Baked in Love: A Novella (Ebook)
J.E. Smith
Five years ago, the loss of Katie's brother devastated her. She dropped everything and everyone to flee to Michigan. There, she could mask her pain and throw herself into her work as a baker. She could pretend any discomfort didn't exist.
But now her baby sister is getting married and she has to return to her hometown.
She can face her family, even without Jeff there, but the one person she wants to avoid is her brother's best friend, Travis—the man she has had a secret crush on forever and the one man she can never have.
During the wedding festivities, tragedy strikes, and now Katie and Travis must share a guesthouse and work together to save her sister's wedding.
Will all the secrets and feelings from the past drive these two together? Or will this be the event that pushes Katie away from her hometown, and from Travis, forever?
J.E. Smith
Five years ago, the loss of Katie's brother devastated her. She dropped everything and everyone to flee to Michigan. There, she could mask her pain and throw herself into her work as a baker. She could pretend any discomfort didn't exist.
But now her baby sister is getting married and she has to return to her hometown.
She can face her family, even without Jeff there, but the one person she wants to avoid is her brother's best friend, Travis—the man she has had a secret crush on forever and the one man she can never have.
During the wedding festivities, tragedy strikes, and now Katie and Travis must share a guesthouse and work together to save her sister's wedding.
Will all the secrets and feelings from the past drive these two together? Or will this be the event that pushes Katie away from her hometown, and from Travis, forever?
J.E. Smith
Five years ago, the loss of Katie's brother devastated her. She dropped everything and everyone to flee to Michigan. There, she could mask her pain and throw herself into her work as a baker. She could pretend any discomfort didn't exist.
But now her baby sister is getting married and she has to return to her hometown.
She can face her family, even without Jeff there, but the one person she wants to avoid is her brother's best friend, Travis—the man she has had a secret crush on forever and the one man she can never have.
During the wedding festivities, tragedy strikes, and now Katie and Travis must share a guesthouse and work together to save her sister's wedding.
Will all the secrets and feelings from the past drive these two together? Or will this be the event that pushes Katie away from her hometown, and from Travis, forever?
This novella originally appeared as a short story in the anthology Recipes for Romance, released by And You Press, an imprint of Nicole Frail Books, in January 2025. It has since been expanded to explore Katie and Travis's story.
Reviews
“This sweet romance novella is a fast, easy read with the tension of a ticking clock to keep you turning the pages.” —Amy Hepp
The narrative doesn't side step the grief aspect, which makes the story pull at the heartstrings and it makes you invested in the characters. . . . an easy and comforting read.” —Desi Stowe
“J.E. Smith masterfully ping-pongs between dual POVs in a delicious multi-course serving of romantic suspense and fast pacing.” —Renata Illustrata
Baked in Love: A Novella
J.E. Smith
Attic Ebooks
Release Date: April 15, 2025
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