Cookin' for Love Released Under the iUniverse Star Imprint

Who says only twenty-somethings can have fun, romance and great sex? Author challenges this myth, offering a romantic novel of fun, friendship, and food.

Beverly Hills, CA (May 10, 2005) - Inspired by true events in author Sharon Boorstin's life, Cookin' for Love: A Novel with Recipes (Star, 2005) takes readers from 18 to 80 on a deliciously fun and sexy romp.

Beverly Hills cookbook author Miriam Levy's life is beginning to resemble a fallen soufflé. With an empty nest and a seemingly indifferent husband, she throws all of her energy into writing her next cookbook. Then one day, her best friend Kate calls with some astonishing news—after twenty-five years, she's located her first love by searching for him on Google™. What's more, he's invited her to visit him in exotic and dangerous Malaysia. Kate begs Miriam to accompany her on the trip of a lifetime, and the two friends embark on an unforgettable escapade that promises to teach them a great deal about love, life, friendship, and the wonders of rediscovery.

Chick Lit for the aging baby boomer and beyond. Hold the baby bottle, pass the cheesecake.

Mireille Guiliano,
French Women Don't Get Fat

A perfect mix of adventure, friendship, and love sprinkled with twenty-five of Miriam's favorite recipes, from "Orgasmic Cookies" to "String Bikini Cheesecake," Cookin' for Love will leave you smiling, laughing, and hungry for more.

About the Author

Sharon Boorstin writes for national publications including More, The Los Angeles Times, L.A. Confidential, Jewish Woman Magazine, and Bon Appetit. She was the restaurant critic of the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner and she has cowritten screenplays for feature films and television. She is a popular public speaker and speaks to women's groups around the country. Her memoir/cookbook, Let Us Eat Cake: Adventures in Food and Friendship was a selection of the Pulpwood Queens Book Club and the Satellite Sisters ABC Radio Book Club.

About the Publisher

iUniverse offers a variety of publishing services to help authors publish, market, and sell fiction, poetry, and nonfiction books. The company is one of the largest publishers in the United States, publishing more than 5,000 new titles each year. iUniverse partners with industry leading author organizations, including the Authors Guild, the Harlem Writers Guild, and the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) to bring innovative programs to their members. The company's major investors include Warburg Pincus and Barnes & Noble.

The iUniverse Star program is designed to identify, celebrate, and support titles that display a high level of editorial quality and have shown promising levels of book sales. Star titles receive industry-standard discounts at book retailers and are fully returnable.