Recently divorced and on the verge of bankruptcy, Dahlia Woodson is ready to reinvent herself on the popular reality competition show Chefs Special. Too bad the first memorable move she makes is falling flat on her face, sending fish tacos flyingnot quite the fresh start she was hoping for. Still, she's focused on winning, until she meets someone she might want a future with more than she needs the prize money.
After announcing their pronouns on national television, London Parker has enough on their mind without worrying about the klutzy competitor stationed in front of them. Theyre there to prove the trollsincluding a fellow contestant and their dadwrong, and falling in love was never part of the plan.
As London and Dahlia get closer, reality starts to fall away. Goodbye, guilt about divorce, anxiety about uncertain futures, and stress from transphobia. Hello, hilarious shenanigans on set, wedding crashing, and spontaneous dips into the Pacific. But as the finale draws near, Dahlia and Londons steamy relationship starts to feel the heat both in and outside the kitchenand they must figure out if they have the right ingredients for a happily ever after.
