When grumpy CFO Cherida Turnidge steps in to rescue the Heartstring Hill Hotel from financial disaster, she expects to battle overdue bills, not an infuriatingly charming head chef. Rory O'Shea has a heart as big as his signature soufflé… and a spending habit to match.
Their daily sparring over tight budgets versus artisanal butter takes an unexpected turn when a situation arises that calls for them to pretend they’re a couple—at least in public.
But between late-night menu tastings, a just one bed disaster, and the occasional soft smile that catches them both off guard, Cherida and Rory start to realise their biggest challenge might not be saving the hotel… but risking their hearts.
A sweet, foodie romance with irresistible chemistry and a sprinkle of small-town charm.
Tropes You’ll Love:
Enemies to lovers
Role-reversed grumpy/sunshine (she’s the grump, he’s the sunshine)
Fake dating
Workplace romance
Foodie fun
Enemies to Lovers
Fake Dating
Romcom
Slow Burn
Found Family
Healing
Betrayal
Smalltown
Protective
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ (5.0) (1)
GenreRomance, General Fiction
Length4 hrs 36 mins
Publish dateSep 4, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
1312. Rory
21. Cherida
1413. Cherida
32. Rory
1514. Rory
43. Cherida
1615. Cherida
54. Rory
1716. Rory
65. Cherida
1817. Cherida
76. Rory
1918. Rory
87. Cherida
2019. Cherida
98. Rory
2120. Rory
109. Cherida
2221. Also by Ella Score
1110. Rory
2322. About the author
1211. Cherida
About the author
Ella Score
Ella Score writes heartwarming small-town romances where love always wins. Her sweet, wholesome stories are filled with charming communities, genuine connections, and couples who discover their happily-ever-afters through kindness and laughter. When she's not crafting cozy love stories, Ella collects vintage teacups and believes every small town holds magic waiting to be found.View all audiobooks by Ella Score
