"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.