Bear in a Bakery — Elizabeth Otto

This sexy bear shifter might be more trouble than he's worth. Allie Rowe is in a bind after drunk raccoons do a number on her business, Sticky Sweet Bakery. With a major event coming up, she can't afford to be out of commission... but she can't afford to fix things, either. Her meddling father thinks he'll play matchmaker when he hires sexy carpenter and bear shifter Dax Sheppard to lend a hand.  She's dealt with shifters before. They're trouble. Trouble with muscles. And a devestating smile. Shifters are off limits. She's not one to repeat mistakes!When Dax insists on helping, she wonders if it's from the kindness of his heart, or if he'll require some sort of repayment... Dax is under pressure to take a mate before the fates rob him of his strength. His dying father's only wish is to see his son with his mated. A staunch bachelor, Dax is inclined to change his mind when sexy, curvy Allie offers him a taste of her sweet roll. When an unexpected enemy makes himself known, and time winds down on his chance to take a mate, Dax must decide if he's going to fight claiming his fated mate... and if he can even convince her to have him... before time runs out for both of them. Bear in a Bakery is a fun, fated mates paranormal romance featuring fated mates and lots of sticky sweet yumminess!