Slow Burn - by Trinity Nguyen (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

★"This delicious rom-com has all the right ingredients: relatable characters, whirlwind pacing, electric chemistry, and expertly seasoned prose."--Publishers Weekly

In this YA rom-com two teenage contestants compete on a reality cooking show and dish out a fun enemies to lovers romance.

Lizzie Ly is determined to win when she's invited to compete on Sweet Heat--a reality cooking show where young cooks compete for a mentorship under world famous chef, Harrison Moss. Victory would mean finally fulfilling her culinary dreams and honoring her mother's memory.

But then Ethan Huang walks into the kitchen.

Lizzie never forgot when the arrogant foodstagrammer nearly destroyed her kitchen confidence with a harsh review, and now he's her competition? Ethan, however, has plans of his own. He's ready to prove to his parents and the world that cooking isn't just a hobby, it's his future. And he's not about to let Lizzie Ly stand in his way.

From collaborating on team challenges, enduring the show's meddling producers, and one upping each other in their private late-night cookoffs, Lizzie and Ethan clash at every turn. But as the competition comes to a boiling point, they begin to realize that their rivalry might be the very thing pushing them to become their best selves...

Lizzie and Ethan are falling in love...but can they turn up the heat without getting burned?

Review Quotes

★"This delicious rom-com has all the right ingredients: relatable characters, whirlwind pacing, electric chemistry, and expertly seasoned prose."--Publishers Weekly

"This enemies-to-lovers tale has all the right ingredients for fans of food and romance."--Booklist

"A sweet-and-sour love story that simmers with flavor."--Kirkus

"The perfect YA rom-com for readers who enjoy a good -enemies-to-lovers story." --School Library Journal

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