This is a new to me author and this is a different story but I loved it!

Elle is a chef judge on a new reality cooking competition, she is getting ready to open her own restaurant, so the publicity is good for her career. She is feisty, she is driven, I kept calling her the female Gordon Ramsey in my head while reading.

Austin is a constant on the show, he is surprised to even be on the show, but winning could completely change is life and his sisters life. He has no formal training like others on the show, but definitely has the skill.

Elle and Austin are from completely different backgrounds, but they are perfect for each other. Austin can hep Elle lighten up. I mean, he did teach her how to hug. She was able to help him find the confidence in his cooking to help with his career.

There is a year age gap between Elle and Austin, she is 32 and he is 22. I know that isn’t for everyone, but Austin is mature of his age. He has a good head on his shoulders. The chemistry between the two is sizzling. This story is proof that opposites truly do attract and in the case of Elle and Austin lead to loads of steaminess and a forbidden romance.

This romance was fun from start to finish and I love that they were chefs!