I loved this one and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to happen. I’m such a huge fan of interconnected standalones. This had fantastic banter and I really loved it!

When I saw the cover and title of this book I immediately requested it. This cover is absolutely adorable. I just love a kitchen romance and look at Cookie the dog how could you not love this cover? I loved all the mentions of cooking and food in this book since it was a kitchen romance and it definitely made me want to eat with the Clouds. As someone who loves baking and the holidays this adorable grumpy x sunshine book hit the spot. The banter between Garett and Ruby was so much fun and their chemistry was undeniable. Garett was in fact a very grumpy chef but at least he acknowledges it and he does have some pretty valid reasons. Ruby is sweet as sugar, at least until she starts bickering with the grumpy chef. There was absolutely no doubt in my mind that these two would never be able to ignore the attraction sizzling between them and the whole “no strings” was a silly idea when the strings were being pulled before they even slept together. I mean their “faking” around Ruby’s ex-boyfriend, no one thought it was fake including them. Although this book focuses on Garett and Ruby I have to say I absolutely adore all the side characters, from Ruby’s family, to their coworkers at the cookery, to Garett’s pseudo-sister these characters were all so sweet and hilarious. I love that they made their own chosen family bringing together everyone they love especially during the holiday season. The romance may have been the main story but the found family was the cherry on top!

Reading Go Cook Yourself feels like wrapping yourself in a blanket fresh from the oven—one made by a grumpy but secretly soft-hearted chef named Garrett Kelsey, who knows exactly how to warm you up from the inside out.

Rebecca Chase serves up a delightful story about chosen family, and boy, does it hit the spot. The way she weaves together the quirky, chaotic characters in this book makes you want to pull up a chair at their dinner table. It’s heartwarming in the best way—like a good bowl of soup that hugs you back. The banter? Absolutely five stars. The grumpy-sunshine dynamic between the leads is chef’s kiss (pun fully intended). Garrett is the ultimate grouch in the kitchen, but watching him melt around the sparkly, determined Ruby is to die for.

And the chosen family storyline? Pure comfort food for the soul. It’s about finding your people, not the ones you’re born with, but the ones you choose—and it’ll have you rooting for this oddball group of misfits like they’re your own family by the end.

If I could give this book a Michelin star, I would. Instead, I’ll just highly recommend it—go cook yourself a nice snack and dive into this deliciously fun read.

If you liked Hannah Grace books I think you might like this book. Unfortunately this was not really for me, i'ts giving Icebreaker vibes but in a kitchen. I didn't like the writing style, there was so much elements that were not necessary to the story and repetition of the same thing. I ended up DNFing it at around 35%. However, I loved the idea of a cute bakery romance!

Thank you, NetGalley and Rebecca Chase for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book title and the cute dog on the cover were calling out, "this book is for you!" I'm so glad I received the ARC.

This is a grumpy-sunshine romance where Garett is fully aware of his grumpy demeanor, but finds himself attracted to the sunshine Ruby emits.

Poor Ruby has been through the wringer. Her fiance cheated on her with her best friend/business partner, so she ran home to be with her sister. She had a falling out with her parents several years earlier and was nervous to see them again. Upon her return, she substitutes for her sister managing their family's cooking school where renowned chef Garett Kelsey has found himself employed after his own stint of bad luck.

Garett agrees to show Ruby some baking techniques after hours, and the more time they spend together, the more they're drawn to each other. There are a couple spicy scenes as they become friends-with-benefits, because neither of them is comfortable in a relationship.

The Cloud family is amazing! I love the way Liz and Iain act toward each other and their children (and the "found" members of their family). You can tell there was a lot of love and fun growing up in that household.

As I was reading, I was wondering if this would be a series since there are many unattached members in the family, and it will be! Flora gets her chance at love in the next one, and I can't wait!

Unfortunately I could not finish this book. I really love the idea of a bakery romance and was looking forward to it, but the style of writing really did not click for me. I think the pacing could use some work, and the quick throwaway explanations do not seem very necessary. His dislike for her felt so forced for the sake of a trope, I just could never like him.

I really enjoyed this from start to finish. I did think it was a little bit cheesy at times, but the delicious banter + Overall story made up for it. I really loved the family and how they supported each other. I highly recommend this.