Next summer, on the Greek island of Corfu, sparks will fly as dreams come true...

Lydia Broom is living her second-best life. With her dreams of being a chef left in the dust she instead finds solace writing about the dishes she wished she created. When Lydia's sent to Corfu on an assignment, she's excited to see what culinary delights the island has to offer, but nothing seems to tickle her fancy - until she tastes the creations of local cook, Thanos Nicolaidis.

After one sizzling afternoon in the kitchen together, Lydia and Thanos both allow themselves to dream of the futures they desperately want. And as they grow closer, sharing secret ingredients and family recipes, Thanos begins to realise he has to show Lydia the parts of him he's done so well to hide...

Get ready for the hottest Greek meze on the menu as Lydia and Thanos discover that amid the sirtaki dancing and the smashing plates, they might just be cooking up their very own love story.

a brill book to read warmth of corfu and laughs and good cooking along the way ups and downs but is a happy ending for all

~~~ I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review ~~~

A Taste of Greek Summer is the first book by Mandy Baggot that I've read and I really enjoyed it. This was a fun, romantic book following the budding relationship between Lydia and Thanos after meeting while Lydia is on a work trip to Corfu, Greece. Thanos is a chef, Lydia is/was a chef and now writes about food. The chemistry between them is very believable and compelling, and the setting sounds amazing! I wanted to read this book because I am taking a trip to Greece and some of the Greek Isles next month (though I won't be visiting Corfu unfortunately). Overall, this is a great summer-beach-read type of book. I look forward to reading more books by Mandy Baggot in the future.

This is a very good summer read. I really wish that I had read this one on a beach somewhere. When I read this one it was raining outside. I loved the characters, I loved the setting, and I liked the plot. This is one that I did not think I was going to like that much. But ended up really liking. I would suggest this one.

A really enjoyable summer read filled with friendship, family and food. Set on Corfu which is so wonderfully described you can feel the author’s affection for the island,
Sun, sea, sand and … sumptuous cooking, all sizzle up a great feel-good romance, perfect for summer.

i can never write enough words in any of mandy baggot books because they are just pure bliss. Greece is my seocnd love and i would love to live there... this is no excpetion, im not going to give ideas on here but open the book you will LOVE it, the greek atmososphere, the characters are just amazing and yes i had a favourite, couldnt pout it down.

This is a great summer read the characters are likeable and the story is entertaining. By the end you will be googling flights to Corfu to sample for yourself the food, the idyllic scenery and to try and find your own Thanos!

Lydia and her friend Caroline both write for Luxe Living magazine and have came to Corfu for inspiration for a whole greek edition. While there Lydia meets Thanos a wonderful chef who restores her love of cooking and more.

Thank you to Netgalley and Embla Books for the ARC

Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. A fabulous setting and a warm, likeable cast of characters made this an enjoyable read. True escapism with wonderful descriptions of the location and food involved in the storyline. Well written and enjoyable I would recommend this!

I loved everything about this book. Mandy Bagggots books have added holidays in Greece to my bucket list. Her love for everything Greek just oozes through her books. This one is set in Corfu. Two friends who work for a magazine are searching authentic Greek experiences and authentic food to write feature articles.
Tonas is a Greek chef who crosses their path in various ways. He has an 80 year old neighbour who wants to enable his hopes to come true. I loved her character and the way she interfered.
You can just taste the dishes that are created and want to book a table at one of the pop up restuarants that sound amazing.
This was like taking a Greek holiday from your armchair.

Such a lovely read, I liked the characters and really liked the way that the area was set, it was written in a way that it felt like I was there.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

I really loved this romantic, sexy read - a beautiful setting with fabulous food (made me want to go on holiday immediately!), this is a story of chasing your goals and your heart and laying the past to rest. Definitely one to take on your hols this summer!

I love Mandy Baggot, she writes fantastic light and happy reads, but not just your run of the mill cliche filled stories, these are full of heart and character, speaking of which this has a great cast of characters - Lydia and Thanos are both so wonderful , with issues and problems but that makes them more human to me. The community and family around them add so much more to the story too. As always well written, another lovely story made me smile, laugh, and left me happier than when I began.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have had a bit of a reading slump of late and this book has eased me out of it. I laughed, I cried, I swore (loudly) and I loved every minute of the book.

Lydia used to be a chef in a popular busy London restaurant, until something happened, and now she is a food writer on a magazine. Her friend and colleague (Caroline) is a lifestyle writer. Caroline manages to bag them a working holiday to Corfu where they need to combine lifestyle and food to come up with a special Greek edition of the magazine.

Join Lydia and Caroline as they experience Corfu and all it has to offer.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced read copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

What more to want, great descriptions of a beautiful island, likeable characters and a wonderful feel good factor. This is a really good summer read, giving the reader a great insight into life in Corfu. I didn’t want it to end. Thoroughly recommended.

When I saw the title of this book I knew i needed to get my hands on it immediately. There is just something so very magical about Greek vibes and summer time. This book definitely did not disappoint!

Not only did I ADORE Lydia but....I've also been to Corfu! I had no idea that's where they would end up in Greece but it was such an amazing surprise when I opened the book. It immediately helped me connect to this book. And then there is Thanos. He was was so supportive and sensitive to Lydia. He really helped her to reconnect with her love for cooking. Lydia in turn, helped him as she encouraged him to make a name for himself.

This book hit me exactly at just the right time and was what I needed in my heart. It was light but also heavy. Steamy but also sweet. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a good summer read!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book. I have chosen to write this honest review voluntarily.
This lovely, clean romantic read is perfect for the summer. Mandy's descriptions of the area, scenery and food allow the reader to soak up the atmosphere of the island whilst enjoying a good story with realistic, interesting characters. Lydia's job as chef-turned-food-critic was completely believable and allowed readers to taste and savour their way through this unusual and superb beach read.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a pleasant, enjoyable, light and breezy book.

After a heartbreaking end to her burgeoning career as a chef, Lydia has reinvented herself as a food writer. As such, she travels to Corfu with lifestyle influencer Caroline, who is all about crisps and ouzo. The first time Lydia meets Thanos, she thinks he’s a server, not the talented chef whose food she’s eager to sample. But as she discovers his true identity, she also learns more about herself, her own past, and overcoming adversity to pursue her own destiny.

This is an evocative and transporting romance novel with an unforgettable setting and memorable characters. Too many extraneous details detract from the story a bit, but overall, it’s a fun escape. #MandyMonday #ATasteofGreekSummer #NetGalley

The story of Lydia and Thanos.

Lydia no longer cooks, only writes food reviews. On Corfu with friend and colleague Caroline, she meets Thanos when she eats at the restaurant he is cooking at. Next time they meet is a pop-up he is cooking at after losing his job. They start to spend more time together, but not everything is as it seems with her job and Thanos can't leave Corfu so where does that leave them?
Great setting and some great characters.

Great holiday read.
Just escape to Corfu with Lydia and Caroline and through their eyes imagine your self there soaking up the Greek sunshine and culture.
Follow how Lydia finds both her love of creating great food whilst falling in love with the gorgeous Greek Thanos.
A read that will give you a warm glow
Great escapism