A Spoonful of Sugar

I thoroughly enjoyed reading A Spoonful of Sugar by Kate Hardy, the second entry in the Bachelor Bake-Off series. This is wonderful collaboration by Tule authors has the Bachelor Bake-Off as a fund raiser for the town to buy a rundown house in Marietta and refurbish in the memory of firefighter Harry Morgan as a teen center. Each of the bachelors entered into this “contest” are not cooks. In this story, Tyler Carter, owner of Carter’s Gym, is entered into the contest by his employees and clients, who know he can’t boil water without setting off the smoke alarm. While practicing in his apartment and setting of said alarm, his next door neighbor, Stacey Allman, comes to see if he needs help. Stacey is a teacher for students with special needs and takes pity on Tyler and offers to tutor him in the fine art of baking. Stacey has her own difficulties being hard of hearing and stuttering. In exchange for baking lessons Tyler teaches Stacey to be stronger and more confident through boxing and other sports oriented activities. As these two become friends and hang out together they discover the chemistry and attraction between them. Soon these friends become lovers as they support each other through their own challenges. This was a sweet, fun and entertaining story with very likeable and authentic characters that you want to cheer on, hoping for that happy ending. The characters were well written with complex characteristics. The story line was riveting and kept my attention to the very end. I enjoyed reading this book and had trouble putting this book down, reading it in one day. I am truly looking forward to the next entry in the Bachelor Bake-Off series. I highly recommend this book to other readers. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

Another great additions to the Bachelor Bake-Off stories. A sweet story between Tyler and Stacey. Stacey has very low self esteem and her neighbor, Tyler needs a few baking lessons. What starts out as a friendship develops into much more. Loved how their friendship develops throughout the story. Tyler helping Stacey overcome her low self esteem as he gets his cooking lessons. Great character development, I too fell in love with Tyler. I highly recommend this book along with the rest of the Bachelor Bake-Off. These can be read as stand alone books.

Fun, cute read that just made me smile. Loved these characters and the simple sweet story was just what I needed for a relaxing afternoon read. Tyler Carter doesn't know the first thing about baking. So when his employees sign him up for the town charity bake-off he knows he needs to find help. Luckily help finds him in the form of his very pretty, very sexy neighbor, Stacey Allman. When she comes to his rescue after he sets off his smoke alarm he makes a deal with her. Training at his gym in exchange for baking lessons. And hey, if they have to spend quite a bit of time together, well he's ok with that! I definitely recommend this one.