A Cupcake Christmas (a Christmas Elf Romance)

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 RomanceOther Books in the Touchstone Series1. 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 AUTHORAward-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.You can sign up for Beth's newsletter for news and free books at her site: http://author.bethbarany.com, or follow her on Twitter and Facebook.A Short Read: A Long Novella or Short NovelPlease 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.Tags: Christmas, Holiday, Romance, Humor, Cozy, Clean, Holidays, Short Reads Award winning author, Beth Barany writes in several genres including young adult adventure fantasy, paranormal romance, and soon science fiction mysteries.Inspired by living abroad in France and Quebec, she loves creating magical tales of romance, mystery, and adventure that empower women and girls to be the heroes of their own lives.For fun, Beth enjoys walking her neighborhood, gardening on her patio, and watching movies and traveling with her husband, author Ezra Barany. They live in Oakland, California with a piano, their cats, and over 1,000 books.When not writing or playing, Beth runs her own company helping novelists as a book coach, speaker, and teacher to help them write, market, and publish their books to the delight of their readers.FICTIONCheck out her award-winning sci-fi mystery series, JANEY MCCALLISTER MYSTERY, about intrepid space station investigator. While each book is a standalone murder mystery, it's most fun to be read in order. Because subplots.INTO THE BLACK, Book 1LURED BY LIGHT, Book 2GONE GREEN, Book 3RED RUNNING DEEP, Book 4