08/16/2025
Charlotte ‘Charka’ Ellis, the spirited owner of Twisted Treatz bakery, is all about hustle and heart in the city’s vibrant core. Love? She’s left that on the back burner until she crosses paths with Theodore “Teddy” Hughes, the dapper, silver fox owner of Velvet Leaf, the city’s most exclusive cigar lounge. Their connection is instant, their chemistry undeniable, and when an R&B slow jam at a summer festival brings them together again, sparks fly.
But with nearly two decades between them, everyone seems to have an opinion about their love. As whispers swirl and doubts creep in, Charka and Teddy must decide if their soulful bond can outlast the noise. Through Tank playlists, late night confessions, and laughter that melts away the years, they discover that real love doesn’t play by anybody’s rules.
In a world full of judgment, Charka and Teddy choose each other proving that sometimes, the sweetest love is the boldest move you’ll ever make.
Sweet Treatz with a Blended Leaf
Fiction & Literature · 2025
