The Story
She ruined his career with one review. Now they have to cook together.
A food critic who can't cook. A chef who can't let go. One cooking competition that changes everything.
Ava Harper writes restaurant reviews that can make or break careers-but she's hiding a secret that would destroy her own. The daughter of celebrity chefs never learned to cook. When her editor forces her to compete in Jonathon Island's Flavor Fest, she's not just out of her depth. She's partnered with Zach Sullivan, the chef whose restaurant her review accidentally ruined.
This should be a disaster.
Zach has nursed his grudge for years. He's blamed Ava for every setback, every failure, every sleepless night. Now he's stuck in a dead-end job under a tyrannical chef, and his only shot at redemption means working alongside the woman he's spent years resenting.
The problem? She's nothing like he expected.
Between burnt garlic bread, sabotaged flour, and the watchful eyes of celebrity judges, Zach and Ava discover that the truth behind that fateful review isn't what either of them believed. As old wounds finally come to light, they'll have to decide: Is forgiveness worth the risk? And is love the recipe they've both been missing?
A charming enemies-to-lovers romance about second chances, secret-keeping, and discovering that the sweetest dishes are made with grace. Perfect for fans of Denise Hunter, Becky Wade, and Hallmark cooking competition movies.
Author: Andrea Christenson,Susan May Warren
Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
Published: 05/19/2026
Pages: 278
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.63d
ISBN: 9781966463412
About the Author
Christenson, Andrea: - Andrea Christenson lives in Western Wisconsin with her husband and two daughters. When she is not busy homeschooling her girls, she loves to read anything she can get her hands on, bake bread, eat cheese, and watch Netflix-though not usually all at the same time. Andrea's prayer is to write stories revealing God's love. Visit her at www.andreachristenson.com.
Description
She ruined his career with one review. Now they have to cook together.
A food critic who can't cook. A chef who can't let go. One cooking competition that changes everything.
Ava Harper writes restaurant reviews that can make or break careers-but she's hiding a secret that would destroy her own. The daughter of celebrity chefs never learned to cook. When her editor forces her to compete in Jonathon Island's Flavor Fest, she's not just out of her depth. She's partnered with Zach Sullivan, the chef whose restaurant her review accidentally ruined.
This should be a disaster.
Zach has nursed his grudge for years. He's blamed Ava for every setback, every failure, every sleepless night. Now he's stuck in a dead-end job under a tyrannical chef, and his only shot at redemption means working alongside the woman he's spent years resenting.
The problem? She's nothing like he expected.
Between burnt garlic bread, sabotaged flour, and the watchful eyes of celebrity judges, Zach and Ava discover that the truth behind that fateful review isn't what either of them believed. As old wounds finally come to light, they'll have to decide: Is forgiveness worth the risk? And is love the recipe they've both been missing?
A charming enemies-to-lovers romance about second chances, secret-keeping, and discovering that the sweetest dishes are made with grace. Perfect for fans of Denise Hunter, Becky Wade, and Hallmark cooking competition movies.
Author: Andrea Christenson,Susan May Warren
Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
Published: 05/19/2026
Pages: 278
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.63d
ISBN: 9781966463412
About the Author
Christenson, Andrea: - Andrea Christenson lives in Western Wisconsin with her husband and two daughters. When she is not busy homeschooling her girls, she loves to read anything she can get her hands on, bake bread, eat cheese, and watch Netflix-though not usually all at the same time. Andrea's prayer is to write stories revealing God's love. Visit her at www.andreachristenson.com.
