Expected Publication: September
2, 2014
Publisher: Zondervan
Format: via
NetGalley
Rating: 4/5
Synopsis
Kat
inspected rows of the same old cupcakes. They seemed to blink back at her, as
if they knew she was capable of so much more. Kat Varland has had enough of
chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.
At
twenty-six years old, Kat is still living in the shadows of her family in Bayou
Bend, Louisiana. Still working shifts at her Aunt Maggie s bakery. Still
wondering what to do with her passion for baking and her business degree. And
still single. But when Lucas Brannen, Kat s best friend, signs her up for a
reality TV bake-off on Cupcake Combat, everything Kat ever wanted is suddenly
dangled in front of her: creative license as a baker, recognition as a
visionary . . . and a job at a famous bakery in New York.
As
the competition heats up, Lucas realizes he might have made a huge mistake. As
much as he wants the best for Kat, the only thing he wants for himself her is
suddenly in danger of slipping away. The bright lights of reality cooking wars
and the chance at a successful career dazzle Kat s senses and Lucas is faced
with a difficult choice: help his friend achieve her dreams . . . or sabotage
her chances to keep her in Louisiana.
My Thoughts
Talk about a
super sweet read! I loved this cute story all about sweets and love. Kat and
Lucas are best friends who are both feeling each other yet they don’t know if
the other one feels the same. Not wanting to mess up the friendship they both
keep their feelings under wraps for the time being. Kat works at her aunt’s
bakery but not fully working to her potential. She loves to explore and make
quirky concoctions but her aunt is old school and believes in tradition baking.
However Lucas knows she is wasting her time and talent is signs her up for a
reality competition, knowing she is a shoe in to win. Little does he know if
she wins it will force her to leave everything behind including him.
This is just
the sweetest story I’ve read in a long time. It’s a quick read and I love the
characters. Kat and Lucas are just the best; I love how they know each other so
well and really truly care for each other. Their relationship feels so real and genuine. I love the whole will they or won’t
they let their feeling take over. Sometimes it worth taking the chance and
going for it you never know unless you try. That goes for both romance and life’s
chances. I highly recommend satisfying your reading sweet tooth and indulging in this wonderful book.
This sounds like a great (and yummy) read! I'll be sure to check this one out when I have the chance. I've always liked books that had to do with cupcakes . . .
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