A feisty confectioner devoted to crafting delicious treats. A smooth-talking newcomer hellbent on making a name for himself. With the Winter Solstice around the corner, the battle for sugary prestige has only just begun…

Owning and operating the best candy shop in Winterhaven, magic and coin used to come easily for sugarplum fairy Lumielle “Lumie” Tarlee, whose magic feeds on the joy of others. That is, until Zephyr Mistfoot moved in across the street and stole all of Lumie’s once-loyal customers. Now with only a sprinkle of magic and old family recipes to her name, Lumie’s scraping by just enough to keep her doors open.

Only, Zephyr’s smile is even sweeter than his confections. Despite the not-so-friendly competition between them, Lumie can't stop thinking about her infuriatingly charming rival.

With her magic and her family’s shop on the line, losing isn't an option. The coming Winter Solstice and the joy it brings is her last chance to take Zephyr down for good…if she doesn't fall in love with him first.

A Rivalry So Sweet is a 10,000 word cozy fantasy romance novelette featuring rivals to lovers romance set in a world with a whimsical and wintry holiday setting. Readers who love short and spicy reads with banter and fierce heroines will devour this sweet treat of a story.

Sara Brodt

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