Some ovens run hotter than others.

Leo Martinez came back to Pine Crest for one reason: sell his grandmother's bakery and leave. The grumpy ex-soldier wants nothing to do with the cozy mountain town, its aggressive Christmas cheer, or the memories he left behind.

But the bakery has other plans.

Turns out, Grandma wasn't just baking bread. She was feeding ghosts, honoring ancient pacts, and keeping the supernatural peace in the valley.

Now Leo's inherited a sentient hearth, a cryptic grimoire, and a clientele that includes a mysterious river naiad, a haughty elf princess, a fierce werewolf alpha, and the one woman who never stopped believing in him.

When a dark force threatens the valley, Leo must embrace the magic in his blood -- and the four powerful women who've claimed him as their own.

He wanted a simple life. He's getting a harem, a destiny, and a whole lot of flour on his clothes.

Book One of Baker's Dozen: A grumpy-sunshine, why-choose paranormal romance with found family, cozy baking magic, and enough heat to warm the coldest winter night.

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• Publication Date: November 29, 2025
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• Print Length: 206 Pages
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