The Last True Bake-Off
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Arthur, a traditional baker from Iowa, and Mateo, a modernist pastry star from NYC, are culinary rivals thrown together as finalists on a elite baking show in Italy. Their very public feud—butter vs. liquid nitrogen, heart vs. intellect—is catnip for the cameras. Forced into proximity in a secluded villa, their bitter clashes slowly give way to grudging respect, then into something far more dangerous and delicious.
As they face challenges that test their souls as much as their skills, they discover the vulnerable person behind the other’s professional armor. A stolen kiss amidst a cloud of spilled flour changes everything, but when a scandalous photo leaks, threatening Mateo’s carefully constructed brand, he must choose between protecting his empire or embracing the real, messy connection he’s found with Arthur.
The Last True Bake-Off is a warm, witty, and heartfelt enemies-to-lovers rom-com. It’s a story about embracing the unexpected, finding your perfect blend, and discovering that the greatest creations often come from the most explosive collaborations. Perfect for fans of heartfelt banter, foodie backdrops, and stories where love is the ultimate showstopper.
A deliciously tense and funny enemies-to-lovers story where the heat isn’t just in the kitchen.
Arthur Evans is a third-generation baker from small-town Iowa. His world is built on butter, flour, and the steady, comforting rhythm of his family’s bakery, Hearth. He believes in tradition, heart, and recipes that feel like a warm hug.
Mateo Ruiz is a dazzling, social media-famous pastry chef from New York City. His world is one of liquid nitrogen, deconstruction, and edible art. He believes in innovation, intellect, and pushing the boundaries of what dessert can be.
Their philosophies clash in a spectacularly viral online comment war, cementing their status as bitter rivals. Arthur calls Mateo’s creations “bloodless science projects.” Mateo dismisses Arthur’s baking as “sentimental and stale.”
Their feud is forced to a head when they are cast as the final two contestants on The Last True Bake-Off, the world’s most prestigious baking competition. Trapped together for weeks in a secluded Italian villa, with nowhere to hide from the cameras—or each other—their competitive fury is the show’s main attraction.
At first, it’s all sharp words and sharper knives. Arthur battles with temperamental brick ovens and his own stubborn pride. Mateo wages war with precise temperatures and a carefully constructed facade. But as the challenges unfold—from the soulful “Bread of Memory” to the high-pressure “Citrus Illusion”—something unexpected begins to simmer beneath the surface.
Arthur discovers the surprising vulnerability behind Mateo’s arrogant smirk, a man baking not from legacy but from a deep-seated need to prove his worth. Mateo, in turn, is disarmed by Arthur’s unshakable integrity and the profound, quiet love he kneads into every loaf.
A forced collaboration challenge forces them to create a single dessert, a plate that must hold both of their opposing styles. The resulting “Harmony and Discord” is a masterpiece that shocks the judges and themselves, revealing a chemistry that transcends rivalry. A midnight meeting over a failed sourdough starter leads to a confession. A kitchen covered in flour leads to a kiss that changes everything.
But their budding connection is thrown into chaos when a tabloid photo exposes their secret, threatening Mateo’s meticulously built career and branding. Forced to choose between the real thing and his polished image, Mateo makes a decision that shatters their fragile trust, leading to a “Burnt Offering” of a challenge where Arthur’s heartbreak is baked into a raw, failed pastry.
From the sun-drenched hills of Puglia to the frantic pace of a New York kitchen, The Last True Bake-Off is a story about the conflict between tradition and innovation, not just in baking, but in life and love. It’s about finding the courage to be vulnerable, the strength in embracing someone who challenges your entire world, and the sweet, messy, glorious result of blending two perfect, opposing recipes into something entirely new. This is a rivals-to-lovers romantic comedy that proves sometimes, the most important ingredient isn’t in the pantry—it’s the person standing across the kitchen aisle.
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Name: Marcus Thorne
Email: marcus.t@bookmail.com
Title: “The Enemies-to-Lovers Trope, Baked to Perfection”
Rating: ★★★★★
I’m a huge fan of the enemies-to-lovers dynamic, and this is one of the best executions I’ve read. The rivalry between Arthur and Mateo is established with such clarity and heat that you are 100% invested in their showdown. The transition from hatred to tolerance to respect to love is slow, simmering, and absolutely believable. Every glance, every accidental touch, every barbed compliment that slowly loses its sting is crafted with masterful precision.
The Italian setting is a character in itself—vivid, romantic, and isolating, forcing them to confront each other. The LGBTQ+ representation felt natural and central to the plot without being the sole defining feature of the characters. They are complex, flawed, ambitious men who happen to fall for each other spectacularly. The ending is heartwarming and left me with a huge smile, especially the epilogue that gives us a glimpse of their hard-won future. If you like your romance with intelligent dialogue, palpable tension, and a generous helping of heart, this book is for you. A standout in the genre.
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Name: Sophia J. Chen
Email: s.chen.writes@outlook.com
Title: “More Than a Romance—A Love Letter to Craft”
Rating: ★★★★★
The Last True Bake-Off delivers on its promises of steamy rivalry and heartfelt romance, but it surprised me by being a deeply moving tribute to art and craft itself. Arthur and Mateo’s love story is beautifully parallel to their journey as artists learning from each other. The baking challenges are not just plot devices; they are character studies, and each result (the tied “Memory Bread,” the failed “Pithivier”) tells you exactly where they are emotionally.
The author’s knowledge and passion for the culinary world shine through without ever feeling like a textbook. I learned about laminating dough and the science of a mirror glaze, but it was always in service of the story. The supporting cast, especially the judges Giovanni and Flick, are wonderfully drawn. The third-act conflict felt real and painful, not contrived, which made the resolution all the more satisfying. This book is for anyone who believes that creating something with your hands is an act of love, whether it’s a perfect loaf of sourdough or a lifelong partnership. Utterly superb.
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Name: Cameron Lee
Email: cameron.reads@gmail.com
Title: “A Perfect Blend of Sweet and Savory Emotions”
Rating: ★★★★★
I devoured this book in two sittings. As someone who loves baking shows and slow-burn romance, this was a literal perfect recipe. Arthur and Mateo’s chemistry crackles from the first page—their banter is sharp, funny, and so believable. The author does an incredible job making their professional philosophies (tradition vs. innovation) feel like authentic extensions of their personalities and pasts. I felt like I was in that Italian villa, smelling the bread and feeling the tension.
But what truly elevated this story was the emotional depth. This isn’t just bickering that turns to kissing. It’s a profound exploration of vulnerability, family expectations, and what it means to build a life that’s truly your own. Mateo’s journey, in particular, shattered my heart and then put it back together. The midnight baking scenes, the sabotaged showstopper, the chocolate cake apology… every beat felt earned and poignant. The food descriptions are lush enough to make you hungry, but the heart of the story is the beautiful, messy, glorious relationship at its center. An absolutely delicious read.