A Recipe of Dreams

One Restaurant, one rival, and one impossible connection

When Derek Young quits his job and opens Ironwood Table, he sets out to build more than just a restaurant—he wants to create a legacy, a place where food is more than sustenance. But the road to success isn’t easy. From the pressures of opening night to the sabotage threatening everything he’s worked for, Derek’s dream is on the line.

Enter Stacy Bennett, a sharp, no-nonsense lawyer who keeps Derek’s world from crumbling. She’s as much a part of his kitchen as the chefs and as intertwined with his business as the menu itself. Together, they navigate the delicate balance between love and ambition, creating a connection that’s as deep and enduring as the restaurant they’re building.

But when a powerful rival and a web of secrets threaten to tear them apart, they’ll have to fight not just for the future of Ironwood Table, but for their chance at a life they never expected to find—together.

In a battle of love, ambition, and unexpected turns, Derek and Stacy learn that sometimes the greatest recipe is the one you create together.