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Sweet Escape #2
Just Double the Recipe: A Romantic Comedy
Love is twice the risk when you double the recipe.
Free-spirited, eccentric Willow Simpson is content with her life. She’s living her passion as the owner of The Dancing Crepe, Portland’s hottest food truck, has agreed to marry her life-long best friend, firefighter Tate Randall, and she loves showering attention on her finicky cat, Omelet. Things are perfect and she wouldn’t change a thing.
Unfortunately, change is the name of the game for Willow. Tate is rushing to set a wedding date, and although she loves him, she’s in no hurry to take a trip down the aisle. In an attempt to ignore her pending nuptials, she puts her focus on expanding her business. Just when her life seems to be cooking at a comfortable simmer, the heat is increased and she must douse the flames before everything goes up in smoke.
As new connections enter her life, unexpected chaos ensues. Will she be able to protect those she loves the most? Will she realize that everything she has ever wanted has been right in front of her all along? Love is twice the risk when you double the recipe!
Free-spirited, eccentric Willow Simpson is content with her life. She’s living her passion as the owner of The Dancing Crepe, Portland’s hottest food truck, has agreed to marry her life-long best friend, firefighter Tate Randall, and she loves showering attention on her finicky cat, Omelet. Things are perfect and she wouldn’t change a thing.
Unfortunately, change is the name of the game for Willow. Tate is rushing to set a wedding date, and although she loves him, she’s in no hurry to take a trip down the aisle. In an attempt to ignore her pending nuptials, she puts her focus on expanding her business. Just when her life seems to be cooking at a comfortable simmer, the heat is increased and she must douse the flames before everything goes up in smoke.
As new connections enter her life, unexpected chaos ensues. Will she be able to protect those she loves the most? Will she realize that everything she has ever wanted has been right in front of her all along? Love is twice the risk when you double the recipe!
171 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 3, 2018
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November 3, 2018
Just Double the Recipe is Heidi Renee Mason’s second book and her second installment in the Sweet Escape series. It’s a sweet, cozy mystery!
While there are some aspects of the characters’ backstories that are presented in book one, Love at First Crepe, Just Double the Recipe is a standalone novel. The characters are great. Willow Simpson is an incredibly upbeat gal. She comes from money, but she is not willing to sell out her dream and marry according to her dad. Omelet is a cat version of a “purse puppy”; Willow dresses up her cat in keeping with the day’s events, and the cat goes everywhere with her.
Tate Randall, Willow’s fiancé, doesn’t have much of a roll in the story, but it is clear that he is totally in love with Willow. His understanding and acceptance of Willow’s quirks clearly stem from their life-long friendship. Unfortunately, many of the secondary characters felt like throwaways. For example, Melody and Wyatt are employees at Willow’s food truck, The Dancing Crepe. Melody is a flake and when she is let go, the ominous threat feels like foreshadowing of the mystery to come. Wyatt is deliciously handsome and helpful, and seems to only serve the purpose of providing some superficial angst between Tate and Willow.
There are many references to Portland, Oregon’s quirky inhabitants and iconic locations. Some added charm and humor to the story, and others highlighted Willow’s free spirit. The ultimate mystery, comes from left field, and may have made more sense if I had read the prior book in the series. Overall, the book is well paced, the writing is technically good and the main characters are engaging. Just Double the Recipe is lighthearted and charming with a dash of mystery. It is perfect for cozy mystery fans!
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. For more reading recommendations, visit Book Junkie Reviews at www.abookjunkiereviews.wordpress.com
While there are some aspects of the characters’ backstories that are presented in book one, Love at First Crepe, Just Double the Recipe is a standalone novel. The characters are great. Willow Simpson is an incredibly upbeat gal. She comes from money, but she is not willing to sell out her dream and marry according to her dad. Omelet is a cat version of a “purse puppy”; Willow dresses up her cat in keeping with the day’s events, and the cat goes everywhere with her.
Tate Randall, Willow’s fiancé, doesn’t have much of a roll in the story, but it is clear that he is totally in love with Willow. His understanding and acceptance of Willow’s quirks clearly stem from their life-long friendship. Unfortunately, many of the secondary characters felt like throwaways. For example, Melody and Wyatt are employees at Willow’s food truck, The Dancing Crepe. Melody is a flake and when she is let go, the ominous threat feels like foreshadowing of the mystery to come. Wyatt is deliciously handsome and helpful, and seems to only serve the purpose of providing some superficial angst between Tate and Willow.
There are many references to Portland, Oregon’s quirky inhabitants and iconic locations. Some added charm and humor to the story, and others highlighted Willow’s free spirit. The ultimate mystery, comes from left field, and may have made more sense if I had read the prior book in the series. Overall, the book is well paced, the writing is technically good and the main characters are engaging. Just Double the Recipe is lighthearted and charming with a dash of mystery. It is perfect for cozy mystery fans!
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. For more reading recommendations, visit Book Junkie Reviews at www.abookjunkiereviews.wordpress.com
November 3, 2018
Heidi Renee Mason followed up Love At First Crepe (Book 1) with the amazing Just Double the Recipe, and for you who may not know, YOU MUST READ BOOK 1 FIRST! So Willow Simpson is doing better in life, with her boyfriend, her business really taking off, and the cat she loves dearly. However, this woman could find trouble no matter where she goes, so I laughed even harder than I did in the first book. I'll never ever get her infamous bike ride out of my head, and no I won't tell you why, but trust me, you want to read this to find out. She's also decided to marry her hot firemen boyfriend, Tate Randall, except she won't set the date. And that leads to all kinds of new chaos, which I'll state again, had me rolling in laughter. Yeah yeah, I know, I have to keep harping on the laughter, but until you read this story, you just don't know. In between the hysterical moments, there are super sexy times to light the sheets up. And while the past cast of secondaries are all accounted for, there's some new faces that bring some suspenseful tones to the story. I really hope that there's going to be another book, because I NEED more badly! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
October 27, 2018
This is the second book in this awesome series. Willow is passionate and focused on expanding her business, and her fiancé Tate is pushing for a wedding date to be set. No spoilers; this is a definite must read, you will not be disappointed! This is a well written, hilarious, and thoroughly entertaining read, which had me hooked and intrigued throughout this addictive page turner. I look forward to reading more form this talented author, and highly recommend her work for all comedy lovers!
October 27, 2018
This is the second book in this awesome series. Willow is passionate and focused on expanding her business, and her fiancé Tate is pushing for a wedding date to be set. No spoilers; this is a definite must read, you will not be disappointed! This is a well written, hilarious, and thoroughly entertaining read, which had me hooked and intrigued throughout this addictive page turner. I look forward to reading more form this talented author, and highly recommend her work for all comedy lovers!
June 3, 2020
Out-freaking-standing!!
This series was absolutely amazing! Willow always seemed to get herself in to some kind of trouble, but lucky for her, she has an amazing support group of people who love her. To have gone through so much, it’s so refreshing to have the man of her dreams and to be carrying not one but two babies. As a mom of twins myself, that is truly God’s miracle. Amazing series!
This series was absolutely amazing! Willow always seemed to get herself in to some kind of trouble, but lucky for her, she has an amazing support group of people who love her. To have gone through so much, it’s so refreshing to have the man of her dreams and to be carrying not one but two babies. As a mom of twins myself, that is truly God’s miracle. Amazing series!
December 10, 2018
Willow & Omelette are at it again! A fun, humorous, and light read to make book 2 amazing. And of course, you'll find out the reason behind the title near the end. But I won't give that away ;) Another great read from Heidi Renee Mason. Can't wait for more!
July 27, 2021
I Just Had to Finish It!
I loved loved loved this book and wish there was another one to continue the story! Full of humor, some edge of your seat moments, and lots if love make a great recipe! And doubled makes the batter even better!
I loved loved loved this book and wish there was another one to continue the story! Full of humor, some edge of your seat moments, and lots if love make a great recipe! And doubled makes the batter even better!
October 24, 2018
If your looking for a quick comical read try this book!
October 28, 2018
Good easy light read...loved the quirkiness of Willow but do not understand her obsession with her cat...good characters from everyone in the story.
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