About the book:
Love doesn't always look the way we expect
The only thing Bri Duval loves more than baking petit fours is romance. So much so that she's created her own version of the famous Parisian love-lock wall at the bakery where she works in Story, Kansas. She never expects a video involving the wall to go viral--or for Trek Magazine to send travel writer Gerard Fortier to feature the bakery. He's definitely handsome, but Bri has been holding out for an epic love story like the one her parents had--and that certainly will not include the love-scorning Gerard.
Just when it seems the Pastry Puff is poised for unprecedented success, a series of events threaten not just the bakery but the pedestal she's kept her parents on all these years. Maybe Gerard is right about romance. Or maybe Bri's recipe just needs to be tweaked.
The only thing Bri Duval loves more than baking petit fours is romance. So much so that she's created her own version of the famous Parisian love-lock wall at the bakery where she works in Story, Kansas. She never expects a video involving the wall to go viral--or for Trek Magazine to send travel writer Gerard Fortier to feature the bakery. He's definitely handsome, but Bri has been holding out for an epic love story like the one her parents had--and that certainly will not include the love-scorning Gerard.
Just when it seems the Pastry Puff is poised for unprecedented success, a series of events threaten not just the bakery but the pedestal she's kept her parents on all these years. Maybe Gerard is right about romance. Or maybe Bri's recipe just needs to be tweaked.
My review:
This was a sweet (pun intended) story about opposites attracting between a romantic and a cynic and the quirky matchmakers who make it happen! I liked Gerard a lot and felt for the painful past he had, both the messed-up childhood and his broken heart. He was funny and straightforward and gruff. I liked Bri, too, but she was more naive and dramatic and had put her parents' relationship on such a pedestal that finding out something negative about it pretty much sent her over the edge. I liked the fun banter between them and the wonderful romantic moments. I loved when he crashed her book club and argued about Pride and Prejudice! It's mentioned that Bri knew her mom was a Christian and that Bri attended church but not much more is said about her faith while Gerard had a past bad experience with the church so he was more cynical of that, too. Some well-timed conversations with the pastor in Story started to make him think. There were some really quirky townsfolk, especially the two elderly ladies who were pretty hilarious. Also, I really want some baked goods! Overall, I really enjoyed this story about risk, roots and the perfect dessert! I highly recommend it if you like romantic stories!
I received this book free from Revell. I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own.
The Author
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Emilie Hendryx © EA Creative Photography Betsy St. Amant
Betsy St. Amant is the author of more than 15 inspirational romances and a frequent contributor to iBelieve.com. She lives in north Louisiana with her husband, two daughters, a collection of Austen novels, and an impressive stash of pickle-flavored Pringles....
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