Smoke Show

Three years ago, Kansas City's bad boy of barbecue had it all: trophies, a booming restaurant, and more women than he could count. Until it all went up in flames. Literally. Now Beau Bishop is broke, burned out, and stuck working construction for his brother while the barbecue world still whispers about his downfall. So when a new high-stakes, reality-show-style barbecue competition hits town, he sees a shot at redemption.
 
Win the money. 
Pay off his debts. 
Reclaim his dream.
 
His plan? Keep his head down, avoid drama, and stay far away from distractions. Especially the female kind. Then a mandatory plant-based division is announced, and in saunters Ellery Langford. Sharp-tongued, vegan, and maddeningly hot.
 
Ellery swore she'd never return to Kansas City, not after choosing her health over the family's legacy and getting iced out by the people who were supposed to love her most. But chasing success on her own hasn't exactly gone to plan, so when her bestie begs her to join the show, she signs on.
 
Win the money. 
Launch her plant-based consulting business. 
Prove she's more than her last name.
 
Her only rule? Avoid the arrogant meat-slinger with the sinful smile. Too bad he's everywhere. And too bad the tension between them is hotter than a grill on competition day.
 
In this sizzling showdown tensions flare, sparks fly, and hearts just might get smoked.