Erin Harper has spent years mastering the art of avoiding entanglements—romantic or otherwise. Her passion is in the kitchen, where she crafts culinary masterpieces, not fairy tales. But when a favor for her best friend leads her to cater a glittering rooftop celebration in New York City, her carefully ordered life starts to come undone.

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Riku Masuda has always been on the move—new cities, new faces, and no attachments. But relocating to New York for work brings him face-to-face with Erin, the woman who’s always seemed just out of reach. For the first time, he finds himself wanting more than just the next adventure. Determined to prove he’s ready to stay, Riku plans an unforgettable Valentine’s Day, complete with rose petals, a touch of romance, and two mischievous cats determined to play matchmaker.

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As petals pave the way for heartfelt confessions and promises of something more, Erin and Riku must decide if they’re ready to take a chance on the one thing they’ve been avoiding: each other.

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This Valentine’s Day, love might just be on the menu… if they’re both brave enough to take the first bite.