She isn't looking for love, but can love break through her walled-off heart? Beautiful and independent, Shelly Scott is always looking over her shoulder, wondering if she'll have to run again. Her new position as manager at Dessert First Bakery shines more light on her than she likes, but Jake, her golden retriever, the handsome male in her life-loyal and attentive-is always there when anxiety immobilizes her. Max Bailey, bestselling author, thinks he has everything. Until he realizes the o...






















