Great-British-Bake-Off-Like Romance? Seconds, Please!
5 out of 5 stars
This is simply the cutest thing I’ve listened to in a long time. I honestly can’t believe I stumbled across this adorable sapphic slow burn romance, but I’m beyond glad that I did.
The chemistry (yes, pun intended) between Tori and Kendra was incredible, and setting it inside a baking competition gave everything that extra sprinkle of cozy charm. It felt like The Great British Bake Off, which my partner lovingly introduced me to, but with more heart, more stakes, and a whole lot more romance.
What really blew me away was the heart folded into this story. One of the most touching lines was about food tasting better when you ask yourself, “who am I baking for?” That’s exactly how this book felt. Lisa Peers clearly considered who she was writing for and put every ounce of love and care into the story. You can feel it in every scene, every character moment, and every soft and tender interaction.
The twist (no spoilers, promise) was both delightful and deeply satisfying. The ending had me in full-on happy tears. It’s easily going to be one of my top three romances of the year. More than just a romance, this book is a warm hug, a decadent dessert, and a reminder of how beautiful it is to share something you love with someone special.
Book Description:
Food is their love language, but can they follow a recipe for romance?
Tori Moore, high school chemistry teacher, avid home baker, and soon-to-be empty nester, auditions for the American Bake-o-Rama TV competition at the urging of her twin teenagers. The prize money could allow her to finally open her own bakery, but plagued by self-doubt after a messy divorce, it’s not only money standing between Tori and her dreams.
Once on set in Sonoma wine country, Tori catches the eye of Kendra Campbell, the notoriously ruthless celebrity chef and Bake-o-Rama judge. This show is Kendra’s ticket to financial security, but she’s been told to soften her approach for viewers seeking feel-good entertainment—quite the task after years of fighting for space in a male-dominated industry.
Tori and Kendra find it increasingly hard to keep their distance through six slow-burn weeks of cooking challenges and kitchen disasters. For both, the best prize of all might just be love.
Narrator: Barrie Kreinik
Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
Published by Random House Audio on October 9th 2023
Genres: LesFic/Sapphic Fiction, Slow Burn
