The food critic...

Talia Rasser never expected to see Jasper Cruz again. Three years ago, they had an intense affair-and then he bolted. Now he's back, and Miranda has the pleasure of a little payback: a scathing review of his restaurant. Revenge is a dish best served the first chance you get...

And the restaurateur...

With three months to make his family's struggling Italian restaurant successful, a bad review is Jasper's worst nightmare. But this isn't just about the meal. He's finally realized what he left behind and is determined to spend the next eight weeks proving himself to her in the kitchen...and in the bedroom! This is one dish she won't be able to refuse...