At Boiling Point. Heat & Horizon, #1

Cassie Buckley is used to intense heat-in the kitchen. But when her carefully constructed life falls apart, the Michelin-starred chef seeks refuge in her Southern roots, returning to Charleston, South Carolina. There, she unexpectedly crosses paths with Stephen Harlow, her first love. Stephen, now a magnetic and successful cybersecurity CEO, is as captivating as ever, though shadows from his past and the dangers of his career linger just beneath the surface.
As sparks fly and old passions reignite, the chemistry between them builds to a heat that threatens to boil over. Caught between renewed passion and a fiercely guarded independence, Cassie must navigate the delicate balance between what she desires and what she fears. With her heart on the line, she wonders: can she trust Stephen and their rekindled spark, or will she risk getting burned by the secrets he keeps? In the end, Cassie must decide if love is worth the risk of getting scorched-or if some fires are best left to die out.