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4 stars

The fourth book in the Cake series, this is the second book for Jake and Casey, the couple from book #1, Cake, following their story beyond the happy ending we saw for them in their first book, and it’s a beautiful opportunity to revisit this gorgeous couple.

From Jake’s tragic and traumatic childhood, he has overcome so much to heal, become a huge rock star and find the love of his life. They’ve been through a lot together, and we get the perfect beginning to this book as we watch them finally get married. It’s funny and romantic, and all the things I would expect, and it’s so gorgeous to see! We see them settling into life together, navigating the challenges of Jake’s career and finding what works for them, and they look set for a picture-perfect life together.

But Jake is still plagued by demons from his past. And Casey’s world is about to implode. It’s a rough ride for these two as they face up to the unimaginable and try to get through it all. They support and lean on each other, and sometimes they don’t, and this is a realistic representation of a couple dealing with grief, tragedy and heartwrenching pain, doing what they can to keep pushing through. And they love each other through it all, never doubting their connection or their relationship, and I loved seeing them work through the hard times to get back to their happy.

Jake and Casey continue to be effortlessly entertaining, full of fun, teasing and playfulness, and so much love, I love them so much! We get to see lots of their families, and I love the close bonds and wonderful dynamics between them all. There are laughs and tears, and lots of sweet, fun moments for Jake and Casey, and their family and friends, and I loved being back with this group as we get to share so many key life moments with them.

A gorgeous read, and a treat for fans of the series – 4 stars.