Maraschino Cherry by Pepper North

Could her frustrating next-door neighbor be the one man who discovers her Little side?

No-nonsense detective Nicoya Stevens doesn’t tolerate any shenanigans at the police station or in her personal life. After a disastrous work day, the last thing she needs is to find the landscaper planting a neighbor’s cherry tree on her property.
Axel Jennings never grew out of two things: his love of playing in the dirt and his incredibly laidback attitude. That’s why he can’t understand the fire flashing in the eyes of the woman confronting him over a simple, and fixable, mistake. But when he catches a glimpse of something he recognizes in Nicoya’s steely glare, he’s sure there’s a Little beneath her tough exterior just waiting to be nurtured by a patient and loving Daddy.

Little Cakes is a sweet and satisfying series, but dare to taste only if you like delicious Daddies, luscious Littles, and guaranteed happily-ever-afters.