Fool For Love: A mouth-watering tale of romance and cake (Cupcake Lovers, #1)

by Beth Ciotta

Who can resist the delicious romance of the first in the Cupcake Lovers series?

The Cupcake Lovers - a feel-good series of love, friendship and cake from author Beth Ciotta, follows a group of friends in the beautiful state of Vermont, as they navigate the romances and dramas that make up their lives. Perfect for fans of Carole Matthews and Jenny Colgan.

'Ciotta writes fun, sexy reads with a good dose of realism. Hot romance, a little suspense and a whole lot of charm make this a fast read Ciotta writes fun, sexy reads with a good dose of realism - and this is no exception. Hot romance, a little suspense and a whole lot of charm make this a fast read - and perfect for relaxing with a cup of tea' - Romantic Times

For chef-in-training Chloe Madison, a new job in Sugar Creek, Vermont is the perfect way to get over an ex. What could be more tempting than cooking for an eccentric lady who's crazy for desserts and joining a club called the Cupcake Lovers? Just one thing: local business-hunk Devlin Monroe...

The grandson of Chloe's fun-loving boss, Devlin Monroe is all work and no play. That is until he meets the vibrant, beautiful Chloe. But when old grudges and secrets threaten to destroy the Cupcake Lovers, Devlin must decide if his feelings for Chloe are a recipe for disaster - or could be a sinfully delicious ever-after...

BONUS CONTENT: Make your own cupcakes with the Cupcake Lovers' recipes!

Curl up with a cupcake and indulge in the rest of the deliciously romantic Cupcake Lovers series: Fool For Love, The Trouble With Love, Some Kind of Wonderful and In The Mood For Love.

What readers are saying about Fool For Love:

'If you're looking for a sweet romantic read, with a bit of heat, a lot of family interactions, a hint of small town support and some delicious sounding cupcakes, then give this a try. I'm glad I did'

'I thoroughly enjoyed this book; it was a great tale full of drama and intrigue, fun, frolics and a dose of mystery'

'For fans of chick-lit and cupcakes. A light-hearted, easy to read, fun book with characters you can relate to'

• ISBN10: 1472209427
• ISBN13: 9781472209429
• Publish Date: 12 September 2013 (first published 28 August 2012)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
• Imprint: Headline Eternal
• Format: Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
• Pages: 368
• Language: English

Reviews

[Cocktails and Books]

3.5 stars.

On the day Chloe Madison finds out she's graduated from Culinary School with honors, her live-in boyfriend dumps her for the "french tart" he's been seeing. Dejected and trying to find meaning to her life, she hops a plane to Sugar Creek, Vermont hoping her temporary job as a cook and companion will give her the boost that she needs. She never expected that the quirky town, a baking group and a micro-managing financial wizard were exactly what she needed.

I loved Chloe. She may have come off as being flighty and free spirited, but she was a woman who cared deeply and was determined to make sure she enjoyed life to the fullest after the death of her mother. While she saw her life in Sugar Creek as temporary, the residents and the town had a way of soothing Chloe's soul and giving her a reason to set down permanent roots somewhere and make a definitive decision on what she wanted to do with her life.

Chloe also proved to be the ultimate balm to micro-managing financial wizard Devlin Monroe's ways. Devlin took everything too seriously and liked to control whatever he could. But he couldn't control Chloe. While that annoyed him, he also found that for the first time he found the one thing that had him willing to let go of some of his ways.

Chloe and Dev were cute together. They were the ultimate proof that opposites do attract. She brought some spice to Dev's boring life and he kept her grounded and gave her the reason to finally find what she wanted to do.

A cute, fun read and definitely a series that I will look for more books in.