Chefs Choice, TJ Alexander
Chefs Choice, TJ Alexander
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Chef's Choice

Author: TJ Alexander

Narrator: Nicky Endres

Unabridged: 12 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/30/2023


Synopsis

A 2024 Lambda Literary Award Finalist

One of the 50 Best Romance Novels to Read Right Now by Time

“Urgent and intimate.” —The New York Times Book Review

A fake dating arrangement turns to real love in this deliciously delightful queer rom-com from the author of the sweetly satisfying Chef’s Kiss.

When Luna O’Shea is unceremoniously fired from her frustrating office job, she tries to count her blessings: she’s a proud trans woman who has plenty of friends, a wonderful roommate, and a good life in New York City. But blessings don’t pay the bills.

Enter Jean-Pierre, a laissez-faire trans man and the heir to a huge culinary empire—which he’ll only inherit if he can jump through all the hoops his celebrity chef grandfather has placed in his path. First hoop: he needs a girlfriend, a role that Luna is happy to play…for the right price. She’s got rent to pay, after all! Second hoop: they both need to learn how to cook a series of elaborate, world-renowned family recipes to prove that Jean-Pierre is a worthy heir. Admittedly, Luna doesn’t even know how to crack an egg, but she’s not going to let that—or any pesky feelings for Jean-Pierre—stop her.

Another swoon-worthy and heartwarming queer love story from a charming new voice in romance.

About TJ Alexander

TJ Alexander, the critically acclaimed author of Second Chances in New Port Stephen, Chef’s Kiss, and Chef’s Choice, writes about queer love. Their latest novel is Triple Sec. Originally from Florida, they received their MA in writing and publishing from Emerson College in Boston. They live in New York City with their wife and various houseplants.


Reviews

Goodreads review by T.J.

Personally, I'm a fan.......more

Goodreads review by Mai

2023 LGBTQIA+ Pride Month #9 β€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’œ First of all, can we all just be extremely pleased that a trans romance has been traditionally published? More diversity in publishing, please and thank you. I am not embarrassed to say I 100% requested this book for the cover. I love the height difference. I love......more

Goodreads review by Anita

Not only was this super fun & funny, it was so romantic & swoony, & was the first T4T romance I have personally read (& while I know there are a bunch in the indie realm, I’m curious if it’s the first in trad pub?) & that was more impactful than I had even imagined it would be. Still gathering my th......more

Goodreads review by Anna

This was exceptionally cute and also quite revolutionary in terms of trans representation. I have read a lot of romances with trans characters and there are very few traditionally published t4t romance. So that in and out of itself is fantastic. We also have two trans characters who have different o......more

I am very bummed this one didn't work for me. A t4t romance! Traditionally published! Yay for more queer romances! There were elements I did really enjoy: -Luna and her mom's relationship was very pure and tender, I really loved seeing such support from a parent. -Some of the chemistry was off the ch......more


Quotes

"...everything about this audiobook is delightful, including Nicky Endres’s narration. They create wonderfully unique voices for the two trans protagonists. John-Pierre’s French intonations somehow capture his charm, cluelessness, loneliness, and quirky humor all at once. Luna, who’s just been fired from her job and is ready for something new and fabulous, sounds exactly like she should—confident, a bit sarcastic, and passionate about food. This exuberant romp is full of trans joy (and lots of cheese)."