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Culinary whiz kid Lainey dreams of having her own cooking show ("Do you know how many African American female chefs there aren't?") A self-described loner, Lainey's torn when her former best friend starts insinuating himself back into her life. Will she fall for his games or stick to her guns? Interspersed with recipes from her notebooks, Lainey's story will resonate with readers.