A Legend in the Baking by Jamie Wesley ~ a Review

by MK French

August Hodges was the silent partner in Sugar Blitz Cupcakes, but a feminist rant goes viral, making him the hottest bachelor in town. Capitalizing on this new fame to build up the hype on a new location, his best friend’s younger sister is hired as their social media manager. Sloane Dell was just as infatuated with August, but isn't willing to revisit her teenage crush. She needs the job to boost her fledgling career, but it's difficult to ignore August.

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November 2024; Griffin; 978-1250801876
audio, ebook, print (336 pages); romance

A Legend in the Baking is the second book in the Fake It Till You Bake It series of romances starring bakers and football stars. Sloane quit her job when passed over for a promotion despite everything she put into the company, leaving her free to work as a social media manager for Sugar Blitz as they're opening a second location. She wants to prove she can handle being project manager, and that she can support herself without leaning on her famous brother or any man. August is still trying to impress his father, a famous chef and chauvinist, and is socially anxious. Putting himself out there for a social media blitz isn't in his wheelhouse, but he does it anyway. It becomes more than just taking pictures of renovations, but also going on dates for social media purposes. This puts Sloane and August in close proximity, which continually brings up memories of the past when they had crushes on each other as teens.

We see flashes of the past, and how it shaped their interactions in the present. We also see how much they push themselves for their careers and to make the new shop flourish. August must push past his anxiety, Sloane must swallow her pride. Both have worries about their history and how they relate to people now, yet still have that great connection that keeps them circling each other even outside of Instagram posts. The greatest message is realizing that no one is unlovable, and as anxiety-provoking as it is to reach out to someone, getting acceptance and love back is a wonderful feeling. It was great to see that happen for August and Sloane in this novel.

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Born and raised in New York City, M.K. French started writing stories when very young, dreaming of different worlds and places to visit. She always had an interest in folklore, fairy tales, and the macabre, which has definitely influenced her work. She currently lives in the Midwest with her husband, three young children, and a golden retriever.

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