"Forked" (Frenched # 2)
Written by Melanie Harlow
Series Information
"Forked" is preceded by one novel, "Frenched", and one novella, "Yanked". It will be followed by a forthcoming novel, "Floored" which is slated to be released today.
The novels in this series may be read separately, as each one focuses on a different pair of characters in the same circle of friends.
Just A Quick Note
The posting of this review has also been delayed, because I didn't realize that I hadn't finished or posted when I first wrote it... Sorry about that! In preparation for the arrival of "Floored", I'm publishing this now! :)
The Story
This is the story of Mia's best friend and business partner, Coco Thomas.
When Coco agrees to plan an emergency engagement party with a short deadline for a Mafia princess, she manages to convince herself that she can pull it off even while Mia is away.
The problems begin when Coco discovers that the caterer of choice for this event is Nick Lupo, a sexy celebrity chef with a hip new restaurant, and a romantic past with Coco that ended in misery.
In a fit of desperation, Coco strikes a deal with Nick, wherein she spends the entire weekend with him, and in return, he agrees to cater the engagement party. The rules of battle are that discussing their shared past is prohibited, there will be no second chances, and there sure as hell won't be any sex. Sounds simple enough, doesn't it?
Well, not really. Not even a full day has passed, and Coco and Nick have already broken all three rules.
They add a road trip, lots of good scotch and delectable chocolate cake batter into the mix, and they've got a recipe for disaster on their hands in a hurry.
Except maybe love really is sweeter the second time around. And maybe, just maybe, this experimental recipe could end up more successful than anyone imagined.
My Thoughts
I was really excited to read this book, because I really did love both, "Frenched" and "Forked". I feel I must come clean at this point by saying that I was a litte bit disappointed. Not a complete letdown (I still enjoyed the book, for sure), but I guess it just wasn't as great as what I was expecting.
I think part of the disappointment is that the main characters of this novel just aren't as like-able as Mia and Lucas... Personally, I found that Coco acts rather juvenile for her age, and Nick didn't have enough appeal to totally overcome his tendency to act like a douche. I'm not sure I would have the patience to deal with either one of them, to be honest.
Having said that, Melanie Harlow's signature style, which infuses the storyline with sass, wit and humor, is what saves the day here. Even though the characters aren't my favorite, the way in which they are presented, and how the plot develops make for an easily likable read because of the author's skill.
I'm looking forward to the release of "Floored", and hoping that the characters are more in keeping with the awesomeness of Mia and Lucas than the mildly annoying vibe I got from Coco and Nick.
Overall Rating
4 stars
Still highly recommended
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