Cupcakes and Complications (Sugar & Spice, a Collection of Valentine's Day Standalones #3)

"Oops . . . that's all I can say. Cute and spicy." —GoodReads reviewer

"Addictive. Captivating. Complex. Emotional. Unexpected. Spicy. The expression of Cat’s struggle pulls the reader in. Definitely part of why you fall in love with the characters.” —Caz Luan, author of the short story "The Taste of Sin"


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 A Spicy Valentine's Day Anthology published by And You Press, an imprint of Nicole Frail Books, released in February 2025.