May 15, 2020
After chef Max Cavanagh's explosive, on-camera departure, chef Hadley Beckett is sure of one thing: she never wants to see her colleague again. But an esteemed documentary series wants to feature the top Culinary Channel stars together, leaving Hadley no choice. Famous for his hot temper and ego, Max is as infuriating as she remembers. But Hadley's natural Southern charm dismantles Max's cynicism toward fame and reminds him of his love for cooking. But can they sustain the undeniable chemistry that sizzles lovingly between them off camera but keeps boiling over angrily on screen? Turner (Wooing Cadie McCaffrey, 2019) goes behind the scenes of network cooking shows and reality cooking competitions to craft a sweet and spicy story about ego, passion, and self-discovery. Hadley and Max's attraction simmers with tantalizing consistency in both their fights and their acts of mutual forgiveness, and their lovable oil-and-water dynamic animates the delicious drama of culinary celebrity. Turner never misses the opportunity to surprise with a juicy plot twist, making her latest a sure bet for readers hungry for light summer reading.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2020, American Library Association.)