Nate’s been waving at the cute barista across the street for months—except he’s been waving at the wrong guy. The actual recipient of his cheerful morning greetings? Ari Volkov, the gorgeous but grumpy baker who inherited Blue Moon Bakery after his aunt’s death. Ari’s got flour under his fingernails, grief weighing down his shoulders, and absolutely no time for the relentlessly optimistic artist who keeps interrupting his brooding with enthusiastic waves. But when Nate finally crosses the street with an apology and terrible pickup lines, something unexpected happens. Behind Ari’s carefully constructed walls is...
When morning waves turn into something more…
Nate’s been waving at the cute barista across the street for months—except he’s been waving at the wrong guy. The actual recipient of his cheerful morning greetings? Ari Volkov, the gorgeous but grumpy baker who inherited Blue Moon Bakery after his aunt’s death. Ari’s got flour under his fingernails, grief weighing down his shoulders, and absolutely no time for the relentlessly optimistic artist who keeps interrupting his brooding with enthusiastic waves. But when Nate finally crosses the street with an apology and terrible pickup lines, something unexpected happens. Behind Ari’s carefully constructed walls is a man drowning in debt, haunted by loss, and desperately trying to save the bakery that means everything to his community. One mistaken identity. Two lonely hearts. A neighborhood worth fighting for. Nate’s never met a problem he couldn’t solve with art and determination. Ari’s never met someone willing to fight alongside him instead of trying to fix him. When Ari’s manipulative ex returns with an offer that could save everything—or destroy it—both men will have to decide what they’re willing to risk for love.
Enemies-to-lovers vibes • Small town feels • All the steam • HEA guaranteed
A standalone M/M romance featuring a sunshine artist, a grumpy baker, meddling neighbors, rooftop gardens, and the kind of love story that makes you believe in second chances.
