Sweet Surrender — Lucy McConnell

I'm Cynthia Winston, a pastry chef who's poured her heart and soul into Flourish & Frost, my little bakery in Bluebell Falls.For me, trust is a precious commodity, one I don't give away easily. I've been burned before, and the scars have left me determined to keep my focus on my pastries, not on potential heartbreak.Then there's Ethan Foster.With his rugged good looks and undeniable charm, Ethan is the town's most sought-after architect, running a successful firm just down the street.I'll admit it: he's smitten. He's determined. And, frustratingly, he's undeterred by my cool exterior.Just when I think I might let him in, life throws us a curveball that complicates everything. Will I be able to keep my heart in check, or will Ethan's advances prove to be more than I can resist? In a town as quaint and charming as Bluebell Falls, maybe, just maybe, love is the secret ingredient I've been missing.