Choosing the Rejected Mate

Holly Black knows better than to trust fate.After being publicly rejected by the mate destined for her, she spent years rebuilding her life, one cupcake, one customer, and one hard-earned dream at a time. Sweetique Bakery is hers, and she's determined to never let anyone break her heart again.Then a broken mixer brings Daniel Reed to her door.The town's handsome handyman is everything Holly doesn't need… patient, protective, and impossible to ignore. Worse, he's her second-chance mate.Daniel knows the bond between them is real, but he refuses to claim what Holly isn't ready to give. Instead, he offers friendship, laughter, and the freedom to choose for herself.As old wounds begin to heal and an undeniable attraction grows into something deeper, Holly must decide if she's brave enough to trust again.Because fate may have chosen her mate...But this time, Holly gets to do the choosing.