The Gourmet Cupid

Book excerpt: Because of one small fib on her resume, Hally Chrisswell finds herself suddenly promoted from art director to advertising executive. She is assigned to head the prestigious Bel Abner Gourmet Company account because her boss believes Hally is a gourmet cook. The problem is, Hally can't cook at all. So, Hally is forced to enroll in a crash gourmet cooking class where she is partnered with handsome, charming Ben Atkinson. Against her better judgment, Hally begins to like the man. But there is something mysterious about Ben, something Hally can't quite put her finger on. And then there is the competition--beautiful television star Veronica Wilmott seems quite intent on keeping Ben to herself. As the vichyssoise chills and the beef bourguignon simmers, the romance between Hally and Ben heats up and finally comes to a boil when Hally discovers Ben's secret....