A Forbidden Culinary School Romance At 22, Amara Scott thought she was done with love. Her ex made sure of that-humiliating her in front of everyone at his homecoming party with his new girlfriend on his arm. So she ran. New city. New life. Culinary school. And three rules to protect what's left of her heart: No distractions. No men. Absolutely no Chef Jake Adams. Jake is everything she shouldn't want-tall, infuriatingly talented, and completely off-limits. He's her instructor. Her mentor. The man grading her soufflés and responsible for deciding her future in the kitchen. And the worst part? He acts like none of the tension between them exists. But in crowded kitchens full of watching eyes, it doesn't stay hidden for long. A lingering correction. A look that lasts too long. And the way he calls her "kitten" in front of other students, like he doesn't realize what it does to her... or what it risks. Because if anyone finds out what's building between them, it won't just ruin her career. It will destroy his reputation too. Jake sees her talent. Amara sees the danger. One wrong move could cost her everything she's worked for. One more rule broken could ruin them both.