What if you risked losing your baking legacy by cooking up a love truly special?

Florian MacMillian needs a final job to complete his baking resume—preferably a job where he's unlikely to blow things up with his unruly magic—before returning to the North Pole and taking his rightful place as Master Baker to all the elves.

Kate Delore desperatelyneeds help in her fast-growing cupcake business in downtown San Francisco. Florian is a perfect fit, so she brings him on as baker. For a short time, Florian is happily up to his elbows in batter, and Kate's business is booming.

But when things heat up between them, Florian wonders if he should risk his legacy to cook up something truly special.

Another Magical Tale of Romance and Adventure by award-winning novelist, Beth Barany

"I truly enjoyed it. I am a sucker for anything Christmas and Santa related which probably didn't hurt. … Overall the story was light, charming and just right for a pleasant escape from the daily grind, kind of like a good dessert (yes, I love my sweets). I have to say this was my favorite of Beth Barany's romances I've read thus far…" — Beth Chapmon (Book Reviewer)

"I really enjoyed this story, it left me with a smile. It made me laugh, smile and feel good! Loved the Santa twist… totally unexpected! A good addition to the Christmas collection!" — Dodie Coe (Writer + Avid Reader)

"Did I feel attached to the characters? Definitely. Kate was cute, smart, and ambitious, cutting herself off and leaving me rooting for her to open up. Florian was mysterious, dark, and handsome and I obviously wanted more about him. That might just be me, though." — Alex King, A New Reader to Romance

Other Books in the Touchstone Series

1. Touchstone of Love (A Time Travel Romance) (#1)

2. A Christmas Fling (A Christmas Elf Romance) (#2)

3. Parisian Amour (A Fairy Tale Romance) (#3)

4. A Labyrinth of Love and Roses (A Fairy Tale Romance) (#4)

Get the first book in the Touchstone series here:
http://author.bethbarany.com/free-romance-story/

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Award-winning novelist Beth Barany writes magical tales of romance and adventure to enchant readers into worlds where anything is possible. In her off-hours, Beth enjoys gardening, walking, and watching movies with her husband, author Ezra Barany. Together they live in Oakland, California, with their cat and over 1,000 books.

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A Short Read: A Long Novella or Short Novel
Please note that this is a story of 43,000 words.

If you like your Christmas stories with a touch of myth and folklore, if you like a tasty holiday treat, if you like bit of paranormal in your stocking, then stock up on this lovely short romance.

A Cupcake Christmas is a "clean" romance, suitable for ALL ages.

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