First published 2017
Larkin Mancinkus runs Sweet Cakes Bakery in Whynot, North Carolina, where she serves pastries and collects local gossip. Her predictable routine shifts when Deacon Locke rides into town on his Harley Davidson. The world traveler has never stayed anywhere long, but something about Whynot feels different. When Larkin and Deacon's encounter becomes the subject of town chatter, she discovers how uncomfortable it feels to be the center of attention rather than the observer. Deacon finds himself drawn to the bakery owner in ways that surprise him. For a man who has made movement his way of life, the idea of settling down never held appeal. Yet Larkin makes him question whether he might want to trade his nomadic existence for something more permanent. As their connection deepens, both must decide what they're willing to risk for love.
Genres: romance, adult-fiction, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Whynot, North Carolina, Sweet Cakes Bakery
216 pages · Paperback · Big Dog Books, LLC