CoraCupcakes, chaos, and my twin teens – that's my world. As the proud owner of The Sweet Fairy, Silverton’s favorite bakery, I spin sugar and spice into everything nice.

It's a sweet life, literally, even with the whirlwind of raising twins solo. But I wouldn't have it any other way.

Enter Axel Blackstone, my enigmatic new neighbor. His brooding, intense gaze captivates me.

He’s a riddle, cloaked in silence. His rare smiles send my heart racing.

Behind those deep, intriguing eyes, I sense there is something exciting, but darned if I can figure him out. All I know is, he's stirring up more than just my recipes.

AxelIn Silverton, I'm just Axel, not an ex-soldier with a prosthetic leg or a former security chief for a billionaire. This quiet town was supposed to be a sanctuary but Cora, with her fiery red hair and contagious laughter, shattered my peace.

She's fearless, yet wary of love, a contradiction that draws me in. Cora's presence is a risk, a reminder of old wounds, but there's something about her that's irresistibly intriguing.

In a town where everyone thinks they know you, she's the mystery I can't help but want to unravel. In this spicy small-town romance, discover a tale of sweet surprises, delicious mysteries, and a Valentine's promise of a happily ever after.

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