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Simmer (verb): to stew gently below or just at the boiling point; to be in a state of incipient development

My life was always at a simmer… only stewing, never going anywhere. I was left to fend for myself when it came to affection or love, so I learned to go without.

I refused to let them see how broken and lonely I was; it was much easier to hide behind a false reality. I didn't want anyone's pity. I didn't need it. Pity wouldn't put food on the table or keep a roof over our heads. That was all me.

Now, I have a second chance at a dream long forgotten. It demands hard work and sacrifice—with absolutely no distractions. A recipe I already know all too well, raising a daughter on my own.

Drew Kostas is everything I’ve ever wanted but couldn't let myself have. He’s younger, gorgeous, charming—and relentless. He sees beyond the hardened shell I’ve built to protect myself, coaxing out a softer me I don't recognize.
It doesn't matter how I melt in his presence when the heat between us threatens to boil over.

That's the thing about heat. When it rises, everyone gets burned.

Especially when they're foolish enough to fall in love.

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bookbruin

5 I've Got You Stars!!

Reviewed in the United States on 16 May 2018

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What an amazingly heartfelt and delicious slow burn romance! Simmer could not have been a more appropriate title! I will admit though, that I could not wait for the boil over! ;) The heroine, Sara, was introduced in the book Rewrite, and some previous characters do appear, but Simmer can be read as a standalone.

I didn't think my opinion of Sara would change much after meeting her in Rewrite, but I was happily proven wrong. It was so insightful to be inside her head and to finally understand the motivations behind many of her actions. I absolutely loved seeing Drew slowly chip away at her walls and then finally take the whole damn building down! Stephanie Rose knows how to write a hero! Swoon! Swoon! Swoon! Drew was everything you hope a book boyfriend will be and could not have been more incredible. He was supportive, considerate, sexy, patient, loving, and just the right amount of alpha. The build up between Drew and Sara was so perfect thanks to their amazing chemistry.

I loved that the story was as much a romance as it was about Sara's healing and moving on from her past. Her fears and insecurities were so relatable, and though I may not have agreed with some of her decisions, I understood how she was feeling. The epilogue couldn't have been any sweeter and I may have squealed when Lucas and Joey made a little cameo. ;) Truly a wonderful book that shows that it really is never too late to listen to your heart and change your story.

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Malene_D

The emotions were simmering from start to finish. Fantastic romance.

Reviewed in the United States on 16 May 2018

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When I was introduced to Sara in Rewrite I wasn’t her biggest fan so I was prepared not to be won over when I started Simmer. Lo and behold I was converted in a matter of no time. Sara, her strength, character and her unconditional love for her daughter Victoria was something I couldn’t help falling in love with. Her doubts and wanting to do right by Victoria and her daughter’s father Josh was relatable and I could easily imagine her struggles cause Stephanie Rose captured and depicted them so beautifully. My heart broke for Sara and the love she never received from her parents because of a choice she made. Never having experienced love besides her daughter is something that affects her profoundly so when this amazing guy, Drew enters her world he shows her a life she never could’ve imagined and that it’s now possible and in her reach.

Drew is pretty dreamy let me tell you. He’s seven years younger so that’s something that makes Sara think twice but Drew expects nothing but friendship and their connection is incredible. I enjoyed them getting to know one another and how they both struggled to stay in the friend zone. He’s such a fantastic guy who just wants to shower Sara with love cause she deserves it. He handles everything with ease and his blooming friendship with Sara’ daughter Victoria was totally swoon worthy. As dreamy as he can be he also possesses a protective and alpha side which was hot as hell.

I enjoyed every aspect of Simmer. Sara and Drew’s friendship evolving into love and Sara’s friendship with her daughter’s father Josh and his wife Brianna. Don’t get me started on that epilogue which has a surprise appearance from a couple characters from the author’s previous books. Simmer has everything that I love in a romance and once again Stephanie Rose delivers.

5 BadAssDirtyFireAndIceStars

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BookAddict

Sweet, Steamy, Touching & Inspiring - Loved This Book!!!

Reviewed in the United States on 16 May 2018

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Sara is adjusting to some huge changes. As a single mother, it's been only her and Victoria, until Victoria's father and his fiancée entered their lives. Now she has a chance to finish her culinary degree, but that means leaving her nine-year-old daughter with Victoria's father for the next year. Add to that the fact that in the past nine years she's been the antithesis of social, working three, sometimes four jobs just to keep a roof over their head and the lights on. So the college environment is way outside her comfort zone. She lucks out with a great roommate, so that certainly eases the way. And then there’s Drew, a younger grad student who's intrigued by the challenge of getting through Sara's hard outer shell.

Between the time I read my first book by this author and reading the advance copy of this book, I’ve read probably a couple hundred other books. Although all of the details of “Rewrite" didn’t stick with me, the name, Stephanie Rose, certainly did and now I remember why. This author has such a beautiful way of telling a story so full of heart and deep emotion that it seeps into every part of me, mesmerizing me and holding me spellbound from the first word to the last. Sara and Drew’s story is one of patience, acceptance, self-discovery and personal growth, and it’s as captivating as it is inspiring.

Sara is such a beautiful, intelligent, strong woman whose parents taught her she didn’t deserve love. My heart ached for the unloved girl who was never good enough, but still poured every part of herself into her daughter, beginning when her parents kicked her out when she became pregnant. Then my heart proceeded to break when Drew, with his patient, cautious acceptance and unconditional love, showed Sara in a thousand ways that she was worthy and loveable. She didn’t make it easy at first, with her prickly, standoffish approach and mile-high walls, but it was so amazing to watch her metamorphosis, to see her open her heart and receive love from Drew and others in her life and to come to understand that home is people rather than places.

This book is everything a great romance should be. Sweet, steamy, humorous, touching, uplifting and inspiring, and showcases that transcendent, soul-deep connection between two people we all hope to find. It's a phenomenal story that will fill your heart, sear your soul, and stay with you long after the last page. You'll want to grab the tissue box, but absolutely don’t miss out on this spectacular read!

*I reviewed this book freely and voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide a review and receiving no compensation of any kind from any source for this review.

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Phuong Richardson

beautiful story of friendship to love

Reviewed in the United States on 16 May 2018

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We first met Sara in Rewrite and to be honest I disliked her in that story. She made life difficult for her daughter Victoria, Josh (Victorie's dad) and Brianna (Josh's wife) so I wasn't sure where this story would start and how she would be portrayed. I was pleasantly surprised that I come to understand and love Sara in this story. She was honest and owned up to her mistakes and just wants to make a better life for herself and Victoria.

The story starts with Sara making the hard decision to leave Victoria with Josh and Brianna so that she could go to college to finish up her culinary degree, which she could complete in one year and also got a paid internship through the college. When Sara runs into Drew for the first time, she was very standoffish since she never had time to socialized for the last 10 years (she was busy working herself to death trying to provide for herself and her daughter). The next few times that Sara and Drew ran into each other, they would check each other out but Sara is adamant that she won't act on the attraction since she is there to get her degree and find a better job as a assistant chef for a restaurant that would be close to where Josh and Brianna lives so that Victoria would be close to both parents.

I love how Drew is so patient with Sara and doesn't push her for anything more than friendship to start with. Sara realizes what she has missed out on in the past because she felt she had to be in control of everything and to make sure that Victoria is taken care of. Sara starts to relax in her new environment and enjoy life a little bit. Sara's relationship with Josh and Brianna also takes a turn for the better where they start to work together for the sake of Victoria. But Sara's past with her family causes her more pain and Drew is there to help her and support her through it.

This is such a sweet romance between 2 people who started out developing a friendship and then move on to more, which they both wanted even though Sara fought it. As we got to know Sara more, she was definitely more likeable and lovable and she finally got the life she deserved. Thanks for another great story Stephanie Rose!

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Angela's Book Addiction

A delicious, simmering, slow-burning romance - the title fits it perfectly.

Reviewed in the United States on 7 January 2019

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Simmer by Stephanie Rose is a slow burn, single parent, contemporary romance told in dual POV. The main character, Sara, was introduced in the book Rewrite, and from what I understand other characters from that book reappear in this one as well. Simmer is a standalone, so it's not necessary to have read Rewrite first. In fact, this is the first book I've read by the author, and in no way did I feel like I was missing any prior information.

The story follows 32-year-old, single mother, Sara as she returns to college to complete her Culinary Arts degree. This requires her to live on campus for a year while her 9-year-old daughter stays with her father, Josh. Sara has never been away from Victoria for so long, but she can't pass up this opportunity that will open doors to a better life for them both. She has no room for distractions as she focuses on her goals. But Sara never expected to meet Drew.

When 25-year-old, IT graduate student, Drew meets Sara, he's immediately drawn to her. Not only is she incredibly attractive, but she also seems to have substance, and unlike most women he encounters, she doesn't throw herself at him and he really likes that about her. Sara has a lot of issues and hang-ups. So Drew forms a friendship with her and slowly begins to chip away at and break down her walls. Their friendship eventually turns into a romantic relationship. But what's going to happen after graduation when it's time for Sara to go back home?

I really enjoyed this story. I thought Sara and Drew were both likeable and relatable characters. I loved how Drew knew exactly what he wanted and how patient he was with Sara as he waited for her to open up and get on the same page. When I got this book I had no idea that there was another story that came before it. I'll definitely be reading Rewrite for Josh and Brianna's story because I want more of these characters. Drew and Sara's love story is a delicious, simmering, slow-burning romance and the title fits it perfectly.

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