https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/250712358-bake-it-til-you-make-it
Book Blurb:
All Taylor Madden has ever wanted is to own a bakery filled with whimsical designs and unforgettable flavors. Landing a spot on America's Next Great Baker is her chance to make that dream a reality--even if her biggest competition is a cocky, annoyingly gorgeous distraction who smirks every time she slips up. Winning could mean a fresh start. Surviving him might be the bigger challenge.
Alexander Harrington only agreed to the competition to get his parents off his back, not to complicate things with the disaster-prone optimist who insists on making everything cute. She's not supposed to be his biggest obstacle, but the longer they're stuck in the kitchen together, the harder it is to remember he's meant to beat her... not fall for her.
The stakes are high, the ovens are hot, and the cameras are rolling. But when the rivalry starts to taste like something sweeter, will either of them walk away with more than just the prize?
*Rom-Com *Grumpy/Sunshine *Flirty Banter *Cozy read *Baking competition
*Reality TV Hijinks *protective MMC *lighter spice *loveable leads and side characters
*state Challenge (California repeat state) *Rivals to More *Indie Author *ARC 2026
Thoughts:
Taylor (FMC) is on the struggle bus she's in a dead end job that is sucking the life from her... and not even paying well as evidenced by her late payment due notices but then she gets the most amazing news... She's going to be a contestant on America's Next Great Baker a new reality show that mixes all of those cute cozy baking competitions but they are taking it up a notch by the show following them while at their shared house as well (think Real world or Big Brother).
Where Taylor is a walking ray of sunshine Alex (MMC) is the exact opposite he is uptight and grumpy he didn't even want to come and he was voluntold by his dad that if he didn't come to this show and put up a real effort his dreams will be gone before they even start... and he and his cousin have worked too hard to throw it away now... besides there are a few good things he's found about this competition like Taylor for instance her sunny disposition might just crack thru his layers before this competition is over.
Alex might take some people a bit to warm up to but he gets there eventually! I really liked him even when he was the king of Grumps, he just takes a bit to warm up to people.
This was a fun cozy read there were a lot of cute moments between our couple and I loved watching them fall for each other and support each other through the ups and downs of the competition. The MMC stands up for what is right even if he knows that it could possibly ruin his chances in the competition I love a protective MMC.
I love watching those baking competitions and the author did a really great job making that part of the book just like the actual shows... even with the corny jokes from the host and judges.
I also enjoyed that the story didn't end when the show ended, Taylor and Alex had to actually work to keep something going after leaving their reality show bubble and going back to their real lives and Alex lived in Canada while Taylor lived in California this felt very real their relationship wasn't easy and the ending felt earned.
I was excited to get my hands on this one and wasn't disappointed this book was a delightful feel-good read. If you enjoy baking competitions, rom-coms, and characters with heart grab this one it comes out soon! Thank you Kassie for letting me read this book early I loved it 💓
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