Carrie Bassen
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Cupcakes and Complications
Cat is living her dream of running a dessert shop with her best friend, Mollie. Everything seems perfect until an attractive new customer walks in. Mollie quickly develops a crush on Eric, and soon, Cat finds herself drawn to him, as well.
Despite trying to avoid him, a chance encounter while buying vanilla extract leads to Cat and Eric spending time together—and then to much more.
As their relationship deepens, Cat is torn between her growing feelings for Eric and her loyalty to Mollie. She’s unsure how to navigate this delicate balance and protect her friendship while exploring a new romance.
Can love and friendship coexist, or will something have to give?
This short story originally appeared in Craving You: A Spicy Valentine's Day Anthology published by And You Press, an imprint of Nicole Frail Books, released in February 2025.
Craving You: A Spicy Valentine's Day Anthology
In this steamy Valentine’s Day anthology, passion and longing are the driving forces behind every meal shared, every sweet treat baked, and every dinner course served. Whether you partake in the holiday or treat it as just another day, these twelve stories invite you to explore how food can bring people together and enrich sensual relationships on one of the most romantic days of the year.
This collection includes:
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“Misdialed Love” by Ramona Elmes
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“Dulce, Por Fin” by Tamaya Cruz
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“Valentini’s Day” by Annabel den Dekker
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“Mine to Keep” by Ann Marie Croft
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“Cupid’s Crooked Arrow” by Nichole Steel
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“Falling” by MK Edgley
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“The Compulsory Date” by Rowen Burrows
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“Cupcakes & Complications” by Carrie Bassen
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“The Taste of Sin” by Caz Luan
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“Alpha in Her Own Right” by Rowan Delacroix
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“Tiramisu” by Amy Hepp
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“Sweets for My Earl” by Christina Diane
The characters in Craving You: A Spicy Valentine’s Day Anthology celebrate Valentine’s Day with picnics and dinner dates, cooking classes and nightclubs, yet despite the intimate atmosphere, they must navigate heartbreak, secrets, and surprises that have the potential to upend the connections they’ve made.
