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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 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.AN ELLE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

Madison Walker left Rome, Kentucky, determined to make it in the culinary world. But after years of chasing success in New York, all she has to show for it is her 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: 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.

James has always played it safe, keeping his head down and running the family business. But when Madisons happiness is on the line, hes willing to take up his estranged brothers offer to launch a restaurant. James has loved her quietly for years, knowing shes never seen him as more than an annoyance, but now that shes back, hes determined to change that.

Madison and James are tasked with launching the dreamy restaurant in record time, but keeping things strictly professional soon becomes impossible, and the town cant help but meddle in their relationship. As opening night looms closer, Madisons fears threaten to hold her back.

When an unexpected disaster 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.