Crossfire

<p>They say a critic's job is to look for cracks flaws the hidden quirks that make a story or meal memorable. And believe me I've perfected the art. But when I walked into Jack Sullivan's world-famous kitchen I thought I'd find a little heat and a great story-not a personal vendetta simmering under layers of saffron and sage. Jack is bold intense and utterly captivating but he's hiding a past that feels as tangled as the perfect plate of pasta. One minute I'm in his kitchen laughing at his bravado and the next I'm knee-deep in a mystery that's way spicier than anything I've tasted. And I can't decide if the thrill is worth risking everything I thought I knew about control chemistry and my job as a writer. Turns out sometimes the most unforgettable stories are the ones you never meant to write. So here I am ready to uncover every last secret Jack's trying to hide-but only if I can survive the fire.</p>