First published 2019
Zoey Sullivan escapes her suffocating marriage in the Midwest and lands in New York City, crashing with her sister Ruth while dodging calls from her ex-husband Derek. She gives herself three months to figure out her next move, filling the time by catering private dinners and rediscovering her love of cooking. When she meets Tristan Malloy, a reclusive computer programmer and millionaire, Zoey falls in love with his spectacular marble and stainless steel kitchen. Tristan has everything going for him except confidence. Despite his good looks, fit body, and wealth, he remains painfully shy and socially awkward. Zoey decides to give him a complete makeover, teaching him style and social skills. Her project succeeds beyond her expectations. The newly confident Tristan becomes irresistibly attractive, and Zoey realizes she wants him for herself. But she cannot tell if the warmth in his eyes reflects gratitude or genuine romantic interest. When Derek arrives in New York determined to win her back, Zoey must decide between her past and the future she has helped create.
Genres: romance, adult-fiction, chick-lit, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: New York City, Midwest
272 pages · Kindle Edition · Avon