“The phenomenon – Kingsley is unstoppable, God bless Felicia!” – Antonio D’Orrico

“Felicia Kingsley’s stories are a breath of joy” – la Repubblica

Dwight Faraday is the best FBI special agent in New York: unconventional and with a rebellious charm. He’s also an excellent cook, making him the perfect candidate to infiltrate the kitchen team of the Italian restaurant owned by the Villa family, suspected of links with New York’s Mafia.

However, Dwight didn’t take into account Julia Villa, the owner’s daughter: tough and determined to run the family “business”. She has despised him since their first stormy encounter and is set on showing him who the boss is. Nevertheless, he has to find the right recipe to reach Julia’s heart and gather the information he needs. But what if, in the end, it’s the elusive Agent Faraday, the one who gets caught in his own trap? And what would the consequences be for the two if they went from enemies to lovers?

Between lasagnas and risottos that carry the warmth of grandmother’s recipes and the innovations of the finest contemporary Italian cuisine, and gourmet tiramisu the kitchen has never been hotter.

The bestselling author and Italian queen of romance Felicia Kingsley returns with a spicy love story: two chefs who despise each other and a challenge that ignites the heart. A timeless classic that keeps the readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. After all, everything is fair in love and in the kitchen.