The Buchanans Series by Susan Mallery --Starting with Delicious on December 10th

[Andy, Head of Read-a-thons]

Cal Buchanan needs a top-flight chef to take over his failing Seattle restaurant, The Waterfront. He can afford to hire the best in town; the only problem is that the best happens to be his ex-wife, Penny Jackson.
Penny really needs this opportunity, but she doesn't need the distraction of working with her ex. She's sworn off romance, she's even having a baby on her own. But before she knows it, the heat is on and the attraction between her and Cal moves from a low simmer to a full boil!
The rest should be easy as pie, but a secret from Cal's past could spoil everything. Maybe it's true that too many cooks spoil the broth or maybe two is enough to make it irresistible.

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Ch. 5: (view spoiler)[I love Penny.. but we all know if he doesn't find out from her about this pregnancy.. shit will hit the fan (hide spoiler)]
Ch. 10: (view spoiler)[..WELL, I hate his grandma. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Ch. 15/16: (view spoiler)[I'm totally thinking her bestie naomi is preggooooo - I have no idea who the dad would be. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Finished: (view spoiler)[aww happy moments because they realized they are both idiots! (hide spoiler)]

[Andy, Head of Read-a-thons]

5 (view spoiler)[ ooo I like this story already. I love seeing Penny as a chef and seeing her and Cal try to work together. I would’ve liked to know more about Cals sister and why the grandmother is so against giving her s better position in the family business. I feel like Cal is not gonna have a good reaction to Penny telling him she’s pregnant (hide spoiler)]

10 (view spoiler)[ OH MY GOD I WANT TO KILL THIS GRANDMA. THE BROTHERS NEED TO KICK HER OUT OF THE COMPANY JESUS I HATE HER. also the date between Penny and Cal was so cute. I don’t want things to be ruined between the two of them! Cal also needs to tell Dani about the affair so the stupid bitch doesn’t (hide spoiler)]

15 (view spoiler)[ this is still so adorable. I’m so disappointed in Hugh for cheated on Dani. I’m also really scared the grandma is gonna come after her. Also I love Cal and Penny I’m so glad they’re working through these issues and talking about what happened (hide spoiler)]

Finished (view spoiler)[ Okay these brothers need to fucking cut their grandmother out of the company before she ruins it. Seriously. God she's such a bitch and she need to GTFO. I'm so glad Dani finally learned the truth, but Penny was right Cal should've told her. I'm really glad Cal and Penny are going to try again! Can't wait to read the next one. (hide spoiler)]

[Andy, Head of Read-a-thons]

Ch 5 (view spoiler)[WTF THIS GODDAMN GRANDMA. I HATE HER. Poor Alyssa she did not deserve that shit I’m curious to see how this will be resolved. And I love that Danny has a perspective too! (hide spoiler)]

Ch 11 (view spoiler)[okay the reunion with Alyssa’s parents was heartwarming if strained. I am very happy that they want her in their lives and that it was all a misunderstanding. And oh boy seems like walker and Alyssa are becoming an item. I love how zoey pushes them together 😂 (hide spoiler)]

Ch 16(view spoiler)[ ugh fucking Neil. I hate him and he was there for 20 seconds if even. I wish Walker had been there and could’ve beat him up. I loved watching Mrs ford interrogate walker 😂😂 also he was so good with zoey!!! (hide spoiler)]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I loved that Walker got Neil to sign that document and stay the fuck away from Alyssa and Zoey. I'm so glad things worked out (hide spoiler)]

[Andy, Head of Read-a-thons]

Ch 6 (view spoiler)[damn I can’t believe Laurie got through to Gloria. Also sometimes their names sound so similar I get super confused. I’m shipping Reid and Laurie so hard. I think she’ll get him to keep his head out of his ass finally. I hope he’s fired this Seth guy running/ruining shit (hide spoiler)]

Ch 11 (view spoiler)[damn!! That was pretty damn hot. I’m glad Reid has opened up to Laurie and omg Gloria is a changed woman. I’m really glad Danny didn’t take that job at the restaurant with the crazy dude in charge. I can’t wait to see how this all plays out. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 17 (view spoiler)[omg I love Reed rn. I’m so glad he’s going to do something and I love Laurie being on the board of directors. I really hope Danny can get some answers from Gloria about her father. I hope Laurie and reed can make this work. (hide spoiler)]

Finished (view spoiler)[ Wow I can't believe Laurie's sister actually died! Also that was such a fast resolution after she died. It was like she died and one chapter later the book was over. I wish that hadn't happened. I think this book was my favorite tho (hide spoiler)]

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Ch 5 (view spoiler)[okay I totally ship Danny and Alex. I’m so fascinated by Danny being a senators daughter. I think this is my favorite so far. I really want good things to happen for Danny (hide spoiler)]

Ch 10 (view spoiler)[totally shipping Alex and Danny hardcore. I hope Gloria is going to be okay! I’m glad she and her family are finally bonding and everything. The press sounds so annoying and it’s unfortunate Alex is facing charges for defending his sister but he did hit the guy so. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 15 (view spoiler)[fuck Kathy. Omg I’m so pissed. I can’t believe she lied about that. AND FIONA IS A LYING DICK BAG. UGH Alex should’ve told his mother why he left Fiona in the first place. Can’t wait for the eventual smack down. (hide spoiler)]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I was so pissed Danny tried to run away, like no bitch that's not how you be an adult ugh. Also I wasn't a fan of the blatant gender stereotypes that were portrayed here and there. It was little things like girls have to have a pair of high heels or boys can't wear dresses. I'm sorry but fuck that. Wear whatever you want. I did like the romance, but my favorite thing was definitely seeing Gloria and her new relationships with her grandchildren. I loved that she was still snarky and rude at times and didn't take shit from anyone. (hide spoiler)]