Seared: A Steamy Virgin Rom-Com in Bloomington, MN

A doe-eyed virgin, a smoking hot rival, and a global cooking competition with millions of viewers. What could possibly go wrong?
My overprotective Italian mother would drown me in holy water if she knew I applied to an international cooking show—or how dirty my mind truly is.
Now, I'm Paris bound as one of eight contestants.
I know I'm one of the best new chefs and soon the world will know it, too.
The only thing standing in my way is a tall, growly, bad boy chef with more tattoos than skin.
He's brilliant in the kitchen and so smoking hot I'd probably need a pair of oven mitts to touch him.
Not that I'd want to. The last thing I need right now is a distraction.
But he's currently looming in my hotel room with a proposal.
My knowledge of Italian cuisine in exchange for his German sausage.
Sweet Mary, Mother of God, that's a lot of sausage.
Seared is a sizzling romantic comedy featuring a slow-burn romance between two rivals trying to balance their powerful desire for each other with their intense will to win. HEA and no cheating, it's a full-length, stand-alone novel that's perfect for those who love fine food, celebrity chefs, and sweet and sexy romance books!