Tropes:
Second chance
Single dad
High School Sweethearts
He falls first
Supportive friend group
Small-town Southern charm

She’s almost got the recipe for success, but love might be the missing ingredient.

Callie Jones thought she had everything figured out with her booming bakery and close-knit friends in Peachwood Grove—until her first love, Macon Everette, rolls back into town. The surprise isn't just that he's back, but he's a father now, with an adorable daughter who's as charming as he is. Callie’s world starts to crumble faster than day-old scones.

As Callie and Macon reignite a connection that's hotter than her ovens, they must navigate the surprises and secrets of their past. Can Callie adjust to the new realities of Macon's life, and can they mix the right ingredients for a second chance at love?

Get swept away in a sweet and steamy ride through small-town Georgia, where second chances are served up with a whole lot of heart.Buttercream and Second Beginningsis a short romance and the perfect treat for busy readers who like full satisfying bite-size stories in under 2 hours.