⭐⭐⭐⭐ Was I hooked by that book? Yes. This charming romance is as sweet as the cupcakes Sugar Blitz is famous for, with some added spice to keep things interesting.

August Hodges was supposed to be the silent partner in Sugar Blitz Cupcakes. Emphasis on silent. That is until his impromptu feminist rant about how women bakers are the backbone of the industry and baking cupcakes isn’t a threat to masculinity goes viral, making him the hottest bachelor in town. Social media manager Sloane Dell fell hard for her brother’s best friend the moment she met him more than a decade ago, but that teenage infatuation cost her dearly. Still, she accepts her brother’s request to revamp the bakery’s social media presence to take advantage of August’s newfound popularity, knowing it’s the big break her fledgling career needs. They vow to leave the past in the past. But when an explosive make-out session makes it clear their attraction burns hotter than ever, Sloane and August are forced to reconsider what it means to take a risk and chase your dreams.

MY THOUGHTS

Sloane and August lit up the pages with their sizzling chemistry. But talk about mixed signals. Both of them had so many hangups about themselves and their value as a partner. And they had a lot of growing up to do.

It was a quick read with captivating characters, and I enjoyed this journey through past hurts to find redemption and love. There were some flashbacks to when Sloane and August first became friends. This book follows Fake It Till You Bake It, but you don’t need to read them in order.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: November 19, 2024
Sensuality Rating: Warm
Series: Book 2 of Fake It Till You Bake It
Other books in the series: Fake It Till You Bake It