Tasting Barcelona (Escapist Romance Book 3)

Book Synopsis: Sultry Spanish nights and tantalizing tapas set the backdrop for book 3 in the Escapist Romance series. Vera, the fearless food critic with a pen as sharp as a chef's knife, has always navigated New York's culinary scene with a no-nonsense approach. But when her dream assignment lands on her plate, she finds herself packing her bags for the culinary haven of Barcelona—a city where food is not just a meal but a passionate love affair with life itself. It’s not long before Vera's path crosses with Rafa, a broody and enigmatic chef on the cusp of creating Barcelona's next culinary masterpiece. He’s poured his life’s work into making his new concept work, and he’ll do anything to make it a success. Through strolls along ancient cobblestones and heated debates over the perfect paella, Vera finds herself drawn toward Rafa in a delicious whirl of flamenco rhythms and tantalizing tapas that stir more than just her appetite. But Rafa is the last person Vera can get involved in. Not only is his acerbic personality completely annoying, but dating Rafa would be a complete professional conflict of interest. Besides, Vera has bigger things to worry about than a holiday romance. She soon learns that this assignment could catapult her career to the next level. She also discovers there’s high-stakes duplicity behind it all that threatens the integrity of her work. With her career and heart on the line, Vera has to choose if she can afford to compromise her professional values and a shot at unforeseen love. Get lost in the vibrant streets of Barcelona in this sizzling romantic comedy culinary adventure! Praise for June Patrick Romance: "A fun-in-the-sun romance! The perfect summer read!" "It made me want to sip limoncello and eat pasta all summer." "Fun, swoony characters you want to know!" "The perfect amount of heart, comedy and sizzle!" Read more