the hero just rub me the wrong way. To me, it felt like he was trying to change the heroine and I really hate this kind of things. So things I could otherwise find funny didn't amused me this time and to be honest, I found his behavior a little bit too chauvinist.
But you know I'm the biggest fan of Jill Shalvis so even if this novella was a disappointment for me, I will always recommend her books and cheer for her talent.
This novella was previously published in 2001 but they changed the cover.
I'm sad to say this, but it's probably the story I enjoyed the least from this author. It's because I'm not a fan of the tv/cook show trope (I don't like the fakeness of it) but especially because the hero just rub me the wrong way. To me, it felt like he was trying to change the heroine and I really hate this kind of things. So things I could otherwise find funny didn't amused me this time and to be honest, I found his behavior a little bit too chauvinist.
But you know I'm the biggest fan of Jill Shalvis so even if this novella was a disappointment for me, I will always recommend her books and cheer for her talent.
July 11, 2018
A great quick read. This is part of a Twin duet of books and I highly recommend you read both books. I did enjoy this quite a bit. The characters are well written and engaging. The story is delightful and at times funny, at times sexy, at times just down right good.
August 23, 2021
Eat Your Heart Out was not a great read and definitely not representative of the author's more recent work.
Dimi Anderson enjoys her work as a TV chef but when her network sends in a new producer to revamp the show, Dimi is questioning her choice of career. Producer Mitchell Knight is the man the network calls when a show is on the verge of cancellation. When he arrives on the set of Food Time and sees chef Dimi, Mitchell knows exactly how to fix the show. Up the sex appeal and add in a sidekick to banter with Dimi and they'll be the top show. But when Dimi is resistant to his ideas, Mitchell will have to figure out how to convince her to give him a chance.
To put it mildly, I really disliked this book which was almost entirely because of the "hero" Mitchell. The man is an ass and disregards everything Dimi says and forces her into situations where she's uncomfortable. He makes her wear clothes she isn't comfortable in and gets in her space on the air where she can't get away. Add in the fact that he's the one in charge of determining if she keeps her job or not and their entire relationship felt gross. Besides Mitchell being terrible, all of Dimi's coworkers are kind of jerks as they basically take advantage of the fact the producer likes Dimi.
Overall I didn't like Eat Your Heart Out at all and I definitely recommend skipping this one when reading the author's works.
Dimi Anderson enjoys her work as a TV chef but when her network sends in a new producer to revamp the show, Dimi is questioning her choice of career. Producer Mitchell Knight is the man the network calls when a show is on the verge of cancellation. When he arrives on the set of Food Time and sees chef Dimi, Mitchell knows exactly how to fix the show. Up the sex appeal and add in a sidekick to banter with Dimi and they'll be the top show. But when Dimi is resistant to his ideas, Mitchell will have to figure out how to convince her to give him a chance.
To put it mildly, I really disliked this book which was almost entirely because of the "hero" Mitchell. The man is an ass and disregards everything Dimi says and forces her into situations where she's uncomfortable. He makes her wear clothes she isn't comfortable in and gets in her space on the air where she can't get away. Add in the fact that he's the one in charge of determining if she keeps her job or not and their entire relationship felt gross. Besides Mitchell being terrible, all of Dimi's coworkers are kind of jerks as they basically take advantage of the fact the producer likes Dimi.
Overall I didn't like Eat Your Heart Out at all and I definitely recommend skipping this one when reading the author's works.
June 2, 2018
Maybe I need to stop reading novellas? No, that's not true, I love some but I am more picky.
I do think the problem here was space, there was not too much time for characterisation and I felt a little thrown into the novel (and not in a good way). Maybe I should have read Cami's story first, but that wouldn't have helped with Mitch's background which was intriguing but a little throwaway.
I was also a little put off by the message, sex it up and people will watch? I know it's originally published in 2001 but still. I'm all for being sexy meet-cutes and situations where characters are thrown together in sexy situations, but this felt a shade too close to sleazy for me. They could have had the same interactions if Dimi had decided to change her own wardrobe and if Mitch had stayed behind the camera.
Ack, maybe I'm being too fussy.
I'd recommend this to people who want a quick light-hearted read and if you're a die hard Shalvis fan. If you're after good, strong characters or a more rewarding romance, maybe stick to some of Shalvis's longer series.
I do think the problem here was space, there was not too much time for characterisation and I felt a little thrown into the novel (and not in a good way). Maybe I should have read Cami's story first, but that wouldn't have helped with Mitch's background which was intriguing but a little throwaway.
I was also a little put off by the message, sex it up and people will watch? I know it's originally published in 2001 but still. I'm all for being sexy meet-cutes and situations where characters are thrown together in sexy situations, but this felt a shade too close to sleazy for me. They could have had the same interactions if Dimi had decided to change her own wardrobe and if Mitch had stayed behind the camera.
Ack, maybe I'm being too fussy.
I'd recommend this to people who want a quick light-hearted read and if you're a die hard Shalvis fan. If you're after good, strong characters or a more rewarding romance, maybe stick to some of Shalvis's longer series.
June 25, 2018
As short stories go this one is well written, with a fairly original plot and even funny in places. But...I couldn't connect with the main characters (or the secondary ones, for that matter), and some of the situations we so ridiculous that didn't even make sense. It didn't hold my interest and I can't bring myself to actively recommend it.
April 3, 2019
Classic Hill Shalvis romance
This is one of my favorite authors. I've always enjoyed the way she sneaks real life humor into her story lines and characters. This book was a quick yet entertaining read that leaves you wanting more. The good news is that this author has a deep collection of books and series that are a must have for your book collection.
Happy reading...enjoy!
This is one of my favorite authors. I've always enjoyed the way she sneaks real life humor into her story lines and characters. This book was a quick yet entertaining read that leaves you wanting more. The good news is that this author has a deep collection of books and series that are a must have for your book collection.
Happy reading...enjoy!
April 11, 2018
Dans le cadre d'un challenge, je devais lire un livre avec une cloche sur la couverture et en voyant le nom de l'auteure, je me suis dit que je ne pouvais pas me tromper en achetant cette petite romance...
C'est l'histoire de Dimi, une cuisinière qui anime sa propre émission à la télévision mais malheureusement, les audiences sont en chute libre. Pour re-dynamiser un peu tout ça, la chaîne lui impose un nouveau patron qui co-animera les émissions avec elle. Au programme : plus de légèreté, de sourires et de sexe. Celle qui s'habillait de manière très stricte va devoir jouer des hanches et du décolleté ! Et puis le fait que son nouveau collègue soit très très sexy n'aide en rien...
C'est clairement je genre de trame qui aurait pu plaire mais malheureusement, j'ai trouvé que c'était assez mal exploité. Dimi passe de coincée à femme fatale sûre d'elle en quelques jours, c'est vraiment trop peu crédible. Mitch est plus lourd qu'autre chose et il est loin de m'avoir fait succomber.
Bref, je suis déçue par cette histoire qui s'annonçait bien mieux...
C'est l'histoire de Dimi, une cuisinière qui anime sa propre émission à la télévision mais malheureusement, les audiences sont en chute libre. Pour re-dynamiser un peu tout ça, la chaîne lui impose un nouveau patron qui co-animera les émissions avec elle. Au programme : plus de légèreté, de sourires et de sexe. Celle qui s'habillait de manière très stricte va devoir jouer des hanches et du décolleté ! Et puis le fait que son nouveau collègue soit très très sexy n'aide en rien...
C'est clairement je genre de trame qui aurait pu plaire mais malheureusement, j'ai trouvé que c'était assez mal exploité. Dimi passe de coincée à femme fatale sûre d'elle en quelques jours, c'est vraiment trop peu crédible. Mitch est plus lourd qu'autre chose et il est loin de m'avoir fait succomber.
Bref, je suis déçue par cette histoire qui s'annonçait bien mieux...
July 8, 2018
It’s not that this was a bad story, but it is so much less than her current work that it was hard to enjoy it, even knowing it’s 17 years old. It felt like the outline of a good story, rather than the story itself.
September 6, 2018
I normally love Jill Shalvis, but this is an older book - from 2001 - and it just really annoyed me. I got to the point where I just couldn’t read anymore and skimmed through the second half of the book.
August 22, 2020
Normally love Shalvis
This one just didn’t hit the normally expected humor and romance mark for Shalvis. It was the first time I plodded through hoping it might improve and felt disappointed at the end.
This one just didn’t hit the normally expected humor and romance mark for Shalvis. It was the first time I plodded through hoping it might improve and felt disappointed at the end.
March 27, 2023
me encanta q hay tipo doscientas escenas narrando las boludeces q se dicen en vivo y mencionan q tienen s i e t e citas pero no desarrollan ninguna 😭 deja bro ni t gastes Estas son las cosas en las q yo gasto plata
August 5, 2018
Just ok, an easy read, but more of a throwaway than a keeper.
January 30, 2020
Very cute short story, I loved reading it. I hope she decides to write more about Cami and Dimi!
March 4, 2020
Jill Shalvis has done it again! Love the banter and quick wit between Dimi and Mitchell as well as the love and friendship between 2 sisters. What a fun read!
July 10, 2021
3.5 magical little stars
January 20, 2024
One of the naivest books I have ever read. It's not about the writing, it's all about the naïve plot and the stupidest (is this a real word?) characters. A waste of time. Sorry.
June 23, 2025
Hot, spicy and delicious. Great characters. Exciting story.
September 30, 2025
The hot woman not knowing she is sexy is always interesting.
February 17, 2015
Dimi Anderson, una giovane donna bella e affascinante, conduttrice del programma di ricette Food time è nei guai. Il suo programma, infatti, sta perdendo sempre più ascolti e rischia di essere cancellato dai palinsesti. In suo soccorso interviene Mitchell Knight, un nuovo produttore, pronto a riportare in alto il programma, ma come? Innanzitutto affiancando egli stesso Dimi durante la conduzione e poi aggiungendo un po’ di pepe a un programma abbastanza statico. Una bella sfida per Dimi la quale in diretta ha confessato di voler chiudere con gli uomini! Riuscirà a salvare il programma e soprattutto a resistere al fascino dell’affascinante Mitch?
“Dimi guardò nei suoi occhi e immediatamente seppe la verità. Ora sapeva cosa voleva da lui. Voleva che lui le dicesse che l’amava. Almeno tanto quanto lei era arrivata ad amarlo.”
L’originalità di questo romanzo sta nella trovata del programma di cucina che va a rotoli, mentre per quanto riguarda i personaggi ci troviamo dinanzi a tipi ben collaudati. Lei un po’ goffa e impacciata, ma dalla straordinaria bellezza che, dopo un momento di tensione, riesce a divenire la reginetta sexy dei fornelli e a flirtare spudoratamente con l’affascinante Mitch. Lui, bello e intelligente ma dal cuore di pietra, con dramma familiare alle spalle, abituato a vivere per il lavoro, resterà incantato e metterà tutto in discussione.
Il personaggio di Dami è quello che, senza dubbio, colpisce il lettore: inizialmente inorridita dall’idea di mostrare quel sex appeal che teneva ben celato, muta completamente fino a servirsi di abiti scollati, minigonne e camicette sbottonate non solo per attirare nuovi telespettatori e accrescere così la sua popolarità, ma soprattutto per attentare al cuore di colui che l’ha in un certo senso creata, il bel Mitch il quale cade vittima del suo stesso gioco.
Nonostante tutto, però, questa commedia romantica merita di essere letta. L’autrice si serve di uno stile semplice, diretto, discorsivo, estremamente dialogato capace di coinvolgere pienamente il lettore e di farlo divertire.
Un romanzo leggero, di evasione, che si legge in pochissimo tempo.
“Dimi guardò nei suoi occhi e immediatamente seppe la verità. Ora sapeva cosa voleva da lui. Voleva che lui le dicesse che l’amava. Almeno tanto quanto lei era arrivata ad amarlo.”
L’originalità di questo romanzo sta nella trovata del programma di cucina che va a rotoli, mentre per quanto riguarda i personaggi ci troviamo dinanzi a tipi ben collaudati. Lei un po’ goffa e impacciata, ma dalla straordinaria bellezza che, dopo un momento di tensione, riesce a divenire la reginetta sexy dei fornelli e a flirtare spudoratamente con l’affascinante Mitch. Lui, bello e intelligente ma dal cuore di pietra, con dramma familiare alle spalle, abituato a vivere per il lavoro, resterà incantato e metterà tutto in discussione.
Il personaggio di Dami è quello che, senza dubbio, colpisce il lettore: inizialmente inorridita dall’idea di mostrare quel sex appeal che teneva ben celato, muta completamente fino a servirsi di abiti scollati, minigonne e camicette sbottonate non solo per attirare nuovi telespettatori e accrescere così la sua popolarità, ma soprattutto per attentare al cuore di colui che l’ha in un certo senso creata, il bel Mitch il quale cade vittima del suo stesso gioco.
Nonostante tutto, però, questa commedia romantica merita di essere letta. L’autrice si serve di uno stile semplice, diretto, discorsivo, estremamente dialogato capace di coinvolgere pienamente il lettore e di farlo divertire.
Un romanzo leggero, di evasione, che si legge in pochissimo tempo.
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