A masterpiece of light, iron, and slow-burning passion. Eliza Thorne measures her life in teaspoons and sunrise shifts. As the owner of The Sugar Rush , the predictable steadiness of her small-town bakery defines her world. She was content to stay behind the counter—until the woman from her late-night phone calls appeared in the flesh, turning her quiet world upside down. Morgan Steele, a brilliant and private architect from the Red City, has arrived in Oakhaven to restore the historic library. But as the scaffolding goes up, the walls Eliza built around her heart come down. What started as whispered confessions of a city divide becomes a fire neither woman can keep hidden. In the quiet corners of a small town, Morgan and Eliza must decide if their love is a temporary structure or a permanent foundation. What to expect: Sapphic Small-Town Romance: Heartwarming, cozy, and deeply intimate. - Trans-inclusive / Trans-positive lead: Authentic representation and a journey of being truly seen. - Opposites Attract: High-stakes City Architect meets soft-hearted Small-Town Baker. - Slow-Burn "Found Family" Vibes: Heavy emotional depth and building tension that pays off. - Heat Level: Moderate (Simmering tension and meaningful, open-door intimacy). - Series: The Thorne & Steele Series, Book 2 (A standalone story that is better enjoyed after Book 1). Escape to Oakhaven today. Buy now and return to the world of Thorne & Steele to discover if love can last.