Ava Parker never planned on coming back to Cedar Ridge. When she returns to decide the fate of her late mothers bakery, she finds more than dusty recipes and memories. She finds a town that still believes in her, a community ready to help, and a coffee shop owner who makes it impossible to stay guarded.Ethan Cole has been running Ground and Grind for years, watching Parkers Bakery fade without the woman who once made it magic. When Ava arrives, stubborn and determined, he sees a spark he remembers well. He offers help, she refuses, and he helps anyway.What begins with cinnamon, sugar, and a forced festival tent partnership turns into late nights, warm smiles, and a connection Ava never expected. But saving the bakery means facing broken equipment, old debts, and a developer who wants Cedar Ridge for himself.With the whole town behind her and something real growing between her and Ethan, Ava has ninety days to choose between staying for good or running again.Sweet as Home is a warm small town romance about second chances, family, community, and falling in love where you least expect it. Perfect for readers who love slow burn chemistry, cozy towns, and heartfelt stories.