Best Baking Romance Books

Julie Tieu's 'The Donut Trap' captures the life of Jasmine, who finds herself stuck working in her parents' donut shop. As she navigates her personal aspirations and the challenges of sustaining the family business, the reentry of her college crush, Alex, adds a sweet twist to her life.Read summary

In 'Chef’s Kiss' by T.J. Alexander, Simone Larkspur's life as a pastry chef at a culinary magazine takes an unexpected turn when she's forced to work with Ray, the infuriating yet intriguing new kitchen manager. As their professional tension simmers into romantic potential, Simone faces challenges in her workplace and her personal views.Read summary

Ann Aguirre's 'Witch Please' is a bewitching romance that stirs up a mixture of magic and pastries. Danica, a practical witch, meets the charming baker, Titus, and must navigate her magical secrets along with her burgeoning feelings.Read summary

Maggie Knox's 'The Holiday Swap' whisks readers away to a festive scenario where twin sisters Charlie and Cass swap lives. With Charlie's sense of taste compromised after an accident, she and Cass must navigate their swapped lives, stirring up more than just bakery goods.Read summary

In 'Fake It Till You Bake It' by Jaime Wesley, Jada Townsend-Matthews, notorious for rejecting a public marriage proposal, returns home to manage her family's struggling bakery. She and Donovan Dell, a pro football player and the bakery's uptight owner, start a faux relationship to boost the bakery’s popularity and her public image.Read summary