A Taste of His Angel: Their Angels Short Story

by May Alder

I may not be interested in the career my parents pushed me into, but I have them to thank when I meet my handsome boss on the first day of my internship after college graduation. He’s the only man ever to spark my interest—some may say obsession. Hoping the old adage is true that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, I spend the summer baking, searching for the recipe that will have my boss tasting and falling in love with more than just my desserts.

A Taste of His Angel is a standalone, spicy short story featuring Shayla & Bailey’s parents, Miranda & Sherman, which takes place nearly twenty years before The Guardian’s Angel. Happily ever after guaranteed.

Genres: Novella, Romance, Workplace, Erotica, Ebooks, Contemporary Romance, Spicy

57 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 25, 2025

About the author

May Alder would like to thank her life-long maladaptive daydreaming disorder and rampant #daddyissues for the storylines that have been brewing in her mind for years. Her need to turn them into something productive, a positive instead of a negative, has spurred her to write her stories and release them into the world.

Reviews

[Carla · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s just good.

[Lolina ⋆ · Rating 3 out of 5]

This had to be one of my favourite dynamics/concepts written by MA so far- I wished this was longer 😔🙏.

[❁ lilyreadsromance ❁ · Rating 4 out of 5]

So, the couple in this book is the parents of the heroines in this series. And fuck it, it's cute. Hell, I might even say, I like this story more than theirs. It's a simple story with an oblivious male lead and a chasing female lead. Like, come on. It's so fucking cute.

[Kimmy’s Reads! · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a lot more taboo than I expected to read this morning. This man spent more time choking the chicken than a farmhand during harvest season, and I was not prepared. 😂

It was hilarious watching the heroine try to seduce him with cookies, cakes, and pies. The food puns alone had me cracking up.

This workplace romance doesn’t give the two much of a chance to get acquainted at first. Their relationship really starts to take shape when they’re preparing for a cookout. Sherman Fischer loves his sweets—especially a good cherry pie—and Miranda is determined to prove she’s the woman for him.

This is a standalone featuring Shayla and Bailey’s parents, which means I’ve once again picked up a series completely out of order. Now I’m even more curious about these characters and what they bring to the larger story. Time to add yet another series to my ever-growing list.

[Aliya ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was so funny and cute! I listened to it as an audiobook and the narrator’s voice was really nice. Such a cute short story.

[cloud_9_reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This short, sweet, and oh-so-spicy prequel to “The Guardian’s Angel” takes us back nearly 20 years to when Miranda first set her sights on her (older) boss.

If the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, Miranda is determined to make Sherman hers! She’ll gladly offer him her cookies and pie 😉 Sherman doesn’t make it easy though and she has to do a little chasing to prove she belongs by his side.

This is a perfect novella-sized romance for fans of age-gap, insta love, workplace tension, and irresistible chemistry! If you haven’t yet read “The Guardian’s Angel”, this is the perfect place to start for a little background on the relationship of the main character’s parents (it won’t spoil anything!)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️

[Courtney Byrne · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ⭐️ | 3 🌶️

Once again, May has absolutely nailed it with this book! 📚✨

I couldn’t put it down and ended up reading the whole short story in one sitting—honestly, I just wanted more! 😍
Sherman and Miranda’s story was such a great look into Shayla and Bailey’s parents, showing how they met and came together. 💕
This book hits the perfect mix of swoony romance with ALL the steamy spice! 🔥

I’ll never stop recommending May Alder’s books, and this one is no different—definitely a must-read! ⭐📖

[The Bodacious Bibliophile · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short but oh so sweet. Wink wink.
This author always writes the best characters and has me laughing. And she’s also great at sexy sex scenes.
I feel like I remember not liking the mom too much when I read her eldest daughter’s book. I felt like they kind of used their eldest daughter to take care of their kids and I just didn’t like that. But I could be wrong because I read it a while ago.
But I definitely liked her and Sherman in this book. Just super cute and the Insta love was just the way I like it.

[kaitlyn]

I’ve been anticipating this authors next release for a while and I saw she was releasing this one beforehand and figured I’d give it a shot. I’m not typically a novella reader, I just don’t really enjoy them and prefer when there’s time to really explore the characters and such. I feel weird rating novellas on the same scale as full length novels cause they’re so different so I’ll leave no rating. But, it was a cute, quick story. But I’m definitely more excited for her next release!!

[Josephine · Rating 4 out of 5]

That epilogue PERFECTLY set up His Guardian's Angel! I love these characters, so seeing Miranda and Sherman's love story begin was so sweet (literally).

⚡Tropes
✔️age gap
✔️workplace
✔️boss x intern
✔️forced proximity
✔️insta love
✔️breeding

🔥 Steam level 2/5
🌶 Chapters 7, 8, Epilogue


💫 Series Ratings Their Angels
#0 A Taste of His Angel ★★★★
#1 The Guardian's Angel TBR
#2 His Relentless Angel TBR

[St.Peaches · Rating 5 out of 5]

🌶️: 3/5

I DEVOUR THIS!!! ATE!!! LEFT NO CRUMBS!!! 🤌🤌🤌

Sherman & Miranda story is SOOO CUUTEEE I CANNOOT EVEN 🥲🥲
AND NOW I KNOW EHERE BAILEY GETS IT FROOOMMM 🤣🤣🤣

WHAT A GOOD TIME TO HAVE A RE-READ FOR THE WHOLE SERIES!!! 💖💖💖

YALL ALL I CAN SAY IS JUST READ THIS IT'S SUCH A SHORT CUTE SMUTTY NOVELLAA 💖💖

Book Contains:
- Age Gap
- Boss x Employee
- Virgin FMC
- Big MMC
- Breeding
- Insta Love
- Fast Paced

🍑 HAPPY READING YALL!!!! 🍑

[Kim B · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG I just love all of May's books and this was definitely a special treat to get a bit of Sherman and Miranda's story! I just love how Miranda set her sights on her "older boss" and went for it! The part where she catches him in his office was so funny too! Love the love they have for one another!

[huh_lena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and Spicy

This novella was too spicy!

How did May Alder cram all this smut in? I am begging for a full-length novel.

This is the story of Shayla and Bailey’s parents (Shayla is from “The Guardian’s Angel” and Bailey is from “His Relentless Angel”) and explains so much about Shayla and Bailey. You don’t have to read Shayla and Bailey’s books but it’ll add more to the experience.

[kazmere Vanderhoof · Rating 5 out of 5]

so stinking sweet pun intended lol

May you did it again girl! I loved it, learning about Miranda and Sherman! I’ve loved this whole Angel series and I need more! I hope we get the rest of siblings too lol 😂

[Shanita Broussard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

This “prequel” was a winner. Perfectly written. We get all of the steam that we expect from this author, but none of the cringe that could have come from reading about the parents of previous characters. Definitely recommend.

[Carrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little inappropriate workplace…umm…self care (him) followed by some light stalking (her). I kinda like it when both main characters are ridiculously in the wrong. Listened to on Read Me Romance podcast.

[Bookwormtvaddict · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars
Book review

Ahhh i loved this prequel to the angels series. It had just enough spice and these daughters didnt just get their mothers looks but her determination too.

For readers looking for steamy age gap boss x employee this is for you.

[Poema · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute read

Wholesome insta love workplace romance. A body self conscious older guy trying to resist a baker temptress was such a fun read.

[Katelin S · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so sweet and spicy! Love all the puns and innuendos surrounding cookies & pies hahaha loved getting a looking into Sherman and Miranda’s lovelife!

[Jessie (thatchickwithabook) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

Cute and short, but the author’s other short stories are much better.

[isa]

Read in one sitting, these books are my guilty pleasure.

[Bri · Rating 5 out of 5]

perfect!

This made me want to go back and reread the other angels books! I am obsessed with Sherman and Miranda!

[Lila Danisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and sweet. I know this is novella, but I just wish they were more connections between Marinda and Sherman.

[girlwithhearteyes · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Insta-everything was the right description, lol. A cute, steamy and slightly campy palate cleanser.

[Adri (books.with.adri) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can’t go wrong with May Alder

Ugh May can’t do no wrong in my eyes and this was PERFECTION!!!!!

Short, sweet and sexy! Love it.

Such a cute fun read.

[Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved

Love this whole series!!! My favorite is Baileys story I’ve read it twice…. Also payback Penelope. But all the books are great one of my new favorite writers.

[LizzzzRead · Rating 4 out of 5]

They are so cute 😍

[Sue · Rating 2 out of 5]

Listened to audiobook on Read Me Romance Podcast 🎧

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Insta love, age gap , boss intern . Listened on read me romance podcast.

[Kaitlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm sorry, but it was bland and boring. 🥲 I still love this author tho