Across the Pass

Love at first sight was never part of the recipe... But neither was she... After fleeing Texas, Eloise is ready for a fresh start, even if it means starting over in a new country... in a hot, chaotic kitchen... And under the watchful eye of her equally as hot new boss. Finn has built his life around the restaurant he runs with ruthless focus. dating? Not a chance. But the moment Eloise walks into his kitchen, something shifts. She's fire and fragility wrapped in ink and eyeliner, and Finn can't look away. Eloise isn't sure she can ever trust again. Finn promised himself he'd never cross that line. But working side by side, between flaming pans and midnight prep, sparks fly. And in the space between the kitchen and the restaurant floor - lines blur, hearts race, and rules break. Love at first sight was never part of the recipe, but neither was she... It just happened... The sizzling first book in the Lakeside Mirage series by Natalia King