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Sarah Smith
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A PopSugar Must-Read for October!
In this finger-licking good rom-com, two is the perfect number of cooks in the kitchen.
Nikki DiMarco knew life wouldn’t be all sunshine and coconuts when she quit her dream job to help her mom serve up mouthwatering Filipino dishes to hungry beachgoers, but she didn’t expect the Maui food truck scene to be so eat-or-be-eaten - or the competition to be so smoking hot.
But Tiva’s Filipina Kusina has faced bigger road bumps than the arrival of Callum James. Nikki doesn’t care how delectable the British food truck owner is - he rudely set up shop next to her coveted beach parking spot. He’s stealing her customers and fanning the flames of a public feud that makes her see sparks.
The solution? Let the upcoming Maui Food Festival decide their fate. Winner keeps the spot. Loser pounds sand. But the longer their rivalry simmers, the more Nikki starts to see a different side of Callum...a sweet, protective side. Is she brave enough to call a truce? Or will trusting Callum with her heart mean jumping from the frying pan into the fire?
©2020 Sarah Smith (P)2020 Penguin AudioListeners also enjoyed...
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Waking up to a text asking why you stood up your blind date is not the best way to start the day, especially when the man in question is standing half-dressed in your kitchen. Maybe Dakota Newton shouldn’t have assumed the gorgeous man with a devastating smile standing outside the coffee shop was her date. She probably - okay, she definitely shouldn’t have slept with him, regardless of how hot the chemistry between them was. But how could she have known Mr. Right was actually Mr. Wrong?
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the Right Man
- By bookcrazy_heather on 11-05-20
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Breaking a Legend
- Kavanagh Legends Series, Book 1
- By: Sarah Robinson
- Narrated by: Charles Constant
- Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins
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As one of the big names at his family's gym, Legends, MMA star Rory Kavanagh is used to being in the spotlight - until a gruesome leg injury knocks him out of the cage. Rory is left feeling sidelined in more ways than one, battling the inner demons that come with losing the one shot at his dreams. Then Clare walks into his life and gives him a new dream: winning her heart. There aren't many new faces in Woodlawn these days, but this tough, beautiful stranger makes Rory want to get his life back into fighting shape.
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Love MMA stories
- By Stacy on 08-01-17
By: Sarah Robinson
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Lost and Found Sisters
- By: Jill Shalvis
- Narrated by: Karen White
- Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins
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After losing her sister in a devastating car accident, chef Quinn Weller is finally getting her life back on track. She appears to have it all: a loving family, a dream job in one of LA's hottest eateries, and a gorgeous boyfriend dying to slip an engagement ring on her finger. So why does she feel so empty, like she's looking for a missing piece she can't find?
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Outstanding!
- By Terri C. on 08-06-17
By: Jill Shalvis
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Come Back to Me
- Come Back to Me Series, Book 1
- By: Mila Gray
- Narrated by: Tim Paige, Samantha Summers
- Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
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Marine Kit Ryan finds himself back home on leave and dangerously drawn to his best friend Riley's sister, Jessa - the one girl he can't have. Exhausted from fighting his feelings, Kit finally gives in, and Jessa isn't strong enough to resist diving headfirst into a passionate relationship. But what was just supposed to be a summer romance develops into something far greater than either of them expected. Jessa's finally found the man of her dreams, and Kit's finally discovered there's someone he'd sacrifice everything for.
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Female narrators words are so choppy!
- By Anonymous User on 10-08-24
By: Mila Gray
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Taste the Heat
- Love and Games, Book 1
- By: Rachel Harris
- Narrated by: Sophie Amoss
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
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One sexy fire captain. One Cajun chef. One combustible kitchen. When chef Colby Robicheaux returned home to New Orleans to save her family restaurant, the last person she expected to reconnect with was her brother's best friend and her childhood crush. As tempting as a sugar-coated beignet, Jason is one dish she can't afford to taste. Colby can't wait to leave the place where her distrust of love and commitment originated and go back to Vegas.
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This book is a delight
- By Hisani on 11-11-19
By: Rachel Harris
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False Start
- Kingsmen Football Stars
- By: Piper Rayne
- Narrated by: Joe Arden, Callie Dalton
- Length: 1 hr and 34 mins
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The start of Lee Burrows and I was a college girl’s biggest fantasy. Campus’ most popular guy, the starting quarterback, the same guy I’ve crushed on forever, notices me—the quiet introvert. Although, he never would’ve noticed me if he didn’t need my help passing our biology class. I didn’t think I had a chance with him until he started flirting with me and asking me questions like, “Who was the guy you were talking to?” and “Do you have a boyfriend?”
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Has no idea the book was an hour long , thought it was an actual book
- By Amazon Customer on 08-19-24
By: Piper Rayne
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Ready to Run
- I Do, I Don’t, Book 1
- By: Lauren Layne
- Narrated by: Amy Melissa Bentley
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Jordan Carpenter thinks she's finally found the perfect candidate for Jilted, a new dating show about runaway grooms: firefighter Luke Elliott, a known player who's left not one but three brides at the altar. She ends up on a flight to Montana to recruit him in person. It's not Manhattan, but at least the locals in Lucky Hollow seem friendly...except for Luke, who's more intense - and way hotter - than the slick womanizer Jordan expected. Eager to put the past behind him, Luke has zero intention of following this gorgeous, fast-talking city girl back to New York.
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I Fought to Finish This, Took Me Days!
- By Erica Walker on 06-27-22
By: Lauren Layne
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Dare Me
- A Dare Me Novel
- By: Rebecca Shea
- Narrated by: Kas Vadim, Savannah Peachwood
- Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins
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Five coworkers. Four drinks. Three glances. Two fleeting smiles. One dare. A dare that will change my life. That's all it takes to send me plummeting into the arms of the mysterious Holt Hamilton. Behind his crystal blue eyes is a secret, one that screams danger but calls to me anyway. My name is Saige Phillips. I never walk away from a dare.
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THIS WAS SO SO MUCH MORE THAN I DARED HOPE FOR
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 06-11-16
By: Rebecca Shea
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Beautiful Oblivion
- Maddox Brothers, Book 1
- By: Jamie McGuire
- Narrated by: Phoebe Strole
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
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Trenton Maddox was the king of Eastern State University, dating co-eds before he even graduated high school. His friends wanted to be him, and women wanted to tame him, but after a tragic accident turned his world upside down, Trenton leaves campus to come to grips with the crushing guilt. Eighteen months later, Trenton is living at home with his widower father, and works full-time at a local tattoo parlor to help with the bills. Just when he thinks his life is returning to normal, he notices Cami sitting alone at a table at The Red.
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Boring, Cliched, Annoying
- By Allison on 07-14-14
By: Jamie McGuire
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Where We Belong
- By: K. L. Grayson
- Narrated by: Joe Arden, Samantha Prescott
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
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Regret, she's a snarky little bitch. I've tried several times to regret the events that took place on June 5, 2008, but for the life of me, I can't. I'd never regret the pain, the suffering, or the heartache because they ultimately led me to the place I am in now. And I can't regret the place I am in now. What I still can't figure out is this: How is it possible that the single worst day of my life inadvertently became the very best day? Five years ago my life was irrevocably changed. Seventeen minutes was all it took to lose my best friend, to lose the love of my life.
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Where We Belong
- By Susan C. Vallese on 07-02-18
By: K. L. Grayson
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Featherbed
- Vino & Veritas Series
- By: Annabeth Albert
- Narrated by: Alexander Cendese, Kirt Graves
- Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins
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Harrison Phillip Fletcher III isn't supposed to be here. Not in Burlington, Vermont, not running Vino & Veritas, a quaint inclusive bookstore and wine bar, and definitely not still alive, at 42. Also not supposed to be here? An unexpected delivery of chickens. Finn Barnes knows chickens. The burly organic farmer knows all about rare breed poultry, but dealing with a hot older bookseller is an entirely different matter. City-slicker types like Harrison never end up staying in Vermont for the long-term. They should steer clear of each other. But the flare of attraction is mutual.
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Read the book instead
- By B. Grey on 06-01-21
By: Annabeth Albert
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From Dust
- Portland, ME Series
- By: Freya Barker
- Narrated by: Brian Rodgers, Lorelei Avalon
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
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In the dark alley of a pub, the words "Please don't" take hold of her heart and break the silence she seeks. Thinking herself beyond redemption, she tentatively grabs on to the slim thread of hope that unfolds inside of her. Holding her secrets close, she can't resist the comforting draw coming from The Skipper. The unconditional friendships it offers, the protective roof it provides, and the spark that its owner ignites in her - melting the frost off her heart, and slowly stripping away her resistance.
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Not quit for me
- By Pippy Longstockings on 01-16-18
By: Freya Barker
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- Liz
- 03-31-22
This is a good read
This book Brings out family values, genuine love And steamy Love as well...
Mabuhay Philippines....😍😍😍😇😇😇
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- ARSW
- 10-16-20
Hallmark Channel'ish kinda enemies-to-lovers trope
I've also listened to Sarah Smith's Faker, and Simmer Down continues in her laid back writing style. It's a lighthearted, Hallmark Channel'ish enemies-to-lovers trope so you have to be in an easygoing kinda mood.
If you like Mariana Zapata's literary style, you'll enjoy this too. Both authors write exhaustively about insecure, indecisive heroines who win you over in the end.
The narrator was great and the British accent is passable, at least to this Midwestern girl.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-23-20
Another hit from Sarah Smith!
Holy cow! This book was awesome. It was so steamy and so sweet. I could barely stand to put it down. The chemistry between Callum & Nikki was so real, and I was truly invested in their relationship. I also appreciate that they didn’t hate each other for too long. A lot of enemies to lovers romances spend too much time with the main characters being at odds with one another and not enough time with them falling for each other. And the forbidden part of their relationship was too fun. Lastly I adore Lemon & her kittens. I was a fan of Faker, but I’m a huge fan of Simmer Down. Can’t wait for Sarah’s next book!
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- Lee Muller
- 08-01-23
Frustrating
The main character was a hot mess. Constantly push pull, her mind wants one thing and her words say another so much that it was frustrating to listen to. You just know she’s going to ruin it every time she has a good thing. I couldn’t get through the whole book. Constantly flying off the handle when good things come her way.
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- KK
- 09-16-23
Enjoyable
Sarah Smith always writes such entertaining stories. I loved the food truck premise of this! The narration was excellent! But ah I would have loved a duet narration with a male narrator however Donnabella is superb and her male voices are excellent - she does not disappoint
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- Anonymous User
- 11-08-24
Fun Cringe
If what you’re looking for is light hearted, predictable, face-palm romance and decision-making then this is the book for you. While I will always prefer a dual point of view book, I understand why this book doesn’t have it. The main lead is like having a sister who constantly knows she’s making bad decisions but does it anyway. And often the cringe is followed by more but self aware cringe. Roll your eyes and prepare to sigh but also occasionally relate to the mess of a romance. (It is NOT enemies to lovers but is very aware of how markable one would be).
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- Michael Newkirk
- 06-04-21
Sappy
Thought I was listening to a Harlequin Romance. Compelled enough to finished but wanted several times to wash all the sticky off....Very predictable and trite.
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- 🔥 Phx17 🔥
- 05-23-23
Promising start gives way to tedium
This island girl was stoked for a Maui rom-com with local flair. It started out feisty and flavorful with an enemies to lovers foodtruck war and some colorful supporting characters in her mom and his brother. But, once they bury the hatchet only four hours in, the next seven hours is an unnecessary slog through Nikki’s misunderstandings and insecurities. This book could have been half its length if either of them communicated. Instead, Nikki’s constantly thinking the worst, such as seeing him with a pretty woman and concluding he’s romantically involved. For his part, Callum makes zero effort to see what’s behind her cold shoulders.
While some cliches are expected in rom-coms, others should have been retired in the 80s. Take the schtick where Callum’s response to a man grabbing her arm is to caveman the guy’s head onto the bar… because real men go alpha and solve things with fists? And he saves cats and damsels whose cars breakdown. 🙄 And, he’s the bestest, most amazing, stupendous lover ever! 🙄 🙄 Add in a smattering of unnecessary F bombs, limp dialogue and an overdone food competition (yet another rom-com cliche) and this ended up being a chore to finish.
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