Baked Fresh — Annabeth Albert

A Portland baker hopes to be more than a rebound when his dream guy is suddenly single in this gay romance novella by the author of Served Hot.

From its famous coffee to the mouthwatering fare at its cafés, restaurants, and bakeries, Portland, Oregon, has a lot to whet the appetite, including the hard-working men who serve it all up -- hot, fresh, and ready to go -- with no reservations . . .

Vic Degrassi is a baker on the rise, and it's all thanks to his rare ability to make -- and keep -- his New Year's resolutions. Whether it's losing weight, giving up smoking, or graduating from culinary school, Vic goes after what he wants -- and gets it. This year? He wants Robin Dawson, the sweet-hearted hottie who volunteers with him at the local homeless shelter. When he learns that Robin is suddenly single after being unceremoniously dumped, Vic is more than happy to offer a shoulder to cry on -- or at least a fresh-baked pastry to bite into. But it's been a long time since Vic's gone on a date, and he's nervous about risking his friendship with Robin. So when their flirtation turns into a steamy night together, Vic and Robin have to figure out if they're friends with benefits or lovers in the making, and if Robin is ready for something more than just a rebound. There's only one way to find out: turn up the heat . . .

Praise for the Portland Heat series

“Tremendously charming and sexy.” -- RT Book Reviews on Served Hot

“A really enjoyable story.” -- Joyfully Jay on Baked Fresh

“Sometimes an author just gets everything right . . . Absolutely perfect.” -- Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews on Delivered Fast