10 Delicious Bakery Romance Novels You’ll Love
Donut Shops, Cupcake Stores, and other bakeries all feature in this list of bakery romance novels. These will make you want to indulge in romance and a sweet treat!
Something about a yummy man in an apron baking up some cupcakes just puts a smile on my face. This is the perfect post to go on our romance book hub!
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Bakery Romance Novels
Fake It Till You Bake It
Author: Jamie Wesley
Year: 22
Genre: Romance
More info: Sugar Blitz #1
Spice Rating:💋💋💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
Donovan is an NFL player who also owns a struggling cupcake bakery with a few of his friends. Jada is internet famous, and not in a good way. She rejected a proposal on a bachelor-like TV show and now she’s got haters all over!
After taking a job at Donovan’s store, she lies to a reporter and says she was still thinking of Donovan when she rejected the proposal.
So now she is fake-dating Donovan and helping the cupcake store in the process. But can they turn this fake relationship into something more?
Why Kirsten likes it
Um yes, and with SIZZLING chemistry to boot! This is a fake dating book at its steamiest.
Find this book in: Ultimate Beach Reads 2023 / Fake Dating / Romance Sports Books / Bakery Romances
A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow
Author: Laura Taylor Namey
Year: 2020
Genre: YA Romance
More info: November 2020 YA Reese’s Book Club pick
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 14+
Plot
Lila is leaving Miami to spend the summer in England with her mom’s best friend as a way to help Lila’s mental health. With the unexpected break-up with her boyfriend, her best friend leaving after graduation and the death of her beloved Abuela, Lila’s life is not where she thought it would be.
Slowly, with new friends and a new city, Lila starts to see a different side of life, and maybe change is ok. This is a sweet pick from our list of bakery romance novels.
Why Jackie loves it
This is an adorable YA romance that had my tea-loving heart at the title but, the story was sweet and had me turning the pages. But fair warning, you will be hungry while reading this book about tea.
Find this book in: Books About Tea / Best Romance Books for Teens / Reese Witherspoon Book Club List 2020
The Donut Trap by Julie Tieu
Jasmine has found herself in a rut working at her parent’s donut shop. She wants to do something else but, she is not sure what. When there is a rent hike and the business is threatened, Jasmine will do everything she can to save their livelihood.
Add to this story the reappearance of a college crush names Alex and this adorable rom-com has all the ingredients for a great story.
Chef’s Kiss by T.J. Alexander
Simone is a pastry chef for a culinary magazine, her dream job. Ray is the new kitchen manager who is getting under her skin.
When the magazine decides to venture into YouTube to stay relevant, Simone and Ray get paired together to create a new show. As Simone’s attraction to non-binary Ray starts to grow, she realizes how exclusionary her workplace is for Ray.
I love how Simone challenged her workplace and looked into making her own changes in order to be a good partner for Ray. The ending had me cheering for them both. It’s one of my favorite bakery romance books.
Holiday Bakery Romance Novels
Witch Please
Author: Ann Aguirre
Year:
Genre:
More info: Fix-It Witches, 1
New York Times Bestselling Author
Spice Rating:💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
This charming romance is perfect for Halloween! Danica is a witch hiding as a mechanic with her cousin, Clem. Swearing to her grandmother not to fall in love with a mundane (non-magic man) so as not to lose her power is easier said than done. She meets a baker, Titus, and is instantly smitten. Can she casually date him or will she catch the feels?
Why Kirsten loves it
I love the magical tech repair shop in this book and the cast of characters made me laugh out loud. Add in a bakery and some romance and it is the perfect recipe. See what I did there?
Find this book in: Best Witch Books / Bakery Romance Novels
Plot
When Charlie Goodwin gets a concussion, and cannot smell or taste, she doesn’t know what to do. Her job as a chef and the promotion she has been working toward is on the line.
She begs her twin sister Cass to switch places like they did when they were kids. She will take over the bakery and Cass will pretend to be her.
Why Jackie loves it
This adorable holiday romance is just the book to brighten your day and put a smile on your face. This is one of the best holiday books I’ve read!
Find this book in: Best Christmas Books Of All Time / Holiday Books / Books About Sisters / Best Canadian Novels / Books About Food / New Christmas Books 2021 / Bakery Romances
The Spiced Cocoa Cafe
Author: Harper Graham
Year: 2025
Genre: Holiday Romance
More info: Maple Falls #2
Spice Rating:💋💋💋💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
Liam is a total Grinch, but he wants to win Maple Fall’s holiday window competition to help save his llama farm. Cassidy is the new owner of the local chocolate shop, and she too, needs to win the contest. Sparks fly as they compete against one another while trying to figure out the identity of the person sabotaging all the town’s Christmas decor.
Why Kirsten loves it
This book is SPICY. Oh my lord! It’s also funny and sweet, but if you can’t handle spice, there are references in every chapter, so this is not the story for you. If you can handle it, this small town romance is filled with a great cast of characters and tons of Christmas events and references to create the perfect spicy holiday story.
Find this book in: Bakery Romance Novels / Christmas Books 2025
The Second You’re Single by Cara Tanamachi
Sora is at a standstill. She’s divorced, living in a condo she doesn’t like, doing a job she’s meh about, and going on tons of terrible dates. This is why she decides to pitch an article series called #SoloFebruary to her boss.
Of course, then she bumps into a former classmate turned hunky baker. And he’s head over heels for her. This bakery romance is perfect for Valentine’s Day!
The Gingerbread Bakery
Author: Laurie Gilmore
Year: 2025
Genre: Holiday Romance
More info: Dream Harbor #5
Spice Rating:💋💋💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
Annie owns Dream Harbor’s Gingerbread Bakery, and she’s made a huge success of it. Now she’s even making a gingerbread cake for her best friend’s wedding. One of the groomsmen is Mac, her ex-boyfriend and owner of the local bar, who has just moved back.
Told in a dual timeline, we get to experience both of their relationships. Can Mac and Annie make it work the second time around?
Why Kirsten loves it
This steamy story is the latest in the Dream Harbor series, but it also acts as a prequel because it’s a dual timeline. It was hard to pick which timeline story I liked more, but the edge might go to the present day because it was fun to check in on the other characters in the series and see a wedding!!
Find this book in: Christmas Books 2025 / Bakery Romance Books
Plot
Join Sylvie, the clumsy baker with a heart of gold, as she fights to save her beloved Christmas Café with the help of her mischievous pup, Crumpet. Her plan? To get the new Christmas movie to film in the café! But she didn’t count on the insane demand after the movie’s star posts about the bakery. And she certainly didn’t expect to be caught in a love triangle!
Why Kirsten likes it
This whimsical tale is a wonderful Christmas romance with romance, festive shenanigans, and delicious treats. #gifted by Putnam
Find this book in: Christmas Books 2023Â / Bakery Romances
Jenny Colgan Bakery Romance Books
The Cafe by the Sea
Author: Jenny Colgan
Year: 2017
Genre: Fiction
More info: Mure Island #1
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
Jenny Colgan churns out another light beach read with heart. Cafe by the Sea is set on the gorgeous island of Mure in Scotland. Scotland shines in this story about life in a town set in its ways and trying to resist the pull of modern life. Flora has returned home because her boss, Joel – who she is secretly in love with – asks her to. She thought she needed to leave Mure to be who she was destined to be, but being back and reconnecting with her family has her questioning who she really wants to be.
Why Kirsten loves it
There is a romance in this story, but the pull was also on the heroine reconnecting with her old life and family.
Find this book in: Bakery Romance Novels / Office Romances / Best Jenny Colgan Books / Books About Food
The Little Beach Street Bakery
Author: Jenny Colgan
Year: 2014
Genre: Fiction
More info: The Little Beach Street Bakery #1
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 14+
Plot
Jenny Colgan is known for her heartwarming tales of self-discovery, and this book is no different. Our main protagonist loses her job and boyfriend, so she heads to Cornwall to lick her wounds.
Soon, with the help of a charming seaside community and a cute little bakery, she’s back on her feet. Throughout her time in Cornwall, she finds love, a new job, and
Why Kirsten loves it
Like all of Colgan’s books, the community takes the book to another level. These characters come to life, creating a town I wish was real!
Find this book in: Bakery Romance Books / Jenny Colgan Books in Order / Books set at the Beach
Meet Me at The Cupcake Cafe
Author: Jenny Colgan
Year: Fiction
Genre: Romance
More info: Cupcake Cafe #1
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
Warning:
I am never surprised or disappointed in her books. Even though this is ranked lower in our list of Jenny Colgan books in order, it is still a delightful read.
Why Kirsten loves it
I love Jenny Colgan’s books and this was no exception. It is a quick and lovely romance book
Why Jackie loves it
Like Kirsten, I find comfort in reading Jenny Colgan’s sweet romance novels. They always leave me with a smile because of the sweet stories and in this case, I got to day dream about food as well!
Find this book in: Books With Food in the Title / Jenny Colgan Books Ranked and In Order /10 Delicious Bakery Romance Novels
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