It was a cute, small town, romance, book with characters that I thoroughly enjoyed. I love the side characters and how they were a part of the relationship. It’s an enjoyable, cute romance.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. I tried really hard to get into this book and I just could not connect with the characters. however, it is a popular book at the library..

I received this book from netgalley for an honest review. This is the first time I read a book from this author but it will not be my last the setting was beautiful and the characters are very well developed.

A beautifully written book, full of heart. I always love this kind of book because it’s enjoyable and transporting while also feeling real and approachable.

This was a great enemies to lovers romance. The characters are great and loveable. There is even some steam in this book. Overall, I found it to be an enjoyable read!

This is a new to me author and I have to say I am looking forward to reading more by this author! I loved this book

Serenity hosts a Supper Club which includes the amazing food she cook, great company and an overall fun time. When one of her friend invites her brother in her place things start to get a bit off. Gabriel didn't seem to start on the right foot with her and its started an enemies to lover kinda situation.

Okay so if your into the enemies to lover trope you'll enjoy this book cause I'm a sucker for it. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and about what was really going on from their perspective because while Serenity seemed uptight at first and Gabriel was seemingly rude it was a misunderstanding and it was interesting seeing how things were gonna play out. But with that also theres the whole dead like for Gabriel sticking around and if they got together the question is what kinda arrangement will be made between the two. Overall I will say that I really enjoyed this book and recommend you lovely readers to check it out.

If you think the cover of A Table for Two by Sheryl Lister is mouthwatering, just wait until you read the book! There is so much talk about food in this story that I felt like I was constantly hungry and wanting a snack of some sort - wine too of course! The supper club and Serenity with her friends were two of my favorite parts of the book, and I felt like I really got to know all of the characters. The story alternates between Serenity and Gabriel, and I loved how realistic and fleshed out they were, as well as the budding romance that we get slow-burn style throughout. I am always more of a fan of this kind of romance build, and the way they initially met had me laughing out loud. It made perfect sense that this wouldn't be instalove and I was really happy with the route Lister took the characters and their story.

I could totally see this becoming some sort of series based on the various characters, and if the author chose to do this, I would definitely read them. I felt like I was hanging out with friends while I was reading it, and I would love to be back in this universe again. There are some steamy spots but nothing I couldn't handle, and if you are more of a romcom reader like I am, you should be able to get through them just fine. They weren't gratuitous and they were properly placed in a way that made total sense to the story.

I did decide to listen to A Table for Two, and I can't say it was my favorite as an audiobook. While Trei Taylor did a fine job, I would have preferred 2 narrators and I wouldn't say I loved her narration as much as some other female narrators I have heard. That being said, it was easy listening and I loved so many things about this beautiful book. It also brought tears to my eyes, and I loved the heart and soul Lister was able to infuse. Lister is a new-to-me author, but if she writes future books in this same style, I am here for them.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Love love love this book! The food, The Romance, the small town living!

Make sure you have a snack nearby while reading because the food descriptions will have you drooling and begging to be part of the supper club!

Thank you to netgalley and readforever pub for an eArc in exchange for an honest review.

What's not to love? Food and love? Sign me up for all the books that involve that! I really loved this story and the characters in the book. It was the perfect read for summer and I have been recommending it to others! Thank you for the opportunity to read and review. Looking forward to Lister's next one!

Serenity and Gabriel were such a realistic romance for me. I could completely see people in real life coming together like this. I loved it!

And the food! Yum - love romances that have food as a main feature of the storyline.

The writing style flowed nicely, very easy to read. The story kept me wanting to turn the pages.

Highly recommend!

Lots of recipes and lots of food! A small town, a supper club and Serenity and Gabriel. Lighthearted romance, opening up and finding love. It was a quick, light read for the pool this Summer.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for this sweet story!

I fell in love with Serenity and Gabriel. The small town vibes, supper club and reading all about the delicious food made me want to be a part of their town! From the fries chicken, homemade waffles and everything in between had my mouth watering!

Serenity and Gabriel both have had relationships that ended badly and were scared of opening up their hearts. Accepting some hard truths, listening to their friends, family and their hearts, they realized that there was only one choice to be made and it would be the right choice.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was decent, but not amazing. I wish it had focused more on the main characters and not the side characters.

Sheryl Lister’s A Table for Two is an entertaining small town romance. Loved the sparks between Serenity Wheeler and Gabriel Cunningham - he insulted her twice and she retaliated by tossing a container of brownies at him! Of course, I had to keep reading!
Loved the fun, flirty banter between Serenity and Gabriel. Serenity is a strong, compassionate woman who left San Diego to start over again in Firefly Lake. Cooking dinners and baking for her friends brings her joy. Serenity adds all the perfect touches: music, candles and delicious food to create the perfect ambiance for entertaining evening. Serenity’s kitchen is the gathering place for her supper club group; Natasha, Dana and Teri. Loved the friendship between these woman and I related to their honest girl chat, love of good food and wine.
Gabriel is a definitely a swoony hero. He has moved to Firefly Lake to watch over his Nana – how sweet! His job as a computer programmer allows him to work remotely but, he’s wondering if he can adjust to small town life. The move comes at a good time as his friends Glenn, Darius and Brent have advised him to slow down—his 14 hour workdays are not good for him. Loved these friends so much—their video calls, texts and concerns added a lot of humor in the story and they supported Gabriel’s decision.
Sheryl Lister crafts a wonderful story for this couple. Love how she wove in Gabriel and Serenity’s love of food, family and friends into their romance. The couple’s chemistry, flirty banter and the ensemble cast kept me reading—and I loved Gabriel’s Nana!
Loved the delicious dinners served—the combination of flavors wowed me and gave me a few ideas to step up my menu for Sunday Supper.
This is the first book of Sheryl Lister’s that I have read—and I am hoping she will add to the Firefly Lake series—these characters have stories to tell!
Pick up a copy of A Table for Two—pair it with a glass of wine and enjoy!

2.0

I ended up skimming most of this book. I didn't care for how much time was spend on side characters. I wanted more time with Gabriel and Serenity.

Overall I was just very underwhelmed.

I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review

Serenity Wheeler has ditched the city life, for the peace and serenity of small town living. She is best known for Supper Club dinners, where just about everything is homemade. After experiencing heartbreak, she is determined to never fail in love again …until she met Gabriel Cunningham.

Gabriel has agreed to temporarily relocate in order to be closer to his grandmother, and convince her to move back to Atlanta with him. He too, has experienced heartache. What started out as a situationship, quickly became a table for two.

This is my first read by @sheryllister, and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole premise of the book. I could picture the small town, the nosy neighbors and wine train your. My favorite character was definitely Ms. Della. I just have one question …how in the world can foodies enjoy such succulent dishes and still be able to function properly. Lol

I highly recommend this 💎💎💎💎💎 book, to all lovers of romance.

Serenity & Gabriel

Small town. Not so meet cute. Neighbors.

Gabriel is relocating to Firefly Lake to look after his grandmother after his sister,Andrea, gets a new job and has to move away. Andrea’s neighbor Serenity is a great cook and hosts a Supper Club for her friends. She promises Andrea she’ll look out for her brother and invite him to dinner. Gabriel and his grandmother arrive for dinner and both Gabriel and Serenity are shocked to find out they’ve already met.
These two have great chemistry but both are not interested in being in a relationship especially one that is short lived because Gabriel had no intention on staying in Firefly Lake. As much as they are fighting (separately) they are drawn to each other and it doesn’t help that she kept baking him brownies

The story is full family, friends, food and this new relationship and the characters are well developed.
This story is so cute Serenity and Gabriel spend so much time not bending their self inflicted rule of no relationships that they don’t realize that one they are great together and two the exes of the past do not have to dictate the future.
The dinners, the brownies, the dates, and time spent together is leading them to a place they both want to be but don’t realize it.

I recommend this book. The story moves well. There are some funny moments and some steamy moments. If you love a small town not so meet cute then this book is it.

This is a heartwarming small-town romance with enemies to lovers trope. I loved Serenity and Gabriel and their chemistry. This book has descriptions of a lot of amazing food and recipes in the back.

A word of caution before you pick up a copy of A Table for Two: do not begin reading this book on an empty stomach. Both Serenity and Gabriel love to cook - and I love to eat - so, believe me when I tell you there was a whole lot of drooling and tummy rumbling going on as I read this story. ;-)

A Table for Two is a charming, low-drama, small-town, contemporary romance that moves along at a steady, leisurely pace. I enjoyed Serenity and Gabriel. Both are likeable, relatable characters who have been burned in previous relationships, are reluctant to trust, and not looking for anything permanent in the romance department. Plus, Gabe is only in town for a limited time. He's a big-city boy who has no interest in small town life. Of course, that's before he moves in next door to Serenity.

Anyone who has read a small-town romance or watched a Hallmark movie knows how this story is going to end. But that's the conclusion we all sign up for - or at least I do. It's the journey that makes the book enjoyable. This journey has some ups and downs, and initial conflict that is pretty quickly resolved, but overall it's low on the angst. What it does have is an interesting supporting cast, a main couple I could happily cheer for, sizzling chemistry, sparkling banter, and plenty of charm. It held my interest, had me rooting for Gabe and Serenity to make things work, and introduced me to some new recipes (did I mention the food?) that I'm eager to make. I loved Serenity's Supper Club, for both the food and the friendship. Also loved the dynamic among Gabe and his business partners/friends.

I don't know if this book will be a standalone or the start of a series but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the series. If Lister plans to write stories for the supporting characters introduced in A Table for Two, I will definitely be buying them. I haven't had nearly enough time with Serenity's friends or Gabe's!

*ARC received from Forever via NetGalley for fair and unbiased review