Fantastic! Small town, childhood sweethearts, second chance love, what more could you ask for. I was drawn into this from the beginning and it held me captivated the whole way through. Great characters and I loved the whole cooking aspect. All the cakes and food were described so that it felt like you could taste them. A fabulous romantic read.

Awesome book. I enjoyed every minute of reading this. It was very hard to put down. I give it 5 stars

This delightful story quickly drew me in and kept me turning the pages until the very end. There were so many unique elements of the story to keep you invested in the outcome of Kelly and Andrew’s journey to rediscovering their once upon a time HEA. The ending is definitely not predictable which only made the story that more of a five star read. This book has been added to the list of the many books I’ve enjoyed by this author and read again.

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This book was a joy to read. If you are looking for a clean, well written book that will hold your attention from the first page until the last, here it is. It has a wonderful sounding recipe at the end. I can't wait to see this book as a Hallmark movie!

A second chance for Kell and Andrew. He left her to pursue his career in Paris. Now he is just back for a visit, but secretly (and unknow to either of them) they will both be in a cookery competition over valentines day.
An great read - and the cakes make you need snacks while you read this book!

What a wonderful love story written by Nancy Naigle. Perfect for a Hallmark movie for Valentine's Day. I really loved this book!
The characters are so easy to relate to. The descriptions of the desserts had me drooling and made me want to taste them all.
Can Kelly and Alex get beyond the past and repair the damage that has occurred?
Absolutely loved G.R.A.Y. Who is he, well....
You will have to read this book to find out!!

Thank you NetGalley and Hallmark Publishing for the opportunity to read this book.

Really loved this book. It should be made into a Hallmark movie and come out at Valentine's Day. The characters are precious and delightful. One of the best ideas in this story or for any other is the addition of G.R.A.Y. He is quite precocious. You will have to read the novel to find out who and why he is. The plot is different and exciting. One can't wait to find out what happens next. Will Alex and Kelly repair the damage that one of them has done to the other? Will the secret ingredient mess up their contest? What is the contest about and who will win? Amazing story. One shouldn't miss it.

The Secret Ingredient by Nancy Naigle. Such a wonderful Hallmark love story. This book will make you hungry for dessert. I loved the descriptions you can really imagine what the cakes look like. Read the Secret Ingredient by Nancy Naigle. What more could you want chocolate, candy flowers and a proposal on Valentines Day.