3/5 stars! A Legend in the Baking was cute!

After accidentally gaining internet stardom, August Hodges, a football player and cupcake store co-owner tries to capitalize on the popularity to launch a second bakeshop location with the help of his best friend's younger sister and previous crush, Sloane Dell. The banter between these two is good, but their relationship is a SLOW burn. The slow burn actually felt too slow at times, so much so that the last 15% was too slam-packed. In fact, it felt like every conflict was resolved right at the end of the book without any friction or continuous development earlier in the book. For example, August and his father's conflict resolution felt like it came out of nowhere. Overall, the last few chapters just felt rushed.

In general, this book was light and fun, and I'd recommend it to readers looking for a slow burn!

Also, thank you to NetGalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Great book. It was realistic. This is the second one I’ve read in this series. The books are standalone.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of “A Legend in the Baking” by Jamie Wesley. All opinions are my own.

To start, I loved the first book in this series and ‘A Legend in the Baking’ was one of my most anticipated books this year. So thankful I got a chance to read an early copy!!

This was a very fun and cute story, with some beautiful serious moments throughout. I loved the growth for both the main characters.

I love this authors writing style and cannot wait to read more from her. (I am just assuming there is a third book with Nicholas coming?? If so, I cannot wait!!!)

I will almost always pick up romances with bakers and athletes, so after reading FAKE IT TILL YOU BAKE IT, I was instantly excited to find out we get yet another book of football players turned bakers. This book was the perfect recipe for a sweet romance of a shy player thrust into the spotlight by a viral moment and the social media manager who's ready to capitalize on the moment. I flew through this delectable story, and it leaves me hoping that we get a third book following the final owner of the cupcake shop!

Overall: 3.75
Spicy: 2

I had high expectations for this book, as the first book in the series was amazing. You felt the connection between the characters immediately. In this book the connection between the characters seemed forced. The FMC wanted one foot in and one foot out and unless I missed it; it wasn't explained why. It made the interactions between both MC's confusing and forced.

I loved this book. This love story was sweet and lovely. This author never disappoints. I have adored this series so far.

This book was so cute. I need a cute romance book and this is perfect. I love that it was centered around the bakery. It was so cute and I loved the characters. The development of Sloane and August's relationship was cute and I love a slow burn romance.

This was a cute romance. I really love this series - romance and baking - a win for me! This story was definitely a slow burn - the characters had a connection since they were teenagers although one person didn't acknowledge it. Minimal smut if that's what you are into. Well written.

I love romance books that center around food, especially bakeries. I was so excited to read this book also because the cover is stunning. If you're looking for a smutty filled romance, this book is not for you. I enjoyed this story while I was reading it but the second I put it down I forgot nearly all the details, very run of the mill as far as this genre is concerned.

I loved this follow up to Fake it Til you Bake it. I may have liked thisu one more. IT had a touch more steam which I liked

Thanks NetGalley for the chance. Have to admit, I have been in a bit of a romance reading slump, so may be a bit overly jaded in my review, but felt the plot was not overly original and skimmed much of the book. As others have also mentioned, the slow burn felt a bit too slow and I also didn’t really feel all the flashbacks were necessary to the plot development. Some past tense chapters felt like formulaic placement just to hit a certain number of chapters set in past tense, versus moving the plot forward or providing meaningful insight into the characters’ shared history.

The writing of this book was well done, the parts that I did not enjoy were nothing against the writing itself. The author comes across as an accomplished and competent writing. I just had trouble connecting with the characters. I'm not going to post my ratings on goodreads or IG, I don't want to negatively affect the author since her writing was good, it just was not for me.

The biggest problem for me was that I had a hard time relating to the characters. They fell a little flat for me personally. August was a little boring and didn't make me lust like some MMCs, that is personal preference.

I would read more of her books, simply because I think perhaps this particular story was not for me.

I have one word for this book: ADORABLE! I didn’t realize it was the second in a series, but I am excited to go back and find out Donovan and Jada’s story in their book. The characters were well developed and lovable while still having very relatable flaws. It was a slow burn romance that ended in a beautiful way even if it seemed to drag a bit in the middle. This was a fun and quick breezy read. I saw someone else say it’s perfect for a beach or pool day and I wholeheartedly agree! A Legend in the Baking will def put a smile of your face. A solid 4/5 and has for sure made me a fan of the author. I guess I have entered into my cute romance era!

I loved this book and Sloane and August. I love that they have complicated lives and have found family in the people that matter to them. I love that in this book both Sloane and August grow as people which gives them a good start to their new relationship. I appreciated the spiciness as well. I didn’t realize this was the second book in this series so I just went and bought the first ebook. I will definitely be reading more books by this author.

Twelve years ago, August and Sloane forged a friendship, but sadly, it waned with time. As the story unfolds, we witness their attempts to reconnect, disguising their revived emotions.

While the story was pleasant and brief, the slow burn didn't quite suit my taste; it felt a bit drawn-out. The characters are great too.

This book was a very slow burn it sorta made me want to scream. We know that August and Sloane like each other from the very beginning since they’ve know each other for the past 12 years. So undoubtedly there was history.

Sloane is trying to take over a cupcake business. At some point the slow burn just got a little to slow and I hated it and skipped over some parts. The 2nd act breakup wasn’t really that big of a deal. It’s better to at least be creative

Solid 2.5/3 stars.

***ARC WAS FREE. THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS ARE MY OWN***

I devoured this slow-burn second chance romance in a day, it’s a perfect beach book! August and Sloane are charming and you can’t help but root for this baker and social media manager to realize they’re meant to be. This was the second book in a series but works as a stand-alone, and I didn’t miss a beat despite not reading the first book.

*Thanks to NetGalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review!

August y Sloane se conocieron hace 12 años, se volvieron amigos y algo pasó que ya no se hablan. Durante todo el libro podemos ver como ambos tienen sentimientos, pero luchan por fingir que no es así.

Cuando se supo que pasó lo pude dejar pasar porque ella era una adolescente, pero que en el presente que no se de cuenta de la tontería que hizo me molestó, pero aún así lo disfrute sobre todo los primeros dos tercios.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

“A Legend in the Baking” by Jamie Wesley is the second in the “Fake It Till You Bake It” series. This book can easily be read as a stand-alone. This book follows August, a football player and co-owner of a cupcake business, and Sloane, his co-owner’s little sister and former - well, someone special. In other words, August and Sloane have history. This book starts off with a bang - Sloane getting fed up and quitting her job. Realizing that she needs to pay the bills, she goes job hunting - only to take a job were there’s a ‘contest’ between herself and the other interviewee to see who can raise the most marketing awareness for a brand. Sloane decides to accept her brother’s offer of helping the bakery - especially after August goes viral for a darn great speech he made one day. I really liked the first book in this series, so I was so pleased to be able to read this one. This book had its moments, but it didn’t make me fall in love with the characters and their situations. August is great - little to say, but when he says something, he means it. There’s history between the two characters, so there’s a slow burn … a very very slow burn at times.

"A Legend in the Baking" delivers exactly what it promises—a delectable blend of romance, humor, and cupcakes that leaves you craving more. From the first page to the last, I found myself utterly enchanted by August and Sloane's slow-burning romance.

The chemistry between August and Sloane is palpable, simmering beneath the surface as they navigate the complexities of their past and present. Sloane's determination to carve her own path in the world of social media, combined with August's unwavering honesty and integrity, creates a dynamic and compelling relationship that kept me eagerly turning the pages.

While some may find the pacing a touch leisurely, I appreciated the opportunity to savor each moment, allowing the romance to unfold organically and authentically. The conflicts they face may not be earth-shattering, but they resonate deeply, adding depth and emotional resonance to the story.

Overall, "A Legend in the Baking" is a delightful confection of a romance that left me smiling long after I turned the final page. With its charming characters, heartfelt storytelling, and mouthwatering descriptions of cupcakes, it's a treat for the soul that I highly recommend to anyone in need of a little sweetness in their life.