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Pub Date Aug 28 2025 | Archive Date Not set

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***Pre-order the charming follow up to the bestselling book The Baby Dragon Cafe!***

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Will it be a recipe for romance? Or a friendship up in flames?

Lavinia has it all. A loving family (complete with adorable pet baby dragon). A place at university training to be a magical animal vet. And a part-time job at the enchanting Baby Dragon Cafe. The only thing she doesn’t have is her one true love: Theo.

Theo is the local baker and her best friend. On paper, they’re perfect: he’s funny, she’s witty. He’s sweet, and she’s a little salty. That’s why they’ve been friends for as long as they can remember. They’ve never been without one another – and it’s clear to everyone that they’re meant to be.

Everyone except Theo. Because when Lavinia finally makes her move, he pulls away.

Lavinia is devastated. Has this friendship gone up in smoke? Or will Theo finally realise that he wants them to be more than friends?

The perfect dual POV, friends-to-lovers cozy fantasy, with HEA guaranteed!

Tropes:

  • Friends-to-lovers πŸ’
  • Bakery romance πŸ’
  • Small town πŸ‚
  • Low spice ✨

**The Baby Dragon Cafe was a Times top 10 bestselling paperback and an Amazon top 10 bestselling ebook on Feb 1st 2025***

***Pre-order the charming follow up to the bestselling book The Baby Dragon Cafe!***

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Will it be a recipe for romance? Or a...


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3.75/5

Cosy. Autumnal. Cutesy. Cheesy. Friends to lovers. Wholesome.

This is going to be the perfect autumny read this year. All the food in this book had my stomach growling, I could've devoured it all tbh. The baby dragons were cute. The story was fun, although towards the end it did feel a little rushed, and conversations felt a little more teenager than adults (but that's just my opinion). I think people are gonna love this book.

I thought the romance was cute, and Theo getting jealous had me blushing (oops). I loved the characters new and returning. Lavinia's family are the sweetest. The settings are cosy and you just want them to be real so you can try all the delicious treats and drinks.

I read this in one sitting too. So get your blankets, reading areas and drinking mugs prepared for August for a wholesome, autumnal, romantic read.

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I loved this!! Loved diving back into Starshine Valley and getting to see familiar and new characters. I loved Theo and Lavinia’s relationship and I like how their story and dynamics were different to the first book.

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Thank you NetGalley and Avonbooks for the early copy of The Baby Dragon Bakery!

This book follows on from the previous book baby dragon cafe and let me tell you this can only be described as warm chai latte in a mug so cosy and heartwarming -like you've wrapped a story in a soft blanket and handed it to someone on a rainy afternoon.

It follows the relationship between Theo and Lavinia will they won’t they vibes. I loved reading about their friendship, and how they navigated this in the story for something more. This book was super cute but also explored family dynamics, acceptance and feeling worthy. I especially loved all the South Asian elements in this book to the names of the pastries and characters.

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I love being part of The Baby Dragon Club!

Thank you so much for the ARC! I think I loved this even more than book one and I loved that a lot! I love how Starshine Valley is such a friendly place, where everyone helps each other. I love how compassionate Suki is with Theo. Theo is a cutie who I think is really relatable, he has low self esteem because of his parents and I really feel for him to have parents like his. I also really like how Lavinia's parents have taken in Theo as their own over the years.

I love how Lavinia and Theo are with each other, friends from a young age, always being there for each other and picking each other up when needed. It's nice to have someone to confide in, tell everything to and be themselves with. I love this for them!

I'm super excited to see where this series goes in book three and I love the characters so will definitely read! The dragons are still cute and they are growing up and becoming more mischievous. I like that Saphira and Aidan are still in this book too, a good friendship circle.

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A huge thank you to Avon Books and NetGalley for this EARC, I absolutely adored The Baby Dragon Bakery!

A cosy romance full of twists, turns and dragons!
I loved the journey through Lavinia and Theo’s friendship/relationship and actually preferred this book to the first as the characters felt much deeper and more padded out, although the ending was as I expected, it was never dull or predictable as it followed the two main characters and their growth through the book.
Can’t wait to read the third instalment!

4.5 ⭐️

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First of all, let's me be clear here: I'm a member of the Baby Dragon Club!The Baby Dragon Bakery is the sequel to the bestselling The Baby Dragon Cafe and although reading the previous novel is not at all required in order to enjoy Bakery, I'd suggest that you do so, to enjoy the full creation of the Starshone Valley and all of its inhabitants. Both books are slow-burn romances and there are no villains in these relationships, just characters that you will love and be cheering on. As with Cafe, The Baby Dragon Bakery is an absolutely scrumptious tale of love, friendship and believing in yourself and true love. And of course, with lots of little dragons and the odd, baby griffin and chimera!
I look forward to returning to the joyful, positive world of Saphira, Aiden,, Sparky and now Lavinia and Theo and their friends.
Oh and erm any chance of sharing some of Theo's amazing sounding recipes?? Pretty please!!

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This book was the perfect sequel to The Baby Dragon Cafe! I absolutely loved the tension and yearning between Theo and Lavinia, the flashbacks to childhood memories of them two really were the best and helped develop the reader understand their relationship better!

I love and appreciate the little details of South Asian culture slipped into this book, from the amazing food descriptions to the mother daughter relationship between Lavinia and Beena - (the hair oiling scene made my heart melt)!

At times I did feel that conversations could be more developed between Theo and Lavinia, with the writing style being a little simplistic. In addition, the ending was rushed and I felt as though issues were being addressed on a surface level basis.

But I still really enjoyed this book! If you’re looking for a cosy book that feels like a warm hug, then look no further. I’m excited to read about the next characters storyline in Sunshine Valley!

Thank you to Avon Books UK for the ARC and for letting me be part of The Baby Dragon Club!

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I was a huge fan of the first book, and couldn’t wait to read Lavinia and Theo’s story. This is the second book set in Starshjne Valley, and although the first book isn’t necessary to understand and enjoy this book, I recommend you read it!

This was such a cute, cosy autumnal read. As always, I loved the dragons (I want one so badly). Theo and Lavinia friendship was beautiful, and I enjoyed learning more about them, their passions and their families too. I loved the relationship Lavinia had with her family!! I’m a massive fan of the friends to lovers trope

A very easy to read fast paced book that you don’t want to miss out on!!

I cannot wait for the next book πŸ‰

Thank you NetGalley and Avonbooks for the early copy of The Baby Dragon Bakery!

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A warm, sweet friends-to-lovers story wrapped in autumn vibes and sprinkled with dragons. The Baby Dragon Bakery is the perfect comfort read. Lavinia and Theo’s journey from friendship to love is heartfelt, emotional, and just the right amount of magical. πŸ‰πŸ’›

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This is the sequel to Baby Dragon CafΓ©. The first book was so charming, and it's not so say that this one disappointed but it wasn't focused that much on the baby dragons as the first book. This story was much more focused on the main couple. The story focuses on how Lavinia and Theo's relationship is evolving from friends to love interests and during this transition there's a lot of miscommunication that brings challenges along the way. That awkward transition from friends to love interests is funny, and the authors builds a good tension. Overall It's just a heartwarming, cozy fantasy, slowburn romance story.

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Book Review: The Baby Dragon Bakery by A. T. Qureshi
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

If you’re a fan of cozy fantasy, romance, and a sprinkle of magic, The Baby Dragon Bakery is an absolute treat that will leave you craving more. This enchanting sequel to The Baby Dragon Cafe continues the delightful story of Lavinia, a magical animal vet-in-training, and her best friend-turned-love-interest, Theo, the local baker with a mysterious streak.

Set in a whimsical small town where dragons (yes, baby dragons!) and magic are as commonplace as a morning cup of tea, The Baby Dragon Bakery blends the sweetness of romance with the warmth of fantasy. Lavinia has everything a girl could want: a loving family, a dream career, and a job at the charming Baby Dragon Cafe. But what she doesn’t have is Theoβ€”the one person who’s always been by her side. Their friendship has always been effortless, but when Lavinia finally gathers the courage to confess her feelings, Theo pulls away, leaving her heartbroken and unsure of where their relationship stands.

What follows is a beautifully crafted journey of self-discovery, friendship, and the slow burn of friends-to-lovers romance. Qureshi’s writing is as warm and inviting as the magical bakery at the heart of the story. The dual POVs allow readers to experience both Lavinia and Theo’s emotions, making the buildup to their inevitable romance feel authentic and satisfying.

The setting is just as magical as the characters. The Baby Dragon Cafe, with its adorable pet dragon and charming atmosphere, feels like a character in itself, creating a cozy, inviting world that’s easy to get lost in. The world-building is rich, but not overwhelmingβ€”just enough to make the magic feel real and grounded in this small town.

As for the characters, Lavinia and Theo are a joy to root for. Lavinia is strong, independent, and full of heart, while Theo is the perfect combination of sweet and a bit complicated. Watching them navigate the awkwardness of shifting from friends to something more is both hilarious and heartwarming. The tension between them is palpable, and when they finally work through their issues, it feels like the most rewarding payoff.

The romance is heartwarming, and the slow-burn nature of their relationship will have you cheering for them from the very first page. The book also excels in its portrayal of their supportive friendships and their love for their magical community. It's cozy, sweet, and utterly addictive. The "low spice" element means that the focus is more on emotional connection than physical attraction, which works perfectly for this kind of story.

If you're looking for a book that combines the comfort of a small-town romance with a bit of magic, The Baby Dragon Bakery is exactly what you need. Whether you're a fan of cozy fantasy, sweet romances, or just need a feel-good story to escape into, this book checks all the boxes.

Final Thoughts: This book is a delightful, heartwarming addition to the Baby Dragon series, and I can’t wait for what’s next! With its charming characters, magical world, and irresistible romance, The Baby Dragon Bakery is an absolute must-read for fans of friends-to-lovers tropes and cozy fantasy.

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Another lovely book from this author.
This is the second in this series and focuses on Lavinia and Theo, but we still get to see our favourites from the first book.
As best friends, these two tell each other everything, but now they are grown up and more mature, is there maybe something a little more between them?
As they navigate life’s twists and turns they each misunderstand each other’s intentions and end up suffering a lot of miscommunication! At time I did feel like shouting and one or other of them to see sense!!

The characters are all lovely and well developed, as is the setting and world around them.

I must admit I would have liked a little more of the dragons, but the focus is very much on our main characters.

I definitely enjoyed getting lost in this world again, so if you like a cosy, romance, with some sweet dragons along for the ride, this one is for you!

Having been a veterinary nurse myself, I loved that Lavinia was training to work with all the mythical creatures.

I feel the author has really upped her game with this one, the first was well written, but this just seemed even better.

All in all a great read. 4.5 stars

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Absolutely loved this book from start to finish, the minute I started reading it I just couldn’t stop! The relationship developing between Lavinia and Theo was so lovely and I really felt myself loving both characters journeys.

If you are looking for the ultimate cozy read I definitely recommend this!

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Thank you to Avonbooks for the early ARC. I loved this book as much as the first however, I did find some parts repetitive. I loved the characters, Lavinia and Theo and it was great to go back in their childhood to see how they became close. It was also good to continue with the rest of the characters developments.

The dragons are still lovable and mischievous, and love that Saph, Aiden and Sparky are a little family unit now.

I’d love to see more about Saph becoming a dragon rider, and hope to see more live develop in book 3.

A cosy series which will have you smiling throughout.

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If you’re looking for a cosy, sweet, small town romance set in a world where dragons exist - this will be perfect for you :)

This is purely a romance story between two people, their individual struggles, hopes and dreams. It is very light-hearted, really! I read this book in just under three days - quick and easy read!

Some themes: small town, cosy romance, childhood best friends, opposite family trope, bakery (and mentions of sooo many tasty treats!), dragons in a modern setting

If you’re looking for a heavy fantasy book - this won’t be for you. The dragons are mentioned, but not much other lore is revealed unlike really deep fantasy novels, so keep that in mind!

Spice level: 🌢️/5 - mentions of it, slight descriptions, but not a lot and it doesn’t go into detail :)

The only reason it was a 4/5 personally was because there were moments of the miscommunication trope, which could be easily avoided since they were adults, BUT this could still be your next 5/5 read!

Thank you to Avon Books UK for this cosy EARC, I loved every second I spent with it πŸ₯°

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First, thank you so much for the eArc and for being a prestige member of The Baby Dragon Club 🀭🀎

"If he lived a hundred lives, he'd find her in every one; the way sailors unerringly found the North Star in the night sky no matter the century."

GENRE: Cozy Fantasy
RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
FORMAT: eBook Arc

Would I recommend to others?: YES! This book is a friendship to lovers trope with found family, cozy fantasy and romance. It is about finding love in your favourite person and loving them just the way they are. It is about seeing your favourite person as the perfect person in the world and not wanting to change anything about them.

Long Review:
The Baby Dragon Bakery is book two in The Baby Dragon series and I know I have yet to write my book one review but in summary: I LOVED it, finished it in 24 hours and would have been less if I didnt have to deal with life and responsibilities

Book Two or The Baby Dragon Bakery was just as GOOD and I LOVED it too. I loved getting to go through the experience with Theo and Lavinia, watching their friends-to-lovers trope thrive and oh boy, did Aamna take us on an adventure and a roller coaster hahah

This book is perfect for Autumn or Fall theme, which is around when it will be released and I think it will be a new Cozy Fantasy, Romantic Comedy Favourite:
"She loved the cafe's fall menu and all the fall flavours."

Lavinia definitely gets a lot of character development and we see her struggle with relationships, dealing with the fact that she may have to live her adult life alone, with no partner like she grew up seeing with her family. Not only that, she has enforced a timeline on finding a partner in order to meet someone and embrace the same life her parents have built for each other:
"In her mind, because Lavinia wanted a love lik her parents', she needed to follow a similar timeline."
"She loved love! Even so, loneliness echoed through her, a dull ache. She yearned for that desperately."

On the opposite end, we have Theo, who grew up alone with his parents never truly paying attention to him and always making him feel like he was the problem. He was put in a terrible position and ultimately, his parents made him feel like he was unwanted and they did not embrace nor love him as parents should. Throughout the story, Theo admires Lavinia and her positivity and it is like she is his little sunshine:
"In a way, he admired how hopeful she was, the positive outlook she had. It was a beautiful way to look at the world. He could be too pessimistic; he sometimes wished he had more wonder."
"He knew if he fell, there would be no one there to catch him, so he was always twice as careful. What if - in being so careful - he had missed his chance?"

Lavinia & Theo met when they were young and have built a friendship that has them together and keeps them going. Theo is a part of Lavinia's family and is just as close to her parents and brother. Together, they have found love, friendship and more in each other:
"It was like he was a part of her, and every time he was gone, there was an undeniable sense of something missing, but whenever he was with her again, everything felt right, how it was supposed to be."

Aamna meshes two people who grew up in different environment: one in an environment that enriched her, allowed her to become herself and provided her with examples of how to grow. However, Lavinia maintains her humanity because no matter how perfect your environment is, you are always going to have insecurities and we see these insecurities seep into her friendship & then relationship with Theo. On the contrary, you have Theo, who grew up in an environment that was toxic and placed doubt, pressure and lack of self confidence in him. Because of this, he appreciates Lavinia even more; however, he lacks the confidence to believe that he is right for her and ENOUGH for her.

And them coming together? The slow yearning, the roller coaster that Aamna takes us on to get these best friends into lovers was a whole emotional ride:
He loved her. He loved her so much that it physically hurt. There was no denying it or running from it."
"She was all he thought about, every moment of every day. He wanted to be around her constantly , and it was obvious, so glaringly obvious that he was in lover with her. He knew that these feelings had been deep inside him for a long time, taking root and growing, and now he was overcome by them."
"She was in lover with her best friend and everyone knew but him."

Its the way Lavinia converts Theo into a destiney, fate beliver:
"He had never believed in things like fate or being written in the stars before, but now, there was no doubt in hismind that there were invisible strings at work. How else could he have gotten so lucky to have her in his life? It was nothing short of a miracle."

And the way they completed each other? The way they shielded each other from other insecurities and filling in the gaps only life leaves in you:
"It was liberating. She didn't need to pretend anything: to be mature or serious or toned down. She could be silly because that was how she had always been around him; he knew her. He knew her completely. There was nothing to worry about. She felt utterly loved."
"With her, he could be himself. Growing up, Theo never knew who he was because his family never liked who he was, so he always tried on different hats, trying to gain their approval (not that it ever worked.) But with Lavinia, he felt his truest self. He liked himself best when he was with her."

This is a beautiful story of insecurities, friendship, love and finding your destined person to make you a better person and I enjoyed the journey so much, I cannot wait for book three already!

Thank you to Avon Books, Aamna and Netgalley for this early eArc in exchange for my honest review. Please keep in mind that all the quotations are from an eArc and may not reflect the final book.

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LOVED this.

Just as good as the first book.

The dragons still provide the cute factor and the rest of the cast provide the romance.

Brilliant.

A true comfort read.

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This was the most perfect sequel to The Baby Dragon Cafe! I really did love it! This book follows Lavinia and Theo and their blossoming friendship that isn’t without its dramas. The characters felt perfectly flawed yet not unlikeable but with plenty of traits to love. Going into this I knew I would love it as I studied Bioveterinary Science at Uni and Lavinia is at Vet school but I didn’t expect to be kicking my little feet and squealing at how adorable this was throughout! Calahan is a perfect gentleman through this whole story and I did really like him! Overall a fabulous read with so much to love πŸ’–

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4.25⭐

Book 2 in The Baby Dragon series was just as cosy and joyful as book 1 and I really did enjoy it just not quite as much as the first book.

Again really likeable characters, appearances from great side characters and the cute baby dragons of course. Theo & Lavinia have been best friends since childhood recently Lavinia has developed a bit of a crush on Theo and after an almost kiss at Saphira & Aiden's engagement where Theo seems to pull away she realises she needs to focus on finding the one like her parents did by the time they were 24.

Theo & Lavinia were what i think of when a partner brings out the best in you and also supports you, there is quite a bit of miscommunication which is probably why it scored a little lower but it does keep you wanting to turn the page.

I cant wait for the next book as I have a feeling its a favorite enemies to lovers....

Thank you Avon Books & NetGalley.

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This series has my whole heart loved the friends to lovers just wanting to keep reading wanting to know more about Theo and Lavinia, loved there vibe there passion.
Aamna Qureshi's writing is just amazing will definitely be reading more and more will be an auto buy author.
Just loved everything about it.

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The Baby Dragon Bakery is a romance brimming with genuinely adorable best-friends-to-lovers moments, and exhausting miscommunication, with characters who feel frustratingly real - sometimes to the point of discomfort. Lavinia, 24, is convinced her romantic fate is sealed if she doesn’t find "the one" by December (cue the drama). Her internal panic and rigid deadline set off a cascade of questionable decisions and emotionally messy entanglements that carry through most of the book.

Lavinia’s dynamic with Theo, her best friend and crush, is a slow-burn of misread signals, deeply rooted insecurity, and self doubt, all of which make sense given the characters' backgrounds, but also drag out the plot and romance between them to a nearly maddening degree. I often found myself mentally yelling at Lavinia to connect the dots she's clearly capable of seeing (especially since she spots the exact same emotional cues in others but denies them when they come from Theo). Their friendship is absolute goals though, and my heart felt so full seeing Theo receive the kind of love and warmth from Lavinia's family that he never got from his own.

Calahan, who Lavinia sets her sights on to help her move on from her crush on Theo and meet her December deadline, is a standout in his own right. He's mature, steady, and thoughtful, handling the situation with Lavinia with dignity. He absolutely deserved so much better.

The pacing feels quite slow for most of the book, steadily building the tension, then ramps into full drama mode in the last 25%, with a flurry of breakups, reunions, and tantrums that land somewhere between emotionally raw and teen drama. If you’re looking for an angsty best friends to lovers romance with a side of delicious food descriptions and some serious emotional growing pains, this will definitely scratch the itch.

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I love this cosy fantasy town!
I am not a huge fantasy reader but I really love this series so far, it is cute and cosy with light fantasy and I fell it has been the perfect stepping stone into the fantasy world for me.

The connection between the characters is unmissable, I love the tension and the build up and it has been nice getting to know these characters more as they were only side characters for the first book!

I cannot wait for more in this series.

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This book is a cozy fantasy, romance novel and is the second book. I read this in less than 24 hours it was so good! I loved reading how the friendship to love developed between the main characters. We get to follow how they navigate their friendship and how they misunderstand each others intentions, sometimes you get so frustrated with them. I really liked how Saphira and Aidan were still in the story it kept it on theme from the first one.
The characters and world is so well-developed I cannot wait to see whats next. I would highly recommend this book to any romance or fantasy lover. 5⭐️


πŸ“šI was able to read an advanced copy of title thanks to NetGalley, A. T. Qureshi and Avon Books UKπŸ“š
πŸ“šAll reviews and opinions are entirely my ownπŸ“š

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Yearning is back, and The Baby Dragon Bakery nailed it.

β€œDeep down, she always knew things happened for the best, but that didn't stop the reality from hurting.”


I would like to start with how Aamna Qureshi’s writing never disappoints; the baby dragon world is comforting on another level. I love the desi fusion desserts, the cute baby dragons and the amazing bond between the characters.

This book tells the story of best friends Lavinia, a vet-in-the-making, and Theo, a junior baker. Going from friends to lovers is obviously a very hard task; there are so many variables, and even a small mistake can end up in huge losses. Aamna takes all of those problems and writes some of the best angst out there. The angst was actually insane, and it was literally making me close the book and open it again and again.

Characters
Lavinia – packing it up coded
I absolutely love Lavinia. I love how passionate she is about being a vet. Her commitment to her dreams, the baby dragon cafe and her friends and family is admirable.

Theo – You’re On Your Own, Kid coded
I love reading about the desi fusion desserts Theo makes, even though I end up feeling very hungry. I loved how the author showed that you can switch career paths if it doesn’t work for you; that was an important reminder for me.

Romance (guilty as sin coded)
OH. MY. GOD. The angst was insane; I had goosebumps while reading this book. The cute fluff moments were absolutely incredible, and I loved Lavinia and Theo’s friendship. The little tidbits of their past totally made the book even better. I loved when Theo visited Lavinia’s house; those scenes were some of the best scenes in the book. Beena and Theo’s relationship was very heartwarming.

Saphira and Aiden's scenes were also adorable, and it was fun to see them from someone else’s point of view. The third book is going to be about Emmaline and Luke, and I really cannot wait!!

If you want to read a very low-stakes romance fantasy novel, you should pick this up.

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The Baby Dragon Bakery is a adorable follow up from the Cafe. This one is Lavinia and Theo's story and the chemistry is electic. I loved seeing all the characters again and the gorgeous dragons. The cutest series ever!

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This book is the perfect book to cozy up in front of the window while it's raining with a cup of coffee.
I love the low spice, it's a nice change of pace and it doesn't feel out of place!

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The baby dragon cafe needs to be a real thing - all the food descriptions had me salivating!

I liked that there was a continuation in Saphira and Aidan's story alongside Lavinia and Theo's. Though the miscommunication and angst drove me crazy, it kept the friends to lovers trope very realistic.

A great addition to the series!

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This was such a cute cozy book! It’s definitely a perfect friends to lovers romance with baby dragons! When I heard about this book from HCC, I just knew i needed to read it. The relationship between the main couple is amazing and finding love in your favourite person is exactly how my relationship with my partner went.
I cannot wait for this to come out to recommend to all the cozy readers who come in to the bookstore!

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I read the first book based on a recommendation from my library so when I saw book 2 was available on NG, I applied immediately. This was SUCH a cute story!! I classify this as a sorbet of a romance. A little palate cleansing, low stakes, feel-good, sweet cute characters and sometimes you just need something like this. I loved the descriptions of the desserts (someone needs to make me a Ras malai tiramisu asap!) The characters are all very young (or I’m just too old) so every time Livinia mentioned her β€œdeadline”, it reminded me of Charlotte Lucas in P&P. (SO much angst!)

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an e-ARC of this book!

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Cute, cosy, heartwarming romance!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Baby Dragon Bakery is the second book in the Baby Dragon cafe series by Aamna Qureshi. This is a small town YA romance series with baby dragons, a delicious bakery and sweetheart characters set in Starshine valley.

Lavinia Williams (Saphira’s best friend) finally realises she has romantic feelings for Theo Noon, her childhood best friend. Lavinia is a hopeless romantic at heart and is longing for romance like her mother’s Beena and even the baby dragons knows she’s secretly in love with Theo. However Theo is dealing with his insecurities and low self-worth/esteem.

Lavinia and Theo’s romance has friendship, yearning and insecurities and will make you smile.

If you’re looking for escapism and a heartwarming romance story with a happy ending, sprinkle of magical baby dragons and a delicious mouth watering bakery then add this book to your TBR. The writing is quite simplistic and the story is predictable at times.

I really enjoyed the south asian fusion references to the desserts and food and the way the bakery was described was delicious.

Tropes
Small town
Dual POV
Best friends to lovers
Very low spice
Very light fantasy

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