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When two women meet as judge and contestant on the set of a TV baking competition, they must decide what they’re willing to risk for the ultimate prize in this wholesome and delectable debut.
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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.
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9780593821589
- File size: 269748 KB
- Duration: 09:21:58
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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August 14, 2023
In this sweet sapphic love story from Peers (Love and Other B-Sides), a schoolteacher and a famous chef come together on the set of American Bake-o-Rama, a competitive cooking show. Always optimistic Tori Moore dreams of opening a bakery, leading her teenage children to convince her to try out for Bake-o-Rama—but she worries about stepping out of her comfort zone as a high school science teacher. Meanwhile, notoriously ruthlessBake-o-Rama judge Kendra Campbell must fight to save her first restaurant when her landlords decide to sell the building. Though fraternization is forbidden by their contracts with the TV network, the two fall for each other in a classic case of grump meets sunshine. The high stakes of fame and money don’t stop the romance itself from being cozy, with endearing romantic notes and gifts reminding readers that it’s all about love. The supporting cast—including Tori’s children, her ex-wife, and her main baking competition, Natalie—add dimension and help propel the story. The pace occasionally falters, especially in extended baking scenes, but the yummy results are well worth it. Like the apple pie recipe included at the back of the book, this is a simple but satisfying treat. Agent: Frances Black, Literary Counsel. -
June 10, 2024
Tori Moore is a high school chemistry teacher and single mother with a knack for baking. When her teenage twins sign her up for American Bake-o-Rama, a competitive but feel-good baking show, Tori takes the opportunity to try to win some money. Once on the set, she catches the eye of one of the judges, the infamously harsh Kendra Campbell. Through six weeks of fierce competition, Tori and Kendra fall for each other, and they soon realize that love, rather than money, may be the greatest prize of all. Peers's (Love and Other B-Sides) sophomore novel is a backstage look at reality television, featuring sumptuous treats and a delightful grumpy/sunshine romance. Barrie Kreinik gives voice to the ruthless but tender Kendra and the uncertain and lonely Tori as they both try to play by the rules. The romance is slow and not all that steamy, and the love story is sweet, like so many of the bakes. Home bakers will also enjoy the recipes at the end. VERDICT A perfect listen for fans of The Great British Bake Off and those craving a satisfying foodie romance.--Elyssa Everling
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