This was a really cute story! I really liked this! It was different and I liked the setting of the story! I liked the food world and culinary aspects! Super fun read. Not usually something I would find myself reading but it was good! I enjoyed it!!

The Bear x Emily in Paris. I’m glad the author took recommendations into consideration; the book is much better with the updates. (The original ending and the use of OCD as a quirk were just not it.) Quick read, descriptive setting, cute.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

I appreciated the care that went into this book. You could tell the author has a real appreciation for food and the techniques in cooking! I just love reading about food.

*Spoilers ahead!*

The romantic relationship and the pacing of the book is where it gets a little complicated for me. The first 75% of the book I was very into; the enemies to lovers trope is always a favorite! However, I wasn’t sure why they were even enemies in the first place? Their relationship went from 0-100 incredibly fast, and it was a bit hard to believe, I suppose. Their dynamic was great and the “will-they-won’t they” was really sustaining the book until the last 4th.

I thought the writing was great overall, I just had a few issues with the plot near the end. I look forward to reading more of Waitlyn Andrews’ work in the future!

3,5* rounded to 4*

Claire is a chef working at Teaks, a restaurant in Paris on the run for a Michelin star.
Away from home and her family, with a failed relationship and toxic vibes from her mom, she's avoiding men spending all her energies concentrating on her work to get the best from it before eventually going home and take on the family business.
All is going well until the kitchen gets under chef James Sullivan, an handsome and brilliant chef who already gained a Michelin star in the states.

What I really liked about this book is that it shows its card little by little, we get to know Claire, we already know something nasty happenend in her past, that she has trouble with her mother, but all gets revealed with time.
Her relationship with James is not all flower and roses, there's some sparks there, but it stays professional, they gain mutual respect little by little, it feels real, it doesn't feel rushed, untill 80% of the book, then it all speeds up and even if i may get that the book has to end I wished for something different.
It was real, it was fun, it was charming and also a little sad at times but magic too.
The last 20% of the book is why I rated it 3,5 instead of a full 4* but as it is a debut author I really look forward to read something more by her in the future.

Thank you NetGalley and Waitlyn Andrews for providing this book as an arc in exchange of an honest review.

💘🥐 «It's maddening. It's empowering. It's respectful. It's just what I need.»⁣
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I had so much fun reading this book!!! It's extremely cute and a clean romance that just found a way to my heart. Claire and James have so much chemistry that every interaction had me almost screaming at the book.⁣
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Here we have the story of two chefs who are currently trying to get a Michelin Star for the restaurant where they're working in Paris. The thing is: they don't have the best relationship at the start, but since they're forced to work together to accomplish said star they start to develop something like a friendship where both of them are actually swooning over each other.⁣
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A great backstory for both of them and a wholesome love story in the culinary world. ⁣
This is the author's first book and I'm SO HERE FOR IT!!! ♥⁣
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No les puedo explicar lo que me divertí leyendo este libro. Es extremadamente adorable! Un romance sanito que encontró el camino a mi corazón rapidísimo. Claire y James tienen TANTA química, que más de una vez casi que le grito al libro un YA BESENSEEE. ⁣
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En este tenemos la historian de dos chefs que están tratando de conseguir una estrella michelín para el restaurant en el que están trabajando en París. El tema es que no arrancan de la mejor manera, pero ya que tienen que laburar codo a codo para lograr la estrella comienzan a entablar una amistad donde -en realidad- los dos están que se mueren de amor por el otro. Pero NO es un friends to lovers, ok?.⁣
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Ambos protagonistas tienen una historia buenísima detrás, y termina siendo una comedia romántica en el mundo culinario muy tierna y sana. Además, es el primer libro de la autora y omg re estoy para todo lo que haga.

The book was amazing. Gorgeous backdrop (I could imagine running alongside Claire on her adventures through the city!) and gorgeous characters, both inside and out. I felt like I was transported to a season of Emily in Paris with a permanent table at Chez Levaux! I need some of that truffle oil, chocolate mousse and everything else that Chef Claire made stat! 

The sizzle between Claire and James was hot. Omg James’ exposed forearms while cutting? Please excuse the drool over my meal. This book was a great read full of sizzle, sassiness and so much fun. I also liked the cooking terms and descriptions at the beginning of each chapter!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the copy. To say I enjoyed it is a must. This book got me out of my reading slump a while ago. The tension throughtout the book got me hooked until the end and made me want to visit Paris! This was my first book by this author and I recommend it. In my opinion, it could have been a bit shorter the amount of time spent in Paris and they going every morning to that market (sorry!). Otherwise it was a great and cute read.

I absolutely adored this book!! Claire and James have easily become one of my favorite book couples.

I think my favorite part about this whole book is that even though it is “enemies” to lovers, neither of them are ever actually mean to one another but yet, there is still the perfect amount of tension. I made the mistake of reading a chapter during a break at work and then spent the rest of the day trying to stop reading it at my desk - I could not put it down.

The most impressive part of this story to me is that the main characters never did anything that made me think, “why would you do that???” The characters felt like real people making real decisions.

The author mentioned that she wanted this to be a romcom in a book and I 100% think she succeeded! This was genuinely my perfect idea of a contemporary romance and I cannot wait to see what this author comes up with next!

This book includes:
-“enemies” to lovers
-slow burn
-he falls first
-no third act breakup
-no spice (it is fade to black)
-HEA

My one and only complaint with this book is that I feel like the ending was a bit rushed - especially with everything going on with Claire’s family at the time.

Textbook romcom. It felt like the author studied the dynamics and details of famous romance books, and then proceeded to write a replica.
There were many cliches throughout, like:
The MMC treating FMC coldly through the first half, even though he is, supposedly, in love with her.
The cheating ex who made the FMC lose her confidence
Hot and cold treatment
The bit*hy family
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Another problem was the writing style, it was super descriptive. We could spend two or three full pages describing the scenery. The dialogues mostly felt robotic and bland, it felt as of they were practicing lines for a movie scene.
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I wouldn't say it was a horrible book, but it definitely wasn't a book you would fall in love with.
*I received an ARC of this book through netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

Was this the most amazing thing I have ever read? No not really. Did it pass the time and was fairly enjoyable? Sure! Average plot with average characters. The romance was okay. I don’t think I will remember this book in a couple of days.

A special thank you to NetGalley and Waitlyn Andrew’s for this advance copy of Yes, Chef in exchange for my honest review. This one published on 8/3/23 and is available today!

A romance meets foodie’s dream, I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who enjoys romance (with very little spice) and is a bit of a foodie - our main characters are chefs and come from food families, and I absolutely soaked that all in. This is definitely one I’ve recommended to my mom as well, because she enjoys romance but doesn’t like a lot of spice - this one was very mild. I’m knocking just a little bit off because this one was the definition of a slow burn - we didn’t even get a kiss until almost 3/4 of the book! After that, things sped up and the two main characters fell in love HARD but it seemed a bit rushed - I would’ve liked to see them explore a little more earlier and then grow with each other. I liked that we didn’t have that stereotypical third act breakup, and we could just explore the characters.

A special thank you again to NetGalley and Ms. Andrews for this ARC in exchange for my review. Go pick this one up today!

I loved this book! It had me hooked from the beginning and was hard to put down. The characters were so lovable. I can’t wait to read more by this author.

This was a cute, cozy read. However, I am not a slow burn romance fan (my personal preference). I just didn't feel like I could get into the book for this reason. I picked it up, put it down, and repeated. I wanted to love and get into this but I just couldn't for some reason. My review of this book does not mean that you will not like it. Definitely recommend everyone to try!

The Bear meets romance novel. I loved it! A bit of a slow burn, but a fun love story. I enjoyed the kitchen terminology lessons that were provided at the beginning of each chapter, teaching me some of the cooking terms that were used. The characters were relatable and the main heart-throb was just perfect - part hard core boss, part romantic, protective, love interest, he was great!

This was such a fun read, not only did it make me want to really learn how to cook but it was such a lighthearted, sweet story, and it didn’t have a third act breakup which might have been the best thing ever

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest feedback

This is a cute, fun read. My first time reading a book about chefs but I’ve seen a some shows about chefs so I was intrigued. This book did not disappoint as a fun rom-com.

Yes Chef is a heartwarming and romantic story about Claire, a young American chef who moves to Paris to work at a Michelin-starred restaurant. There, she meets James, the new head chef, who is everything she's ever wanted in a mentor and a partner.

The book is beautifully written, with Andrews's descriptions of the food and the city of Paris bringing the story to life. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the romance between Claire and James is slow-burning and believable.

I especially appreciated the way Andrews handled the workplace romance trope. Claire and James are both adults who are clear about their boundaries, and their relationship develops naturally and organically.

Overall, Yes Chef is a delightful read that will appeal to fans of romance, food, and travel. I highly recommend it!

I would like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. I enjoyed reading it very much and I am looking forward to reading more by Waitlyn Andrews in the future.

A book with a cute and yummy romance in the romantic backdrop of Paris - I quite enjoyed this book, especially the second half and really liked the characters as well. It was a refreshing change to delve into the world of food and chefs. The romance was quite tastefully done and I liked the side characters as well. I do think that the first half could have been more crisp as the slow-burn romance buildup felt quite long. I would not have minded even some conflicts in the beginning as well. Though I really like James, the male MC, and the way he treats Claire respectfully, I would have liked to see some more character/struggle on his end. Overall, I think it is quite cute and the dialogues were witty. Is anyone else craving Claire's mousse?

Thanks to Waitlyn Andrews and NetGalley for providing me with this ARC.

I’m someone who loves romance books, and this book did not disappoint at all. It was very fun and quick paced: every time i picked it up I read at least fifty pages. I really enjoyed the setting, both when they’re in Paris and when they go back to the States. I loved the characters, especially their banter. Yes, Chef was an excellent debut novel.

Cute easy read. This book felt like slipping into a classic 90s romcom where you know the guy will get the girl, but you live for the banter the whole way through. I loved that this was a clean romance, and it was still an enjoyable read, even without spice.

I liked the characters, especially the band of chefs at Teaks, but the best characters are the vendors at the small French market, and the two little sisters.

Clair, our main character, is a bit much for me. She’s an Intensely focused American chef in Paris, who has a goal to earn a Michelin star, all while avoiding family drama back in the states, and trying hard not to fall in love with her hot new American head chef. She loves to read. And she never lets you forget it. The constant references to romance tropes had me rolling me eyes.

James the male lead’s main personality traits were being intensely type A, and being obsessed with Clair. Nothing wrong with that, but he didn’t seem like a well flushed out character to me. Doesn’t mean he wasn’t fun, just not a ton of substance.

The main conflict of this story was left as kind of a mystery for most of the book, something she was ashamed to talk about, and I actually loved how the handled it. The lack of 3rd act breakup made this one a very enjoyable read for me. Nothing ground breaking but a solid workplace romance romcom. I read it quickly and had a lot of fun.