Simmer
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  • Reads 291
  • Votes 54
  • Parts 18
  • Time 3h 25m
Complete, First published Feb 10, 2021
Mature
All Lilah Allen wants to do is open her own restaurant. She knows exactly what she wants-- the decor, the menu, the overall atmosphere. She didn't go through years of culinary school and less-than-savory food service jobs just to settle for anything less.

When the ideal property goes up for sale, it's all Lilah can do to rein in her excitement long enough to seal the deal. Too bad for her that someone else has his eye on the same exact space and matches her offer.

Stubbornly unwilling to be outmatched, Lilah challenges her competitor to a healthy, friendly competition: loser backs down, winner takes all. Without hesitation, he agrees, and she sets her attention to the task at hand.

As sweet and charming as Bobby McKenzie might be, Lilah won't be distracted by the heat in the kitchen.

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