Ava Harrison's restaurant was supposed to be her refuge—her dream, her legacy. But when notorious food critic Marcus Lyle steps in and shreds her menu, everything she's worked for feels like it's crumbling beneath her. Determined to prove him wrong, Ava pours every ounce of passion and creativity into reinventing her dishes, hoping to turn her scathing review into a distant memory. The problem? Marcus isn't just any critic—he's arrogant, infuriatingly attractive, and more than a little hard to ignore. As Ava and Marcus clash over every bite, sparks fly in the kitchen, and their tension simmers hotter than a searing pan. Ava finds herself navigating not just a culinary challenge but a fiery attraction that could ruin—or save—everything. Will their conflicting tastes lead to a recipe for disaster, or is there something irresistible brewing between them? With heart, humor, and enough heat to make you swoon, Culinary Conflicts serves up a deliciously unexpected love story you won't want to miss.