Tacos for Two
by: Betsy St. Amant
Revell

The aroma of yellow peppers, onion, cumin, and cayenne arising from Salsa Street food truck will draw you to Modest, Texas. You'll stay not only for tacos and tamales, but also for Rory and Jude's romantic connection paired with food festival competition. Author Betsy St. Amant blends humor, warmth, and "Sleepless in Seattle style" online dating in her perfect recipe for a lively yet tender romantic comedy.
Rory works in her inherited food truck selling authentic tacos and other Mexican dishes, carrying on the legacy of her beloved Aunt Sophie's recipes and memory. Jude, a lawyer with aspirations of a cooking career, honors the culinary heritage of his mother figure, Maria. They both use the Love at First Chat dating messenger app, adding even more savory spice to their lives of balancing careers and family situations.
The cuisine, characters, and storyline in this delectable book are as bold and vibrant as Rory's signature colors of turquoise, gold, silver, and peach. Every day here is a Texas Taco Tuesday, so get ready to place your order, with extra cilantro and followed by an Oreo!
Thank you to Net Galley and Revell for the advance reader's copy and opportunity to provide my unbiased review.
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Tacos for two by Betsy St. Amant

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

This book was so adorable. It was cute and funny, with the family drama WE LOVE. I think the enemies to lovers trope in this book was very well executed and definitely enjoyable to read!!

The passing of this book was also very good. Sometimes I find that romance books can either be way to fast or WAY to slow and I believe this had a really good in between.

I found this book so hilarious because the main character who owns the food truck, Rory cannot cook 🤣 The plot was really interesting and good. I mean rivals/enemies to lovers, I’m sorry but I had to mention it again. The rivals part is just, **chefs kiss.**

WARNING: This book will make you VERY hungry read with caution!

Overall it was adorable and funny, and I loved it!

“But please know… I wanted it to be you. I wanted it to be you so badly.”

Tacos + anonymous online dating + food truck competition = a recipe for disaster?

Rory is now the owner of Salsa Street’s food truck after inheriting it from her late aunt, but the only problem is that she doesn’t know how to cook. Struggling financially to keep it open, the only way to save it is to enter the annual food truck competition. Jude is miserable working at his family’s law firm. He wants nothing to do with law, but everything to do with cooking. He makes a deal with his father: if he wins the food truck competition, he’s free to leave the firm and pursue his dreams.

When Jude asks Rory for cooking lessons, she hesitantly accepts but later feels betrayed after learning he has his own food truck and is now apart of the competition. Things start to get complicated when they both find out that they’ve been falling for each other through an anonymous dating app. Will the feelings still be there when they find out who they’ve been actually talking to? Will Rory be able to save her food truck?

I’m a little torn because there wasn’t that much romance between the two characters. Rory and Jude had more chemistry when they talked anonymously. I did enjoy this book though because of the You’ve Got Mail references but there was just so many scenes with Jude’s family drama, Rory kept jumping into conclusions and making assumptions which kinda annoyed me, and so many miscommunications. But all the food talk made it all better 😋

🌮READ IF YOU LIKE🌮:
- dual POV
- opposites attract
- rivals to lovers
- food truck owners
- tacos & oreos
- food competitions
- You’ve Got Mail
- anonymous internet romance
- family businesses x dynamics
- fake dating
- To Sir, with Love & Simmer Down & Tweet Cute vibes

cw: death of family member, parent abandonment, cancer, mentions of racism, anxiety, manipulation & lies, verbal assault, betrayals

Thank you to Netgalley and Revell for an advanced copy! Tacos for Two is now available!

Flirty, Fresh, Fun And Entertaining!

Betsy St. Amant gives clever winks to the movie You’ve Got Mail in this adorable mash up of enemies-turned-lovers and the online dating world. This book will delight both contemporary romance readers as well as rom-com lovers with laugh-out-loud banter between two people who’s chemistry is sparking!

Warning: You’ll want tacos, and probably, nachos after reading this story.

I absolutely loved the magnetism between Rory and Jude, right from the start. The clever mix of their online relationship, turned unknown-in-person relationship pulls all of the appeal of You’ve Got Mail into the story, but St. Amant makes the story her own. Rory is feisty and likable (despite her occasional woes) and Jude came across as a strong, lovable guy that’s easy to fall for.

The supporting characters were also well loved by me, especially Hannah and Grady. I enjoyed the quick pace of the story and the contemporary aspect focusing on Mexican culinary and food trucks; two things everyone loves!

An underlying story lent personal growth, particularly for Rory as she works to figure out what is best for her in life and maintain continuance of her family legacy. Jude grew as well, pursuing his dreams at all costs, and facing the inevitable fallout with his family over his decision. The blend of these things balanced with the flirty texts and messages, as well as the fireworks in person, created a story that was both addictive and entertaining.

Overall, a great read that I enjoyed and would recommend to readers who like books by Bethany Turner, Melissa Ferguson and Nicole Deese. Tacos for Two is clean, lighthearted and does not contain many faith-based elements.

*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts below are my own and I was not required to post a positive review.

"If Rory Perez could find a way to wad all the cilantro in the entire world into a ball and hurl it into outer space, it still wouldn't be far enough removed for her preference." I was drawn in from this opening line...and I concur! It's a funny twist that the woman who hates cilantro inherited a taco truck....and she can't cook!

Jude and Rory have a lot of fun flirting and messaging each other in a dating app. They quote "You've Got Mail" quite a bit, never realizing how closely their own lives will play this out. While they enjoy their anonymous online relationship, their in-person relationship is a lot more antagonistic. Both see the other as a real threat to getting what they want in life.

I enjoyed both parts of their relationship except for one thing. Rory was so quick to assume the worst at every turn. It was almost unbearable. Thankfully she does learn and grow as does Jude.

This was a fun story and a quick read. It did make me want to go visit a taco truck! I am already looking forward to the next book.
Thank you to Revell for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Tacos for Two by Betsy St. Amant is a delightful Romantic Comedy! The story has many marvelous similarities to You’ve Got Mail, one of my favorite movies of all time! Rory Perez and Jude Strong know each other in “real” life and through a dating app. Rory is the proud owner of a food truck she inherited, but she is not much of a cook. Jude has been through law school, but really wants to get away from the family business by not taking the Bar, and having his own food truck. When Rory and Jude meet in real life, they definitely are not impressed with the other.

This charming story had me rooting for Rory and Jude. The author does an amazing job showing both character’s perspectives and letting you walk(or run) a mile in their shoes to see their perspective. I was so invested in their friendship and growing relationship. I loved their texts. The author wrote terrific secondary characters that were interesting, funny, and added greatly to the story.

Tacos for Two is a story about forgiveness, redemption and making peace with who you are. The author has created wonderful characters that you will enjoy getting to know. It is a tasty romantic comedy that will leave you satisfied. (sort of a like a good taco)

I was given a copy by Revell and NetGalley and not required to write a positive review.

Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ (and a half star)

I really enjoyed this book. The story flowed well, the characters were fun, and I liked the overall story. It was a fun one for sure. It was a bit slow at times. It was a pretty long book but I liked all of the events in the story. There were times I really didn’t like the hero or the heroine but they both turned out great at the end. I hope to read more books by this author in the future.

I received a review copy and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is a Romance/Chick-Lit. I love the storyline in this book, and the characters in this book is so great. I found this book to be cute, funny at times, and family drama. This book has a lot of food and will make you want to eat. I love a book that has good characters and has both romance and family drama which this book delivered on all that. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Revell) or author (Betsy St. Amant) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

This was a fun read and I enjoyed the plot. The food truck aspect was interesting and the characters were engaging.

Tacos for Two by was a joy to read. She was able to write a book with a You’ve Got Mail theme and enough of its own story to be a treasure.
The addition of the food trucks gave it a contemporary vibe.

The authors use of quotes from the movie was spectacular.

Rory had inherited the food truck from her aunt. Although she did not enjoy cooking and did not have the talent she felt the responsibility to keep it running.

He just wanted to escape his crazy manipulative family. He had a love of cooking and decides to enter the food truck competition.

The secondary characters also added a special touch to the story. Hannah and her origami were touching. Cody and Alton were a fun addition to his seriousness and stress.

I would recommend this book if you love You’ve Got Mail. It is a great book to escape into and re-read when you want a reprieve from the crazy.

This was my first book by Betsy St Amant and I’m so glad I had the chance to read this foodie rom-com! The story follows food truck owner, Rory, who can’t or doesn’t like to cook. But due to family obligations Rory tries to keep the truck going and enters a local contest to do so. However, she’s met with some new and unexpected taco competition, who just so happens to be the mystery guy she’s been talking to online.

I loved the author's writing style and the whole cast of characters. There’s even a disability awareness in the book and Hannah’s character feels like a breath of fresh air. There are a ton of references to the movie You’ve Got Mail, which gives me all the 90s nostalgia. Overall, a light and fun read that made you root for the main characters and hope they’d get past their miscommunications and faults, both together and separately. Fair warning to the reader, you will find yourself craving tacos throughout the entirety of this book!

Now if you’ll excuse me I’ll be diving into the author’s backlist, while watching You’ve Got Mail, with a plate of tacos.

4 stars
Who doesn't love tacos, and who doesn't love secret romances between two who are actually competitors? This takes a woman trying to keep a tradition from her aunt alive, support her special needs relative, and keep everything going.
This had it all and more.

Yes! Finally, a character with an aversion to cilantro! All kidding aside, Betsy St. Amant’s newest release, TACOS FOR TWO is a tasty offering—with or without the cilantro—of romance, comedy, and exploration of those family dynamics that can fry one’s soul.

Two anonymous online-dating chatters develop a sweet relationship and are nearly ready to take the next step—a phone conversation. They’re taking it nice and slow, but both feel the simmer.
Those two chatters? Rory Perez and Jude Strong.

Rory makes her living as a food truck owner—who doesn’t know how to cook! Jude wants to break out of his family legal practice to pursue his passion—cooking. Things get zesty when they both enter a food truck competition!

St. Amant gives the reader a memorable ensemble of characters that will work their way into hearts. I love the clever references to the film You’ve Got Mail, and even Pride and Prejudice.

A real treat for those who love clean, inspirational romances that aren’t afraid to dig a little deeper into the problems of dysfunctional families.

#NetGalley and the publisher provided a reader’s e-copy of this book for an honest review. Well, this is it!

Rory has inherited her aunt's food truck and is struggling to keep it running with her disastrous cooking skills. Jude is working at his family's law firm before throwing it all in to buy his own food truck. When the two foodies go up against one another in a food festival with a huge prize, who will be the big winner? Oh, did I mention that the two of them are also in an online relationship without knowing who the other is? Cute, right?

Tacos for Two was a really sweet book. On the clean side, this book is perfect for a teen or those that aren't after a steamy read. I loved both the main characters and reading through their online exchanges and I appreciated the author showing their chemistry being strong both online and in person.

This delightful rom-com will whet the appetites of You’ve Got Mail fans and taco lovers alike! Quirky characters give this fun story plenty of laugh-out-loud moments with heart.

Rory and Jude cross paths when his company orders lunch from her food truck every week, and when they are matched on an online dating site… but they don’t realize the connection. Rory is loyal and dedicated to providing for her cousin, no matter what it takes. Jude is stuck working for his manipulative father and brother instead of pursuing his dream of cooking. Their worlds collide during the town’s food truck competition, with a lot of hopes and dreams riding on a win for each of them. Plenty of misunderstandings and hilarity ensue as they compete by day and confide in each other through the dating app by night. Nothing goes as planned when they finally decide to meet, and the final day of the competition brings more twists than they ever expected.

This flavorful rom-com, seasoned with quirky side characters and small town drama, will leave you satisfied with the story but craving tacos! Fans of Bethany Turner and Melissa Ferguson won’t want to miss this one.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I felt like this book had a lot of potential. I have always loved a good enemies to lovers plot line and starting out that seemed like that was exactly where this was going! Not to mention that our enemies were actually communicating anonymously online and getting to know each other in a personal way through a dating app. Plus there were food trucks and a competition!! So many things to love! Unfortunately I just could not connect with the characters, which made it hard for me to stay invested with their storylines and the hurdles they had to get over. I think that this book is something that could be great for some, but it just didn't do it for me.

I enjoyed this book even more than I expected to, and I had pretty high hopes going in. Fun and sweet with a little bit of spice, this story kept me turning pages.



Rory was a great heroine. Smart, strong, and driven, she was multidimensional and unique. I love seeing a different culture highlighted in Christian fiction. I found it admirable the way Rory was so dedicated to keeping her aunt’s food truck going, even though she hated cooking, as well as her fierce protection for Hannah. I must admit, in the beginning, I wasn’t so sure about Jude. The whole rich guy trope is not my thing, but I did appreciate that he cared about Maria, and became friends with Alton. There is a charming cast of supporting characters in this book, as well. From Grady and Nicole, to Alton and Hannah, and even Mayor Whit. They all add depth to the story and round out the book.



The story sees both main characters through trials, from familial conflicts, to financial struggles, yet it maintains that lighthearted feel that rom com readers love. Fans of You’ve Got Mail will love the many references to the classic rom com flick. And of course, this is going to make you hungry. I could practically smell all that wonderful Mexican food cooking as I read about the preparations for the food truck contest.



Christian rom com fans rejoice! Tacos for Two is a delightful novel that is most worthy of a spot on your shelf.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

As a big foodie, I am instantly drawn to books with strong food culture in them. Throw in an enemies-to-lovers trope and I’m definitely going to read this book. This is why I was so excited when I received access to the book ahead of publication. I was ready to dive into this food culture-rich experience and see where it took me.

There were several things I really enjoyed about this book. To begin with, I loved the diversity. You have Rory who has inherited her aunt’s beloved Mexican food truck and while, to me, it seemed she wasn’t truly connected to that side of her heritage, she was well aware of how important it was to continue her aunt’s legacy and keep the family recipes alive. I think more and more people all over the world are reconnecting to their roots via family recipes passed down from generation to generation. Hannah was by far my favorite character. I do not believe people with down syndrome are represented enough in this genre (or any genre perhaps?) and I adored that she was portrayed with this killer self-esteem and no-nonsense attitude. Worrying about money? That’s a waste of time according to Hannah because it’ll all work itself out. It also goes without saying that my mouth was watering the entire time I was reading!

While there were things I liked about the book, there were also aspects of the story that I did not like. For starters, Rory and Jude are both hard to handle at the beginning of the story. I did not like either of them, to be honest, and while their characters develop over time, I couldn’t shake my first impressions. Rory’s lack of purpose and intention and Jude’s whining about being cut out of his rich dad’s will if he didn’t become a lawyer both left bad tastes in my mouth. I also really disliked this rich guy who can cook for himself but that’s it is going to open a rival food truck about a cuisine not a part of his heritage and potentially put a minority-owned business out of business. I also felt that it was based on You’ve Got Mail just a little too much and reminded me a lot of Sarah Smith’s Simmer Down.

I didn’t realize this was a Christian romance novel and if I had I think I would have gone in with different expectations instead of wonder “Where’s the steam?” I would definitely recommend this book to people I know that either really enjoys Christian books or for those who like romance books without a ton of steam. It was a cute story, but not necessarily the one for me.

Food trucks and online dating. Two family businesses and a high stakes town contest. Pinatas, nachos, and daisies all serve as ingredients for Betsy St. Amant's latest rom-com.

"You've Got Mail" allusions are sprinkled liberally throughout "Tacos for Two," like fresh cilantro on the perfect taco. (There's even a "Ratatouille" reference for good measure.)

But it's not a rewrite of "You've Got Mail." Just when you think you know what's going to happen next, Jude's sous-chef throws in a twist. (Also, it's about food trucks, not bookstores.)

"Tacos for Two" is the perfect fun fall read.

Warning: this book will make you crave tacos and want to re-watch "You've Got Mail." When gifting this book to a friend, pair it with a gift card to your favorite food truck or Mexican takeout.

I have mixed feelings about this one. At certain parts I was fully entertained, at other times I found either/both main characters tiresome. I was happy for the You've Got Mail references, but ultimately I just felt it dragged a little and by the end, with all its HEA potential, I was just relieved it was finished. It was almost exactly what I wanted, but also just fell short. Like I said... mixed feelings. Read with chips and guac handy because you will get hungry.