Bad Date Chronicles  (Paperback, Chahak Kawatra)

She thinks he’s a judgemental prick... He thinks she’s a spoilt brat. So, why is kissing him the only thing she can think about? Arabella Lim-Sinclair has never been on a good date. From tripping over her own feet and falling down in the lake on a romantic walk, to finding out she was on a date with a married man (mid-food-bite), she has unfortunately experienced it all. But she’s not one to give up; between working for her controlling father and pleasing her overbearing mother, her book boyfriends keep her hope alive that one day she will find her perfect man. Enter Elijah Fitzgerald: Michelin-star chef, annoyingly handsome, and the man who swore off love after his bride left him at the altar for his younger brother, three years ago. He left his home, his family and the person he was behind; and now saving his restaurant is his only priority. So, when he calls her a spoilt brat in front of his entire restaurant (including her client) after a slight misunderstanding, sparks fly—and not the good kind. And because the universe clearly has some sick sense of humour, they are both stuck together in more ways than one. Between their best friends getting engaged, the constant bickering, late night problem-solving, and one very unexpected (and toe-curling) kiss, she can’t help but wonder if her perfect man is the one she hates. Tropes Enemies to Lovers Age Gap (5 years) Opposites Attract Forced Proximity Chef x Finance Girlie Diverse Characters