Review: Baked Fresh by Annabeth Albert
SYNOPSIS:
From its famous coffee to the mouthwatering fare at its cafés, restaurants, and bakeries, Portland, Oregon, has a lot to whet the appetite, including the hard-working men who serve it all up—hot, fresh, and ready to go—with no reservations…
Vic Degrassi is a baker on the rise, and it’s all thanks to his rare ability to make—and keep—his New Year’s resolutions. Whether it’s losing weight, giving up smoking, or graduating from culinary school, Vic goes after what he wants—and gets it. This year? He wants Robin Dawson, the sweet-hearted hottie who volunteers with him at the local homeless shelter.
When he learns that Robin is suddenly single after being unceremoniously dumped, Vic is more than happy to offer a shoulder to cry on—or at least a fresh-baked pastry to bite into. But it’s been a long time since Vic’s gone on a date, and he’s nervous about risking his friendship with Robin. So when their flirtation turns into a steamy night together, Vic and Robin have to figure out if they’re friends with benefits or lovers in the making, and if Robin is ready for something more than just a rebound. There’s only one way to find out: turn up the heat…
REVIEW:
Another quick, light-hearted, wholesome read from Annabeth Albert. The book was just as delightful as the first one, except this one had a little more substance. Vic and Robin have a little more depth but the story, for the most part, was still a tender, sweet romance that ended with an adorable happily-ever-after.
While Robin and Vic have instantaneous chemistry, they both slowly had to work towards the whole relationship thing. And both men evolve over the course of this friends-with-benefits turned lovers arc. Vic started to find acceptance for his new body while Robin started to forgive himself for his past. Vic’s patience and big heart had me falling fast while Robin’s fragility was just as endearing. I enjoyed this sweet and sexy book.
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