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Don't Go Baking My Heart by N.G. Peltier

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jojobirrd's review

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funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

jenni1121's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

3.75

rebooks's review

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funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Sooooo I'm a big fan of the grump sunshine trope so this was a lot of fun for me. We have a grumpy no nonsense business man who is hoping to move up the ladder at his work and is forced to participate in a social company event to prove that he is a team player despite wanting to do anything but. In an effort to make a good impression he asks for help and our fun bubbly and flirtatious female lead steps up.

NOW admittedly there were a few things about her personality and behavior that felt a little off, like it didnt make sense and after we learned more about her backstory I still felt like it could have been included in a way that felt more authentic, but I REALLY liked the idea of her and I surprizingly really enjoyed the male lead who (like me) is a project manager (or at least I think he was, I read this a few months ago so sue me if I'm wrong, lol). And I found myself relating to him more than I'd like to admit lol.

Overall had a really great time and I look forward to reading more from the series and for the author in general.

lydiajoanne's review

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adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

theeuphoriczat's review against another edition

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4.0

Woah, this book was so much fun to read. I absolutely fell in love with Devon and Reba.
Devon is this guy who has all his plans down to a T, but he might be pushed over for the promotion at work if he doesnt start interacting with his fellow workers in social situations. But social situations are not where Devon's excel at. Not only that he is now tasked to enter a cake baking competition and as expected he has no idea how to go about that.

He seeks the help of Reba. Reba will teach him how to bake some cake but also how to eat some. if you know what I mean. She has a bet with her friends that she can make him take a bite of her cake (LOL) and of course he cannot resist the sweet dessert.

I like that Reba's character was a bit more complex than we see in romance. Even when she started to fall in love with Devon, who are parents will absolutely approve of (because he is the definition of a good guy to them), she is hesitant because it felt like the only time they thought she was worthy was when she was with a man, who fit their standard.

It was such an interesting read and I highly recommend.

sadiebedford's review

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

readinglexi's review against another edition

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Reba is one of the most insufferable characters I have ever encountered. I’m still going to read the third book in this series when it releases but this was just not it for me.