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Love at 350° by Lisa Peers
4.0
adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Love at 350° is the story of Kendra, a chef and baking show host, and baking show contestant Tori. Kendra is burned out on Bake-o-Rama, but needs the money she earns as a judge to support her restaurants. Tori is a chemistry teacher who is convinced to audition by her college-bound children. Tori and Kendra feel a connection, but must keep everything professional for the sake of the show. When someone seems to be sabotaging Tori, Kendra and Tori must work together to uncover the culprit. What will they do when the show ends and they can finally explore their feelings? 

Love at 350° is a sweet, sapphic, and lighthearted romance. I really enjoyed how Tori gained self-confidence and learned to believe in her baking ability. While Kendra and Tori are intrigued by each other, they must keep their distance to maintain the integrity of the show and avoid legal trouble. The sapphic romance is very light and slow-burn, because at times the rules keeping them apart work a little too well. Love at 350° has a strong focus on the recipes and competition rounds of Bake-o-Rama. There are some great recipes at the back of the book for readers to try. Readers who love the Great British Bake-Off will devour this delectable and sweet sapphic romance! 

Thank you so much to Lisa Peers, Random House, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.