A lost trivia bet. A secret crush. And a small-town bartender who is hiding more than just a recipe.
Brandy Babcock has built a life she loves in Cottontail Junction. As the owner of the local consignment shop, she is confident, independent, and completely done with men who don't appreciate her curves. There is only one exception: Jake Carson, the breathtakingly handsome owner of The Pint Room. When a lost bet on Thursday trivia night forces Brandy to finally ask him out, she expects a polite rejection. Instead, she gets the best date of her life.
Jack Carson has spent his life working hard and keeping his head down. After taking over the local bar, he discovered a devastating secret—a massive tax debt left by the previous owner that threatens to ruin everything he's built. Jack has sworn off relationships until he can get his head above water, but he can't say no when Brandy asks him out.What starts as a playful dare quickly turns into late-night cooking challenges, shared secrets, and undeniable chemistry. But as Brandy finally lets her guard down, Jack’s financial burdens threaten to pull him under. Convinced he isn't worthy of her, Jack does the one thing guaranteed to break Brandy's heart. He walks away.
With the whole town watching and her fiercely protective friends stepping in, Jack must decide if his pride is worth losing the woman he loves. Can he find the courage to put his heart on the line, or will a secret debt cost him his second chance?
Genre: Romance
Brandy Babcock has built a life she loves in Cottontail Junction. As the owner of the local consignment shop, she is confident, independent, and completely done with men who don't appreciate her curves. There is only one exception: Jake Carson, the breathtakingly handsome owner of The Pint Room. When a lost bet on Thursday trivia night forces Brandy to finally ask him out, she expects a polite rejection. Instead, she gets the best date of her life.
Jack Carson has spent his life working hard and keeping his head down. After taking over the local bar, he discovered a devastating secret—a massive tax debt left by the previous owner that threatens to ruin everything he's built. Jack has sworn off relationships until he can get his head above water, but he can't say no when Brandy asks him out.What starts as a playful dare quickly turns into late-night cooking challenges, shared secrets, and undeniable chemistry. But as Brandy finally lets her guard down, Jack’s financial burdens threaten to pull him under. Convinced he isn't worthy of her, Jack does the one thing guaranteed to break Brandy's heart. He walks away.
With the whole town watching and her fiercely protective friends stepping in, Jack must decide if his pride is worth losing the woman he loves. Can he find the courage to put his heart on the line, or will a secret debt cost him his second chance?
Genre: Romance