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"Caryn Miller, a famous food critic and the voice behind The Shadow blog, does her best to convince herself she’s content with life. She has a reasonably well-paying job (despite her difficult boss, Mr. Hauser), family in the form of her brother Frank (who happens to be a priest), and a good friend, Nancy. As far as Caryn is concerned, that’s all it takes to be happy. True, she has no love interest at the moment, but she isn’t looking for one either. With her thick black hair and curvy, plus-size body, she’s grown tired of attracting the wrong kind of men—and even more tired of their games. All of that changes when she literally bumps into Jack Quinn on the street, nearly sending them both tumbling. With his curly dark hair and a smile that suggests he knows exactly how to handle a woman, Jack is easily the most gorgeous man Caryn has ever seen. But he’s gone almost as quickly as he appeared, leaving only his Irish accent lingering in the air with a promise to “…have a good day.” Caryn makes a promise too—that she’ll find a way to meet this sexy Irishman again, though she has no idea how or when. She only knows it would give her a very good day indeed. I’m only on Chapter Five (don’t believe the “Chapters Read” meter—it’s rarely accurate), so I haven’t reached their second encounter yet. But when it happens, the sparks are sure to fly. I also love the unique depth author Tkbko214 gives to the secondary characters. Most authors gloss over them, but Frank, Mr. Hauser (oh, how I love to hate him), and others feel like three-dimensional people with private lives beyond the protagonist’s orbit. That’s no small writing feat. All in all, I’m thoroughly enjoying Table for One and can’t wait to see it become Table for Two!"
Finding Love at a Table for One
"The story has a heartfelt start to what feels like an unconventional love story. Caryn, struggling with grief and her own self-image, crosses paths with Jack, a man who wants nothing to do with romance. Their unlikely connection leads to a green-card marriage, but the story is really about two broken people slowly finding their way back to life. The writing is easy to follow, with just the right mix of humor and emotion. I liked how grounded the setting felt—Philadelphia makes it believable, and the characters feel real too. Overall, it’s a touching and engaging beginning. I’m curious to see how Caryn and Jack’s relationship grows and what healing might come from it."
