Delicious

By: Sherry Thomas

Narrated by: Virginia Leishman

Famous in Paris, infamous in London, Verity Durant is as well-known for her mouthwatering cuisine as for her scandalous love life. But that's the least of the surprises awaiting her new employer when he arrives at the estate of Fairleigh Park following the unexpected death of his brother.

To rising political star Stuart Somerset, Verity Durant is just a name and food is just food, until her first dish touches his lips. Only one other time had he felt such pure arousal - a dangerous night of passion with a stranger, who disappeared at dawn.

Ten years is a long time to wait for the main course, but when Verity Durant arrives at his table, there's only one thing that will satisfy Stuart's appetite for more. But is his hunger for lust, revenge - or that rarest of delicacies, love? For Verity's past has a secret that could devour them both even as they reach for the most delicious fruit of all....

©2008 Sherry Thomas (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"A Cinderella story with a compelling culinary twist, Thomas's scrumptious Victorian confection...proves impossible to resist." ( Publishers Weekly)

So perfect

Rarely are the principal characters of a Regency story in the more “mature” stage of life. I adored that the heroine isn’t an inexperience no-nothing. I loved that the hero isn’t some titled noble who can use his money/status to make everything right. I treasured the description of their not-so-perfect bodies. But I my heart swelled at the devotion detailed — Verity and Stuart. Verity and Michael. It was such a well-done book. Brilliant!

Cinderella

The plot & characters were excellent. One of my new favorite authors. Already a fan of Charlotte Holmes.

If you love food...

This was a fun book! I really enjoyed the descriptions of food, and learning how food was prepared over 100 years ago is an eye opener. The story was interesting, including the flashbacks. However, the romance was a little improbable, certainly very Cinderella! Overall, a very intriguing novel, with a fresh viewpoint. Looking forward to Ms. Thomas next book!

Pretty good...

The narrator did a great job but the story was a bit slow for me. I did love the ending.

A light historical romance

There was good and bad for me with this one. The narration was great and the ending came together, and I liked Stuart and Verity enough to want to find out how their story ends. But for much of the story we go back and forth through time, which made it a difficult story to listen too. I think this would be a better story in book form as you are less likely to get lost. I rewound a lot to see what date the story was in. It was a cute historical regency romance, but there are some plot twists that I felt was too unbelievable to swallow without rolling my eyes. But this author can write, and despite some big flaws in the story it held my interest to the end. Also, the speaker was fantastic, which helped make this one a good listen.

A Cinderella story

The audio of this was fantastic! I feel like I gained 10 pounds listening to this lol
The story itself was good but the fact that Verity and Stuart didn't get together until well over half way irritated me. But it was still entertaining.

Entertaining and unique Cinderella Story

Regency-style romance often gets redundant - this book is truly unique in its characters and plot. It is a very clever play on the cinderella story. And the descriptions of food are to die for for! Strongly recommend to any fans of period history, romance, and delicious food!

Food and fun!

Having never heard of this author before, I expected the usual romance plot format and was very pleasantly surprised. The sensual element of fine food marries plot and character development for a fun romp...excellently narrated. Humourous, engaging, naughty...this author is one I'll be watching out for!

OMG this was Delicious

I felt as if I were feed the words to this story one scrumptious letter at a time an each set of scores of erotica sensations that invaded my very nerve endings an triggered the most exquisite orgasms my person has ever had the purest pleasure to have partaken. I humble thank the author an especially the exquisitely lovely voice of the auditor who captured my entire being throughout this entire journey. Of all my books on Audible this is the 1st I look forward to experiencing the thrill of again down to the last syllable.. Ummm umm goooooood 💞😍😍

Sherry Thomas, Wonderful as Always!

I avoided this title for years because I got it in my head that it was a book about food. Ha! Sherry Thomas could write a shopping list about food, and it would still be worth reading. This was a lovely, poignant romance about love and loss, pain and endurance, with some delicious descriptions of various dishes, and a well-fought-for happily-ever-after. I'm so glad I came to my senses!