♥ The Bakery Romance Series ♥What would you do if you caught your fiancé cheating on you?After Kelly Richardson walks in on her cheating fiancé she makes some drastic changes in her life. At thirty years old, she moves away from home for the first time, desperate to escape her controlling father. When she volunteers for her church’s Christmas homeless ministry, she’s stunned when she discovers that Jamal Jennings, her first love, has also volunteered to feed the homeless.Jamal Jennings has returned to Baltimore to care for his sick mother. He’s determined to stay in the area and open up his own bakery, and it appears that Kelly can help him fulfill his dream. But, when their dormant feelings from long ago are reawakened, Kelly admits that she is not emotionally ready to face their deep attraction.During the Christmas season can Jamal and Kelly find the courage to fulfill their dreams?Cinnamon Kisses is an emotional sweet romance. Download today!Books in The Bakery Romance SeriesLoving Luke (A Christmas Novella) - 0Raspberry Kisses - 1Shades of Chocolate -2Sweet Dreams - 3Sugar and Spice (A Christmas Novella) - 4Southern Comfort - 5Sweet Delights - 6Cinnamon Kisses (A Christmas Novella) - 7

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♥ The Bakery Romance Series ♥Sam has hurt her once. Does he deserve a second chance?Patty-Lynn is stunned when she runs into her wealthy ex-boyfriend, Sam. She’s still haunted by their painful breakup seven years ago. Recently widowed, Sam now wants to rekindle their relationship. Seeing Patty-Lynn, happy in her bakery, gives him hope. Can her prize-winning pie recipe sweeten his new business venture and heal their broken hearts?Grab your copy NOW!Books in The Bakery Romance SeriesLoving Luke - 0Raspberry Kisses - 1Shades of Chocolate -2Sweet Dreams - 3Sugar and Spice - 4Southern Comfort - 5Sweet Delights - 6Cinnamon Kisses - 7

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Blind since birth, Carl Warner is devastated after his girlfriend rejects his marriage proposal. As he struggles to deal with his pain and humiliation he encounters Miriam Beech via a local food ministry. A victim, Miriam is healing from a recent trauma. She finds solace working in her bakery, and she’s determined to raise her teenaged daughter, Jessica, in a wholesome environment. When problems with Jessica arise Miriam asks God for direction. Can Carl convince Miriam to take a chance on love?

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Sheila Parks is stunned when Mason Smith, the identical twin brother of her ex-boyfriend Reese, moves to Blue Spring and opens a bakery. Reese’s cruel breakup still bothers her and seeing somebody who looks just like him is a painful reminder of her predicament. Unemployed, Sheila needs financial help and it appears that Mason can assist her with her problem. Can she learn to trust a man who looks just like her ex?

Mason is stunned when Sheila storms into his bakery, mistakenly thinking that he’s Reese. Mason is used to comforting his womanizing brother’s ex-girlfriends. A stutterer, Mason has always had a hard time socializing with others. However, he finds himself smitten with beautiful Sheila. Can he control his stutter so that he can ask Sheila to be his date to his grandmother’s Christmas birthday party?

Both Sheila and Mason deal with past pains as they work together during the Christmas season.

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Misty Stewart found Christ shortly after the birth of her baby, causing her to make drastic changes in her life. Short-tempered and street-smart, she realizes being around her un-saved, dysfunctional family is draining her, so she feels the Lord wants her to distance herself from her relatives. She hopes this distance from her family will allow her to deepen her faith, making it possible for her to raise her two-year-old daughter, Jennifer, in a better environment. Struggling to raise her daughter alone, she bonds with her new neighbor, Sterling Richards. She’s drawn to kind-hearted Sterling, but wonders about the deep sadness that he harbors. Sterling has familial problems that run deep, and romance is the last thing on his mind.

Sterling Richards, a professional baker, is grieving over the recent death of his father/business partner. Since his father left him as the sole beneficiary of his life insurance policy, his relationship with his identical twin brothers is strained. Why would his father fail to include his twin sons as part of the inheritance? He now struggles to mend the relationship with his brothers, struggling to run his father’s bakery alone.

Can Sterling and Misty find the courage to love one another?

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Toni enjoys making chocolate treats in her bakery. Haunted by her abusive past, she struggles with her faith in God. Her world changes when a handsome stranger arrives, reminiscing about his childhood. Jason Matthews misses his days of working in his family's pastry shop. Estranged from his father, he longs to rediscover the joy and comfort from baking. When Toni's life is threatened, Jason realizes how deeply he cares for her. Can Toni and Jason overcome their pasts and learn to trust one another?

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♥The Bakery Romance Series ♥

Facing eviction, Rhea Morrison, a grieving widow, must save her failing bakery. An unexpected turn of events lands her at a singles retreat where she meets Martin Lane. Pastor Martin laments over his secret, traumatic past mistakes. He’s destined to lead his father’s church, despite blatant rejection. He can’t love Rhea - he’s yet to forgive himself for his past. If Rhea knew how he used to be, she would have no interest in pursuing a relationship with him.

Rhea feels torn about her attraction to Martin – he’s a pastor, and after her husband’s death, she vowed to never get involved with another pastor. Rhea's identical twin sister, Raven, also has feelings for Martin. Her tenuous relationship with her twin makes her leery. Can she find the courage to love Martin without hurting her sister? Both Martin and Rhea struggle with their faith in God. Can Martin and Rhea overcome their past so that they’re free to love again?

Raspberry Kisses is a deep, emotional romance that you will enjoy from beginning to end. Grab your copy today! Books in The Bakery Romance SeriesLoving Luke – 0Raspberry Kisses – 1Shades of Chocolate – 2Sweet Dreams – 3Sugar and Spice – 4Southern Comfort – 5Sweet Delights – 6Cinnamon Kisses – 7

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