The Red Panda and the Big Dire-Wolf

Charlie Crimson, a Red Panda shifter with a penchant for oversized red hoodies, just lost his village bakery to a sinkhole and a technicality. Armed with an eviction payout and a stubborn heart, Charlie retreats to a remote mountain cabin inherited from his grandfather to start again. But a catch exists: Forest Law requires a certified "Guardian" for the property. Enter Beau Grande, a massive, grumpy Dire-Wolf Sheriff who has been pining from afar for years.

While Beau constructs a custom brick oven, Charlie stays busy testing recipes and fresh business ideas. Between negotiating peace with organized squirrel syndicates and surviving a heat cycle during a mountain storm, Charlie and Beau find a new rhythm. The only thing sweeter than cinnamon rolls is building a family business with a true partner.

A cozy fantasy retelling of Little Red Riding Hood featuring size differences, a "tactical" baby harness, and a love story that smells like cinnamon and rain.