Publisher's Synopsis
Kate Bromley loves her life. She owns her own home, teaches nutrition and gardening classes, and is developing a small business, Kate's Kitchen. She'd spent five long years putting her ex-husband through medical school. When he finished she wanted a chance to attend college. He couldn't understand her reasoning and told her it was a waste of time and she'd be too busy raising children for the next twenty years to bother about more schooling.
Single dad Dan Brookhouse owns a chain of restaurants specializing in steaks. The first time he sees Kate she is demonstrating how to make healthy desserts at a newly-opened mall. Feeling an immediate strong connection to her, he invites her to demonstrate her recipes to his chefs.
Hesitant at first, Kate finally agrees since she's willing to trade a demo for the use of a private room for her mom's upcoming 60th birthday party. When the relationship begins to heat up, Kate delivers her "I don't date" speech. His laughter at her declaration shocks Kate, but she's determined to keep their growing involvement to strictly business. At least she's trying to.
Although Dan wants Kate at the center of his life, will she be able to handle his hyperactive young son? His first wife left the marriage due to the boy's difficult nature. Can Kate protect her hard-won freedom and still have a serious relationship with Dan?
