Spark

Ever had someone walk into your life and turn everything upside down? For Lila Stevens, her café is more than just a business—it's her whole heart poured into every dish, every cup of coffee, and every small detail. It's the dream she built from the ground up, the one thing that makes her feel alive. But when ruthless food critic Marcus Lyle swoops in with a review that threatens to tear her world apart, Lila's life goes from deliciously sweet to bitter in one single, scathing article. Enter round two. Determined to redeem herself, Lila dives headfirst into a culinary challenge like no other—one designed to knock Marcus off his high horse. The problem? The more she fights him, the harder it is to ignore that beneath his cool, detached exterior, there's a spark. One that's heating up far more than just her kitchen. But falling for the man who nearly ruined her feels like the ultimate betrayal of her dreams. Can Lila take the heat, or will her heart—and her café—end up in flames?Get ready for a slow-burn romance packed with sizzling chemistry, mouth-watering dishes, and a chef who's not afraid to fight for what she loves. Warning: This book may make you hungry… for more than just food.