Baking Spirits Bright

Erica has the perfect plan to launch her marketing career and put her family's apple orchard on the map, but when her quirky landlord steals her idea and suggests a county-wide Christmas bakeoff instead, she finds herself defending her family's desserts against the competition. The event brings unexpected exposure to Apple Cart and an even more unexpected guest: a charming stranger who seems to appear out of nowhere. As Erica shows him around her small town and they grow closer, she discovers he harbors a secret identity as a famous Southern food blogger. Now she must navigate the confusing territory between genuine connection and potential deception. Set during the festive Christmas season in a charming small town, this novella blends holiday warmth with romantic tension, offering readers a heartwarming story about trust, second chances, and finding love amid the chaos of community and tradition.