Sparked By Fire — Linda Carroll-Bradd

Ivey Treadwell, cook at her family's boarding house, wants to accomplish something big. For now, she satisfies herself with improving on the traditional recipes for the boarders by adding gathered herbs and spices. An incident with a broken pot causes her to see Berg Spengler, the town's blacksmith, in a new light.
Stigmatized for his huge size and blamed for his brother's injury, Berg has discovered being alone is safer for his heart. But when he sees interest spark in Ivey's eyes, he decides to take a chance and approach her. The pair discovers an attraction that heats up each time they are alone together. Will Ivey convince Berg his wandering days are over and his home is here with her in Dorado?
This is a sweet historical romance novella of 17,350 words.