THE CHEF’S CUTIE

Chef Max Vergaras is barely holding it together. Overnight, he’s gone from a rising star in the culinary world to full-time guardian of his orphaned niece—and he’s completely out of his depth. The only thing more stressful than raising a nine-year-old girl? The way he feels about the caseworker assigned to them. Elizabeth Teague is sweet, funny, and far too sexy for his sanity. She’s off-limits. Obviously. But that doesn’t stop him from wanting her anyway.

Elizabeth Teague doesn’t break the rules. Ever. But Max Vergaras is a walking, talking temptation with forearms that should be illegal and a voice that makes her knees weak. He’s cocky, chaotic, and absolutely irresistible. And for the first time in her career, Lizzie’s in real danger of crossing a line she can’t uncross.

They try to keep things professional. They almost succeed. Then a snowstorm traps them together … and professional goes up in flames. Now the heat between them is impossible to ignore—and so is the fallout if anyone finds out.

If you love forbidden romance, grumpy x sunshine, found family, forced proximity, and meddling friends, The Chef’s Cutie delivers a mouthwatering slow burn that’s spicy and tender, with the type of love that’s totally worth the risk.