The Secret Ingredient – A Friends-to-Lovers, Slow-Burn Romance with a Dash of Fake Dating

Luísa and Pedro have spent four years mastering the art of being just friends, but when Luísa's roommate moves out, leaving her with rent she can't afford, moving in with her best friend seems like the perfect solution—until late-night baking sessions and close quarters make it impossible to ignore the chemistry that's been simmering between them for years. When a high-stakes baking competition presents the opportunity of a lifetime, they have to pretend to be a couple to qualify, and what starts as an innocent act soon blurs the lines between friendship and something much deeper. As fake kisses start feeling real and long-held feelings rise to the surface, they'll have to decide if taking the risk is worth it—because the secret ingredient they've both been missing just might be each other. A slow-burn, best friends-to-lovers romance with undeniable chemistry, laugh-out-loud banter, and heart-melting moments, The Secret Ingredient is the perfect recipe for love.