Seared by Hadley Harlin

A reformed bad boy chef looking for a win. A bright-eyed culinary school graduate. Oh, and a virgin. And they’re going head-to-head in an international culinary competition of a lifetime.
Things are about to get steamy!
Liam Long has been on a downward spiral for over a year. Fired from a cushy, executive position, he’s recently sober and now finds himself slinging patty melts at a local diner. This competition is everything he needs to skyrocket back to fame and shed his embarrassing past.
Clara Romero can’t wait to try her first taste of culinary freedom. This competition will prove to the world—and herself—that she’s one of America’s best up-and-coming chefs.
When the two collide, it’s instant sparks. Clara’s innocence tames Liam’s rough exterior, but only one can win. Will the stress of the competition tear them apart or sear them together?