"With pages of mouthwatering Italian recipes and more than a sprinkling of spice between the two main characters, Rosen mixes up a heartwarming and delicious romance. A pasta-perfect romance." -- Kirkus Reviews "Rosen fans will enjoy the focus on food, community, adventure, and self-acceptance. It's a heartfelt and endearing story." -- Publishers Weekly "Full of warmth and humor, The Slow Burn digs into life's deeper questions of purpose, passion, and connection, all while delivering a swoon-worthy romance that left me giddy. Ali Rosen's picture-perfect prose captures that magical feeling of stumbling upon a quaint, quirky village, or being welcomed into someone's kitchen for a home-cooked meal. Readers will love escaping into Rosen's slice of Italian life." --Kate Spencer, bestselling author of All's Fair in Love and Pickleball " Slow Burn captures what it means to love someone and not be able to live without them.
A beautifully crafted recipe for reinvention and resiliency rife with sizzling passion and unforgettable characters. Rosen and her chef's kiss ending remind us to savor food, savor love, and savor life." --Rochelle Weinstein, USA Today bestselling author of We Are Made of Stars "Immersive and uplifting, at once swoony and reflective and deeply emotional-- The Slow Burn is the perfect summer romance! The descriptions of Italy made me feel right at home, and I gobbled up this book in a single holiday afternoon, as voraciously as I would fresh pasta. Ali Rosen has written an empowering, unputdownable story that celebrates the people who want it all, and who are determined enough to reach for it with open arms. A fantastic summer read!" --Ali Hazelwood "I adored this story about a smart and ambitious New York City chef who finds love and a sustainable approach to success while vacationing in the Italian countryside. Come for the mouth-watering descriptions of handmade pasta, stay for the romance with a charming olive-oil-making engineer. The Slow Burn is a thoroughly enjoyable and immersive read!" --Alexis Daria, USA Today bestselling author of Along Came Amor.