When life crumbles, sometimes the only way forward is to bake it back together.
Maddie Lawson never expected to inherit her grandmother's beloved bakery, Sweetie Pies. With bills piling up, a roof that leaks more than it holds, and a daughter who deserves stability, selling the shop seems like the only sensible option. Until a blue ribbon at the town festival-and the roar of a community that refuses to let go of its heart-changes everything.
As Maddie rediscovers her grandmother's recipes, she also finds herself drawn to Daniel, the steady carpenter who shows up whenever something breaks-and who seems determined to prove she doesn't have to do this alone. But standing in her way is a powerful developer with deep pockets, a rival baker with sharper claws than sugar, and Maddie's own fear of failing again.
With each pie pulled from the oven, Maddie must decide: is Sweetie Pies just an old building full of memories, or is it her chance to create a future filled with love, belonging, and second chances?
Perfect for fans of heartwarming small-town romances and stories about hope, family, and community, Sweetie Pies is a delightful tale that proves the sweetest things in life are worth fighting for.
Publisher: Bookerly