Standing By — Claudia Burgoa / Claudia Y. Burgoa

Mitch Knight



1. Loves a good challenge

2. Never turns his back on a dare

3. Loves to create nicknames

4. Nobody cooks better than him

5. Doesn't believe in love



When Parker Welsh sells Mitch Knight his organic restaurant, Willows, he not only gives Mitch ownership; but everything entangled with it. Including the annoying pastry chef who supplies the muffins and cupcakes.



Hayley Roth-Welsh



1. Loves To-Do Lists and Five-Year Plans

2. Has her dream job of baking sweets

3. Always tries to make others happy

4. Never seems to succeed with her family

5. Is still a virgin, waiting for love



Hayley played by her mother's rules for the first eighteen years of her life, instead of heading to college as her family expected, she rebelled and opened a bakery, Pieces of Heaven. Her family expects her to fail and head back to school and their wish may come true once Parker sells his restaurant to the handsome, arrogant Mitchel Knight. It's either join forces with him or lose her dream.