Blurb
Three years ago, Kate Sullivan fell in love with her best friend, Eric Wagner. Before she could tell him, he abruptly ended their friendship. Now Eric has walked into Kate’s bakery and back into her life—but why? Is he here to confess his love for her?
No. He’s here to order his groom’s cake. He’s getting married…to another woman.
No. He’s here to order his groom’s cake. He’s getting married…to another woman.
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Excerpt:
“The bakery looks terrific,” Eric commented as he scanned the space.
“Thanks.”
“Francis takes good care of this place, doesn’t she?”
Kate blinked. “My grandma passed away five months ago.”
Eric’s gaze shot to hers. “No.”
“Yeah. She had a heart attack.”
His face fell. “Kate, I’m so sorry. I hadn’t heard. Are you alright?”
She forced a smile. “I’m hanging in there.” I need to redirect this conversation so I’m not bawling when Cecilia walks through the door. “What brings you to town?”
“Actually, I need to order a cake.”
“Oh? What’s the occasion?”
Before Eric could answer, the bells on the front door jingled again. Kate looked and saw Cecilia, Loraine, and an older gentleman she immediately recognized entering the bakery. Walter Prescott, the renowned Manhattan businessman. Suddenly, it clicked. He’s Cecilia’s father…and the reason cost isn’t an issue for this wedding cake. “Good morning,” Kate greeted them. She realized her nerves had vanished at the sight of Eric and returned at the sight of Cecilia and her father.
“Good morning,” they replied. While Walter and Loraine sat down at the table, Cecilia walked over to Eric. She wrapped her arms around his neck and planted a kiss on his lips.
Kate frowned. What’s she doing?
After they’d kissed, Kate shifted her gaze quizzically between them. “You know each other?”
For the first time, Cecilia smiled at her. “Eric is my fiancé.”
Surely you jest. Kate’s eyes darted to Eric for confirmation. As if reading her mind, he nodded.
I must’ve entered an alternate universe.
Hi, Meradeth! This post looks awesome, thank you so much! Thanks, too, for sharing in my excitement for Baking Love's release day!
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Thanks so much for letting me join in on your release-day fun!
DeleteLauren, this sounds like a delightful read! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Mary! Many thanks for stopping by and for your kind words! It's wonderful to meet you!
DeleteIt sounds awesome, doesn't it? :)
DeleteHi Mary! Many congrats on the recent release of Quest of the Hart, and on its companion novel coming in August! You must be so excited! :)
DeleteThis sounds so good - I really like your style, Lauren! Hope the book's a big hit!
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Hi, Jane! Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for your kind words! Hope things are going well with your writing, too!
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Good luck with 'Baking Love'. I love the excerpt, it sounds like a great read.
ReplyDeleteHi, Marie! It's great to meet you! Thanks for commenting! I'm so glad you enjoyed the excerpt. That section in particular was fun to write. :)Congrats on your books as well! It's always great to meet a fellow Muse author!
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You had me at the title! Baking + Love = home run!
ReplyDeleteIt also makes me hungry...mmm, cupcakes... :)
DeleteHi, Faith! I like the title, too. My husband actually thought of it at the last minute, right before I submitted the completed manuscript. My original title was A Recipe For Love. Baking Love's a lot better!! :)
DeleteHope things are going well with Unexpected! Congrats on its release!
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What a cute idea for a romance! Congrats to Lauren - great post! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! I think it's a great idea :)
DeleteHi Lexa! It's great to meet you! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind words about Baking Love!
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Still love that title! Nice excerpt. I can feel the tension :-)
ReplyDeleteYou totally can, right? Love it!
DeleteHi Beth! It's great to see you here! Thanks for your encouraging words about Baking Love and the excerpt. How rewarding for me as an author!
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Enjoyed the excerpt. I'm sure Cecilia is going to add real fun into the romantic mix.
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I think so too! :)
DeleteHi Leona! It's great to see you here! Thanks for your kind words about Baking Love. I'm glad you enjoyed the excerpt! You're right: Cecilia is quite a character! :)
DeleteMany congrats on the upcoming release of Hemphill Towers!
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I just got my copy of this! I look forward to reading it! Congrats and best of luck to Lauren! :)
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm sure you totally made Lauren's day! :)
DeleteHi Stephanie! It's great to see you here! Thanks for stopping by and commenting! I hope you and Jessica love Baking Love, and I can't wait to hear what you think about it!
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A really cute concept for a romance.
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Thanks for stopping by Michelle :)
DeleteHi Michelle! It's great to meet you! Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words! I wish you the best as well! :)
DeleteThis book looks like it has a lot of great tension. Congrats to Lauren.
ReplyDeleteI know, right? Sounds like lots of fun!
DeleteHi Medeia! Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words! Many congrats on your debut novel as well! :)
DeleteI love the title and the voice yanked me right in.
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie! It's great to meet you! Thanks for your kind words about Baking Love! I'm so glad you like the title. My husband actually suggested that title right before I submitted the manuscript. I agree - he did good! :)
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Take care, and thanks again!
Quite an excerpt, Lauren. You convey Kate's personality very clearly.
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