A Legend in the Baking: A Novel
Nov 2024 · Sugar Blitz Book 2 · St. Martin's Griffin
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In A Legend in the Baking, the new romance from Jamie Wesley, a cupcake-baking football player gets assistance from a social media maven—and his best friend's little sister—to help promote his new bakery after accidentally going viral online.
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. With a new location in the works, August and his partners decide to capitalize on this perfect opportunity to help cement their place in the community. But the hiring of his best friend’s younger sister, the woman who has haunted some of his best dreams for years, was as much of a shock as his new-found fame.
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. She’ll just ignore the fact that August is still August, i.e. sexier and sweeter than any man has a right to be. And that he drives her crazy with his resistance to all her ideas.
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.
As they’re both about to find out, all’s fair in love and cupcakes.
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. With a new location in the works, August and his partners decide to capitalize on this perfect opportunity to help cement their place in the community. But the hiring of his best friend’s younger sister, the woman who has haunted some of his best dreams for years, was as much of a shock as his new-found fame.
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. She’ll just ignore the fact that August is still August, i.e. sexier and sweeter than any man has a right to be. And that he drives her crazy with his resistance to all her ideas.
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.
As they’re both about to find out, all’s fair in love and cupcakes.
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Viper Spaulding
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November 20, 2024
#SugarBae for the win! With an opening that will make you want to stand up and cheer in solidarity with the FMC, this book starts off strong and gets better and better as it goes on. Sloane quits her job when it becomes clear she's hit the ceiling, and takes refuge at her brother's bakery, where she runs into August, another of the three bakery co-owners. August and Sloane have a bit of a slow start, owing to their long friendship and reluctance to mess that up. I appreciated that there wasn't any "her brother/my best friend will kill me" sentiment here - why would a guy be best friends with someone he doesn't think is good enough for his sister? One internet viral sensation, a smidgen of daddy issues, and a sneaky date or two later, they're finally realizing just how good they can be together. This is a standalone romance that you're going to want to read whether or not you've already read the first book (hint - go read it anyway if you haven't yet). I really enjoy this author's writing style, infusing her well-developed characters with plenty of charm and a hearty sense of humor. I just loved their story, sweet and sassy at the same time, and I was very satisfied with the HEA. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Andrea Romance
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November 20, 2024
A viral rant turns bakery owner August into the hottest bachelor in town. He works with social media manager Sloane to capitalize on his popularity. The intense chemistry between them reignites their teenage infatuation, challenging them to embrace the risk of chasing their dreams. This book is fast-paced and fun. The writing, voice, and conflict are strong. Sloane and August are well-developed and cute together. I enjoyed the audiobook narration. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC.
Sandy S.
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November 25, 2024
3.75stars-A LEGEND IN THE BAKING is the second instalment in Jamie Wesley’s contemporary, adult SUGAR BLITZ ( Fake It Till You Bake It) erotic, romance series. This is August Hodges & Sloane Dell’s story line.A LEGEND IN THE BAKING is a story of family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is edgy and entertaining; the characters are animated and determined; the romance is spicy and spirited.
About the author
JAMIE WESLEY has been reading romance novels since she was about 12 years old when her mother left a romance novel, which a friend had given her, on the nightstand. Jamie read it instead, and the rest is history. When she's not writing or reading romance, Jamie can be found watching TV, rooting for her favorite sports teams, and/or planning her next trip to Walt Disney World. She is the author of Fake It Till You Bake It and A Legend in the Baking.
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