The Sweetest Ingredient

A Sweet Lighthearted Romance Served with a Slice of Humor When Kenzi Middleton, a sassy, out-of-work graphic designer, steps into Doughy Desires, she expects an awkward blind date, not a job interview. Talk about mixed signals! With financial pressures mounting, Kenzi sees this twist of fate as a much-needed lifeline. Which is why Kenzi lies through her teeth to the broodingly gorgeous bakery owner, Mr. Darcy, erm-Bishop Caine. Kenzi knows she should absolutely not be crushing on her new boss, she has enough trouble discerning sugar from salt. Yet despite Bishop being her exact opposite, amidst stolen glances and Jane Austen misquotes, a passion ignites between them that rivals the hottest oven. Just as she starts to weaken his gruff exterior, town rivalries, spiteful rumors, and a cutthroat bake-off threatens their budding romance. If only she can get around the deceit of her baking bluff, then she just might have a chance at happiness. Or it could fall flatter than a deflated souffle... Will Kenzi's rising dough of deceptions lead to a recipe for disaster, or can love prove the sweetest ingredient of all? Note: May cause uncontrollable cravings for baked goods. And while there is no sex or swearing, passionate kisses are guaranteed! Tropes: boss love, small town romance, semi-grumpy/sunshine, friends-to-lovers, slow burn, workplace romance