Slow Burn

Slow Burn
Cost	15
Genre	Romance Cooking
Series	Slow Burn
Book Number	1
Weekly Released	Fully Released
Release Date	Early Access March 26, 2021 - July 2, 2021 General Release August 19, 2022 - November 25, 2022

Slow Burn is the first and only book of the Slow Burn series.

Summary

You're traveling the globe on a cooking show! Will it heat up in the kitchen with a hotheaded, passionate chef... or will it all burn down in flames?

Chapters

Chapter 1: On Fire

You're traveling the globe on a cooking show! Will it heat up in the kitchen with a hotheaded, passionate chef... or will it all burn down in flames?

Chapter 2: Southern Hospitality

Your first challenge is to makeover a restaurant in New Orleans with a long family history. Are you up to the task?

Chapter 3: Served with Love

Tensions are high in the kitchen. Will you be able to salvage this episode... or is this your curtain call?

Chapter 4: Sugar & Spice

In Santorini, you have to repair not only the restaurant owners' establishment, but also their romantic relationship...

Chapter 5: Culinary Arts

In Rio de Janeiro, emotions are haywire after Santorini... But you still have a job to do.

Chapter 6: True Colors

You've received a special request that could jeopardize everything...

Chapter 7: Flash in the Pan

In Tokyo, pressure increases from Zara. Meanwhile, two brothers face a conflict of their own...

Chapter 8: Boiling Over

The chef in the new restaurant has a temper that rivals that of someone very familiar... which could lead to disaster for all.

Chapter 9: Up in Smoke

After a revelation comes to light, everything begins to unravel...

Chapter 10: The Back Burner

After disaster strikes, your Plan B takes you on an unexpected detour. Will the show still go on?

Chapter 11: Chef's Special

You have big shoes to fill on Taste of the World. Will you be able to handle the most personal episode of all?

Chapter 12: Too Many Cooks

It's time to confront an old enemy in Hanoi, Vietnam. But will it be too much for Flynt to bear?

Chapter 13: Have One on Me

Halfway around the world, it's time for the wrap party of Taste of the World! Will the show generate enough buzz?

Chapter 14: Overcooked

Just when you thought it was a new era... one of your higher-ups has a request that could shake up everything.

Chapter 15: Dinner and a Show

You fly to Paris to compete against Antoine Duval. But you're on his home turf now...

Chapter 16: Piece de Resistance

This is your chance to make a name for yourself and gain closure for Flynt... if you can pull off a victory.

Gameplay Feature

Cookbook

Throughout the book, you will have the opportunity to invent recipes for the cookbook you're writing. Players are encouraged to recreate the dishes featured and use #playchoices and #choicescookbook on social media for others to see the dishes in reality.

Gallery

Sneak Peeks

• Early Access
• General Release

Chapter 3 Sneak Peek

Chapter 5 Sneak Peek

Chapter 6 Sneak Peek

Chapter 7 Sneak Peek

Chapter 9 Sneak Peek

Chapter 13 Sneak Peek

Chapter 15 Sneak Peek

Chapter 16 Sneak Peek

Chapter 4 Sneak Peek

Chapter 6 Sneak Peek

Chapter 7 Sneak Peek

Chapter 12 Sneak Peek

Chapter 15 Sneak Peek

Pre-Book Sneak Peeks & Information

Sneak Peek #1

Choices Insiders (February 2021)

Choices Insiders (March 2021)

Sneak Peek #2

Teaser

Sneak Peek featuring Yvette

Sneak Peek featuring Everett

Sneak Peek featuring Julian

Sneak Peek featuring Julia

Sneak Peek featuring friends

Chapter 1 Description

Choices Insiders (November 2021)

Choices Insiders (May 2022)

Choices Insiders (June 2022)

Choices Insiders (July 2022)

Choices Insiders (August 2022)

Featured Locations

• Los Angeles
• New Orleans
• Greece
• Tokyo
• Paris

• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Marrakesh, Morocco
• Soufriere, St. Lucia
• Hanoi, Vietnam
• Misc.

Aerial View (Day)

Aerial View (Night)

Ipanema Beach

Street

Tudo Azul before Makeover

Tudo Azul with Camera & Microphone before Makeover

Tudo Azul after Makeover

Tudo Azul with Camera & Microphone after Makeover

Tudo Azul Kitchen

Tudo Azul Kitchen with Camera & Microphone

Attic with Paint Supplies

Antoine's Restaurant

Cafe

Hippie Fair

Hippie Fair with Camera & Microphone

Carnival

Carnival with Confetti

Your Hotel Room

Park near Ipanema Beach

Scenic Rooftop

Outside of Tougma 22 (Day)

Outside of Tougma 22 (Night)

Tougma 22 before Makeover

Tougma 22 with Camera & Microphone before Makeover

Tougma 22 after Makeover

Tougma 22 with Camera & Microphone after Makeover

Tougma 22 Kitchen

Tougma 22 Kitchen with Camera & Microphone

Tougma 22 Lobby

Crew's Favorite Restaurant

Upscale Restaurant and Bar

Trendy Upscale Restaurant

Market

Street

Park

Bahia Palace

Hotel Lobby

Hotel Elevator

Hotel Hallway

Your Hotel Room

Everett/Yvette's Hotel Room

Airport Runway

Hotel Exterior (Day)

Hotel Exterior (Night)

Hotel Lobby

Your Hotel Room

Hotel with Pool

Resort Rooftop Bar

Anse Chastanet Beach

Sa Ka Fete Restaurant

Sa Ka Fete Restaurant with Camera & Microphone

Sa Ka Fete Kitchen

Sa Ka Fete Kitchen with Camera & Microphone

Sa Ka Fete Restaurant Patio

Sa Ka Fete Restaurant Patio with Camera & Microphone

Sa Ka Fete Restaurant Cabana

Farther down the Beach

Beach

Boutique

Candy Shop

Neighborhood (Day)

Neighborhood (Night)

Foothill

Airport Seating

Street

Le Colonial Restaurant Downstairs

Le Colonial Restaurant Downstairs with Camera & Microphone

Le Colonial Restaurant Rooftop

Le Colonial Restaurant Rooftop with Camera & Microphone

Le Colonial Kitchen

Le Colonial Kitchen with Camera & Microphone

Walk-In Cooler

Old Quarter

Hoan Kiem Lake

Your Hotel Suit

Studio Set where Antoine was being Interviewed

Taste of the World's Intro Background #1

Taste of the World's Intro Background #2

Miscellaneous

• Promo
• In-Game
• Actions
• Items
• 2023 Christmas Event

Official Promo

Thumbnail Cover

Full Cover

Deconstructed Baklava

Tostones with Black Cod and Pickled Peppers

Pan con tomate

Cut, Knife

Cook

Bake

Spatula

Spoon

Garlic

Butter

Cheese

Salsa

Red Chili Flakes

Mint

Ghost Peppers

Bread Crumbs

Comfort Pasta

Pavement Sandwich

Ash Reshteh, Sea Snail Noodles

Citrus Salmon and Braised Asparagus

Mini Dessert Shooters

Latte

Cocoa Souffle

New World Cabernet Sauvignon

Raw Oysters

Beignets

Crab Legs

Lager (New Orleans)

Sazerac

Andouille Sausages

Smothered Okra with Sausage and Shrimp

Sea Urchin

Ouzo Cocktail

Wine (Santorini, Greece)

Sparkling Water with Citrus

Ekmek kataifi

Baklava

Acaraje

Pineapple and Coconut Cocktail

Feijoada

Pork Belly Okonomiyaki

Iced tea with fruit

Antique compass

Artisan carpet

Traditional Mandole

Hand-drawn Map

Barbeque

Turkey

Shrimp

Chicken

Fahim's new tagine

Fahim's signature tagine

Everett/Yvette's new octopus dish

Tagine

St. Lucia Rum Punch

St. Lucian Chocolate

Renee's Callaloo

Sa Ka Fete Sunset

Coconut Cloud

Fondue au Chocolat

Scooter

Meat skewer

Savory pancake

Chinese take out

Nachos

Cookies

Spy action movie

Period drama thriller

Holiday romcom

Buttery Popcorn

Tenderloin and risotto

Vegan and adventurous

Vermouth

Rum

Sherry

Antoine's appetizer and first course

Ghormeh sabzi

Ruined second course

Antoine's second course and dessert

Savory ice cream

Lava cake

Winners trophy - Greatest Chefs in Creme de la Creme

New Orleans Restaurant - 12 Days of Choices Event

Promotional Videos

Choices - Slow Burn, Initial Teaser

Choices - Slow Burn, Teaser

Spoilers

• On December 28, 2020, PB released a blogpost announcing this book, where they teased that they are "gathering special ingredients for a whole new VIP book that [they] hope will satisfy [your] tastebuds..."
• On Janaury 22, 2021, PB released a blogpost revealing more information regarding the book.
• On February 5, 2021, PB confirmed the book's title to be Slow Burn in the Choices Insiders e-mail.
• In the March 2021 Insiders, PB revealed that the book is multi-gender and also released another sneak peek.
• On March 8, 2021, PB released a video teaser for the book along with the release date being March 26th.
• On March 12, 2021, PB released a video trailer for the book.
• On March 15, 2021, PB released a sneak peek featuring Everette/Yvette.
• On March 17, 2021, PB released a sneak peek featuring Julian.
• On March 19, 2021, PB released a sneak peek featuring your companions.
• On March 25, 2021, PB posted the Chapter 1 description along with a blogpost about the book.
  • In the blogpost, Everette and female Julian's names are written as Everett and Julia, and revealed to be as such in-game.
• On March 31, 2021, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 3.
• On April 14, 2021, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 5.
• On April 21, 2021, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 6.
• On April 28, 2021, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 7.
• On May 13, 2021, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 9.
• On June 10, 2021, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 13.
• On June 24, 2021, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 15.
• On June 28, 2021, PB confirmed Chapter 16 is the series finale of Slow Burn, thus confirming the book is a standalone book.
• On July 1, 2021, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 16.
• On January 14, 2022, PB released a blogpost confirming the book would be released to all players later this year.
• On May 5, 2022, the Choices Insiders revealed that the wide release would be in Autumn 2022.
• In Choices Insiders August 2022, PB confirmed that the book would be released for everyone this month.
• On August 12, 2022, the general release date was revealed in-app to be August 19.
• On September 2, 2022, PB released a sneak peek for the general release of Chapter 4.
• On September 15, 2022, PB released a sneak peek for the general release of Chapter 6.
• On September 22, 2022, PB released a sneak peek for the general release of Chapter 7.
• On October 27, 2022, PB released a sneak peek for the general release of Chapter 12.
• On November 17, 2022, PB released a sneak peek for the general release of Chapter 15.

Trivia

• This is the first of the Early Access books (and the only one under the original VIP system) to be Gender of Choice.
• This is the first of the Early Access books (and the only one under the original VIP system) to have sneak peeks of the chapters, and be part of the weekly chapters list on social media.
• This is the first gender of choice book to have two gender customizable love interests.
• Chapter 4 shares the same title as Desire & Decorum, Book 3, Chapter 4, "Sugar & Spice".
• Chapter 8 shares the same title as High School Story: Class Act, Book 3, Chapter 8, "Boiling Over".
• Chapter 9 shares the same title as America's Most Eligible, Book 2, Chapter 10, "Up In Smoke".
• PB's twist on Rotten Tomatoes is called Rotten Eggs.
• This is the last Early Access book to be released before the beginning of Pixelberry's new VIP schedule (releasing every new book as VIP before releasing it to the general public a couple of months later).
• Before the May 2022 Choices Insiders, this was the only VIP book without a general release date. The structure of the November 2021 Choices Insiders newsletter implied that it would be released after Crimes of Passion, Book 1.

Click here for the walkthrough of this book: Slow Burn Choices.