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Simmer Down by Sarah Smith: Sizzling Maui-Based Foodie Book

If you are looking for a foodie romance, check out Simmer Down by Sarah Smith. Set in Maui, watch as Nikki and Callum compete in the Maui Food Truck Festival while falling in love. Find a Simmer Down summary, book information, and book reviews here.

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Simmer Down by Sarah Smith Book Information

Author: Sarah Smith
Genre: Romance | Book Set In Maui | Asian-American Rom-Com
Pages: 336
Publisher: Berkley
Publication Date: October 13, 2020
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Simmer Down by Sarah Smith Summary

In this finger-licking good rom-com, two is the perfect number of cooks in the kitchen.

Nikki DiMarco knew life wouldn’t be all sunshine and coconuts when she quit her dream job to help her mom serve up mouthwatering Filipino dishes to hungry beach goers, but she didn’t expect the Maui food truck scene to be so eat-or-be-eaten—or the competition to be so smoking hot.

But Tiva’s Filipina Kusina has faced bigger road bumps than the arrival of Callum James. Nikki doesn’t care how delectable the British food truck owner is—he rudely set up shop next to her coveted beach parking spot. He’s stealing her customers and fanning the flames of a public feud that makes her see sparks.

The solution? Let the upcoming Maui Food Festival decide their fate. Winner keeps the spot. Loser pounds sand. But the longer their rivalry simmers, the more Nikki starts to see a different side of Callum…a sweet, protective side. Is she brave enough to call a truce? Or will trusting Callum with her heart mean jumping from the frying pan into the fire?

Berkley

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More About The Author, Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith is a copywriter and romance author. She lives in Bend, Oregon with her family. You can follow Sarah Smith on Twitter here.

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