The Chef S Choice

Ian and Amanda McBain didn't raise a fool Their daughter Cady could spot a player a mile away…and Damon Hurst was a textbook player. What the hell was a celebrity chef doing in Grace Harbor, anyway? True, he was trying to save the family business, but helping her family didn't give him carte blanche to Cady. She'd heard the rumors: the parade of pop tarts, the raunchy parties. She wouldn't be another notch on his cutting board. Damon was no stranger to women, but this fiery, caramel-eyed tomboy was unlike anyone he'd ever met. The chef might be accustomed to having his own way, but, this time, could he have bitten off more than he could chew?

When Riley Willis, a 29-year-old Financial Services professional is humiliated by the wife of a married man playing single, she vows never to be “played” again. Determined to survive the holidays without a “Cuddle Buddy”, she vows to honor the memory of her beloved Grandma Ella, by preparing the ultimate family Thanksgiving feast. The problem is, Riley cannot cook. Aiming to debut her culinary skills by Thanksgiving, Riley takes a Learn to Cook class, where Chef Lex Mason, aware of Riley’s aggressive goal and tight timeline, agrees to provide in-home-lessons for Riley. Instant chemistry develops between the pair until Riley finds that Lex is also deceiving her. She goes on defense and casts Lex out of her life. Lex, smitten by the lovely Riley realizes that to secure her love, he must share the part of himself that he has kept skillfully hidden.

Out now - SECOND CHANCES IN NEW PORT STEPHEN, the charming new TJ Alexander rom-com! A high-strung pastry chef’s professional goals are interrupted by an unexpected career transition and the introduction of her wildly attractive nonbinary kitchen manager in this deliciously fresh and witty queer rom-com. Simone Larkspur is a perfectionist pastry expert with a dream job at The Discerning Chef, a venerable cookbook publisher in New York City. All she wants to do is create the perfect loaf of sourdough and develop recipes, but when The Discerning Chef decides to bring their brand into the 21st century by pivoting to video, Simone is thrust into the spotlight and finds herself failing at something for the first time in her life. To make matters worse, Simone has to deal with Ray Lyton, the new test kitchen manager, whose obnoxious cheer and outgoing personality are like oil to Simone’s water. When Ray accidentally becomes a viral YouTube sensation with a series of homebrewing videos, their eccentric editor in chief forces Simone to work alongside the chipper upstart or else risk her beloved job. But the more they work together, the more Simone realizes her heart may be softening like butter for Ray. Things get even more complicated when Ray comes out at work as nonbinary to mixed reactions—and Simone must choose between the career she fought so hard for and the person who just might take the cake (and her heart).

A fake dating arrangement turns to real love in this deliciously delightful queer rom-com from the author of the sweetly satisfying Chef’s Kiss. When Luna O’Shea is unceremoniously fired from her frustrating office job, she tries to count her blessings: she’s a proud trans woman who has plenty of friends, a wonderful roommate, and a good life in New York City. But blessings don’t pay the bills. Enter Jean-Pierre, a laissez-faire trans man and the heir to a huge culinary empire—which he’ll only inherit if he can jump through all the hoops his celebrity chef grandfather has placed in his path. First hoop: he needs a girlfriend, a role that Luna is happy to play…for the right price. She’s got rent to pay, after all! Second hoop: they both need to learn how to cook a series of elaborate, world-renowned family recipes to prove that Jean-Pierre is a worthy heir. Admittedly, Luna doesn’t even know how to crack an egg, but she’s not going to let that—or any pesky feelings for Jean-Pierre—stop her. Another swoon-worthy and heartwarming queer love story from a charming new voice in romance.

"In this savory collection of mini-memoirs, these culinary masters tell who and what motivated them to become chefs. They describe early career influences, training, favorite Japanese ingredients, tools, and the pivotal role Japanese food culture has played in their cuisine and professional development ... Like no other book, Chef's choice explains how Japanese food culture has changed culinary education and set new standareds for Western cuisine, professional kitchens, and the modern dining experience"--Page [4] of cover.

The Chef's Choice Cady could spot a player a mile away and Damon was a player. What was a celebrity chef doing in Grace Harbour, anyway? True, he was trying to save the family business, but she wouldn't be just another girl who fell for his charm. Damon was no stranger to women, but, this time, could he have bitten off more than he could chew? The Boss's Proposal Dylan's good-looking, charming - and trouble Maxine doesn't need. Even though her new boss has a playboy reputation, Max has no problem using charm to put Dylan off his game. He wanted to wrap up the project quickly. But now he'll do anything to show her that their partnership is perfect not only in the boardroom...but for a lifetime.

“Urgent and intimate.” —The New York Times Book Review A fake dating arrangement turns to real love in this deliciously delightful queer rom-com from the author of the sweetly satisfying Chef’s Kiss. When Luna O’Shea is unceremoniously fired from her frustrating office job, she tries to count her blessings: she’s a proud trans woman who has plenty of friends, a wonderful roommate, and a good life in New York City. But blessings don’t pay the bills. Enter Jean-Pierre, a laissez-faire trans man and the heir to a huge culinary empire—which he’ll only inherit if he can jump through all the hoops his celebrity chef grandfather has placed in his path. First hoop: he needs a girlfriend, a role that Luna is happy to play…for the right price. She’s got rent to pay, after all! Second hoop: they both need to learn how to cook a series of elaborate, world-renowned family recipes to prove that Jean-Pierre is a worthy heir. Admittedly, Luna doesn’t even know how to crack an egg, but she’s not going to let that—or any pesky feelings for Jean-Pierre—stop her. Another swoon-worthy and heartwarming queer love story from a charming new voice in romance.