Thankful Hearts and Whipped Cream: Smut Over the Top Spicy Romance

I have three rules:No romance.No risks.And absolutely no falling back into bed with the man who left me behind.Too bad Griffin Hale just walked into my bakery looking like every bad decision I’ve ever wanted.To make twice.He was my best friend. My almost. And then my never again.Now he’s back in Frostwood Ridge for the holidays — with his flannel shirts, that smug smirk, and an offer to help me survive Thanksgiving madness.So I make a new rule:Sex? Sure.Feelings? Hell no.But between stolen kisses in the pantry, whispered filth over pumpkin pie, and the way he looks at me like I’m everything… my rules are starting to crumble.And when my past resurfaces and Griffin steps in like he belongs here — like he belongs to us — I have to ask myself the one question I’ve spent years avoiding:What if love isn’t the risk?What if pushing it away is?Perfect for fans of:💞 Steamy second chances🍩 Kitchen-counter chaos🍼 Single mom + protective hero🥵 Dirty talk, pie crusts & soft hearts🌓 Dual POVsHappily Ever After Guaranteed!