2.5 stars. Thank you netgalley for an arc copy of this book.
This book follows Ruby who found her boyfriend cheating on her with her businesses partner, so she decides to move and take a job at her family’s cooking school. Our other main characters, Garrett was betrayed by his former business partner and is now working as a teacher at the cooking school.
Unfortunately this book was not for me. I didn’t connect with the characters and I didn’t find the passion between the characters that I was looking for. I know some people will love this book but sadly I am not one of them.

Go Cook Yourself by Rebecca Chase is a charming, heartwarming romance focused on Ruby, a baker who returns to her hometown after discovering her boyfriend’s betrayal with her best friend. Back home, she crosses paths with Garrett, a former chef who’s lost his livelihood, his beloved dog, and now works at her family’s cooking school.

Author skilfully weaves a captivating story, perfectly balancing steaming romance between the two main characters, baking, cooking, and the bonds of family. The witty banter between Ruby and Garrett keeps the story lively, while the well-crafted character development brings depth to the story, making it easy to root for them. Even the side characters add warmth and charm to the narrative.

thank you to Net Galley and the author for the ARC of this book!!

this book was good! it wasn’t my favorite book, but I did enjoy it!

I think it was a bit hard to navigate because there was random one liners that just threw me off. I think they were meant to be funny but I don’t think it went that way with me.

I thought the premise was really good! I did think the whole thing with mmc’s nemesis was a bit weird and the whole dog thing didn’t make sense to me.

overall, I don’t think this was a bad book! I just don’t think it landed with me that well. AND THATS OKAY! I still think anyone whole enjoys the summary should DEFINITELY check this book out!

Go Cook Yourself was a fun read! From a grumpy MMC to a sunshine FMC to entertaining family members, Go Cook Yourself had a little bit of everything that makes a romance book a romance book.

Our MCM, Garret, self-proclaim grumpy chef has been blackmailed, blacklisted and his poor dog was being held hostage.

Our FMC, Ruby, lovable underestimated pastry chef has just found out her favourite bowl was broken by her boyfriend…. With his pants down with her (ex)best friend (I’ll let you connect the dots…).

With nowhere to go, both characters found themselves at the Cloud cookery school. Garret’s now a chef there as it was the only place he wasn’t blacklisted to work. Ruby’s now the manager as it’s her family’s school.

We follow how they fall in love with the help of a meddling family, a snowstorm, and forearms.

The overall story was good, if not a bit predictable (but what romance isn’t?). It had plenty of witty banter and the Cloud family dynamic and wiliness to accept everyone was very nice. Overall, I would recommend this book.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

As well, I want to apologize to the author as I am late posting my review.

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

I appreciated the chance to read an advance copy of Go Cook Yourself and offer a fair and honest review of it in return. Rebecca Chase is a new author to me and I am pleased to say that I will be reading more of her books in the future. It’s fun to read a story that makes you laugh out loud at how the two main characters manage to find both a way into and out of a complicated situation, especially when love starts seeping into the mix. Thoroughly entertaining read. I recommend it.

I absolutely adored this book. From grumpy Garett to sunshine Ruby. I could not fault this at all. It made me want to keep reading and for it never to finish.


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Really loved this book! I was hooked from the start by the easy, chatty, witty writing style and that carried throughout the entire book—even whilst providing intrigue, twists and turns. A great read!

This was a good read! I really enjoyed the plot and the characters. The story was well written and engaging. I would definitely recommend!

I wanted to read this book because of the brilliant title, but once I started I simply couldn't put it down. I'm a sucker for the grumpy/sunshine and I loved Garrett's character. The cloud bursts meetings and little cookie, who was the star of the book imo.
Definitely look forward to reading about the rest of the cloud family.

This book is perfect for romance lovers and foodies alike! I loved the growth that happened not just between the characters but within themselves as well. And as an avid lover of the grumpyxsunshine trope of course I ate this up (pun intended)! This book is sweet in every sense of the word.

My one warning to you is to not read this on an empty stomach because it’ll have you wanting to break out the baking supplies.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the eARC.

This was a strong start to the Cloud Family series, it had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed the concept to this. It was everything that was promised from the description and was glad it was so well done. The characters worked in this romance genre and was glad everything was realistic. I enjoyed how good Rebecca Chase’s writing was and how it worked in this plot and characters and wanted more.

Love a good grumpy x sunshine romance & Go Cook Yourself certainly delivered.

I really enjoyed the banter between Ruby and Garett. I thought it was witty and definitely made me laugh out loud a few times. Their dynamic was a lot of fun to read and I found these two very entertaining. Garrett was a grouch with a marshmallow heart. It was adorable. Cookie was adorable but of course she was, dogs always are haha.

I also liked the found family trope. I thought Chase did a beautiful job writing it and it definitely made my heart melt.

Would recommend!

Go Cook Yourself by Rebecca Chase
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Thank you to Rebecca Chase and NetGalley for this ARC!

I found this book to be incredibly sweet! I loved the grumpy x sunshine dynamic. Garrett, a grumpy chef, is really just a guy trying to find his place in the world while also trying to regain his sense of purpose and get his dog, Cookie, back.
Ruby makes her entrance by walking in on her ex-boyfriend and former business partner, which forces her to return home after being away for so long. While helping at her family’s cookery school, where her sister is preparing for maternity leave, Ruby finds herself working alongside her second-favourite chef.
The banter between Ruby and Garrett is electric, balanced perfectly with just the right amount of spice. The family dynamic adds a lovely touch to the story.
I can’t wait to read more about the Cloud family's adventures!

Okay, foodies and romance lovers, this book is everything! If you love a good slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance with vibes like The Bear and Great British Bake Off, Go Cook Yourself is a must-read. 🥄

🧑‍🍳 Meet Ruby, a fiery, sarcastic chef who’s been underestimated one too many times, and Garett, a chef with a soft spot for... well, Ruby, even though their meet cute starts off with a shouting match. The banter is chef’s kiss perfection, and the way they slowly come to understand each other? So satisfying! I'm simply obsessed with Ruby and Garret and the delicious journey to a happily ever after.😌✨

But it’s not just romance—there’s a whole journey about finding your own voice, knowing your worth, and making your dreams a reality. And the food descriptions? WARNING: Don’t read this on an empty stomach. 😋🥐

💕 Reasons to Read:
✨ Witty banter that keeps you hooked
✨ Relatable heroine with major ambition
✨ Delicious descriptions of food
✨Hot hero with cooking skills
✨One bed
✨Fake dating
✨Found family
✨Christmas setting
✨Grumpy x sunshine

By the end, you’ll be rooting for these two, hungry for more of Rebecca Chase’s writing, and maybe even inspired to try cooking something new (or just order takeout). 📲💖

First I love the name of this !! Even more after reading the book
I loved it read it in one sitting as I just couldn’t put it down
I don’t know how Rebecca does it but as soon as I pick up one of her books I literally fall in love with try characters from the main ones to the ones with a tiny part they all just feel so real. I have so many emotions while reading this laugher was definitely the top.
The banter the teasing the light heartiness was just perfect.
I don’t think I could have enjoyed this more!
Definitely one of my favourite reads of 2024 !

Cute little baking-romance story! Love the cooking puns haha (and Cookie!)
Thank you author & Netgalley for the ARC

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!