A deliciously tantalising, will-they-won't-they culinary affair by bestselling Italian-Australian author Jenna Lo Bianco.
Alessio's a pedantic, uptight former chef of a renowned Australian restaurant who has vowed to never set foot in a commercial kitchen again.
Francesca's a passionate free-spirited Italian cook who lives and breathes pasta, and happens to be in desperate need of a knight in shining chef whites.
A centuries-old pasta battle.
A little white lie.
And a whole lot of chemistry.
Will they be able to handle the heat in the kitchen?
Or will it be a recipe for disaster?
Published October 28, 2025