May Whitley has always been the definition of independent, never one to let any place—or person—hold her down for long. So when she finds herself putting down roots in the picturesque town of Ruby Cove, it’s a surprise even to her. But as much as Ruby Cove is starting to feel like home, its small-town charm comes with one major downside—there’s no escaping Rafael Deo, the town’s grumpiest and most infuriating man, who’s had it out for her since she arrived. Rafael Deo is perfectly content with his solitary life, even if it’s not exactly what he envisioned for himself. Serious has never been his thing anyway, and an endless string of one-night stands is much easier to manage while running Ruby Cove’s busiest restaurant. But when his passion for cooking starts to fade, only to be replaced by the thrill of arguing with a fiery blonde who knows just how to get under his skin, he finds himself questioning everything he thought he wanted. When fate intervenes and forces May and Rafael to share a roof, they must confront the heat between them and decide if their constant clashing will smother the flames, or ignite a love neither of them expected.