Plates and Playbooks: A Romance Novelette
Lona Edwins

Plates and Playbooks follows Sophie Hayes, a fiercely talented caterer with a chaotic kitchen crew, a mischievous dog named Finn, and zero time for romance. Enter Logan Carter, a charming football star sidelined by injury - and unexpectedly smitten after Sophie spills goat cheese on his suit.
What starts as a catering gig quickly turns into late-night texts, flirt-filled tastings, and a birthday dinner that nearly ends with a kiss... until Logan’s ex crashes the party. As Sophie throws herself into work and Logan struggles with recovery, both must decide if what they’re building is just a passing moment - or something real.
With meddling best friends, love-themed desserts, and a dog who steals every scene, this is a slow-burn, laugh-out-loud rom-com about taking chances, letting people in, and finding your place - in the kitchen and in someone’s heart.