Can you cook them even if you can't taste them anymore?

Sophie Valroux is more than a popular chef who everyone wants for themselves. He has already rebuilt his once ruined reputation and made his mark in the world of gastronomy. He manages the restaurants of Chateau de Champvert, a beautiful estate inherited from his grandmother. She and her fiance, Rémi, are happier than ever, and Sophie's relationship with Rémi's daughter has also improved a lot. Everything is going flawlessly.

But Sophie can't rest: she feels something is missing. He is invited to an exclusive event attended by his role model, the famous chef. He hopes that this can be the real breakthrough, which may bring him closer to his life's dream, the Michelin star.

But fate intervenes: as soon as he accepts the invitation, everything falls apart. Sophie has an accident that causes her to lose her sense of taste and smell. Now what?

Sophie shakes herself and decides to pretend she has both taste and smell. Will it work?

"Vérant is a master storyteller and has a great talent for anchoring the story with mouth-watering food lines - plus the bonus: he generously shares his recipes with readers at the end of his book." - Lori Nelson Spielman, author of Fate, Love, Tuscany

"A 'deuxiéme plat' from Sophie's story? Délicieux!" - KJ Dell'Antonia, New York Times bestselling author of Chickens and Chicks

"By continuing the exciting story of Chef Sophie, Vérant dazzles the reader once again. The book, rich in twists and turns, is full of joy - family, good food, love and romance, not to mention that everything is filled with the unmistakable atmosphere of "la vie en France". - Janice MacLeod, New York Times bestselling author of Paris Letters

"Sophie Valroux - Stars of Paris with its colorful cavalcade of characters and ingredients is a culinary delight itself. You can't help but press for this young chef to overcome unimaginably difficult obstacles and achieve her dreams. The author, Samantha Vérant, has once again created a great - from the heart and captivating!" - Nicole Meier, author of The Second Chance Supper Club

"A rich and lively novel juxtaposing old dreams and new experiences, filled with the atmosphere of country life mixed with Parisian splendor sprinkled with a hint of intrigue, will be happily consumed by gourmands, Francophiles and Mary Simses' The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Café fans." - Booklist

"Engaging characters, mouth-watering food and some romance... this picturesquely diverse novel abounds in all of these." - Woman's World Magazine

"Chef Sophie, while trying to balance the challenges of family and personal life, once again achieves with her unquenchable passion for good food to make you want to hop on the next flight to France. De Vérant's hero, Sophie, thanks to the author, must first think carefully, what he wants and what he doesn't. Armed with the elegance and good style, Vérant also writes the story of Sophie Valroux's Parisian stars, which we now expect from this talented writer." - Barbara Conrey, USA Today bestselling author of Nowhere Near Goodbye

"Smart, funny and - dare I say it? - downright delicious! The continuation of Sophie Valroux's story does not lack any important ingredients, dosed in the right proportions. Samantha Vérant has managed to capture something essential, French, in this hard-to-put-down novel by a woman. Strong recommended reading." - Camille Pagán, author of I'm fine, as you are not

"Vérant once again excelled in preparing the next member of the Valroux menu (in the continuation of Sophie Valroux's secret French recipes). ...Vérant's mouth-watering and loving food descriptions whet the reader's appetite, the liveliness and courage of her heroine shines through every page of the work. The work can be read as cheerful specialty." - Publishers Weekly

"Vérant's work, the sequel to Sophie Valroux's secret French recipes, is about food, on the one hand, and on the other hand, the story of how the main character follows his dreams despite all uncertainty and doubt. ... The reader cheers for the brave and determined, yet very vulnerable chef, to to achieve success in your profession and in your personal life. For food nerds and those who like strong heroines and romances." - Library Journal

"The second part of Sophie's story is filled with things dear to my heart: French castles, irresistible food descriptions and romance. Merci beaucoup, Samantha Verant!" - Sam Tschida, Siri, Who Am I? its author