The Renaissance has invaded France! When a Medici princess lands with her army of Italian bakers, the royal kitchens of Fountainebleau erupt into chaos.<br><br>The Italians serve up something new, gelato, a dessert so fashionable, so chilled, it captures the tongues of the French court. The French bakers are left scrambling. Henri, a young apprentice, is tasked with discovering the secret recipe.<br><br>But when he falls for its maker, things heat up beyond the hearth. Is he willing to betray his new love for a list of ingredients? Espionage has never tasted sweeter!

The Ninth Ingredient

Alix stopped and turned, as if waiting for Henri caught up.


Henri fussed with the buckles on his straps, his arms gone numb. He felt Alix’s grey eyes upon him as they walked. Henri refused to meet them. He wouldn’t dare give Alix the satisfaction. Henri wanted to look up and ensure that no witnesses had heard his apology, not even the morning birds or waking hedgehogs. One never knew who was listening in.


Chapter 15