Simmering Down

A Grumpy Sunshine Romance

De: Georgia Maple

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

In this grumpy sunshine romance, she’s a scientist out of her element. He’s a chef on the edge. Twelve weeks in a high-stakes cooking competition will either be a recipe for disaster or the meal of a lifetime.

Mandy Bennett, a brilliant marine biology PhD student, knows more about molecular equations than Michelin stars. But to prove she can stand on her own two feet and repay her father’s faith in her, she’s risking it all on TV's hottest cooking competition, Kitchen Battlefield. Her only problem? She’s the only contestant without a single day of formal training.

Meticulous, acclaimed chef Leo Benedetti is on the verge of losing everything. He’s not on the show for fame; he’s there to win the prize money and save his family’s restaurant from foreclosure. Being shackled to an amateur—especially one who sees the kitchen as a laboratory—is a complication he can't afford.

Forced into a partnership, their simmering resentment soon boils over into undeniable chemistry. The long hours, shared secrets, and private cooking lessons reveal a connection that transcends the competition. But with cameras capturing every heated glance and his family's future on the line, falling for his inconvenient partner is the one mistake Leo knows he shouldn't make.

As the pressure mounts and their feelings for each other intensify, they’ll have to decide what they’re willing to risk: their careers, their families, or a love that could be the perfect recipe for happily ever after.

With simmering tension and heartfelt emotion, the slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance is perfect for fans of Katherine Center and Sarah Adams. Get ready for a delicious story of forced proximity, grumpy-sunshine banter, and the healing power of love (and pasta).

Features: Age gap • Size difference • Forced proximity • "Touch her and die" energy • Viral social media fame • HEA guaranteed