Nia didn't escape whitewashed kitchens and judgmental investors just to let some BBQ pitmaster with a god complex ruin her grand opening. But Damien Carter is standing on her sidewalk, serving ribs and smirking like he owns the Third Ward. Their rivalry explodes on social media, lands them in a viral cook-off, and puts them in the same kitchen where the only thing hotter than the stove is the way he looks at her when he thinks she's not watching.Damien's been smoking meat since he could hold tongs, and he's never met a chef who could match his fire. Until Nia. She's got skills, curves, and a mouth that makes him want to argue just to hear her talk. Every touch is a challenge, every kiss tastes like winning and losing at the same time. He's supposed to be her competition, but all he wants is to be hers.
When pride and pleasure collide in a restaurant kitchen, can two stubborn chefs find a way to share the heat... or will they both get burned?
A sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance where the food is hot, the banter is hotter, and the spice level is off the charts.