Savor It: A Spunes Novel

Sage Byrd has lived her entire life in the coastal town of Spunes, Oregon, where she runs a hobby farm and maintains close friendships with locals. When her five-year relationship ends and her ex, town golden boy Ian, becomes engaged, Sage decides to enter the Festival of Spunes, the town's annual summer competition, hoping for a win that will shift attention away from her breakup. Fisher Lange, a former New York City chef, arrives in Spunes with his teenage niece Indy after losing his Michelin star and struggling with grief following his sister's death. He's in town to consult on a restaurant opening, but faces resistance from townspeople and rumors about his involvement with neighbor Sage. Sage and Fisher strike a deal: she'll improve his standing in town and help with the restaurant, while he becomes her competition partner. As their arrangement evolves into romance, both begin to heal from their emotional wounds. They navigate steamy encounters and genuine connection while watching summer pass quickly, discovering that their partnership may mean more than either anticipated.