Layla Reyne

Dine with Me by Layla Reyne
Contemporary M-M romance.
Miller Sykes is an award-winning chef with a diagnosis that change his life forever. Cancer may cause him to lose his ability to taste anything which could be devastating for a chef. He decides to do an epic tour of his favorite restaurants across the globe before he loses his ability to appreciate them but to do that, he needs a bit of help to finance the travel. Dr Chancy Rhodes has two weeks between his hospital residency and joining his fathers private medical practice. Traveling on a gastronomical adventure sounds like the perfect way to get away, relax and reconcile how his life will change. His past in Oncology has been emotionally exhausting but so rewarding. Private practice will allow him to build new life goals. Two weeks to make decisions.

A bit sad, but going along for a ride of wonderful restaurants was a great way to build memories. Miller and Chaney seem to have compatible tastes which made their journey together easy. Building on their similar tastes to romance was an easy step for them to take. Dealing with Miller’s illness is in Chaney’s wheelhouse but that doesn’t mean it’s something easy that either wants to deal with. It is more than a journey of miles for them both.
The story moves from sad to making me hungry and ultimately heartwarming as they reconcile their future.
I had some issues with Miller but since I haven’t had to face those types of life changing issues, I can’t say what I would do in the same situation. More, I’m not adventurous at all in dining. Good thing the romance helped save the day.
3.5… (meer)

This was good, better than a lot of FF romance I've read. This doesn't have the same depth as her other books, and while I love both MCs neither is very original as a female character.

My biggest pet peeve is the lack of well written FF romance with actual diversity in characters. Not all queer woman are thin, white, lipstick lesbians who always wear matching lace and satin underwear.

Not bad, but there were some grammar errors, and it wasn't quite as good for me as her usual.

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