num_pages: 401
description: As the executive culinary assistant to celebrity Chicago chef Patrick Conlon Alana Ostermann works behind the scenesand thats just the way she likes it. But with developing recipes for Patricks cookbooks training his sous chefs picking out the perfect birthday gifts for his ex-mother-in-law and dealing with the fallout from his romantic escapades she barely has a personal life much less time to spend with her combo platter of a mutt Dumpling. Then a fluke online connection brings her RJ a transplant from Tennessee who adds some Southern spice to her life. Suddenly Alanas priorities shift and Patrickand Dumplingfind themselves facing a rival for her time and affection. With RJ in the mix and some serious decisions to make about her personal and professional future Alana must discover the perfect balance of work and play money and meaning to bring it all to the tableone delicious dish at a time
language: English
title: Off the Menu
publisher: Berkley