Fake it Till You Bake it
A reality star and a cupcake-baking football player pretend to be a couple in order to save his bakery in this sweet and sexy romance…
Donovan Dell is a football player who likes to bake. Understanding that football won’t last forever, Donovan and two of his teammates opened Sugar Blitz, San Diego’s newest cupcake bakery. But with business not exactly booming, Donovan knows they need to get more people coming into the store. After a heated exchange with a customer who says the store’s décor is stale, he doesn't expect the same bold woman to be the solution to his problem.
Jada Townsend-Matthews is the most reviled woman in America after turning down a proposal on a reality dating show. She comes home to San Diego to lick her wounds and figure out her next move. She never thought she'd end up working at Sugar Blitz alongside the serious, uptight Donovan.
When a reporter mistakenly believes Jada and Donovan are an item, they realize they can use the misunderstanding to their advantage to help the bakery and rehabilitate Jada's image. Faking a relationship should be simple, but real feelings are always the most unexpected ingredient.
Fake it Till You Bake It is a sweet confection of a novel, the perfect story to curl up with and enjoy with a cupcake on the side.
Romance
Publication Date: 21 Jun 2022
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Advance Praise for Fake It Till You Bake It:
"Fake It Till You Bake It is like a chilli-chocolate cupcake―super sweet with one hell of a kick. Wesley combines delightful characters, delicious tension, and a fascinating setup to create this truly satisfying romance." -- Talia Hibbert, New York Times bestselling author of Act Your Age, Eve Brown
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“Jamie Wesley mixes up a perfect romantic treat. You’ll fall hard for the men of Sugar Blitz and the sweet charm of FAKE IT TILL YOU BAKE IT.” ― Kwana Jackson USA Today Bestselling Author
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"Like the cupcakes in the hero’s shop, Fake It Till You Bake It is a sweet treat. This story will make you smile and make you hungry. Have emergency cupcakes nearby!" --Roni Loren, New York Times bestselling author of What If You & Me
My Review:
4 Stars
📖Book: Fake It Until You Bake It
⭐️Rating: 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✍🏼Author: Jamie Wesley
📚Genre: Romance
🗏 Pages: 336 – Medium Paced
💕Tropes: Fake Dating, Enemies to Lovers, Hallmark Movies, Forced Proximity
⚠️Warnings: Toxic Relationship, Addiction, Ableism, Sexism
After a reality dating show disaster, Jada becomes a social media target, leading her to work at a cupcake bakery. This bakery is owned by the Mr. panties in a bunch - football player, Donvan. When rumors that these two might be dating, the two play along to get some good PR. One thing leads to another, and you have a charming enemies to lovers' romance that will have you drooling for some more. With a decent amount of spice and some cute banter, this will satisfy you all with the sweet deliciousness Jamie has baked up. At times I did feel it was predictable, but with romance novels, most of the time, you know what you are signing up for, and this is what we want. Its a quick read that you can devoured in a day, but also touches on family drama and others issues that are the cherry on top of the cake for these types of books. The start is slow but it does pick up and its my favorite spice that I have read this month. Four stars for the readability of the annoying italics, but can be read with a physical book.
Thank you so much to Netgalley and St Martins Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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Jamie Wesley has been reading romance novels since she was about 12 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. Her books include Fake It Till You Bake It, the One-on-One series, and Camp Firefly Falls. 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.
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St. Martin’s Press has a long and respected history of publishing a solid and varied list. We are dedicated to publishing emerging new authors, and offering a fresh perspective on classic genres, while maintaining a diverse and interesting range of books. Our strength is derived from a dedication to solid publishing of many books, while consistently producing the occasional blockbuster. The vast majority of our hardcovers are published in paperback through our internal paperback lines.
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Fake It Till You Bake It
A reality star and a cupcake-baking football player pretend to be a couple in order to save his bakery in this sweet and sexy romance…
Donovan Dell is a football player who likes to bake. Understanding that football won’t last forever, Donovan and two of his teammates opened Sugar Blitz, San Diego’s newest cupcake bakery. But with business not exactly booming, Donovan knows they need to get more people coming into the store. After a heated exchange with a customer who says the store’s décor is stale, he doesn't expect the same bold woman to be the solution to his problem.
Jada Townsend-Matthews is the most reviled woman in America after turning down a proposal on a reality dating show. She comes home to San Diego to lick her wounds and figure out her next move. She never thought she'd end up working at Sugar Blitz alongside the serious, uptight Donovan.
When a reporter mistakenly believes Jada and Donovan are an item, they realize they can use the misunderstanding to their advantage to help the bakery and rehabilitate Jada's image. Faking a relationship should be simple, but real feelings are always the most unexpected ingredient.
Fake it Till You Bake It is a sweet confection of a novel, the perfect story to curl up with and enjoy with a cupcake on the side.
Romance
Publication Date: 21 Jun 2022
-
Advance Praise for Fake It Till You Bake It:
"Fake It Till You Bake It is like a chilli-chocolate cupcake―super sweet with one hell of a kick. Wesley combines delightful characters, delicious tension, and a fascinating setup to create this truly satisfying romance." -- Talia Hibbert, New York Times bestselling author of Act Your Age, Eve Brown
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“Jamie Wesley mixes up a perfect romantic treat. You’ll fall hard for the men of Sugar Blitz and the sweet charm of FAKE IT TILL YOU BAKE IT.” ― Kwana Jackson USA Today Bestselling Author
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"Like the cupcakes in the hero’s shop, Fake It Till You Bake It is a sweet treat. This story will make you smile and make you hungry. Have emergency cupcakes nearby!" --Roni Loren, New York Times bestselling author of What If You & Me
My Review:
4 Stars
📖Book: Fake It Until You Bake It
⭐️Rating: 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✍🏼Author: Jamie Wesley
📚Genre: Romance
🗏 Pages: 336 – Medium Paced
💕Tropes: Fake Dating, Enemies to Lovers, Hallmark Movies, Forced Proximity
⚠️Warnings: Toxic Relationship, Addiction, Ableism, Sexism
After a reality dating show disaster, Jada becomes a social media target, leading her to work at a cupcake bakery. This bakery is owned by the Mr. panties in a bunch - football player, Donvan. When rumors that these two might be dating, the two play along to get some good PR. One thing leads to another, and you have a charming enemies to lovers' romance that will have you drooling for some more. With a decent amount of spice and some cute banter, this will satisfy you all with the sweet deliciousness Jamie has baked up. At times I did feel it was predictable, but with romance novels, most of the time, you know what you are signing up for, and this is what we want. Its a quick read that you can devoured in a day, but also touches on family drama and others issues that are the cherry on top of the cake for these types of books. The start is slow but it does pick up and its my favorite spice that I have read this month. Four stars for the readability of the annoying italics, but can be read with a physical book.
Thank you so much to Netgalley and St Martins Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
PRINT LENGTH PAGES
AVERAGE REVIEW RATING
PAPERBACK COST
E-BOOK COST
AUTHOR
Jamie Wesley has been reading romance novels since she was about 12 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. Her books include Fake It Till You Bake It, the One-on-One series, and Camp Firefly Falls. 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.
PUBLISHER
St. Martin’s Press has a long and respected history of publishing a solid and varied list. We are dedicated to publishing emerging new authors, and offering a fresh perspective on classic genres, while maintaining a diverse and interesting range of books. Our strength is derived from a dedication to solid publishing of many books, while consistently producing the occasional blockbuster. The vast majority of our hardcovers are published in paperback through our internal paperback lines.
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