"The long awaited sequel to PENCIL HIM IN!"
This story is about Marie Simmons, the sister to
Anna Simmons from PENCIL HIM IN. I have been waiting for
months for Marie's story and boy was I ever pleased with
the way Molly O'Keefe wrote it! Marie absolutely hated the way she grew up. As a
matter of fact she bought silver bangles for her wrists
every time she had a bad experience and wore them all the
time just to remind her that she would never be put into
that situation again! She finally has bought a nice spot
for her bakery and bistro. She wanted the building across
the street but because of a bidding war, she lost. She
lost the bid to Van MacAllister who opened up a restaurant
that played jazz all hours of the night. This was very
bad for Marie since she lived over her shop to save money. Marie hosts a cute cooking show but the powers
that be decide that she needs a co-host. She simply
cannot believe who it is when she finally meets him...none
other than Van MacAllister. How can she work for that
creep? He's so egotistical and good looking and exactly
the type of man Marie refuses to get involved with. She
has no way of knowing how persuasive Van is. Before she knows it, Marie is in way over her head. How did this
happen? I know the Flipside line is going to be disbanded
very soon but I'm hoping that Molly O'Keefe finds another
niche for her deliciously funny and delightfully
scintillating stories! I thoroughly enjoy each and every
one!!
Reviewed by Kathy Boswell
Posted July 3, 2005
SummarySlaving over a hot stove had taught Marie Simmons a thing or
two—like not letting another cook steal her thunder! If
it took her last chocolate chip (okay, second to last—a
girl can't give away all the chocolate!) she had to find
some way to foil Van MacAllister—a gourmet's flavor du
jour—her new co-host on a cooking show. With some
careful planning the only sizzle the audience would see
would be from the steak, not the hunk.
Of course, she feels a soupçon of guilt at first because he
really is a talented chef. And by the time they get to the
appetizers it finally dawns on her that the, um, "to-die-for
dish" on their show just might be the man himself!
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