Yes, Chef: Don’t miss this BRAND-NEW for summer 2026 spicy, grumpy x sunshine, workplace chef romance. Perfect for fans of The Bear and Tessa Bailey!

Yes, Chef

Author: Grace Reilly

Genre: Contemporary Romance / Romantic Comedy

Book Rating: ⭐ 9/10

Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 5/5

Description

Chef Jack Hartman has one goal: redeem his career.

After a spectacular public meltdown at one of Manhattan's most prestigious restaurants, the talented but hot-headed chef is forced to return to his small Florida hometown. His plan is simple—transform his childhood restaurant into the hottest dining destination on the East Coast and earn his way back to New York.

There’s just one problem.

Poppy Winfield.

The bubbly social media influencer—and daughter of Jack's former boss—is the last person he wants by his side after their disastrous first encounter. But with Poppy looking for a fresh start of her own and Jack needing someone to help rebuild the restaurant's reputation, they're forced into an uneasy partnership that serves up plenty of sparks alongside the seafood.

As long days in the kitchen turn into late nights, playful banter gives way to undeniable attraction, and a no-strings arrangement quickly becomes much more complicated. Between career ambitions, family expectations, and the fear of risking their futures, Jack and Poppy must decide whether they're a recipe for disaster—or the perfect pairing.

Filled with laugh-out-loud moments, sizzling chemistry, and heartfelt emotional growth, Yes, Chef is a deliciously addictive romance where the hottest thing in the kitchen isn't what's on the menu.

Tropes

Grumpy × Sunshine • Chef Romance • Workplace Romance • Small Town Romance • Forced Proximity • Friends with Benefits • Opposites Attract • Influencer Heroine • Slow Burn • ADHD Representation • High Spice • Happily Ever After