Love & Shooting Stars

Love & Shooting Stars follows Luca Bello, who has joined his family’s business only to discover it’s tangled up in something far darker than he wants any part of. Determined not to follow that path, he rents the apartment above The Sweet Spot Bakery in Laurel Falls, Maine, where fall is in full swing. Vera Stephens arrives in town looking for inspiration and a more fulfilling life, planning to stay in the very same apartment—only to find it already occupied by a handsome, dangerous-looking stranger. Drawn together by hot chocolate, stargazing, and undeniable chemistry, they quickly become friends teetering on the edge of something more, even as Luca tries to keep his distance to protect Vera from his family’s shadow. No spice readers who enjoy small town romance, forbidden attraction tension, and cozy autumn vibes will likely enjoy this novella. It blends gentle humor, warm moments, and a clean love story about two people trying to do the right thing while fighting a connection that keeps pulling them closer.