'This chef’s-kiss debut that brilliantly explores the idea of being true to yourself with insight and compassion. Bookpage's Best Romance Novels of the Year.Women's Health's Best Romance Novels of the Year.

Booklist's Best Romance Debuts of the Year.But as the finale draws near, Dahlia and London’s steamy relationship starts to feel the heat both in and outside the kitchen-and they must figure out if they have the right ingredients for a happily ever after. Hello, hilarious shenanigans on set, wedding crashing, and spontaneous dips into the Pacific. Goodbye, guilt about divorce, anxiety about uncertain futures, and stress from transphobia. They’re there to prove the trolls-including a fellow contestant and their dad-wrong, and falling in love was never part of the plan.Īs London and Dahlia get closer, reality starts to fall away. Still, she's focused on winning, until she meets someone she might want a future with more than she needs the prize money.Īfter announcing their pronouns on national television, London Parker has enough on their mind without worrying about the klutzy competitor stationed in front of them. Too bad the first memorable move she makes is falling flat on her face, sending fish tacos flying-not quite the fresh start she was hoping for. Recently divorced and on the verge of bankruptcy, Dahlia Woodson is ready to reinvent herself on the popular reality competition show Chef’s Special. The first openly nonbinary contestant on America’s favorite cooking show falls for their clumsy competitor in this delicious romantic comedy debut that USA Today hailed as “an essential read.” St Joseph's University (Brooklyn Voices Series).

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