The Fire Between Us: A Small Town Workplace Romance

When award-nominated chef Isabella "Izzy" Martinez's Seattle restaurant burns to the ground, she loses more than her business—she loses her identity, her confidence, and her belief that she deserves good things. Fleeing to the sleepy coastal town of Moonhaven, Oregon, with nothing but a duffel bag and a heart full of doubt, she's convinced she's cursed to destroy everything she touches.
Jake Sullivan knows about loss. The former Portland firefighter moved to Moonhaven to escape his own demons and start fresh. Now he's pouring his savings and his soul into converting an old building into a community food hall—a place where local vendors can thrive and the town can gather. All he needs is the right chef to anchor his vision.
Despite his better judgment, Jake finds himself drawn to the mysterious woman who cooks like she's casting spells. Izzy's talent is undeniable, but so is the pain she carries. When he offers her the chance to run the food hall's main kitchen, neither of them expects their professional partnership to ignite into something deeper—a connection that feels like coming home after years of wandering.
But the past refuses to stay buried. When insurance investigators start asking questions about Izzy's history with restaurant fires, and her former life catches up with her in the worst possible way, everything they've built together hangs in the balance. Faced with evidence that seems damning and a conspiracy deeper than either imagined, Jake must decide whether to trust his heart or his head.
As the truth slowly emerges, both Jake and Izzy will learn that sometimes the greatest courage isn't running into burning buildings—it's choosing to believe in love when everything else is falling apart. In Moonhaven, they'll discover that some recipes for happiness require a dash of faith, a generous helping of trust, and the willingness to fight for what matters most.
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