When you jam enchanted ingredients, a rising romance, and a fiery ex
into one baking competition, there’s sure to be a burnt tart or two.

Rowan has held the title of Best Baker in Brindlewood for five years, perfecting recipes instead of risking his heart again after being burned by love. But with the annual bake-off around the corner and a charming new rival across the square, Rowan finds that this year’s contest might be his most stirring yet. Especially when a flame from his past shows up, adding more heat than he bargained for.

Serena Rose left her quiet town behind for a fresh start and opens her own magical pastry shop just in time to join the village’s beloved baking competition. She offers a welcoming smile, cosy flavours, and stirs magic into her recipes as easily as she does sugar. What Serena doesn’t expect is the flurry of gossip, the surprise of true belonging, or the local baker whose warm brown eyes prove more distracting than any recipe gone wrong. As cakes rise and tempers flare, it’s not just the title on the line. But perhaps something even sweeter.

Chocolate, Pastries and a Dash of Love is a cosy, romantic tale filled with buttery layers, magical mishaps, and a rivalry baked to perfection.