A Recipe for Romance

Lara Van Hulzen

Mar 2017 · The Marietta St. Claire's Book 1 · Tule Publishing

About this ebook

Wes planned a drive by trip to Marietta, Montana to help his dad close a business deal and then to head back to his life in New York. But when his dad volunteers him for the Bachelor Bake-Off to commemorate a local fallen first responder, Wes can’t say no, even though Marietta holds painful memories and baking eludes his skill set.

 

After an accident sidelines Noelle Olsen’s career as a dancer, she moves to Montana to pursue a new dream: opening a dance studio in Marietta’s historic and charming downtown. When one of her students suckers her into helping the handsome Wes St. Clare whip up some winning recipes, Noelle finds herself dreaming about more than teaching dance.

 

Falling in love wasn’t part of Wes’ plans, and definitely not in Marietta, and as Noelle learns more about Wes and his business dealings, she fears she’ll lose her business along with her heart. Will cozy kitchens and a nudge from the St. Claire family help Wes and Noelle find the love they didn’t know they were looking for? 

Ratings and reviews

This is the fifth book in the Bachelor Bake-Off series and it's a very sweet nice read. The characters, Wes and Noelle, are interesting. I would have liked a little more spark to their relationship but they are good for each other. Wes is in Marietta visiting his father when he is wrangled into the bake-off. Knowing nothing about baking he's certain this crazy idea will be a bust, but when his niece convinces the local dance teacher to help him out, things start looking up! A sweet read that is very enjoyable.

A Recipe for Romance: A Bachelor Bake-Off Romance by Lara Van Hulzen This is Noelle Olsen and Wes St. Claire's story. Noelle was a professional dancer. After an accident she is unable to dance professionally. She moves to Marietta to open up a dance studio. Wes is in Marietta to help his dad with some business dealings. Wes and Noelle's paths cross. They end up spending time together and are attracted to one another. Neither are looking for love so will they take a chance on love? Another cute and clean Bachelor Bake-Off series addition. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

When Wes comes to Marietta to visit his father and brother he only plans to be there a couple days. When his father informs him that he has entered him into the Bachelor Bake- Off he knows to suck it up and do as he's told. Noelle moved to Marietta with her sister after her parents were killed in the same car accident that she was badly hurt in ripping her career as a professional dancer from her. When the two meet in the local bar Wes is pulled away mid dance and left wanting to see more of her. Lucky for him she teaches the dance class that his niece is in but he doesn't expect her to play matchmaker for the two by asking Noelle to teach him to bake. Can the two stick to only baking or will feelings get involved? I really like this book but i thought the ending was rushed. I liked the all the characters and was left wanting to know more about the rest of the family members.