Bad Chef

Foodie in Love #2

by Victoria Bright

My father gave me three months to settle down. But the woman I chose could destroy everything. Landing a woman in three months should’ve been easy after living a life of an in-demand bachelor. Exclusive dating wasn’t my thing; choosing to spend my time working, partying, and living the single life. In walks Sierra Daniels, gorgeous sous chef that would make any man weak in the knees—and also my employee, making her off limits. But what my father doesn’t know won’t hurt him. We agreed on no-strings-attached fun, but we couldn’t deny the true chemistry between us. When Sierra is offered an opportunity of a lifetime, we both have to make a choice. If I don’t choose wisely, I’ll not only lose her and my restaurant, but take down my brothers in the process.

192 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 16, 2019

About the author

Victoria Bright is from a small town in North Carolina and currently resides in Greenville, South Carolina. You can usually find her hoarding bottles of Cool Blue Gatorade, playing The Sims when not writing, or obsessing over Camaros.

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is an easy read and has a lot of steam. The plot is not complicated, has little angst, but engrossing. Sierra and Ivan has chemistry. Amber, for a friend, didn’t sound like a good friend and Nick, for a twin, seems annoying, so if they are getting their own book, I’m not sure if I’ll read it. The only issue I have is with Sierra’s immaturity. All in all, I like the story.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tori Byrnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

New author to me, but absolutely loved it. Thought it was a great book and I was totally engaged from beginning to end. Looking forward to reading more of your stuff.

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[Shasta Hope · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute but Several editing issues

I read this now because I read the previous one and it was good. This was jist okay. It was short and had several editing and grammar issues so it spoiled my review.

[Raecharmed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ivan is the head chef at his family's restaurant but feels the pressure of his father's demands coming down on him. Sierra comes in for an interview and Ivan has her work for the night. Sierra pulls off a great night working with everyone so Ivan tells her to come back the next day that she's hired. One evening after work Sierra, Hannah and Sierra's friend Amber go to a bar to unwind and run into Ivan and his twin brother. When the other's pair up it leaves just Sierra and Ivan and when he sees how drunk she is he offers her a ride home. When things get heated between them he stops it because he wants her completely sober when they are together. Things progress between them pretty quickly and they go from hooking up to dating. Sierra wants to be head chef so when a critic tells her about a competition he thinks she could win she jumps at the chance to join the competition. Will Ivan meet his father's demands by being with Sierra? If Sierra wins the competition will she leave the restaurant for something else?

This is a great story that will draw you in from the first chapter. The chemistry between them sizzled with each turn of the page. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.

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[SBee Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

★ All or nothing ★

—>>> All or nothing. This is the ultimatum the Young brothers were given by their father when their personal lives made social media, but not by giving positive positive PR to their family businesses and its investors. Now, they all have three months to find a significant other or they will all lose out on their inheritance.

Executive Chef Ivan Young has a fiery and tough rep, but making it in this world by working for him would go far if Sierra Daniels could impress him with her cooking talents.

Even with time running out to meet his father’s challenge, Ivan could still not help but follow his lust and desire for his latest delicious sous chef hire. It most definitely means crossing the lines - dating employees is one of the worst examples he could set for his brothers and risks way too much, but it turns out to be an appetizer

The undeniable pull they feel for each other will be another challenge these two face on their journey to attain their dreams.

A steamy little romance is served!

[Jackie Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ivan was having a bad night and Sierra comes in for an interview in which she proved she's got the skills. Ivan takes notice in more ways than one. He don't mix business and pleasure and Sierra has been there/done that once before. Sierra and Ivan has chemistry. Amber, for a friend, didn’t sound like a good friend and Nick, for a twin, seems annoying lol, I so hope they are getting their own book!

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[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sierra meets Ivan when she goes for an interview at his restaurant. Ivan is struggling at work so Sierra immediately helps him out and gets him through the tough time. Ivan sees Sierra has skills and hires her. Main characters have great chemistry together. Just the right amount of steamy scenes to keep this book interesting.

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[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 2nd book I've read written by Victoria Bright; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I will definitely be reading more of her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the chemistry between the characters.

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[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fairly quick read and very addictive story! The story is well written and I love the characters; well at least the major ones. Ralph was a douche and Matthew sneaky. I really like Ivan and Sierra! This is their story! He is the head chef of his families restaurant. Sierra is interviewing for a job there. Her interview is different but she proves she is a perfect fit for the job. Now if they can keep their hands off each other. This is a fun story with some drama, a cooking contest, family dynamics, steam and more drama. Very enjoyable and fun story!

[J. Ockenhouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed BAD CHEF. Ivan was having a bad night and Sierra comes in for an interview in which she proved she's got the skills. Ivan takes notice in more ways than one. He don't mix business and pleasure and Sierra has been there/done that once before.

Can these two see that they'd make the heat in the kitchen pale in comparison to what's brewing between them.

So much fun to read. I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.

[Kimhe Rockchicks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick sexy read

I am absolutely loving this series.
Ivan and Sierra burn up the kitchen in this quick, sexy read.
Their chemistry is off the charts.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book in the Foodie for Love series. In this series we have the Young brothers that need to find themselves a wife, all of them in order to keep their inheritance. There is a hard rule of no dating employees. Ivan is the head chef of the family restaurant and he hires another sous chef. She shows up on the disastrous night with a line up put the door and down the block. Sierra shows up for her interview and is assigned a station in the kitchen. Nothing like trial by fire. Ivan is attracted to Sierra but she is forbidden, she is an employee. These two grow closer and learn more about one another just to have the rug pulled out from under them. Is Sierra's Mom right, will it all work out in the end as it's meant to? I believe so. I cannot wait to see which Young brother is up next.

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[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will Ian risk his restaurant for Sierra?
This is my 2nd book by Victoria and 2nd in this series. Ivan immediately hires Sierra on the spot to work in his restaurant. They are each attracted to the other, but Ian shouldn’t date his employee and Sierra had a bad experience with a former boss. Is Ian will to risk it all for Sierra? Is Sierra willing to give up her dream? You have to read to find out and won’t put the book down until you finish it.

[M · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is an easy read and has a lot of steam. The plot is not complicated, has little angst, but engrossing. Sierra and Ivan has chemistry. Amber, for a friend, didn’t sound like a good friend and Nick, for a twin, seems annoying, so if they are getting their own book, I’m not sure if I’ll read it. The only issue I have is with Sierra’s immaturity. All in all, I like the story. [I received an advanced copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.]

[Tc · Rating 5 out of 5]

y TCH

This was just a beautiful read. Father tells sons that they need to settle down and marry. Chef finds the love of his life, but it's against the rules to date a staff member! Ops, that's not happening. Both are finding their feet, both have had issues. The characters and storyline is strong, the will to make it together, is heartwarming! Will these two star crossed lovers make it together?

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this story about Ivan and Sierra. Ivan was having a bad day at his restaurant and things were getting worse until Sierra comes in for her interview. The chemistry was off the charts from the beginning and things got steamier from there.

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[Lisa H · Rating 4 out of 5]

Things are heating up in the kitchen.

Chef Ivan’s kitchen is going down in flames when Sierra Daniels walks in for an interview. She gets tossed into the fire and gets the job.

Things are heating up between Ivan and Sierra.
Food and steam.
BWWM

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[poppy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked Ivan and Sierra's story these two meet when she goes for an interview at Ivan's restaurant, but he is having a terrible day at work she jumps straight in and ends up with the job as his sous chef. These two have fantastic chemistry and it makes for one steamy read I really liked this book and thought these two were just fantastic together.

[Melissa B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ivan gets an ultimatum about his ways and is told to settle down but the new sous chef makes him weak in the knees. Dating the staff is forbidden yet they start a non-strings attached affair but when things start to get serious what are they gonna do?

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[Vinessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A choice without compromise
A romance with a twist
A heart torn in two
A passion worth exploring
Decisions
Sacrifices
Family
Loyalty
Sexual scenes are believable and detailed
Kitchen antics not with standing

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[Shantel Brown · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok

I am sorry, this book needed some serious editing. It was a great plot and had potential, but the typos became distracting. I want to give this author another try, but I hope I don't see so many errors in the next book of hers that I read.

[Brenda Moser · Rating 4 out of 5]

So,overlooking the typos I can say I enjoyed Ivan and Sierra's story. Their characters are strong and the story moves quickly. They have a hot chemistry and it was fun watching them come together.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.

[Miss · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading Sierra and Ivan’s Story. They had chemistry and even though there were little bumps along the way they made it to the end and got their very own happily ever after.

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[Elvira · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sierra and Ivan’s story had me hook from page one till the end of the book. The characters are well developed and engaging and storyline flows smoothly. And it doesn’t hurt that the chemistry is so hot.

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[Darlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the book, I loved how the relationship developed between Sierra and Ivan. I thought the ultimatum that Ivan's dad gave to his sons was just unfair and dumb but all is well that ends well.

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[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was gripping, well written & the chemistry between the characters sizzled throughout this wonderful read.

Well done Victoria. I look forward to more!