this was fine!! I wanted a lot more romance between the main characters, but because of their judge and contestant relationship on the TV show, they have to be very secretive about their mutual attraction and mostly communicate through notes for the majority of the story. The book was VERY focused on the competition, which I liked, but it felt more like a general fiction book than a romance. I would have liked to see a bit more romantic chemistry between the characters rather than just longing.

A cozy, charming romance set in a bakery, complete with sweet moments and delicious tension. Wholesome and heartwarming.

I am a fan of reality tv shows and this spin on the baking show world was a hit. I really enjoyed it and thought it was cute.

Although I started off reading this book on Netgalley, I was not able to submit my feedback before the archive date. However, I really liked this book to the point that I took it out in my library. This was my exact review on Goodreads when I finished the book:
"if anyone loves masterchef then this book is perfect! also the pining / forbidden romance is literally chefs kiss hehehe"

🫐🫐🫐/5

This book is another one that is hard for me to rate. This book was good but I didn’t vibe with it and I’m not a fan of baking so really I couldn’t even relate or connect with it, sadly.

I had one problem with this book. It was marketed as a romance and I would beg to say there was little to no romance in this story. I feel like I waited and waited for the romance to come and I was left disappointed at every chapter. So it definitely isn’t a romcom or romance read.

This book is about a baking competition though. And that competition was the entire plot of this book, so it was described in great detail. The side characters were fun and I enjoyed how every “episode” was different. But I am not a fan of baking or of baking shows (I know I’m weird). So really I just couldn’t love this story, even though I wanted to.

Tori and Kendra were both lovable characters. I liked them individually and I wanted to like them together. However, they didn’t balance their story with the competition very well. They had such minimal contact during the entire story that it was hard for me to feel their chemistry.

However, the ending of the show was perfect and exactly what I would’ve hoped happened so I was not disappointed by that in any way!

I recommend this story for readers who adore baking shows with a tiny bit of romance in the subplot, and those who love friendly/adorable side characters!

Great for fans of Anita Kelly and Ashley Herring Blake, this is a very enjoyable and fun sapphic romcom! Can’t wait to read more from this author

It’s really refreshing to see love stories with older characters. And this was a beautifully crafted romance. Really enjoyed it and eager to see more stories like this.

Thank you NetGalley, Lisa Peers and Random House for the ARC!

I don’t think I’ve ever read a romance with zero smut, but this is one and I actually LOVED IT??? The synopsis is very misleading because as a lot of other reviews say, the romance is definitely a side part to the main storyline where Tori, our FMC is on a baking show.

What was kinda neat about this one was that it really took you through the backstage of an actual baking show, and it felt like I was genuinely watching Summer Baking Championship (love that show) while reading this.

The chemistry between Tori and Kendra (lol) was SO good, and written so well. I really didn’t think I would make it through this one but I really genuinely liked it, and I really recommend it for a nice easy read/palette cleanser between heavier topic books!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Hook me with the romance. Don't execute the romance. I'm bummed by this but the premise is promising. And it also made me hungry

Thank you to the publisher for the review copy! I just couldn't get in the mood for this one, but I do love this author!

This was a cozy story about a teacher ready for a change of pace and a baking show judge who needed to learn to relax. I really enjoyed seeing the Bake-Off style competition as well as the sweet romance in this novel.

I feel like this wasn’t your typical romance but was so much fun and enjoyable! I loved the baking show competition and all of the different characters we encounter during it. I liked the little bit of drama that unfolded during the show and trying to figure out who would sabotage the main character, Tori. And I really enjoyed Tori and Kendra’s back and forth notes and seeing them try to contain the attraction they had for one another. Over all, it was cute, warm, and cozy feeling! Thank you netgalley for the eARC to read and review!

I am such a sucker for reality television romance. Make it a cooking competition and a queer romance? I’m sold. This was such a cute read.

This was such a cute book! I love a queer romance and I really enjoyed seeing a romance about someone who has gone through a divorce and is a little bit older. The characters were fun and funny and easy to love. I don't feel like it ever got too deep with them, but it got deep enough that I was invested. The baking competition aspect of it was really cool and different. Thank you NetGalley and Dial Press Trade for this ARC!

Love at 350 is an absolute delight. If you love baking shows or dream of getting your bakes roasted by the female version of Paul Hollywood, this book is for you. Baking is the heart and soul of this book.
The romance is secondary to the fact they both are working on a baking show. This book is a slow-burn or proofed ( I think I'm hilarious) romance. They are contractually not allowed to kiss. Honestly, I loved that, I am tired of spice and it was a wonderful break, and I didn't have to stress about them getting into legal trouble.
Just like when watching any food-based show I craved getting in the kitchen and creating something. I LOVED IT!

This is an entertaining book for baking show lovers, but it is BARELY a romance, so it unfortunately did not meet my expectations. 3.5

Are you a fan of The Great British Bake Off or MasterChef? This is the book for you. I love romcoms and baking shows so this book felt like a good fit. I think overall this book is light on the romance angle, and more focused on the food, but it was sweet book. I do feel like the marketing was a little to romcom forward for the actually plot of the book.

I am always going to enjoy a baking competition meets rom com, and Love at 350° delivers. It makes me think of books like Love & Other Disasters.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me.

Their romance is completely prohibited by the show’s rules, but they can’t seem to stop. Great characters and delicious dishes, I had so much fun.

This book was really cute. I loved the representation and the chemistry/banter the two characters had. I liked the premise of the cooking show and the side characters.