Bears & Bakeries

Sweet & Stocky, Book 2

By: Dylan Drakes

Narrated by: Victor Quixabas

A cozy baking romance with low angst and high heat.

Locky Sorenson isn't a risk taker. He's stuck in an awful office job. He's terrified of turning his one true passion, baking, into something real. And worst of all, he hasn't gotten laid in almost a decade. Sure, he could confront the traumatic reason he's in this mess, but stress eating donuts under a cozy blanket sounds like a much better option.

Benedict Owens doesn't screw his clients, no matter how beefy and adorkable they are. As a small business advisor, he knows that's a recipe for disaster. Better to keep his distance. That way, he won't get burned again.

But when Locky loses his job, fate pushes them together, forcing them to confront the fears that have held them back for so long.

And while they try to keep things professional, Locky and Benedict soon discover that cupcakes aren't the only thing rising in the kitchen. And those steel benches make an excellent surface to really pound out the dough.

Now they've got to decide how deep they want to take it. Will Locky find the courage to open his dream bakery? Will Benedict finally let someone mend his broken heart? Or will they both decide that the whisk is just too great?

Bears & Bakeries is a sweet and spicy hurt/comfort romance about following your dreams, overcoming your fears, and getting some spicy snuggles with beefy boys along the way. Expect cozy baking vibes, highly detailed and body-positive spice, and a supportive romance that's as sweet and warm as a freshly glazed donut.

©2025 Dylan Drakes (P)2025 Podium Audio

A depiction of a healthy relationship

I loved this book so much!! It took a little bit for them to get together, which was understandable, but once they did every time there was an issue they just talked, and got through the issues together, which is very rare, no third act break up, because, again, they just talked, they were just good yo each other and their hung ups and trauma and accepted each other was they were.

Love these guys!

A sweet (literally) story where the characters feel like real, kind people and the spicy scenes are some of the hottest in any book EVER yet still have the ring of truth. 10,000% recommended.

Oh! Piercings

I’m not picking favorites between these two books because they’re both even and amazing! The characters have so much connection from the get go. That spark between them is beautiful and passionate. I understand both of their conflicts, and I can empathize with each character. The side characters are of course gems as usual, but a couple woodland bears also make an appearance to help out our new leads. It was wonderful!

Stand Out

Bears and Bakeries is a delightful read that features characters who are far from the idealized, six-pack-abs, perfectly physique-clad protagonists we often encounter in romance novels. Instead, these characters are flawed and relatable, making them endearing and relatable. From the very beginning, you find yourself rooting for Locke and Benedict’s relationship. Their circle of friends feels genuine and authentic, adding to the overall charm of the story.

Heartwarming and Spicy 💕

Once again a amazing story. Can't wait for book 3 and so on. Dylan Drakes has captured my heart. Love the romance and I am so definitely lovingly the spiciness.

The Bears

Hello you have two amazing books out that I just love. being a bear myself I love that there is books representing the bear world. Thank you for what you do, I can't wait for the next one.