by Betsy St. Amant
Christian Fiction / Contemporary / Romance
Available September 2014
Zondervan
320 pages
About the Book
Kat inspected rows of the same old cupcakes. They seemed to blink back at her, as if they knew she was capable of so much more.
Kat Varland has had enough of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.
At twenty-six years old, Kat is still living in the shadows of her
family in Bayou Bend, Louisiana. Still working shifts at her Aunt
Maggie’s bakery. Still wondering what to do with her passion for baking
and her business degree. And still single.
But when Lucas Brannen, Kat’s best friend, signs her up for a reality TV bake-off on Cupcake Combat,
everything Kat ever wanted is suddenly dangled in front of her:
creative license as a baker, recognition as a visionary . . . and a job
at a famous bakery in New York.
As the competition heats up, Lucas realizes he might have made a huge
mistake. As much as he wants the best for Kat, the only thing he wants
for himself—her—is suddenly in danger of slipping away.
The bright lights of reality cooking wars and the chance at a
successful career dazzle Kat’s senses and Lucas is faced with a
difficult choice: help his friend achieve her dreams . . . or sabotage
her chances to keep her in Louisiana.
My Thoughts
What a fun book! I mean, what's not to love about reality TV, cupcakes, and romance?! All's Fair in Love and Cupcakes is a light-hearted read with plenty of funny moments. At times, I was ready for the characters to just talk already! But that tension helped keep me interested in what would happen next. I enjoyed the interaction between the other contestants as well. It really helped give another dimension to the story. I was a smidge sad at how quickly the book wrapped up, but I'm looking forward to reading more about Lucas and Kat in Betsy's next book, which features Kat's sister. Readers who enjoy fun romantic stories should definitely check out this book! [4 stars]
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher through Litfuse Publicity in exchange for my fair and honest review.
About the Author
Betsy St. Amant lives in Louisiana with her young daughter and has a
heart for sharing the amazing news of God's grace through her novels. A
freelance journalist, Betsy is a member of American Christian Fiction
Writers. When she’s not reading, writing, or singing along to a Disney
soundtrack with her daughter, Betsy enjoys inspirational speaking and
teaching on the craft of writing.
Betsy St. Amant Online
This was a fun one. I'm glad to know that there will be a follow-up book. I didn't realize that.
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