Hooked on the Heart

by Maddie Evans

FBT review:

Looking for your next feel-good indie romance ebook? Discover *Hooked on the Heart* by Maddie Evans, a witty, slow-burn neighbors-to-lovers romance perfect for fans of smart banter, comfort reads, and foodie love stories. When yarn-shop owner Natalie decides to rescue her new neighbor from terrible takeout, she has no idea he secretly owns the very restaurant she keeps mocking. As sarcastic chef Colin lets her “teach” him to cook—chili, tacos, risotto—their kitchen chemistry becomes impossible to ignore. But once the truth comes out, will their delicious connection go up in flames? If you devour bestselling contemporary romance with humor, heart, and heat, this charming indie gem deserves a spot on your e-reader next.

Publisher Description:

A mixup has Natalie teaching her sarcastic neighbor how to cook—never knowing he owns a restaurant.

Natalie’s shown a parade of neighbors how to survive in this dump of an apartment building, but the newest guy doesn’t even know how to boil water. He’s got an awesome smile, but the take-out containers on his table tell her he’s getting ripped off by that tourist-trap French restaurant. She’s no master chef (she owns a yarn store) but at least she can teach him to cook.

Colin’s been in town less than twenty-four hours before his overbearing (but cute) upstairs neighbor insults the restaurant he just bought, then starts telling him how to feed himself. He plays along because obviously she knew he was being sarcastic…right? Except once she starts turning on the burners, it’s hard to ignore the sparks.

Chili, tacos, risotto… The relationship is delicious, but at any moment, the lies could unravel, and two hearts will get seared.

Promotion: Jan 28, 2026 - Feb 1, 2026

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