A Table for Two by Sheryl Lister: Book Review

A Table for Two is a enemies-to-lovers small town romance full of enticing food, friends and family. I really enjoyed it.

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From The Publisher:

One woman must learn to love again with the help of her supper club friends and the man next door in this delightful enemies-to-lovers small-town romance.

The best meals. The perfect company. And just enough sparks to make it complicated . . .

Serenity Wheeler’s Supper Club is all about getting together with great friends, incredible food, and a whole lot of dishing—not for hooking up. Still, Serenity knows inviting her friend’s brother to one of her dinners is just good manners, but the ultra-fine, hazel-eyed Gabriel Cunningham has a gift for saying the wrong thing at the really wrong time. Especially when it comes to her cooking.

Gabriel isn’t quite sure how they got off on the wrong foot, but something about Serenity makes him nervous. Maybe it’s because he’s new to the small-town vibe. Maybe it’s because the woman is so gorgeous that he can’t think straight. Or maybe it’s because there’s an attraction between them he can’t seem to shake. 

Though refreshments and camaraderie may be the supper club’s mantra, Serenity and Gabriel know there’s more between them than just sharing delicious meals. But she can’t let herself fall for Gabriel. Because while cooking with love is one thing, trusting it is quite another…

My Thoughts:

What an entertaining book this is! I loved the slow-burn romance, fun and supportive friends, and food descriptions which had me more than once going to find a snack. The fact that Serenity is a fellow nurse made it all the more enjoyable.

The story is told from the dual narrative of Serenity and Gabriel. Each of these characters has come off of bad relationships and has no interest in becoming involved with anyone else at the moment. When they first meet in a grocery store, Gabriel makes a joke that Serenity finds insulting. It’s a good thing they aren’t likely to see each other again anytime soon. Wrong! Not only are they next-door neighbours, but Serenity is good friends with Gabriel’s sister. She has unknowingly invited her friend’s brother to her supper club.

Gabriel is only in Firefly Lake to keep watch over his Nana. His sister Andrea had sacrificed her own career for many years to do just that after Nana’s stroke a few years ago. When promotion was offered to Andrea based in another city, Gabriel did the right thing and offered to temporarily move to Firefly Lake. In his heart, he’s a city boy and hopes that he can convince Nana to move back to Atlanta with him.

I really feel that I got to know these characters well. Serenity is a little sassy but has a heart of gold. Who wouldn’t love to have a friend that cooks this well and invites you to her supper club? Gabriel is a foodie too and complements Serenity well. A movie adaptation based on the book? Yes, please!

A Table for Two is a lovely romance novel that I’m hoping is the first in a new series by the author. I want to spend more time with this group of friends and beautiful setting. I recommend this book to those readers who enjoy romance or women’s fiction.

What I Liked:

• The slow-burn romance perfectly executed
• The discussion of food (I want Serenity’s brownies)
• The small town setting with great discussion on the natural beauty.

Acknowledgments:

Thank you to Forever for the finished copy of this book in exchange for the honest review provided here.

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