When tech burnout meets Texas BBQ, sparks fly hotter than hickory smoke. Ryan Mitchell cashed out of the startup world and hit the road in his RV, seeking something real. He found it in the smoky art of barbecue—and incredible women who'd change everything. Full of witty banter, explicit heat, and mouth-watering BBQ, this contemporary harem romance serves up age-gap attraction, polyamorous passion, and the ultimate found family. Each book is a complete 2-hour read of Ryan's adventures as he learns that the best things in life are worth the wait—and the heat. The Chef's Kiss Barbecue series. A slow-burning, slice-of-life, age-gap contemporary romance that melds Texas barbecue culture, RV/van life coastal adventure, and digital nomad lifestyle. Sharp humor, witty banter, and nerd culture combine in this midlife renewal harem romance series.