Feel the Heat

**Feel the Heat**is a romance book released on February 21, 2019.

It's the first book in the series Hot in the Kitchen.

## Summary

*The best way to a man’s heart may be through his stomach, but when celebrity chef Jack Kilroy arrives to challenge your restaurant, the quickest way to YOUR heart is through the bedroom.*

## Chapters

#### **Chapter 1: Dinner is Served**

> *The best way to a man’s heart may be through his stomach, but when celebrity chef Jack Kilroy arrives to challenge your restaurant, the quickest way to YOUR heart is through the bedroom.*
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#### **Chapter 2: Aperitivo**

> *Jack Kilroy is coming to see your restaurant in action for the first time. Can you make an unforgettable first impression or will you scare him out the door?*
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#### **Chapter 3: Too Much Salt**

> *After falsely accusing Jack, it's time for some major backpedaling. Can you stay in this chef's good graces or will your family put the final nail in the coffin?*
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#### **Chapter 4: O'Casey's**

> *While things got off to a rough start with Jack Kilroy, an intimate drink at O'Casey's pub might just be the thing to turn your luck around.*
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#### **Chapter 5: West Side Chicago Story**

> *You were seconds away from getting a hot slice of Jack Kilroy when he pumped the brakes in the name of romance. Can you persuade him to make an exception or is the long road to love just beginning?*
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#### **Chapter 6: Trending Trauma**

> *Jack Kilroy just passed out on your doorstep from a concussion you gave him... but that piece of bad news is nothing compared to what the worldwide web has in store.*
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#### **Chapter 7: Famiglia**

> *Jack may have gotten your approval as an ideal sexual conquest, but getting the rest of your family to approve is another matter entirely.*
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#### **Chapter 8: Taste Test**

> *You already know he's a miracle-worker in the kitchen, but this is your first time seeing Jack in action. It looks like Jack has you eating out of the palm of his hand... literally.*
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#### **Chapter 9: The DeLuca Clan**

> *With Jack at your side, the entire family is dying to weigh in on your love life and unfortunate online trending. It's going to be a long night...*
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#### **Chapter 10: Gelato**

> *After a stressful evening with the DeLuca clan, Jack invites you to unwind with a little alone time.. along with some tasty surprises he has in store.*
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#### **Chapter 11: In Vino Veritas**

> *In wine, there is truth... and after the night you just had with Jack, a healthy dose of truth is exactly what you need.*
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#### **Chapter 12: Breaking New Ground**

> *Jack springs a private, last second surprise before the big night's competition.*
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#### **Chapter 13: Competition Night**

> *The big night has arrived- Chef Jack vs Chef Tony. Will Kilroy be deemed the superior chef or will your family's restaurant be good enough to take down an icon?*
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#### **Chapter 14: Salt of the Earth**

> *An uninvited guest has arrived at your restaurant and you just caught your cousin sabotaging Jack's dishes.. how could the night get any worse?*
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#### **Chapter 15: A Side of Kilroy**

> *Jack is walking out of your kitchen for the last time... will you be able to get him back?*
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#### **Chapter 16: Jack of all Trades**

> *You've seen Jack work his magic in the kitchen, but now it's time to see if he's just as talented in the bedroom, and you have all night to find out.*
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#### **Chapter 17: Thyme on 47th**

> *Jack invites you for a relaxing weekend in New York City to visit his famous restaurant, but will his bad attitude and overbearing pressure throw the weekend into a tailspin?*
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#### **Chapter 18: Meltdown**

> *Back from New York, you're happy to have a few days to spend time with your sister, but it looks like Jack has other plans.*
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#### **Chapter 19: Last Desserts**

> *Taking a step bock, you and Jack struggle to decide if a relationship between you will ever truly be possible.*
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#### **Chapter 20: The New DeLuca's**

> *Your father has finally agreed to let you make some changes and save the restaurant... now it's time for you to take one more chance and save your relationship with Jack.*
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## Author

The original author of the story is **Kate Meader**. Her welcoming message for readers of the book is:

> *Originally from Ireland, USA Today bestselling author Kate Meader cut her romance reader teeth on Maeve Binchy and Jilly Cooper novels, with some Harlequins thrown in for variety. Give her tales about brooding mill owners, oversexed equestrians, and men who can rock an apron or a fire hose, and she's there. Now based in Chicago, she writes sexy contemporary romance with alpha heroes and strong heroines who can match their man quip for quip.*
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