A former journalist for the Wall Street Journal and Dallas Morning News, fan-favorite author Jennifer Ross pens a delicious tale revealing how just the right treat can inspire solutions to life's challenges. After getting dumped by her fiancE, Ansley visits her grandmother-who has troubles of her own. As Ansley tries to bake away her sorrows, she discovers what may be the answer to both their problems. "Striking the perfect balance between tart wit and sweet romance . a thoughtful blend of chick lit and women's fiction."-Booklist
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"This was a really good chick read. I read it in one night. I never warmed up to Ansley - the main character. Southern belle transforms into NYC success. I am excited that at the end of every chapter ws a different cupcake recipe. I am going to copy some of them to try! "
— Ladyredlight007 (4 out of 5 stars)
“With lovable and loathsome characters, vastly different settings, and recipe after recipe, Jennifer Ross not only paints a candid picture of the New York lifestyle but the Texas lifestyle as well.”
— Examiner.com“Debut author Ross shows real skill for realistic characters and funny situations.”
— Library Journal“Striking the perfect balance between tart wit and sweet romance, Ross spoons up a thoughtful blend of chick lit and women’s fiction.”
— Booklist" The baking tips were condescending. I like foodie books that make me run to the kitchen - this had the opposite effect. "
— Alison, 2/13/2014" Adorable chick lit book! Just what I was in the mood for. "
— Kathy, 2/11/2014" This book is an actual story of my life...except I haven't opened my own cupcake shop (yet). It won't be for everyone, but it was by far one of the most perfect books I've ever read for my personality, hopes and dreams. "
— Blake, 2/8/2014" Loved it! I loved the recipes at the end of each chapter. I can't wait to try some of them out! "
— Julie, 2/1/2014" 2.5 stars for the story. 4.5 stars for the recipes! "
— RoseMari, 1/30/2014" This book was FULL of recipes, though none I was tempted to try. It was a light easy read, the first of my summer reads, but it wasn't a book I'd highly recommend to anyone. I felt it was a bit silly, and somewhat unbelievable. It wasn't certainly not the worst book I've read, but I wouldn't single out the author again. "
— Candy, 1/27/2014" It's a fun romance novel with lots of fun cupcake recipes I'm gonna try making. "
— Taunia, 1/25/2014" Book was a fun and super fast read.....definitely for the pool or beach. The cupcake recipes make it interesting and I read some reviews from others that they followed some of the recipes and found them delicious. I found the part about Patty a bit ridiculous/far-fetched and then just letting her actions slide was unbelievable. "
— Suzanne, 1/24/2014" Really liked this book. It was an easy read, and the characters were likeable and well developed. Really enjoyed the cupcake recipes included, especially since I am a huge cupcake fan! "
— Meredyth, 1/7/2014" I liked the plot, but overall the author tried too hard to weave cooking tips into the story. I understand why, but felt like they just didn't fit. "
— Stacy, 1/2/2014" This book was terrible - the writing style was poor, the characters were all immensely unlikable, and if the author wanted to write a cookbook, then she should have skipped the fiction story. "
— Kristen, 1/1/2014" Great book! Not really a romance, but it did have some romantic interests. More of a woman-realizes-she-doesn't-need-a-man-and-comes-into-her-own kind of book. Very entertaining. Delectable and decadent recipes. "
— Jennifer, 12/25/2013" Started out very good and had some good storylines going but lost it in the end with a hit and run and mushy hospital scene that made everything all better too fast. "
— Jenny, 12/23/2013" I enjoyed the cute story of Ansley's finding a new life after being dumped by her fiance and the recipes fit right into the story and sounded delicious. "
— Phyllis, 12/9/2013" I wanted a quick, kind of fluffy book, and this fit the bill. "
— Laurie, 11/29/2013" Excellent, a very fun read. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Believable? Not so much but good fun. "
— Sharon, 11/17/2013" Good, not great, story. The recipes for cupcakes are delicious! "
— Mary, 10/22/2013" I really liked this book. It had good humor and also included actual cupcake recipes throughout the book. Makes you want to cheer on the young lady in the book! "
— Jessica, 10/10/2013" a cute fast and fun read, interesting because you start off hating the protaganist. Great character development. somewhat predictable. "
— Kristina, 10/2/2013" Chick lit with complete with recpes. Not bad. "
— Msbossy, 7/27/2013" Super cute, with great looking recipes and tips for baking. "
— Angela, 11/2/2012" 4 stars because the book actually does contain great cupcake recipes and baking advice along with the story. "
— Jessica, 8/12/2012" Quick, light read. Great cupcake recipes. "
— Rosemary, 8/12/2012" I tend to rate harshly, so I guess I'd give this book a 2.5. It was a very quick read. Fairly predictable, but pretty entertaining chic lit. A perfect beach read. "
— Cecily, 6/19/2012" This was a really good chick read. I read it in one night. I never warmed up to Ansley - the main character. Southern belle transforms into NYC success. I am excited that at the end of every chapter ws a different cupcake recipe. I am going to copy some of them to try! "
— Ladyredlight007, 3/20/2012" Very predictable. The ending seemed rushed. It was a good fluff book. "
— Kara, 11/17/2011" Adorable chick lit book! Just what I was in the mood for. "
— Kathy, 10/16/2011" It was okay- I'm more excited about the cupcake recipes- "
— Laureen, 9/30/2011" I'm excited to start making the cupcakes from the book :) "
— Amy, 9/3/2011" This book is an actual story of my life...except I haven't opened my own cupcake shop (yet). It won't be for everyone, but it was by far one of the most perfect books I've ever read for my personality, hopes and dreams. "
— Blake, 8/16/2011" Such a fun story. Love the recipes and baking tips. "
— Chelsea, 8/13/2011" Good, not great, story. The recipes for cupcakes are delicious! "
— Mary, 8/3/2011" my favorite part was the fun cupcake recipes at the end of every chapter!! "
— Ashley, 7/28/2011" I wanted a quick, kind of fluffy book, and this fit the bill. "
— Laurie, 6/11/2011" The book is more like 2.5 stars, but the recipes are more like 4. A good beach book if you don't mind salivating at the end of each chapter. :) "
— Abigail, 5/26/2011" I really liked this book, it was quick and funny, and made me crave cupcakes! "
— Jessica, 4/10/2011" I love the cute story line in this book. But I would have to say the cupcake recipes are the best. "
— Dorinda, 3/14/2011" Loved the recipes...the plot--not so much. A good beach book. "
— Mindy, 3/8/2011" Love the recipes, but didn't love that even by the end Ansley still seems to believe that she'll eventually give up her bakery in order to marry, have kids, and let the husband run the business. "
— Nicole, 4/21/2010Jennifer Ross is a former Wall Street Journal and Dallas
Morning News reporter and the cofounder of the movie production
company Brick House. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, children,
and her two Papillions, Navette and Ruby.
Kate Baldwin is an acclaimed musical theater star. She has appeared in the Broadway casts of The Full Monty, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Wonderful Town, and starred in numerous productions including Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, The Women, Henry V, and South Pacific, earning a Helen Hayes Award nomination. Kate is also a singer, and has performed in concert with the New York Pops, the American Songbook series at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and at the legendary New York nightclubs like Feinstein’s, Birdland and most recently, 54 Below. She has released two albums. Kate is a graduate of Northwestern University and lives with her husband and son in Brooklyn, New York.