Can they stand the heat...?

Maggie is in the running to be the next head chef at Michelin-starred Manhattan restaurant, Jean-Sébastien’s. Unfortunately, she’s competing against notoriously arrogant Ethan to prove she’s the best chef for the job.

Food critic Emily can make or break a chef’s career. When she visits the restaurant to see what interim head chef, Maggie, has to offer, Emily is having a particularly bad day…

Single mum Nayomi needs a job and Jean-Sébastien’s needs a kitchen porter – perfect! She just has to keep her head down and money coming in. But she’s desperate to speak up and help struggling chef Maggie – Nayomi's own skills might be just the recipe to save Maggie’s career and impress Emily.

A delicious story of unexpected friendship and risking it all, for fans of Sarah Morgan and Milly Johnson.

Previously published as The Kitchen

'A perfect bit of escapism which will make you hungry for good food, good friends, and maybe a little romantic spice. Tuck in and enjoy. Bon appetit!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'Hard to put down, uplifting and highly satisfying' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'I loved this book and I will re-read it again when I want a little comfort…' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'A heart-warming story of three women and their fight to overcome obstacles in their way. The food sounded amazing, and my mouth was watering as I read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'What a breath of fresh air this book is! A perfect, playful escape. A fun, fast read that will have you rooting for main characters Abbey and Ted.' Samantha Tonge

‘A brilliant rom-com you’ll fall in love with’ Mandy Baggot

'Brilliant fun. You'll love this pacy, sexy opposites attract romcom' Sandy Barker

'Absolutely love this book! It was so well written and had me swiping to the next page on my Kindle!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'I’m immersed and invested. 5 stars, absolutely recommend!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'what a story, I absolutely loved it and just couldn’t put it down.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review