A homecoming to Rome, Kentucky, sparks a new romanceand lots of dramabetween two old family friends, from the New York Times bestselling author of When in Rome, Practice Makes Perfect, and Beg, Borrow, or Steal

Madison Walker left Rome, Kentucky, determined to prove she could make it in the culinary world. But after years of chasing success in New York, all she has to show for it is a shattered confidence and a desperate need for a fresh start. Coming home isnt part of the planuntil an unexpected job offer lands in her lap, giving her a chance to rebuild everything shes lost: the head chef position at a new farm-to-table restaurant in her hometown. The only catch? It comes from James Huxley, owner of Huxley Farm, her brothers best friend . . . and the last person she wants to work for.

James has always played it safe, keeping his head down and doing whats expected of him in the family business and never contemplating anything differentuntil now when Madisons happiness is on the line. Hes loved her quietly for years, knowing shes never seen him as more than an annoyance. Now that shes back, hes determined to change thateven if it means he can only ever be her friend. The one problem? His charming, wildly successful younger brother, Tommy, seems determined to win her over first.

Then Tommy is called away on business and Madison and James are tasked with launching the dreamy farm-to-table restaurant on their own. But as the town starts meddling in their relationship, Tommys pursuit of Madison grows more relentless, and Madisons fears threaten to hold her back, keeping things strictly professional becomes impossible. And when an unexpected disaster on opening night collides with a long-simmering sibling feud, both Madison and James will have to face their biggest insecuritiesand decide if love is worth the risk or if some dreams are safer left untouched.