The Slow Burn

In this engaging novel by bestselling author Ali Rosen, Kit Roth, a chef reeling from a breakup and a devastating restaurant fire, escapes to the Italian countryside to work with her best friend's pasta-making nonna. What begins as a simple sabbatical quickly turns into a journey of self-discovery as Kit becomes immersed in the local community, its culinary traditions, and an unexpected romance with Nico Ruspoli, an olive oil producer. As she navigates her feelings and the bittersweet pull of her past, Kit must confront what truly matters to her when it's time to return to New York.