Publication Date: June 3, 2025
Eat Post Like is a heartwarming debut novel of self-discovery, resilience, and the transformative power of food.
Cassie Brooks has her life all figured out.
- Make partner at the prestigious law firm she works at by age 35
- Put in as much work as required to make goal #1 happen
- Spend as much time as possible with her boyfriend, James Colwell
Work might be exhausting, but for now she’s satisfied making good money and enjoying New York City with James. He’s an accountant but has surprisingly eclectic taste in food. Cassie is starting to think he could be the one when her life flips upside down with one call: James has died tragically.
Months into her grief, she uncovers a worn diary belonging to James and stumbles upon a remarkable revelation: James was the mastermind behind the hottest, anonymous foodie account in the city. With detailed food reviews, lists of new restaurants, and a tantalizing plan to involve Cassie, James had been preparing for an adventure of a lifetime.
When Cassie unwittingly accepts a dinner reservation on behalf of James’s viral account, she embarks on a whirlwind journey filled with unforgettable meals and unexpected connections. She goes from endless hours on-call as a lawyer to savoring exquisite pasta in Italy and indulging in the finest French cuisine in Paris.
But as Cassie navigates the demands of being an influencer and embracing her newfound passions, she struggles to find balance. Does she have what it takes to maintain her secret identity while pursuing her own dreams? Can she balance her grief of losing James with the thrilling possibilities that lie ahead?
A New York attorney finds a new lease on life after a gut-wrenching tragedy.
Eat Post Like features a tantalizing story by Emily Arden Wells showcasing culinary delights. It’s a poignant tale spanning New York and Europe.
Cassie may have her future planned out, but the discovery of her boyfriend’s anonymous food critic account sparks a magnificent adventure when she accepts an invitation on behalf of the account.
The world of cuisine unfolds through a variety of dishes as Cassie finds joy and a safe haven for her grief. Along the way, she makes new friends who inspire her to chart her own path.
Eat Post Like offers a new beginning for a woman slowly burning out in the corporate world.
Emily Arden Wells is a partner with the Colorado based architecture firm, Move Matter / Architecture, and owns a digital media agency called Five O’Clock Creative, where she has won awards for her photography and food styling. She co-founded the award-winning cocktail and spirits website, Gastronomista.com, and is considered to be one of the first cocktail influencers who has inspired generations of content creators. Her writing has been published in Saveur Magazine, Vanity Fair, Town & Country, Bloomberg Pursuits, among others. She lives in Colorado with her husband and son. Eat Post Like is her first novel.
