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About The Book
In this new novel based on the #1 bestselling Skinny Bitch books, a twenty-something chef loses her dream job—only to find happiness after she launches a vegan cooking school and falls for a sexy carnivore.
From the coauthor of the phenomenal #1 New York Times bestselling Skinny Bitch lifestyle series—a clever, kick-ass novel about friendship, romance, and making healthy choices both in and out of the kitchen.
Clementine Cooper is a born vegan, committed in every way to the healthy lifestyle she was raised with on her father’s organic farm. But how bad could a little butter be? Bad enough to get the ambitious and talented sous chef fired when an influential food critic discovers dairy in Clem’s butternut squash ravioli with garlic sage sauce. Though she was sabotaged by a backstabbing coworker, Clem finds herself unceremoniously blackballed from every vegan kitchen in L.A.
Like any vegan chef worth her salt, however, Clem knows how to turn lemons into delicious, cruelty-free lemonade cupcakes. She launches the Skinny Bitch Cooking School in hopes of soon opening her own café in an empty space near her apartment. But on the first day of class, sexy millionaire restaurateur Zach Jeffries puts a fork in her idea with his own plans for the space—a steakhouse. Clem is livid. For a carnivore, Zach is more complicated than she anticipated. He’s also a very good kisser. But could dating one of the most eligible bachelors in the city—and a meat-eater—be as bad for Clem as high-fructose corn syrup? Shouldn’t she fall instead for a man who seems to be her perfect match in every way—like Alexander Orr, a very cute, very sweet vegan chef?
Clem thought she was open-minded, but as she confronts the challenges of budding entrepreneurship, old rivals, ex-boyfriends, and tempting suitors, she begins to wonder if she can ever say “I love you” to a man who hates tofu.
From the coauthor of the phenomenal #1 New York Times bestselling Skinny Bitch lifestyle series—a clever, kick-ass novel about friendship, romance, and making healthy choices both in and out of the kitchen.
Clementine Cooper is a born vegan, committed in every way to the healthy lifestyle she was raised with on her father’s organic farm. But how bad could a little butter be? Bad enough to get the ambitious and talented sous chef fired when an influential food critic discovers dairy in Clem’s butternut squash ravioli with garlic sage sauce. Though she was sabotaged by a backstabbing coworker, Clem finds herself unceremoniously blackballed from every vegan kitchen in L.A.
Like any vegan chef worth her salt, however, Clem knows how to turn lemons into delicious, cruelty-free lemonade cupcakes. She launches the Skinny Bitch Cooking School in hopes of soon opening her own café in an empty space near her apartment. But on the first day of class, sexy millionaire restaurateur Zach Jeffries puts a fork in her idea with his own plans for the space—a steakhouse. Clem is livid. For a carnivore, Zach is more complicated than she anticipated. He’s also a very good kisser. But could dating one of the most eligible bachelors in the city—and a meat-eater—be as bad for Clem as high-fructose corn syrup? Shouldn’t she fall instead for a man who seems to be her perfect match in every way—like Alexander Orr, a very cute, very sweet vegan chef?
Clem thought she was open-minded, but as she confronts the challenges of budding entrepreneurship, old rivals, ex-boyfriends, and tempting suitors, she begins to wonder if she can ever say “I love you” to a man who hates tofu.
About The Author
© Matt Armendariz
Kim Barnouin lives in California with her husband and son. Kim is the author of Skinny Bitch Gets Hitched and Skinny Bitch in Love, and coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling Skinny Bitch series, which includes such hit titles as Skinny Bitch, Skinny Bitch in the Kitch, Skinny Bastard, Skinny Bitch: Ultimate Everyday Cookbook, Skinny Bitch Book of Vegan Swaps, and Skinny Bitch Bakery.
Product Details
- Publisher: Gallery Books (June 17, 2013)
- Length: 320 pages
- ISBN13: 9781476708867
Raves and Reviews
“Barnouin has cooked up one tasty love triangle. . . . Her characters are as sharp as her no-nonsense cookbooks.”
– USA Today
"All the charming chick-lit standards, against the exciting backdrop of LA."
– Yahoo! Voices
"A clever and, perhaps not surprisingly, mouth-watering story of a vegan chef with big dreams. The story is fluffy and cute [and] ...the descriptions of Clem’s creations will give readers some serious cravings. For a fun, light read, don’t miss this one."
– San Francisco Book Review
"Capitalizing on the success of her best-selling series of cookbooks, Barnouin’s debut novel asks: Can a vegan chef find love with a carnivore? It's lightweight fare, starring a sassy heroine."
– Kirkus Book Reviews
"Great from start to finish...Kim Barnouin is delightful. I couldn't put SKINNY BITCH IN LOVE down."
– Fresh Fiction (Fresh Pick)
"It is a well written, beachy, chick-lit read, and I can see this as a series!"
– Book Hounds
"The Skinny Bitch brand is brought to life in novel form by Barnouin... [T]hose looking for a lazy beach reach or...fans of the Skinny Bitch Empire should find something here to enjoy."
– Publishers Weekly
“A great beach read for the summer… perfect for any fans of YA or chick lit… If you're looking for a fun read, check out this book.”
– Books I Think You Should Read
"I loved this book! I wanted to eat every single dish Clementine cooked/baked in the book and I am most definitely a carnivore... It’s a terrific read."
– Rottitude.com
"A romp of a read perfect for warmer weather!"
– The Daily Meal
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