Forbidden Love and Lattes: A Short Romance (Sweetheart Scones & Stories Book 3)

Forbidden Love and Lattes! This is book 3 of The Sweetheart Scones and Stories series, this time following Izzie Grant. Izzie is an energetic character, putting her time and effort into a bustling PR career. She's "dating" but hasn't really vibed with anyone and she feels some jealousy when she observes happy couples in the bakery. Everything changes when her brother's best friend and former NFL player Asher Hale comes in.

These two have always had an attraction but Izzie's older brother Dalton warned Asher and their college football teammates to stay away from his sisters. Asher temporarily moves to Peachwood Grove after his career in the NFL ends and winds up at Izzie's house. Cue the stolen looks, blossoming connection, and a steamy hookup