A Taste of Sage

Winner of the International Latino Book Award for Best NovelRomance From talented new writer Yaffa S. Santos, a hilarious and heartwarming rom-com about chefs, cooking, love, and self-discoverya cross between The Hating Game and Sweetbitter Lumi Santana is a chef with the gift of synesthesiashe can perceive a persons emotions by tasting their cooking. Despite being raised by a single mother who taught her that dreams and true love were silly fairy tales, she takes a chance and puts her heart and savings into opening a fusion restaurant in Manhattan. The restaurant offers a mix of the Dominican cuisine she grew up with and other world cuisines that have been a source of culinary inspiration to her. When Lumis venture fails, she is forced to take a position as a sous chef at a staid French restaurant in midtown owned by Julien Dax, a celebrated chef known for his acid tongue and brilliant smile. Lumi and Julien dont get along in the kitchen and she secretly vows never to taste his cooking. Little does she know that her resolve doesnt stand a chance against his culinary prowess. As Julien produces one delectable dish after another, Lumi can no longer resist his creations. She isnt prepared for the intense feelings that follow, throwing a curveball in her plan to move on as soon as possible. Plus, theres the matter of Esme, Juliens receptionist, who seems to always be near and watching. As the attraction between Lumi and Julien simmers, Lumi experiences a tragedy that not only complicates her professional plans, but her love life as well... Clever, witty, and romantic, A Taste of Sage will delight and entertain until the last page.