A Taste of Sage: A Novel

A Paperback
Original

From talented new writer, Yaffa S. Santos, comes this unforgettable,
heartwarming, and hilarious rom-com about chefs, cooking, love, and
self-discovery that is a cross between The
Hating Game and Sweetbitter.

Lumi Santana is a chef with the gift
of synesthesia—she can perceive a person’s emotions just by tasting their
cooking. Despite being raised by a single mother who taught her that dreams and
true love were silly fairy tales, she decides to take a chance and puts her
heart and savings into opening a fusion restaurant in Inwood, Manhattan. The
restaurant offers a mix of the Dominican cuisine she grew up with and other
world cuisines that have been a source of culinary inspiration to her.

When Lumi’s eclectic venture fails,
she is forced to take a position as a sous chef at a staid, traditional French
restaurant in midtown owned by Julien Dax, a celebrated chef known for his acid
tongue as well as his brilliant smile. Lumi and Julien don’t get along in the
kitchen–to say Lumi is irritated by Julien’s smug attitude is an understatement,
and she secretly vows never to taste his cooking. Little does she know that her
resolve doesn’t stand a chance against Julien’s culinary prowess.

As Julien produces one delectable
dish after another, each one tempting Lumi with its overwhelming aromas and
gorgeous presentations, she can no longer resist and samples one of his
creations. She isn’t prepared for the feelings that follow as she’s overcome
with intense emotions. She begins to crave his cooking throughout the day,
which throws a curveball in her plan to save up enough money and move on as
soon as possible. Plus, there’s also the matter of Esme, Julien’s receptionist
who seems to always be near and watching. As the attraction between Lumi and
Julien simmers, Lumi experiences a tragedy that not only complicates her
professional plans, but her love life as well…

Clever, witty, and romantic, A Taste of Sage is sure to delight and
entertain readers until the very last page.