Let's face it. I started this series mostly because of my interest in the culinary arts... 
 Okay okay, it was the cover of this book that cinched it. I wanted to jump start this one right away, but I like to read series in actual order. So when I finally got to this book, I savored every morsel of it. Needless to say, this was my favorite in the series! 
 In the second book, we learned that there was a connection between Beck and Skye... that they were married. Life has dealt them both some hard blows. From the time Beck was 8, to Skye being alone, dealing with one of the toughest situation any woman has to go through. So when Skye told Beck she wanted a divorce, he wasn't going to go down without one last fight. By making a bet during the Rising Star Chef competition. If skye wins, she gets the divorce. If Beck wins, Skye will still get her divorce but he would also get a one last night with her before she walks out of his life. 
 As the first 2 books showcased the new connection between the couples, this one showed the re-connection between husband and wife, albeit estranged as they are, after 10 years. The emotional turmoil pouring from both of these characters really tug at your heartstrings in every single direction. Your heart will break from reading their stories!! 
 Beck is one of those strong and silent types, who keeps his emotions wrapped up because exposing himself would make him all too vulnerable. When he realized he might actually lose the one woman he truly loves, he decided to lay himself bare. And the way Beck poured his heart and soul into his dishes in the final leg of the competition... I melted. Gah. The big strong man is just all full of soft yummy goo inside. 
 I can't leave without saying that I loved Winslow throughout the entire series. But I love, love, love him even more in this one, because he was the best friend that Beck never had. 
 Definitely a great end to a great series.