THE CRAZY TEST

A magazine writer finds herself profiling the sexy new restaurant owner she met nights earlier in Bosarge’s romance novel.

Sofia Torres works for The Look, a popular women’s magazine, and hopes to eventually become chief editor after her boss announces her retirement. Determined to prove that she’s capable of writing more popular and important pieces, Sofia begins working on a feature about Dalton Pierce, the 28-year-old owner of the newly opened restaurant Tectonic in New York City. The assignment becomes complicated when she realizes that Dalton is the same man she recently spent the night with. Sofia remains focused on advancing her career and is especially cautious because a previous workplace relationship ended badly, making her unwilling to risk her professional reputation again. Dalton, meanwhile, is fully consumed with running his new restaurant and has developed strict rules around dating. As Sofia continues interviewing Dalton and spending time at Tectonic, the two grow closer while trying to maintain professional boundaries and avoid emotional attachment. The novel follows a classic romance structure and rarely strays far from expected genre beats. Sofia’s career ambitions and Dalton’s gradual openness to commitment feel predictable from early on, and much of the emotional development unfolds exactly as readers might anticipate. The relationship’s tumult late in the book also lacks some emotional impact, since a months-long separation passes within only a few pages, limiting the sense of longing between the characters before they reunite. Still, the dual points of view work well, giving both Sofia and Dalton distinct voices and allowing readers to better understand their motivations and insecurities. The workplace tension, restaurant setting, fast-moving pacing, and supporting friendships help keep the story engaging even when the larger plot feels familiar.

This romance follows a familiar path, but dual perspectives and chemistry keep it moving.