If You Can't Take the Heat

In this gritty tale from award-winning author Michael Ruhlman, high school football star Theo Claverback faces an unexpected turn of events when a broken leg forces him to take a summer job as a prep cook in a high-end French restaurant. Navigating love and danger, Theo discovers new purpose behind the kitchen doors, while learning the harsh realities of the culinary world. As he aligns himself with Chef and the complexities of the kitchen crew, he grapples with the true costs of ambition and loyalty.