I thought this was a really neat take on the whole historical romance genre. I've read countless books about star-crossed lovers, forbidden love, unlikely matches, etc. between members of the aristocracy and whoever else might strike your fancy, but this is the first time I've read one centered around food. And cake no less! I liked that the cake theme was a strong element throughout the book, and wasn't just introduced to us and dropped. I also enjoyed the characters, seeing their ties to each other (and of course to the cakes!), and the various difficulties they encountered. I also enjoyed the casual hat tip to some modern day diseases, though prevalent throughout history, that were not always known to exist. Well done on that, too!Overall, a very enjoyable read that I would definitely recommend to anyone out there with a sweet tooth or who enjoys a good romance. This was a wonderful book. It was a about a woman named Alys Redcake and a Marquess Hatbrook. It tells the ups and downs of Alys the cakie and the Marquess. It is a must read for lovers of historical romances.Alys was raised to work in her fathers factories and later his bakery. Decorating cakes is what she loves to do. She meets the Marquess Michael Shields when she waits on him in her fathers bakery. Her father is knighted by the Queen and then Alys and Michael find themselves meeting in social situations. They pair always seem to be coming to each others rescue. Alys’s father kicks her out of the bakery determined that she should become a lady of leisure. Does Alys have what it takes to make it as a lady and does the Marquess have what it takes to see Alys as something other then common. Read it and find out!
What do You think about The Marquess Of Cakes (2013)?
Amazing book. I cannot wait to read the rest of the books in this series. Recommend.
—yohanna
*ARC copy provided by Kensington Books, via NetGalley*
—vic182
Sometimes mindless trashy romance is necessary.
—peruvianblacksheep
