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The Christmas Crush | Noelle Douglas

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ABOUT THE BOOK

A small-town baker and a career woman working for a cookie conglomerate get all mixed up in this Christmas rom-com, perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey and Maggie Knox.

Marketing executive Elena Voss’s newest assignment for Sparkle Cookie, a large cookie conglomerate, was meant to be a much-needed break from her toxic boss and the stressful city. She never expected to get into a public—and embarrassing—argument with a sexy baker in New Hope, Pennsylvania. But the townsfolk aren’t exactly thrilled about a corporate chain bakery coming in to ruin their small-town feel.

Lawrence Higgins–and his dog Sugar–have been a beloved staple in New Hope for years. Their bakery specializes in cookies, but with Sparkle Cookie’s upcoming grand opening, he’s worried about rent spikes and stolen customers. Elena wants to write Lawrence off as an opponent she can crush, but his good looks and passion for baking make it difficult to stay professional.

Elena and Lawrence immediately butt heads at a town hall meeting. When a cookie competition makes them join forces, sparks fly, and they find first impressions are often wrong. Can their blossoming connection survive the ensuing cookie war?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Noelle Douglas studied pastry and all things delicious in culinary school. After a few years in the industry, she switched gears to pursue her love of reading and writing. Now she works at a library but still adores cookies. She lives in Chicagoland with her husband and two little boys.

Noelle Douglas is the pen name of Bethany Stefanski. Bethany is a novelist and library staffer. When she’s not writing stories or reading about the past, she loves to travel the world. Experiencing new places inspires her work and enriches her life. Bethany holds a Master’s degree in French history from Northern Illinois University and an Associates degree in Pastry Art.

She is a member of Chicago North Romance Writers and Sisters in Crime Chicagoland.