The Best Books You Aren’t Reading: Weekend Indie Romance Picks

Welcome to the very first installment of my new weekend indie and small publishing house book review series, The Best Books You Aren’t Reading! I’m Eliza, your resident book reader and writer, and every weekend I’ll be popping into your feed with a cozy, spoiler-free spotlight on an indie or small press gem that deserves a place on your nightstand (or your e-reader). Curl up, grab a drink, and let’s talk romance.

This Weekend’s Pick

• Book Title: Tempting Taste
• Author: Sara Whitney
• Genre: Contemporary Romance
• Spice Level: 3.5 out of 5 — “Steamy with heart!”

Why You’ll Love It — My Spoiler-Free Thoughts

• A grumpy, broody chef meets his sunshine in the most delicious way.
• Incredible banter, sizzling chemistry, and a hero who falls first (and hard).
• The perfect blend of humor, heart, and heat that will keep you turning pages.
• It’s comforting, fun, and absolutely swoon-worthy!
• I devoured this one! 💕

This Book Is Perfect For

• Readers who love grumpy heroes and sunshine heroines
• Those who enjoy small-town vibes and close-knit communities
• Fans of chefs, bakeries, and all the food romance
• Anyone who wants a romance that’s sweet, spicy, and satisfying
• Add this one to your TBR! 💕

Where You Can Find It

Tempting Taste is available at all the major ebook and print retailers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and most of your other favorite online bookstores. However you choose to read, picking up indie and small press romance like this one is such a wonderful way to support hardworking indie and small press authors who are pouring their hearts into these stories.

If you can, consider requesting it from your local library or indie bookstore too — it’s a small step that makes a big difference for indie authors.

That’s it for this week’s cozy romance pick, but we’re just getting started! Come back next weekend for another installment of The Best Books You Aren’t Reading, when I’ll be gushing about a new favorite. In the meantime, I’d love to hear from you in the comments — have you read Tempting Taste? Do you have an indie book you’d love to see featured in a future post?

Happy Reading! 💕 — Eliza