Julia Dorning thought she would die a lonely spinster. That was until nine months ago, when her world was turned upside down. Now she’s got a dream career as a bakery owner, and a relationship with handsome Jared Moody—a life she never thought possible.

Just as she’s starting to feel comfortable in her new life, Julia is invited to battle it out on national television making cupcakes. An amazing opportunity, if she can muster up the confidence to do it, that is. Then, out of the blue, Jared goes and throws a rather large wrench in their relationship causing Julia to have to make some big decisions. With her two trusted confidants off in wedding la la land, Julia is on her own to figure everything out.

Left to her own devices, will Julia be able to work things out for herself? Or will she make a disaster of it all?

Becky Monson’s been on my TBR list for a long time. I love the clean, light-hearted, romantic style of Jennifer Peel, and Monson was recommended as someone with a similar style, but I just never bought one of her books for myself. A few weeks ago, someone sent me this as a gift, so I finally had my chance.

It did NOT disappoint!

I was a little frustrated by the girl-owns-a-bakery plot (it’s the third or fourth one I’ve read this year), but I read it anyway. The style and the characters immediately pulled me in, and even though there were some parts that seemed like they would be completely stereotypical, Monson threw in a twist and managed to provide a funny, compelling, swoony story that delivered on the happily-ever-after without being completely predictable. Now I have to buy the first book in the series (even though I know what happens I have to see HOW it happened) and I’ll definitely buy the next book.

If you like Jennifer Peel or Jill Mansel, I think you’ll like this book. Rated PG for a few swear words. Get your copy here!