This was such a fun book!! Highly recommend if you enjoy cooking competition shows like Bake Off, a grumpy secret cinnamon roll of a chef, a fun sunshiney baker, in a cookery school out in the Cotswolds. And of course a cute fluffy puppy 🐶

This is a great read!

It has a well-written and intriguing story that had me eagerly turning the pages to find out whats next. The characters are well-developed and relatable. It was easy to fall in love with Ruby and Garrett. They were both such amazing characters and it was amazing to see them both develop throughout the book. Ruby and Garrett were perfectly matched for each other. I truly enjoyed reading and following their journey.


This is a book that I highly recommend giving a read! It is perfect for those who love a good grumpy x sunshine romance!



Thank you Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the copy of this book!

This was everything I love about a romcom! I totally love grumpy/sunshine books, and then this book also revolved around cooking and baking, as well there was a cute dog, it was just the perfect read! The banter between the main characters was spot on, and their chemistry was totally undeniable. This was such a sweet and fun story, I absolutely loved every minute of this book! 🩵📚

Thank you to the author and to the publisher for this ARC of Go Cook Yourself, in exchange for an honest review.

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️

God I love a cooking romcom. Please keep these coming, because I have to know what happened with Flora.

The second half of the book definitely ramps up the tension and the steam, and there is nothing better than sexual tension while two people are trying to decorate a cake.

Also, let’s all agree that we should bring vibrators into romcoms more often. Thank you for coming to my TedTalk.

What a gorgeous feel good story, with little twists and turns!

*set in the countryside, references to The Great British Bake off*

Two sexy chefs in a kitchen, a lot of angst, a dash of awful ex partners (Ex & business) and a whole load of cooking.

A lovely Christmassy romance with a hint of a spice. Looking forward to more from Rebecca.

Thanks for the ARC @netgalley @victoryediting @rebeccachaseauthor

First of all, I want to thank NetGalley very much for giving me the opportunity to read this wonderful book!🤍
This book was everything and much more than I expected!!! This book had moments of heart warming, moments of laughter, of emotion and much more. I highly recommend this book because it undoubtedly takes us on an incredible journey with several unforgettable moments. I loved seeing Ruby and Garett fall in love, they are amazing and look amazing together and I was even happier to see them have their happy ending
As soon as I saw this book I thought it would be good and apparently I wasn't wrong🤭🤍

Rebecca Chase brings the heat in Go Cook Yourself, the first book in the Cloud Family series. It delivers a fiery and heartwarming romantic comedy that blends enemies-to-lovers tension, family dynamics, and plenty of culinary chaos. At the heart of this fun and easy read is Ruby, whose life is in shambles after discovering her boyfriend’s infidelity with her best friend. But her bad luck takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Garett Kelsey, a brooding chef with a mysterious past and—according to Ruby—a set of forearms that could make anyone weak in the knees.

The chemistry between Ruby and Garett is instant, electric, and deliciously slow-burn. Ruby is a sunshine character who brings light into the somewhat gloomy world of the grumpy chef, and their interactions crackle with tension and wit. Their banter is sharp, playful, and filled with the kind of friction that makes the enemies-to-lovers trope so compelling. But Go Cook Yourself doesn’t just rely on the central romance to carry the narrative—Chase also weaves in themes of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth, particularly for both Ruby and Garett as they work through their pasts.

Their relationship evolves from a fragile truce to full-blown attraction, and their moments together—whether it’s pretending to be Ruby’s boyfriend to get back at her ex or navigating a snowstorm—feel authentic and emotionally satisfying. The heat isn’t restricted to the kitchen as Chase provides us with deliciously detailed spicy scenes that allow Ruby and Garett’s chemistry to leap off the page.

Chase’s writing is witty, engaging, and full of heart. The book balances humour and romance with genuine emotional stakes, and the found family aspect—especially with Ruby’s warm and supportive family—adds an extra layer of depth to the story. The holiday setting and snowy backdrop further enhance the book's cosy, festive vibe, making it a perfect read for those who enjoy romantic comedies with a dash of Christmas magic.

Available now and free to read on Kindle Unlimited!

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Go Cook Yourself is such a cute little grumpy x sunshine book and a fun quick read. Ruby and Garrett have such cute banter and who doesn't love Cookie? It felt a little overly cheesy at time but that was part of the fun. (I can't get over how much I love this cover)

Go Cook Yourself by Rebecca Chase was a cutesy wholesome vibe and I ate it up
I immediately fell head over heels for Ruby, Garett, and Cookie!
I was rooting for them so hard, I could not stop reading this book once I picked it up!
I’m so excited to see what Chase creates and brings us next!

Having lived in the Cotswolds and knowing chefs located there, I was thrilled to start a book with a culinary backdrop that has the same location. Let's dig in.
From the first fiery clash between Ruby and the brooding Chef Garett, the story simmers with tension, turning up the heat with every chapter. Fans of enemies-to-lovers and grumpy-sunshine tropes will find themselves swooning over this spicy yet tender workplace romance.
Garett is a cinnamon-scented storm cloud of a chef, nursing his wounds from betrayal and loss. Their chemistry is undeniable, with their banter as sharp as a freshly honed chef’s knife. As they navigate their messy feelings and Garett’s secret quest to reclaim his beloved dog, Cookie, the pair's journey is both heartwarming and hilariously chaotic.
The cookery school setting, complete with a baker competition and mouthwatering culinary details, adds a delightful layer to the story. Ruby’s growth under Garett’s mentorship, paired with her determination to stand up for herself, makes her an endearing protagonist. Garett’s guarded yet vulnerable nature, slowly chipped away by Ruby’s sunshine personality, provides plenty of emotional depth to balance the humor and spice.
The book doesn’t shy away from tension—whether it’s Ruby’s fears of letting someone into her family’s world again or Garett’s inner struggle to keep his secrets from tearing them apart. When the snowstorm traps them together, their sizzling attraction is impossible to ignore, leading to moments that will have readers blushing and cheering in equal measure.
With nods to The Great British Bake Off and holiday warmth, Go Cook Yourself is a treat for romance fans. Its blend of found family, Christmas charm, and swoon-worthy romance makes it a perfect read for the holiday season—or any time you crave a love story with a touch of spice and heart.

Grumpy X Sunshine trope is one of my faves and this did not disappoint. The pacing was superb and the banter and connecting between the two MC's was perfect. I need to read more by Chase asap!

My rating
⭐️⭐️⭐️ [3.5 stars]

As her life is basically ruined, Ruby goes back to her roots, her family business.
When we first met Garrett we see him as a grumpy chef who is in love with his dog. [I.AM.SOLD. TAKE MY MONEY!!]

I don't want to give much of the plot away guys, so read it yourself!

Ruby
I adore her. She is extremely beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed her sunshine personality. Her replies were witty and she is filled with sarcasm. I love that she takes absolutely no sh*ts from other people.
She bakes and is great at it.
I love her chaotic personality from the second she hurt herself with the knife.
She is caring, kind and might I say, Great at flirting.

Garett.
Initially an arse [understandably so] is a gentle guy whose personality intrigued me.
I adored reading his point of view. I liked how his closed off personality went through a character development trusting ruby and the cloud burst family.
I also love how Garrett supports, encourages, and shows Ruby all the ways that she deserves to be loved, cherished and appreciated. He builds up her confidence instead of being egoistic while also proving himself that he is worthy of her love too. i think the moment in the book where it was mentioned that he knew he shouldn't bend down to talk to ruby I knew i would love him. [that is literally so real. I hate it when people bend down to talk to me just because I'm short. Stop mocking me fr]

My favourite moments were the dognapping scenes, the moment when they pretended to date to get back at ruby's ex and the family gatherings [i love chaotic and wholesome moments]

Please check out my goodreads and instagram too for reviews and edits at @reyreadshere <3

Thank you so much to Rebecca Chase and NetGalley for sending me this ARC

Thank you so much to Rebecca Chase and NetGalley for sending me this ARC! Who doesn't love a grumpy chef that melts like butter for a sunshine baker?? 👩🏼‍🍳👨🏻‍🍳🤭

4.25⭐️//2.5🌶️

After her life goes up in flames, Ruby finds her way back to her family's business in the Cotswolds, a cookery school that has recently employed a grumpy, highly-rated chef, Garrett. Ruby is unsure about what to do next and how to make strides in her career, while trying to reunite with her parents and siblings. While working at the cookery, she grows closer to Garrett, the proclaimed "second hottest chef" on her list, and enlists him in helping her prepare for a baking contest. Garrett is working on regaining his good standing among chefs and restaurant owners, and laying low until he can get his life back on track. As they grow closer, so does their attraction, and after pretending to date in front of her ex, it becomes increasingly harder to make out what is pretend and what isn’t.

In this house, we appreciate a grumpy MC that will soften for that one person. I enjoyed seeing how Garrett learned how to trust and let people in his life. It was a beautiful story about found family, and what it is like to be loved for who you are, not who you ought to be. I also loved to see how Garrett supports, encourages, and shows Ruby all the ways that she deserves to be loved, cherished and appreciated. He builds up her confidence, while also proving himself that he is worthy of her love too. Thank you, Rebecca, for this lovely story, and especially for the set-up: English countryside, the time before Christmas🎄, and adorable puppy🐶!

Favourite scene: Christmas Cloud Burst (we love a chaotic family gathering)🥘🍳
Favourite 🌶️ scene: Snowed in (ft. Kath the meteorologist) 🤭❄️

I loved this book!! I really enjoyed Garett and Ruby's relationship from their first meeting😍 I knew from the first meeting they wanted eachother and I loved how It started out with a bit of enemies to lovers! Along with the Grumpy X sunshine trope this was a great read! Also I loved Cookie! I loved a good dog In a book and cookie did no disapoint🐕 all In all I eould definitely recommend you read this book! I loved it🫶

I thoroughly enjoyed this fun filled book. When a pastry chef loses her business and boyfriend due to his inexcusable behavior, she moves home to help her family with their culinary school. Their chef is struggling with his own losses but eventually the two work together. I loved the banter, passions, friendship and family that featured so beautifully in this book!

Right from the dedication to the very end of the book, I absolutely loved it. The grumpy sunshine workplace romance has always been my favourite combination of romance trope and teh author executed it too well.
The characters were amazing and wonderful and the plotline was brilliantly penned down with a good pace which made my reading experience more wonderful.
I adore the book and had a great time reading this.

4.5 ⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley, Victory Editing and Rebecca Chase for providing me this ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts!

I really enjoyed this story from beginning to end! Garrett is the ultimate grump in the kitchen but finds himself attracted to the warmth Ruby brings to the kitchen. I really loved how the family dynamic and how they supported each other. Reading this in November has been the best in my opinion, it gives all the cozy vibes with my Christmas lights around me! The story is heartwarming with lots of banter and holiday feeling, exactly what I needed right now!

Tropes:
- grumpy x sunshine
- he falls first
- one bed
- found family
- christmas setting

Firstly, thank you @Rebeccahchase for granting me an ARC of this book 💙.

It was a cute and fun read and I loved Garett and Ruby 🙌🏼! Personally, I found the spice to be fairly minimal compared to my other reads but I believe that it was the perfect amount for the book as it didn’t take it away from the well-developed plot and I appreciated the constant banter between the two. The side characters also played such a big role and I loved how they were crucial to the plot as well as the relationships between the main characters.

Go Cook Yourself by Rebecca Chase is a delightful five-star read that completely took me by surprise!

Ruby, a sunshiney character whose confidence has taken a hit after a difficult first relationship, shines with a caring warmth that makes her easy to root for, and Garrett, the grumpy MMC with a tough past, is just as compelling. Together, they share an electric chemistry that builds throughout the story, making each page more irresistible than the last.

While the Christmas backdrop adds a cozy charm, it’s the Cloud family and their real-life struggles—finding passion, pregnancy, and self-discovery—that ground the story beautifully.

This cozy-yet-spicy romance is one I highly recommend for anyone looking for warmth, love, and a little culinary heat.

4+⭐

This was my first arc book and I truly enjoyed the experience. It seems I found a new author on my romance radar... I will be taking more of her books!

This was a great romance filled with humour, supportive MCs, a loving family and steamy times 💗

What you'll find:
: ̗̀➛ grumpy X sunshine
: ̗̀➛ found family
: ̗̀➛ hilarious parents
: ̗̀➛ he falls first (hard)
: ̗̀➛ cooking innuendos
: ̗̀➛ Christmas & Halloween time
: ̗̀➛ 1 bed in a snowy night
: ̗̀➛ the cutest little dog named Cookie

This is the perfect book you want to get lost in while it's raining outside and you're on the couch with a mug on your hand and something sweet to eat.


Thank you Netgalley for giving me this arc in exchange for an honest review ✨