September 1, 2008
Amy Burns, a Gypsy who once knew the name of the One True Love of anyone she touches, has lost her gift. Following a lead to a fancy Philadelphia restaurant, she discovers that the Gypsy who presumablyhas her power has disappeared, leaving her teenage son alone and Les Fleurs short staffed.Amy decides to take her quarrys job. The restaurant owner and chef, James LaChance, has his own magical talent. When he makes love to a woman, fabulous recipesflow into his head, butjust being near Amy makes the recipes flow. Amy continues to search for her missing powerbutfinds herself falling for James, a move that could mean her gift will never return. Holquist follows tales of Amys sisters (Make Me a Match, 2006;Sexiest Man Alive, 2007) withan enticing feel-good romance with lovable secondary characters and fascinating details aboutthe dynamics ofan upscale gourmet restaurant.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2008, American Library Association.)