I’m just here to bake. He’s a single dad trying to stay sane. But the heat between us? That’s not part of the recipe.All I had to do was complete a short baking apprenticeship, collect my inheritance, and walk away. Instead, I got Christopher Wright—this small town’s gruff, gorgeous baker, a devoted father, and the one man determined to keep me at arm’s length. Now I’m living under his roof, working in his kitchen, and sleeping way too close to his bedroom. And every day, it gets harder to remember that this is temporary. Christopher doesn’t need distractions—especially not a city girl with perfect nails and a five-month expiration date. But I’m not just a distraction… I’m hiding something that could break us both. Because this apprenticeship isn’t just about bread. It’s about legacy. And if he finds out who I really am, I’ll lose the town I never meant to love, the little girl who calls me family… and the man who makes me dream of staying.
Never Let You Go is a steamy, slow-burn, small-town romance packed with emotional depth, found family, forbidden attraction, and a swoony single dad. First in the Emerald Creek series, with a guaranteed happily-ever-after and no cliffhanger, it's perfect for fans of grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, and heartfelt heat.
Bella Rivers writes steamy small town romances with a guaranteed happily ever after, and themes of found family and forgiveness. Expect hot scenes, fierce love, and strong language!
A hopeless romantic, Bella is living her own second chance romance in the rolling hills of Vermont. When she’s not telling the stories of the characters populating her dreams, you can find her baking, hiking, skiing, or just hanging around her small town to soak in the happiness.
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