“Christensen delivers a delightful and multifaceted story that follows a feel-good thread about hard work, forgiveness, and redemption, while also pursuing an entertaining romantic plotline.” —Kirkus Reviews

“As a one-time denizen of the world Christensen so ably portrays—i.e. the restaurant culture of Venice and West Los Angeles—this engaging novel rings very true. I found myself commiserating with our spunky protagonist, Fiona, rooting for her, celebrating her humility, and cheering her on in the face of uncertainty and lack of confidence. The author gives us highly relatable, and powerful, female friendships, the promise (and fear) of love, youthful mistakes, professional high-stakes and the just rewards for a strong work ethic plus the willingness to take risks. Highly recommend spending a weekend+ immersed in this compelling tale.” —Brigit Binns, prolific cookbook author, and most recently author of the memoir Rottenkid: A Succulent Story of Survival