A smart, sexy "perfect romance" about mistaken identities, a no-strings fling, and the way one night--and one person--can change your life forever from the bestselling author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay (Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone, bestselling co-authors of A Merry Little Meet Cute) When it comes to love, substitute teacher Farzan Alavi is a disaster. Newly heartbroken--again--he's drowning his sorrows at Kansas City's newest wine bar. Only instead of being crowded between strangers, he's escorted to a VIP table for one. There, the hot sommelier does more than treat him to the meal of his life. The way he flirts with Farzan ignites instant sparks. There's just one problem: David Curtis thinks Farzan is Kansas City's most influential food critic. The truth only comes out after the two spend an unforgettably hot night together. Good news--both think the mix-up is hilarious. Bad news--David is studying to become a master sommelier and has no interest in a relationship. Neither expects their paths to cross again . . . until Farzan inherits his family's bistro. The two agree to a friends-sans-benefits exchange: David will share his industry knowledge, and Farzan will help David study. Only business turns to pleasure when neither can ignore the attraction still sizzling between them. But with David set on moving cross-country after his test, and Farzan committed to his family's restaurant, how can their relationship last past the expiration date?
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Quick thoughts: this was such a cute romance which was low in drama for the most of it. I found it difficult to put down. The only part I didn't enjoy is that the main character gets unbearable at some point but it does kind of align with the kind of person he is. I loved all the Persian food references. It was also really hot
3.5 stars. After several well-regarded YA books ([b:Darius the Great Is Not Okay 37506437 Darius the Great Is Not Okay (Darius The Great, #1) Adib Khorram https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1520460519l/37506437.SX50.jpg 58014975]), Adib Khorram turns the heat up to 11 in his first adult romance. In fact, the numerous sex scenes between Farzan and David, as well as the food and wine descriptions, crowd out the actual romance. Yes there is an unusual meet-cute, a friends-with-benefits-catch feelings, and a brief (page-wise) third act breakup. But I wanted more sweet moments, like the MCs watching My Big, Fat Greek Wedding together or Farzan's two besties teasing him about his lovesick facial expressions. YMMV if you want the details of the dickings, or if you can identify a wine's grape, region, and vintage from a few sips. And props to Khorram for setting the story in Kansas City, a delightful place that deserves to known for something other than its (American) football team.
