Daphne's Bakery is one broken oven away from closing forever, and the autumn Tri-County Bake-Off is her last shot at the prize money she needs. But this year's theme is "Couples in the Kitchen"-and she's decidedly single.

Enter Liam, the charming dog treat shop owner across the street who agrees to be her fake boyfriend for the competition. Between her need for precision and his measure-with-your-heart approach, their partnership is more combustible than her temperamental ovens. As fake feelings turn real, one of them is hiding a secret that could ruin everything.

When the competition heats up and trust crumbles, Daphne and Liam must decide: Is winning worth losing each other?