Taste the Heat: A Friends-To-Lovers Romance

By: Stone, J. Wilder

Set in the sun-soaked streets of Miami and the breezy shores of Key West, this friends-to-lovers romance delivers sizzling chemistry, heartfelt vulnerability, and the ultimate leap of faith.

What if the one person who knows your every flaw, your wildest dream, and your most embarrassing secret is also the one you can't stop thinking about?

Tori Rodriguez is laser-focused on her dream: launching a food truck that captures the bold, Cuban-American flavors she's always loved. Juggling an ambitious soft launch, stubborn investors, and lingering self-doubt, she's determined not to let anything-or anyone-distract her.

Enter Luke, her best friend and the talented photographer who's always been by her side. Steady, supportive, and infuriatingly good at making her laugh, Luke has been Tori's rock. But as he steps in to help her navigate the chaos of her launch, Tori starts to see him in a different light.

Why Readers Will Love This Story:

Bold Characters: Tori's fiery determination meets Luke's quiet intensity in a deliciously slow burn.

Unforgettable Moments: A salsa night that sets hearts racing, a late-night confession under Key West stars, and kisses that blur every boundary.

Authenticity and Ambition: Tori's journey to embrace her heritage, her dreams, and her heart will resonate with every woman who's ever risked it all for something bigger.

Perfect for readers who crave emotional depth, witty banter, and the thrill of a love story that doesn't hold back, Taste the Heat will leave you swooning, laughing, and turning pages late into the night.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GW9W1MLS
• ISBN13: 9798903458332
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Buildingblocs Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"