Gigi is dedicated to her family’s pie shop, and winning an upcoming competition is exactly what she needs to continue to build Sweetie Pies’ reputation. She is focused, sharp, and loves a good board game. She is also down to earth, sweeter than her pies, and has the biggest heart.

West is just starting out on the path to living the dream he and his sister cooked up years ago. Reluctantly, he is competing, but only because his sister wants the win so badly. He is protective, swoony, and has a British accent to boot.

They hit it off one night before they take the time to connect the dots on each others’ identity. Shared interests and off the charts chemistry make for a night neither are keen to end. I loved the repartee between these two - they are a perfect match. Add their chemistry to rival sweet shops, a baking competition, and the return of a nemesis and this book had lots of entertainment stirring without a lot of extra angst.

This was a fun, sweet, sexy story. It stands alone perfectly, though there are a few side characters who had appeared in other books. This would have made for a fun weekend read (if I hadn’t started it at the beginning of a crazy work-week) as it is the perfect length for a few days of escape. I loved how the characters’ stories fit into the backdrop of the cooking competition and how they worked together to support those around them.