My body pressed against him for a moment before I gathered my wits and stepped back. His kiss was quick, casual and undemanding. “Declan McCarthy, displaced Irishman, at your service, lassie.” And darn if that didn’t show off the dimple in his cheek. The realization that I had never seen him outside my bakery slid into my consciousness as his lips turned up an infinitesimal amount. For a brief moment, his blue eyes cut my way and I was startled by how bright they were. Here’s some scintillating snippets to send your heart all aflutter:ĭark curls cut short enough to adhere to the fire service regulations softened the edges of his broad, chiseled face. With his dimples and sparkling blue eyes, I kept picturing young Dean Cain (circa Lois & Clark) as the charmingly sweet Declan.ĭescription:Smoking-hot fireman with big biceps, dimples and curly dark hair. Without further ado, I bring you Declan McCarthy from Brownies and Broomsticks. Bad boys are fun, but the good guys will always be there to hold your hair after throwing back one too many at an obligatory holiday party. Though the journalist is super sexy with his ponytail and mischievous grin, I’m rooting for the gentlemanly boy-next-door.

On top of all of that, the author included two swoon-worthy love interests: a sweet and protective fireman, and a potentially dangerous investigative journalist.

Pretty much all of my most favorite things wrapped up in a pink paperback. I just finished this fun little cozy filled with sugary pastries, adorable animals, witchcraft and murder.

Brownies and broomsticks