Stir Me Up
by Sabrina Elkins
Release Date: 10/01/13
Harlequin Teen
Cami Broussard has her future all figured out. She'll finish her senior year of high school, then go to work full-time as an apprentice chef in her father's French restaurant, alongside her boyfriend, Luke. But then twenty-year-old ex-Marine Julian Wyatt comes to live with Cami's family while recovering from serious injuries. And suddenly Cami finds herself questioning everything she thought she wanted.
Julian's all attitude, challenges and intense green-brown eyes. But beneath that abrasive exterior is a man who just might be as lost as Cami's starting to feel. And Cami can't stop thinking about him. Talking to him. Wanting to kiss him. He's got her seriously stirred up. Her senior year has just gotten a lot more complicated….
Praises for Stir Me Up
"Fun,
steamy, and leaves you hungry for more. Sabrina Elkins nails the vulnerability
of becoming an adult and the choices that come with growing up." —Katie McGarry, author of
Dare You To
"Cami's
slow burn for a wounded hero will rivet readers. I seriously loved this
book." —Jennifer
Echols, author of Dirty Little Secret
"This
book is one of my favorite young adult contemporaries. Not only does it feature
a hot romance, it's also very meaningful and well, you just have to read it and
see." —#1 New York Times bestselling
author Jennifer L. Armentrout
Review
CHARACTERS
Cami was probably one of the main reasons why I felt so connected to this book, because like her, I am at a point in my life when I have to make all these decisions regarding my future. I loved how passionate she was, especially towards cooking, and how she was able to see past Julian's shortcomings. Their relationship was pretty solid, and they were quite mature when it came to each other's decisions.
PLOT
This book absolutely took my breath away. I started off thinking it was going to be just another sappy romance, but it was so much more than that. It dealt with real problems - facing losses and hardships, and being courageous enough to decide things on our own. It showed the struggles that we undoubtedly have to face sooner or later, and how we have to stay determined in working through these things. The romantic aspect of the novel began flirtatious and such, but as the characters of Cami and Julian grew, so did the strength of their relationship. Overall, the story was very nicely written and well-paced.
CONCLUSION
This one is fun, sweetness, and romance all rolled into one! It focuses on self-discovery, but with an added touch of cuisine (even the food descriptions were mouthwatering!) and French culture. I totally recommend reading it!
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About the Author
I am a former journalist who
worked for the Los Angeles Daily News and other newspapers in the
greater Los Angeles area. Prior to this I worked in advertising, writing ad
copy for corporate travel accounts and major motion pictures. My first job out
of college was as an administrative assistant to an executive chef and a food
& beverage director at a Four Seasons hotel. I also spent some time working
as a prep cook for Spago in Beverly Hills.
I received my Master's degree in Journalism from the University of Southern
California. While in graduate school, I had the privilege of studying fiction
writing under renowned author Hubert Selby, Jr., and comedy writing under famed
comedian Shelley Berman. I am a past participant of the Squaw Valley Community
of Writers Summer Writing Workshop.
Raised in the woods of Vermont, I now live in the greater Los Angeles area with
my husband and three children. STIR ME UP is my first novel.
***GIVEAWAY***
Cami’s Cookbook Pack
Le Petit Paris: French Finger Food by Nathalie Benezet
500 Soups by Susannah Blake
Godiva chocolate bar
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Julian’s Late-Night Pack
George Noory’s Late-Night Snacks by George Noory
Dinner and a Movie by Katherine Bebo
Godiva chocolate bar
Stir Me Up magnet
Sweet Desserts Pack
Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey by Jill O’Connor
Cutie Pies by Dani Cone
Godiva chocolate bar
Stir Me Up magnet
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