Rival Pizza Shop Owners. Love in the Big Apple, #61

Sometimes the person standing across the street is exactly the one your heart has been searching for. Angelica Russo has spent her entire life protecting her family's beloved Brooklyn pizzeria. Every recipe tells a story, every customer feels like family, and every pizza honors generations of tradition. The last thing she needs is a flashy new gourmet pizza restaurant opening directly across the street.
Bruce Bennett has always believed great food comes from creativity and courage. His inventive gourmet pizzas quickly become the neighborhood's newest sensation, turning the quiet Brooklyn street into the city's most delicious rivalry. As loyal customers pick sides and social media fuels the "Pizza War, " Angelica and Bruce become determined to outcook each other at every opportunity. But fate has other plans.
A mistaken delivery forces them into the same kitchen. A city-wide pizza festival brings them even closer. A charity fundraiser reveals unexpected chemistry. And when sabotage threatens both of their restaurants, they discover that some battles are worth fighting together instead of apart. Behind the flour-covered aprons and playful arguments are two people carrying hidden fears. Bruce has struggled to be accepted as a bisexual man while following his culinary dreams.
Angelica has spent years balancing family expectations with her own identity as a bisexual woman. As trust replaces competition, they realize they finally have someone who understands every part of who they are. Together, they create more than unforgettable pizza. They create a future.