I received an eARC from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The relationship between Sage and Fisher was so beautifully built. 

Fisher was a renowned chef out in NYC until his sister passes and he blows up his career. When he takes in his niece, Indy, his prior boss gives him an opportunity— move to a small town called Spunes, OR for the summer and help set up her newest restaurant. By the end of the summer, he can move back to NYC and take his spot back in her kitchen. Fisher and his niece need a reset and this will give them a chance to reconnect. Unfortunately, Fisher begins to hit major roadblocks when it comes to opening the new restaurant. 
 
Sage has lived her whole life in Spunes and loves her small coastal town. But after her five year relationship ends and her ex is engaged with the year, Sage feels like everyone is walking on egg shells around her. 

Fisher and Sage become friends and soon strike up a mutually beneficial deal. Sage will help Fisher get the restaurant opened before the festival and in turn, Fisher will be Sage’s partner for the annual Spunes competition. The pact quickly turns heated and the two are unable to fight their connection. They realize that anything they start has an end date to it, so they decide to savor every moment. Will they both heal or will this end in heartbreak? 

Read if you like:
• small town romance
• slow burn romance
• friends to lovers 
• single parent (of his niece)
• animals