Michael Marchesi is distracted. He's become attached to his online friend while he's attracted to in-person potential business partner thorn-in-his side, Sara Morgan. The yoga teacher/barista turned chocolatier gets to him the way no one else does, but she and her chocolates don't belong in his family bakery any more than she should be in his thoughts.

Sara Morgan wants another fresh start, honoring her grandfather's legacy, the same as Michael honors his grandpa by working at North Beach Bakery. Why she and the equally easy-going Michael can't seem to get along frustrates her, and so do her growing feelings toward the lean, handsome, kind man. When they discover they share a secret, Sara and Michael have to decide if chocolate will sweeten their growing attraction, or melt into a mess that will ruin a friendship and Michael's place at North Beach Bakery.

Heat level: Kisses Only/Low Heat

Length: 50 pages

Content advisory: familial tension; brief mentions of sexism; brief mentions of grief over grandparents' death; mention of cancer (in recovery) of a parent

Visit North Beach Bakery where the Marchesis and the Bianchis cook up tales of family, friendship, and romance!

Book 1: Valentine Kisses (novella)

Book 2: Spring Kisses (novella)

Book 3: Chocolate Kisses (short story)

Book 4: Autumn Kisses (novella)

Book 5: Mistletoe Kisses (short story)

Book 6: Christmas Kisses (novella)

Book 7: Summer Kisses (novella)