Ryder by Cindy Smoke

Trading my trust fund for a mixing bowl wasn’t exactly what my society family had in mind for me.

But here in Heart River, Montana, I’ve finally found my place.

I’m elbow-deep in cookie dough at Hearts & Grinds, creating the pastries of my dreams.

If only I could stop dreaming about Ryder Winston.

He’s at my counter every morning with that devastating smile, ordering way more baked goods than any man should be able to eat.

The whole town knows he doesn’t do relationships – his dating app disasters are legendary. And a girl who chose sugar over status definitely isn’t his type.

But when a burst pipe forces me to temporarily move into his ranch house…

When he looks at me like I’m sweeter than any dessert I could bake…

When his hands on my hips make me forget every reason this is a bad idea…

I start to wonder if maybe this could turn into something real. Because Ryder Winston might love my pastries…

But I’m falling in love with him.

Author’s note: This romance novella should take about 2 hours to read. If you enjoy a steamy romance with a protective alpha and the sweet baker who melts his heart (the heat in the kitchen isn’t just from the oven), then this one is for you!