Flirty, Fresh, Fun And Entertaining!

Betsy St. Amant gives clever winks to the movie You’ve Got Mail in this adorable mash up of enemies-turned-lovers and the online dating world. This book will delight both contemporary romance readers as well as rom-com lovers with laugh-out-loud banter between two people who’s chemistry is sparking!

Warning: You’ll want tacos, and probably, nachos after reading this story.

I absolutely loved the magnetism between Rory and Jude, right from the start. The clever mix of their online relationship, turned unknown-in-person relationship pulls all of the appeal of You’ve Got Mail into the story, but St. Amant makes the story her own. Rory is feisty and likable (despite her occasional woes) and Jude came across as a strong, lovable guy that’s easy to fall for.

The supporting characters were also well loved by me, especially Hannah and Grady. I enjoyed the quick pace of the story and the contemporary aspect focusing on Mexican culinary and food trucks; two things everyone loves!

An underlying story lent personal growth, particularly for Rory as she works to figure out what is best for her in life and maintain continuance of her family legacy. Jude grew as well, pursuing his dreams at all costs, and facing the inevitable fallout with his family over his decision. The blend of these things balanced with the flirty texts and messages, as well as the fireworks in person, created a story that was both addictive and entertaining.

Overall, a great read that I enjoyed and would recommend to readers who like books by Bethany Turner, Melissa Ferguson and Nicole Deese. Tacos for Two is clean, lighthearted and does not contain many faith-based elements.

*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts below are my own and I was not required to post a positive review.

"If Rory Perez could find a way to wad all the cilantro in the entire world into a ball and hurl it into outer space, it still wouldn't be far enough removed for her preference." I was drawn in from this opening line...and I concur! It's a funny twist that the woman who hates cilantro inherited a taco truck....and she can't cook!

Jude and Rory have a lot of fun flirting and messaging each other in a dating app. They quote "You've Got Mail" quite a bit, never realizing how closely their own lives will play this out. While they enjoy their anonymous online relationship, their in-person relationship is a lot more antagonistic. Both see the other as a real threat to getting what they want in life.

I enjoyed both parts of their relationship except for one thing. Rory was so quick to assume the worst at every turn. It was almost unbearable. Thankfully she does learn and grow as does Jude.

This was a fun story and a quick read. It did make me want to go visit a taco truck! I am already looking forward to the next book.
Thank you to Revell for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Tacos for Two by Betsy St. Amant is a delightful Romantic Comedy! The story has many marvelous similarities to You’ve Got Mail, one of my favorite movies of all time! Rory Perez and Jude Strong know each other in “real” life and through a dating app. Rory is the proud owner of a food truck she inherited, but she is not much of a cook. Jude has been through law school, but really wants to get away from the family business by not taking the Bar, and having his own food truck. When Rory and Jude meet in real life, they definitely are not impressed with the other.

This charming story had me rooting for Rory and Jude. The author does an amazing job showing both character’s perspectives and letting you walk(or run) a mile in their shoes to see their perspective. I was so invested in their friendship and growing relationship. I loved their texts. The author wrote terrific secondary characters that were interesting, funny, and added greatly to the story.

Tacos for Two is a story about forgiveness, redemption and making peace with who you are. The author has created wonderful characters that you will enjoy getting to know. It is a tasty romantic comedy that will leave you satisfied. (sort of a like a good taco)

I was given a copy by Revell and NetGalley and not required to write a positive review.

Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ (and a half star)

I really enjoyed this book. The story flowed well, the characters were fun, and I liked the overall story. It was a fun one for sure. It was a bit slow at times. It was a pretty long book but I liked all of the events in the story. There were times I really didn’t like the hero or the heroine but they both turned out great at the end. I hope to read more books by this author in the future.

I received a review copy and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is a Romance/Chick-Lit. I love the storyline in this book, and the characters in this book is so great. I found this book to be cute, funny at times, and family drama. This book has a lot of food and will make you want to eat. I love a book that has good characters and has both romance and family drama which this book delivered on all that. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Revell) or author (Betsy St. Amant) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

This was a fun read and I enjoyed the plot. The food truck aspect was interesting and the characters were engaging.

Tacos for Two by was a joy to read. She was able to write a book with a You’ve Got Mail theme and enough of its own story to be a treasure.
The addition of the food trucks gave it a contemporary vibe.

The authors use of quotes from the movie was spectacular.

Rory had inherited the food truck from her aunt. Although she did not enjoy cooking and did not have the talent she felt the responsibility to keep it running.

He just wanted to escape his crazy manipulative family. He had a love of cooking and decides to enter the food truck competition.

The secondary characters also added a special touch to the story. Hannah and her origami were touching. Cody and Alton were a fun addition to his seriousness and stress.

I would recommend this book if you love You’ve Got Mail. It is a great book to escape into and re-read when you want a reprieve from the crazy.

This was my first book by Betsy St Amant and I’m so glad I had the chance to read this foodie rom-com! The story follows food truck owner, Rory, who can’t or doesn’t like to cook. But due to family obligations Rory tries to keep the truck going and enters a local contest to do so. However, she’s met with some new and unexpected taco competition, who just so happens to be the mystery guy she’s been talking to online.

I loved the author's writing style and the whole cast of characters. There’s even a disability awareness in the book and Hannah’s character feels like a breath of fresh air. There are a ton of references to the movie You’ve Got Mail, which gives me all the 90s nostalgia. Overall, a light and fun read that made you root for the main characters and hope they’d get past their miscommunications and faults, both together and separately. Fair warning to the reader, you will find yourself craving tacos throughout the entirety of this book!

Now if you’ll excuse me I’ll be diving into the author’s backlist, while watching You’ve Got Mail, with a plate of tacos.

4 stars
Who doesn't love tacos, and who doesn't love secret romances between two who are actually competitors? This takes a woman trying to keep a tradition from her aunt alive, support her special needs relative, and keep everything going.
This had it all and more.

Yes! Finally, a character with an aversion to cilantro! All kidding aside, Betsy St. Amant’s newest release, TACOS FOR TWO is a tasty offering—with or without the cilantro—of romance, comedy, and exploration of those family dynamics that can fry one’s soul.

Two anonymous online-dating chatters develop a sweet relationship and are nearly ready to take the next step—a phone conversation. They’re taking it nice and slow, but both feel the simmer.
Those two chatters? Rory Perez and Jude Strong.

Rory makes her living as a food truck owner—who doesn’t know how to cook! Jude wants to break out of his family legal practice to pursue his passion—cooking. Things get zesty when they both enter a food truck competition!

St. Amant gives the reader a memorable ensemble of characters that will work their way into hearts. I love the clever references to the film You’ve Got Mail, and even Pride and Prejudice.

A real treat for those who love clean, inspirational romances that aren’t afraid to dig a little deeper into the problems of dysfunctional families.

#NetGalley and the publisher provided a reader’s e-copy of this book for an honest review. Well, this is it!

Rory has inherited her aunt's food truck and is struggling to keep it running with her disastrous cooking skills. Jude is working at his family's law firm before throwing it all in to buy his own food truck. When the two foodies go up against one another in a food festival with a huge prize, who will be the big winner? Oh, did I mention that the two of them are also in an online relationship without knowing who the other is? Cute, right?

Tacos for Two was a really sweet book. On the clean side, this book is perfect for a teen or those that aren't after a steamy read. I loved both the main characters and reading through their online exchanges and I appreciated the author showing their chemistry being strong both online and in person.

This delightful rom-com will whet the appetites of You’ve Got Mail fans and taco lovers alike! Quirky characters give this fun story plenty of laugh-out-loud moments with heart.

Rory and Jude cross paths when his company orders lunch from her food truck every week, and when they are matched on an online dating site… but they don’t realize the connection. Rory is loyal and dedicated to providing for her cousin, no matter what it takes. Jude is stuck working for his manipulative father and brother instead of pursuing his dream of cooking. Their worlds collide during the town’s food truck competition, with a lot of hopes and dreams riding on a win for each of them. Plenty of misunderstandings and hilarity ensue as they compete by day and confide in each other through the dating app by night. Nothing goes as planned when they finally decide to meet, and the final day of the competition brings more twists than they ever expected.

This flavorful rom-com, seasoned with quirky side characters and small town drama, will leave you satisfied with the story but craving tacos! Fans of Bethany Turner and Melissa Ferguson won’t want to miss this one.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I enjoyed this book even more than I expected to, and I had pretty high hopes going in. Fun and sweet with a little bit of spice, this story kept me turning pages.



Rory was a great heroine. Smart, strong, and driven, she was multidimensional and unique. I love seeing a different culture highlighted in Christian fiction. I found it admirable the way Rory was so dedicated to keeping her aunt’s food truck going, even though she hated cooking, as well as her fierce protection for Hannah. I must admit, in the beginning, I wasn’t so sure about Jude. The whole rich guy trope is not my thing, but I did appreciate that he cared about Maria, and became friends with Alton. There is a charming cast of supporting characters in this book, as well. From Grady and Nicole, to Alton and Hannah, and even Mayor Whit. They all add depth to the story and round out the book.



The story sees both main characters through trials, from familial conflicts, to financial struggles, yet it maintains that lighthearted feel that rom com readers love. Fans of You’ve Got Mail will love the many references to the classic rom com flick. And of course, this is going to make you hungry. I could practically smell all that wonderful Mexican food cooking as I read about the preparations for the food truck contest.



Christian rom com fans rejoice! Tacos for Two is a delightful novel that is most worthy of a spot on your shelf.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

As a big foodie, I am instantly drawn to books with strong food culture in them. Throw in an enemies-to-lovers trope and I’m definitely going to read this book. This is why I was so excited when I received access to the book ahead of publication. I was ready to dive into this food culture-rich experience and see where it took me.

There were several things I really enjoyed about this book. To begin with, I loved the diversity. You have Rory who has inherited her aunt’s beloved Mexican food truck and while, to me, it seemed she wasn’t truly connected to that side of her heritage, she was well aware of how important it was to continue her aunt’s legacy and keep the family recipes alive. I think more and more people all over the world are reconnecting to their roots via family recipes passed down from generation to generation. Hannah was by far my favorite character. I do not believe people with down syndrome are represented enough in this genre (or any genre perhaps?) and I adored that she was portrayed with this killer self-esteem and no-nonsense attitude. Worrying about money? That’s a waste of time according to Hannah because it’ll all work itself out. It also goes without saying that my mouth was watering the entire time I was reading!

While there were things I liked about the book, there were also aspects of the story that I did not like. For starters, Rory and Jude are both hard to handle at the beginning of the story. I did not like either of them, to be honest, and while their characters develop over time, I couldn’t shake my first impressions. Rory’s lack of purpose and intention and Jude’s whining about being cut out of his rich dad’s will if he didn’t become a lawyer both left bad tastes in my mouth. I also really disliked this rich guy who can cook for himself but that’s it is going to open a rival food truck about a cuisine not a part of his heritage and potentially put a minority-owned business out of business. I also felt that it was based on You’ve Got Mail just a little too much and reminded me a lot of Sarah Smith’s Simmer Down.

I didn’t realize this was a Christian romance novel and if I had I think I would have gone in with different expectations instead of wonder “Where’s the steam?” I would definitely recommend this book to people I know that either really enjoys Christian books or for those who like romance books without a ton of steam. It was a cute story, but not necessarily the one for me.

Food trucks and online dating. Two family businesses and a high stakes town contest. Pinatas, nachos, and daisies all serve as ingredients for Betsy St. Amant's latest rom-com.

"You've Got Mail" allusions are sprinkled liberally throughout "Tacos for Two," like fresh cilantro on the perfect taco. (There's even a "Ratatouille" reference for good measure.)

But it's not a rewrite of "You've Got Mail." Just when you think you know what's going to happen next, Jude's sous-chef throws in a twist. (Also, it's about food trucks, not bookstores.)

"Tacos for Two" is the perfect fun fall read.

Warning: this book will make you crave tacos and want to re-watch "You've Got Mail." When gifting this book to a friend, pair it with a gift card to your favorite food truck or Mexican takeout.

I have mixed feelings about this one. At certain parts I was fully entertained, at other times I found either/both main characters tiresome. I was happy for the You've Got Mail references, but ultimately I just felt it dragged a little and by the end, with all its HEA potential, I was just relieved it was finished. It was almost exactly what I wanted, but also just fell short. Like I said... mixed feelings. Read with chips and guac handy because you will get hungry.

Tacos for Two is a re-telling of the classic 90s film, You’ve Got Mail (which was a re-telling of the 1940s film, The Shop Around the Corner). Movie references pepper the pages, so if you’ve seen the film, look for the Easter eggs!

Rory Perez inherits a food truck, but she claims she doesn’t even know how to make mac and cheese. Jude Worthington wants out of the family business, but he’ll have to win a cooking competition to make it happen.
Sparks fly in both reality and the online world, where unbeknownst to either of them, they are in fact communicating with each other.

One of my favourite films is You’ve Got Mail, so this story was a fun read for me. There are some twists that make the story fresh, and unpredictable, even though it ends in a happily ever after for Rory and Jude. Rory and Jude are likeable characters, insecurities and all. Rory tends to call out Jude on his faults more than she admits to doing the exact same thing to him.

The secondary characters really make the story though. Rory’s best friends are a fun couple, who help her face reality. Jude’s dad and brother are so bad, I didn’t feel sorry for them when they ran into issues at the end of the story. There are a few others who get page time that are really interesting characters too.

The story took some time to get into, as the pacing felt really slow at the start.

All in all, this was a fun read. If you like food and romance, try picking up a copy of Tacos for Two.

I received an ecopy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

The premise of Tacos for Two was super appealing. I love the idea of competing taco trucks and a romance blooming from there, but in the end this story fell flat for me. I never came to root for the main characters and Rory in particular I found unlikeable. Additionally there was too much going on in the story, but it still managed to be too long. I will say it definitely kept me reading because I wanted to know what happened.

This book is so much fun. Computer dating, food trucks, tacos -- all fun subjects to explore.. I couldn't put this one down. Rory has inherited a food truck from her Aunt and she can't cook but she can't bear to part with it because it was her Aunt's. Jude is part of his father's law firm but he would rather cook like his beloved Maria, the housekeeper that raised him. Jude buys a food truck and tries to start a new career. Meanwhile, both of them are sharing their hearts with a stranger online..

This is a delightful book and I recommend it to anyone who just wants something light and entertaining to read. It's squeaky clean and that's one of my favorite things too.

I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

Tacos for Two is the newest rom com by Betsy St. Amant and I loved it. Rory Perez is a bookish kindred spirit. I mean the girl owns a food truck and can’t cook. I relate to the can’t cook part not owning a food truck. As well as loyalty to family. Jude Strong took a little bit to warm up to but once I did, I liked him as well.



I loved the banter between the characters. I laughed with Rory I also cried with her. I wanted to find out how the book ended but on the same note I didn’t want it to end.


Hannah was my favorite character and there was so much wisdom for someone so young. And I love how Rory was trying to do her best for Hannah. And how she was loyal to family.


I enjoyed that Tacos for Two was not only a romance but a story of family. Both blood and chosen. One of my favorite lines was “Taco grease is thicker than water.” From aunt Sophia which to me means family is what you make of it.


I enjoyed Tacos for Two even though I’ve never seen You’ve Got Mail because I did get some of the references. But I’ve moved the movie up on my to watch list. So even if you haven’t seen the movie, you will still enjoy the book and if you have, you’ll enjoy finding the Easter eggs.


I love Betsy’s books because they are rom coms in book form and Tacos for Two was no different. And I look forward to future books.

I received a complimentary copy from the author and publisher as part of a blog tour. I was not required to provide a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.





I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.