Books: Romance

What We Give Away

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Welcome to the What We Give Away by Paulette Stout book tour hosted by Suzy Approved Book Tours.

About What We Give Away

Title: What We Give Away

Author: Paulette Stout

Released: February 4, 2025

Find it: Amazon

Leslie is an award-winning journalist who thrives on tackling NYC’s most controversial stories. But at 37, she finds herself at the heart of an investigation that hits too close to home.

For as long as Leslie can remember, food has been the enemy. Something to avoid, not enjoy. When a relative challenges her perspective, she dives into the world of diet culture and eating disorders, only to see her struggles reflected back at her. This revelation sets Leslie on a transformative journey to mend her relationship with food, her body, and the only man she’s ever loved.

Chef Risto is a bigger-than-life personality who unapologetically lives life to the fullest. With his restaurant thriving and his culinary star rising, Risto has everything he’s ever wanted— except Leslie. Their past is a tangled web of unspoken feelings and unmet expectations. He dreams of her every night. But how can they build a future together when Leslie can’t fully support his dreams?

When Leslie’s cupid-of-an-aunt insists she fill in for her at Risto’s restaurant, their undeniable chemistry reignites. But can it overcome their complicated history?

Meanwhile, tensions rise as Leslie’s investigation threatens her TV career. It forces her into an impossible choice: achieve stardom while living a lie, or embrace the truth for a second chance at true love?

In this compelling tale of self-discovery and romance, Leslie must navigate a world that demands she conform while finding the courage to be true to herself and live her best life.

Review for What We Give Away

This story contains eating disorder topics such as anorexia. In a world of outside appearance and thin to win, the author has put together an eye-opening account of diet culture while presenting both sides of the story without being preachy.

It is a sweet second-chance romance featuring Leslie and Risto. Funnily enough (considering the diet culture angle), Risto is the chef of his Puerto Rican restaurant. And the food is described deliciously! The couple fights their way to achieve the happily ever after they have dreampt of. It’s a thought-provoking romance read, one I really enjoyed.

About The Author

Paulette Stout draws on her experiences as a biracial Latina woman to write fast-paced contemporary women’s fiction tackling social issues often ignored.

Read in 42 countries, Paulette’s award-winning books deliver bingeable prose, relatable characters, and compelling stories that keep pages turning.

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