Falling For...The Grumpy Baker
(2025)(The second book in the Willowbrook Falls series)
A Story by Cathlyn Sweets
When renowned pastry chef Sarah Peterson returns to Willowbrook Falls to save her late grandmother’s beloved bakery, she’s determined to honor Sweet Haven’s legacy while proving she can succeed on her own terms. But the charming small town—and its meddling residents—have a way of tugging at her guarded heart. Between temperamental ovens, outdated equipment, and the shadow of her grandmother’s towering reputation, Sarah’s perfectionism is put to the test. And then there’s Mark Davis—the ruggedly kindhearted town doctor whose unsolicited advice about baking feels both infuriating and… oddly comforting. The last thing Sarah needs is a distraction, especially one with warm brown eyes and a dimpled smile that’s impossible to ignore.
For Mark Davis, Willowbrook Falls has always been home, a place where he’s built a life of purpose and connection. But Sarah’s return stirs something in him he thought he’d buried long ago. Her determination, her vulnerability, and even her sharp edges remind him of the dreams he’s set aside for the sake of others. As their paths keep crossing—whether through flour-dusted mishaps or late-night confessions—Mark begins to wonder if the woman who’s always been chasing perfection might be the missing piece of his own imperfect life.
As the town gears up for the annual Harvest Festival, Sarah and Mark are thrown together in a whirlwind of baking, laughter, and unexpected moments of tenderness. But when old wounds and new fears threaten to pull them apart, they’ll have to decide if they’re willing to take a chance on love—and on a future where their dreams can rise together.
Sweet Haven might just be the place where two hearts find the perfect recipe for happiness.
What to expect:
For Mark Davis, Willowbrook Falls has always been home, a place where he’s built a life of purpose and connection. But Sarah’s return stirs something in him he thought he’d buried long ago. Her determination, her vulnerability, and even her sharp edges remind him of the dreams he’s set aside for the sake of others. As their paths keep crossing—whether through flour-dusted mishaps or late-night confessions—Mark begins to wonder if the woman who’s always been chasing perfection might be the missing piece of his own imperfect life.
As the town gears up for the annual Harvest Festival, Sarah and Mark are thrown together in a whirlwind of baking, laughter, and unexpected moments of tenderness. But when old wounds and new fears threaten to pull them apart, they’ll have to decide if they’re willing to take a chance on love—and on a future where their dreams can rise together.
Sweet Haven might just be the place where two hearts find the perfect recipe for happiness.
What to expect:
- Small Town
Second Chance Romance
Enemies-to-Lovers
Cinnamon Roll Hero
Characters in their forties
Genre: Romance
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