The Baker's Dozen
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In the quiet village of Alderbrook, Elsie lives a life of early mornings and warm ovens, running the local bakery her late mentor left behind. Orphaned but fiercely independent, her days follow the gentle rhythm of kneading dough and serving the same familiar faces-until a castle guard named Corwin begins showing up every Wednesday.
Their bond is slow and soft, built over steaming cups of tea and sugar buns at sunrise. But when duty calls Corwin away, Elsie must face the quiet all over again-this time with a heart that remembers what it's like to be seen.
A story of simple joys, unwavering loyalty, and love that rises like bread in the dark-patient, warm, and strong.
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