Jasper

 

The kitchen: it’s my domain, where I create the best burgers in the Midwest. I’m the man behind the grill at Burgers and Brew, the restaurant and bar I co-own with my best friends. Every night, we’re packed, the demand has never been this high. It’s the only way I want it, thriving and pushing myself to be the very best.

 

Then she started her new business across the street from mine.

 

The one woman who always got under my skin, who pushed me to be better. Lyndee was my biggest rival in school andmy biggest regret.

 

Now, she’s in town, and as much as I try, I just can’t stay away.

 

I want her.

 

 

Lyndee

 

A new start: that’s what Stewart Grove means for me and my brother. He’s the one who pushed me to take the chance on opening my own bakery. I am ready for the long hours, the grueling schedule, and the hard work it will take to be successful.

 

I wasn’t at all prepared to come face-to-face with the man across the street.

 

An almost kiss in college with the world’s most infuriating man has haunted me for the last decade. Now Jasper’s here, and I don’t think I can resist him.

 

Things are about to heat up in and out of the kitchen.

 

I just pray I don’t get burned.