Cookbook of Love
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Last published Fri, Mar 7, 2025
Tiana Harrison never expected her worst date to lead to an unforgettable encounter with Serenity Harbor's most elusive chef, Nathan "Will" Ashford.
Years later, as a magazine writer, she's assigned to interview him-only to find that the sparks from that night never really faded. But Will is more than just a successful chef; he's the black sheep of an elite family, fighting to protect the restaurant he built from those who want to take it from him.
As their lives intertwine once more, Tiana must decide if she's ready for a love that's as unpredictable as the perfect recipe.
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