Author: Grace ReillyErotic fictionPublished on 21 July 2026 by HarperCollins Publishers (HQ) in the United Kingdom.Paperback | 384 pages129 x 197 x 26 | 264g 'Steamy, romantic, and deliciously fun! Yes, Chef is a delectable morsel of a summer romance and will keep you coming back for seconds' B. K. BORISON 'I ATE. THIS. UP.'????? 'Delicious…this story is a chef's kiss of perfection' JULIE OLIVIA 'No notes. Yes, Chef was perfect! The banter and the spice 🥵 I'm still recovering' ????? 'Delivers all the feels along with the steam…incredible' LANA FERGUSONIf you can’t take the heat…get out of the kitchen. After a public meltdown in one of Manhattan’s most elite restaurants, Chef Jack Hartman must return to his small Florida hometown. The only upside? He’ll be far away from Poppy Winfield – his former boss’s blonde, beautiful, utterly infuriating daughter – and the shrimp she threw at his head. Poppy is also desperate for an escape – from her disapproving family and from her infamy as an influencer without a serious bone in her body. With their reputations in ruins, Jack’s only ticket back to New York is turning the unloved restaurant of his childhood into the newest dining hotspot on the East Coast. And unfortunately for him, Poppy’s is using her well-honed social media skills to sell out his grand opening. As sparks fly and tensions reach boiling point, will Poppy and Jack be a recipe for disaster? Or could they be a perfect pairing …? Perfect for fans of: ??Grumpy x sunshine 🔪Chef romance 🏙?Big city girl in a small town 👩????👨Forced proximity 🔥Friends with benefits 🧠ADHD Rep Yes Chef ate and left no crumbs: 'This was so delicious' ????? 'Jack and Poppy are EVERYTHING!' ????? 'Absolutely a must read of the summer' ????? 'If The Bear had more flirting and It Happened One Summer energy in South Florida, this would be it' ????? 'I loved everything about this book!!! Infinity stars!!!' ????? 'The sizzling chemistry between grumpy chef Jack and sunshine influencer Poppy is a dynamic of perfectly balanced banter, growth, and spice' ????? 'Oh how I loved this book' ????? 'One of my favourite things about this book was the ADHD representation. It felt so natural and incredibly well written' ????? Your favourite romance authors LOVE Grace Reilly: 'Perfect for readers looking for a red hot read' B.K. Borison 'Charm, humor, and sizzling tension. Reilly writes the perfect blend of swoon and spice' Bal Khabra 'A sweet and spicy read that brings all the swoon' Lana Ferguson 'Opposites truly do attract in this true-to-form romantic comedy!' Peyton Corinne 'Sparkling banter, delicious tension, and page-melting dirty talk' Stephanie Archer
