Publisher's Synopsis
THE CHEF'S CHOICE
A Holiday Romance Novella, by Susan D. Peters
When Riley Willis, a 29-year-old Financial Services professional is humiliated by the wife of a married man playing single, she vows never to be "played" again. Determined to survive the holidays without a "Cuddle Buddy", she vows to honor the memory of her beloved Grandma Ella, by preparing the ultimate family Thanksgiving feast. The problem is, Riley cannot cook.
Aiming to debut her culinary skills by Thanksgiving, Riley takes a Learn to Cook class, where Chef Lex Mason, aware of Riley's aggressive goal and tight timeline, agrees to provide in-home-lessons for Riley.
Instant chemistry develops between the pair until Riley finds that Lex is also deceiving her. She goes on defense and casts Lex out of her life. Lex, smitten by the lovely Riley realizes that to secure her love, he must share the part of himself that he has kept skillfully hidden.
