Stirring Up Love A Novel
Stirring Up Love A Novel by Chandra Blumberg, published by Amazon Publishing in 2022, is a contemporary fiction that explores the intersection of rivalry and romance through the lens of culinary passion. The story follows Simone Blake, who returns to her small-town roots in Illinois to revitalize her grandfather’s barbecue restaurant. Her ambition to promote Honey and Hickory’s signature sauce leads her to a competitive encounter with chef Finn Rimes, who has his own aspirations for a culinary school and a barbecue sauce of his own.
As the narrative unfolds, readers will witness the evolution of Simone and Finn’s rivalry, which escalates when both audition for a reality show to showcase their brands. The tension of their barbecue war on television reveals deeper emotions, transforming their competition into an unexpected attraction. This novel delves into themes of community and ambition, highlighting the multicultural and interracial dynamics that enrich the characters’ journeys. With 352 pages, this edition offers a heartfelt exploration of love and culinary dreams.
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From the author of Digging Up Love comes a heartfelt story about two rivals whose passion for food and their communities brings them together in ways they never expected.
After doing her time in corporate Chicago, Simone Blake returns to small-town Illinois to tackle a new venture: her grandfather’s barbecue restaurant. The secret, as they say, is in the sauce. Simone’s plan is to sell Honey and Hickory’s signature sauce to put her hometown on the map.
But she’s not the only one with a recipe and a plan: chef Finn Rimes from nearby Springfield has a similar vision. To jump-start his dream of opening a culinary school, he shows up at the local farmers’ market with his own barbecue sauce.
When Simone’s plan to outsell Finn falls flat, she auditions for a reality show to pitch her brand. But she’s horrified to discover Finn’s had the same idea. As Simone and Finn wage barbecue war on television, their feud turns into an undeniable attraction.
With their livelihoods on the line, it may not be so much about making the best sauce–but finding their way to each other.
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