GRR Reviews Fresh in the Kitchen by Olivia Burke

Aubrey, the best mixologist in the state, is about to have a mental breakdown due to her nosy family and her sister's wedding. Questions about "why don't you get a real job" and "why are you still single" are driving her insane. She came up with this insane plan: claim that Tommy, the award-winning chef, is her boyfriend, to get at least one problem out of the way. Little did she know that Tommy had been eyeing her for a while. When his own famous chef father said he will attend one of his own awards, Tommy asked Aubrey agreed to also be his date in return. But why does this fake relationship feel so real?

Good polish on the standard "fake to real" trope. Tommy can't ever seem to stand up to his old man, but Aubrey can. And vice versa. On the other hand, being co-workers can be a bit of a problem due to gossipers. But overall, it's a sweet relationship. 4/5

GRR Reviews Hot in the Kitchen by Olivia Burke

Natalie came home to Crystal Springs to take care of her family, putting her own veterinary school plans on hold. Taking a temp job as waitress at LUSH restaurant, she did not expect to see Seth, the heartbreaker, as the sous chef. Still setting back into town, she swore she'll NEVER go back to Seth, the man who left her. // Seth was determined to learn all he can from the famous chef at LUSH and nothing will deter him from his goal, and that includes Natalie, not that he ever expected to see her ever again. But "as friends", he can't let the infamous playboy bartender date her either... and his own plans may be in jeopardy...

It's clearly they aren't over each other, and the whole short novel (just over 100 pages) is sweet. I don't quite like the darkest hour though... It's cliche. (Emotionally distraught MC lashes out at anyone within reach)  4/5