Sweeter than Caramel by Max Hudson

Nervous but sweet Theo Barnes has always seemed to be unlucky in love despite his best efforts. When his last boyfriend gives him an ultimatum and leaves Theo high and dry for a new life in Chicago, he doesn’t think he can ever open himself up to another person again. But that’s okay. Theo is happy being single. He has a family he loves, a dog who he adores, and a job at a coffee shop that pays the bills. He doesn’t need a man.

At least that’s what he thinks before a handsome police officer pops up out of nowhere with seemingly one goal in mind: to unnerve Theo!

Reserved and brooding Viktor Mikhailov is tall, dark, and handsome and everything Theo has ever wanted. But he is also a mystery waiting to be unraveled and Theo can’t help but be drawn to him. However, when their first few encounters don’t go too well, Theo thinks he has a snowball’s chance in hell of even getting along with Viktor, let alone dating him! Then the young barista is surprised by him all over again.

As the two grow closer, Theo opens up to Viktor more than he ever thought he would. But then disaster strikes and Theo is left heartbroken. Will the two lovers be able to settle their differences or will Theo’s past lover return and sweep him off his feet?