A determined woman ~ An impossible dream ~ A dose of poison Spunky Tina Thyme tells her unique story about her life-long dream, survival skills, and passion for creating delicious, original recipes. In the beginning, she relocates to L.A., determined to own a restaurant, but the odds are stacked against her. She ends up waiting tables at the Punk Patio with a punk-rocker chef. Here she learns how deceiving looks can be. When an unexpected situation arises, Tina moves to a new job at a 1960s diner where the lecherous restaurateur requires her to resemble Marilyn Monroe. She quit the night the police were called. Tina knows she must increase her income and reinvent herself to survive in Lala Land. After a string of false starts, she lands a temporary job as a food critic. “I read your sample restaurant review. I like your style. You’re hired,” said the Editor-in-Chief. Join Tina in this light-hearted, quirky, romantic comedy as she fights for her dreams and discovers that sometimes the greatest adventure lies in taking the unexpected path. This story may awaken your desire to cook, dine out, or take a trip to the beach. If you enjoy reading books that include a clever, creative woman, romance, mystery, and a happy ending, you’ll love the new TINA’S TASTY TOURS. Buy now and start reading today! Other books in The Creative Hearts Sweet Romance Anna’s Animal House Caitlin’s Cow Wash Phoebe’s Photo Follies What readers are saying about Tina’s Tasty “The main characters have an innocent charm about them, which makes cheering for them easy, and the story’s despicable “bad guys” get their just desserts.” —GM “Restaurant managers, servers, and diners will be rooting for Tina as they read about her adventure in the Los Angeles area.” —JS “This is a short and sweet book, a perfect afternoon read, with a happy-for-now ending. Tina and Laramie make a cute couple. I love her last name (Thyme) and his dog's name (Sage). Perfect for this fun with food story.” —KC