A deliciously gripping novel of friendship, ambition and secrets, from the bestselling author of Fake It ''til You Make it.

Can they stand the heat...?

Maggie’s in the running to be the next head chef at Michelin-starred Manhattan restaurant, Jean-Sébastien’s. Unfortunately, she’s competing against notoriously arrogant Ethan to prove she’s the best chef for the job.

Food critic Emily can make or break a chef’s career. When she visits the restaurant to see what interim head chef, Maggie, has to offer, Emily is having a particularly bad day…

Single mum Nayomi needs a job and Jean-Sébastien’s needs a kitchen porter – perfect! She just has to keep her head down and money coming in. But she’s desperate to speak up and help struggling chef Maggie – Nayomi''s own skills might be just the recipe to save Maggie’s career and impress Emily.

A delicious story of unexpected friendship and risking it all, for fans of Sarah Morgan and Milly Johnson.

Previously published as The Kitchen

Praise for Laura Carter:

''What a breath of fresh air this book is! A perfect, playful escape. A fun, fast read that will have you rooting for main characters Abbey and Ted.'' Samantha Tonge

‘A brilliant rom-com you’ll fall in love with’ Mandy Baggot

''Brilliant fun. You''ll love this pacy, sexy opposites attract romcom'' Sandy Barker

''Absolutely love this book! It was so well written and had me swiping to the next page on my Kindle!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

''I’m immersed and invested. 5 stars, absolutely recommend!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

''what a story, I absolutely loved it and just couldn’t put it down.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

A deliciously gripping novel of friendship, ambition and secrets, from the bestselling author of Fake It ''til You Make it.

Can they stand the heat...?

Maggie’s in the running to be the next head chef at Michelin-starred Manhattan restaurant, Jean-Sébastien’s. Unfortunately, she’s competing against notoriously arrogant Ethan to prove she’s the best chef for the job.

Food critic Emily can make or break a chef’s career. When she visits the restaurant to see what interim head chef, Maggie, has to offer, Emily is having a particularly bad day…

Single mum Nayomi needs a job and Jean-Sébastien’s needs a kitchen porter – perfect! She just has to keep her head down and money coming in. But she’s desperate to speak up and help struggling chef Maggie – Nayomi''s own skills might be just the recipe to save Maggie’s career and impress Emily.

A delicious story of unexpected friendship and risking it all, for fans of Sarah Morgan and Milly Johnson.

Previously published as The Kitchen

Praise for Laura Carter:

''What a breath of fresh air this book is! A perfect, playful escape. A fun, fast read that will have you rooting for main characters Abbey and Ted.'' Samantha Tonge

‘A brilliant rom-com you’ll fall in love with’ Mandy Baggot

''Brilliant fun. You''ll love this pacy, sexy opposites attract romcom'' Sandy Barker

''Absolutely love this book! It was so well written and had me swiping to the next page on my Kindle!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

''I’m immersed and invested. 5 stars, absolutely recommend!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

''what a story, I absolutely loved it and just couldn’t put it down.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review