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About the book:
First and foremost like my Abbey is a curvy women who doesn’t feel beautiful. I felt like I found a new friend in the book. Also like me she found three men to date just to feel some kind of love. Finally though she settles on one and he seems like he is the write one for her. I can’t wait to re-read this story and to share it with my friends.
In the story the Author brings us Abbey who had to give up a promising career in architecture at a company in Philadelphia to take care of her mother after she had a stroke. Abbey then settles for a low-paying job in a bakery, simply because it’s within walking distance of her mother’s house where she’s staying, and because she’s passionate about baking. This results in some financial hardship for Abbey.
Abbey was at a dress fitting because she was in her best friend’s wedding, and the seamstress told her after asking her who picked out this dress, and Abbey said she did. Magda, the seamstress, told her that the dress was horrible for her and proceeded to find the dress that would make her feel beautiful. The seamstress told Abbey she was going to take two identical dresses and sew them together and make her beautiful, Abbey. Poor Abbey felt even worse, but what could she do.
When it came the day for Abbey to pick up the dress, she was surprised, because she was beautiful in the dress. Magda said she was a magician who created magic, and when Abbey went to the wedding, others saw the confidant, beautiful, Abbey, One of the groom’s college friends, Jax asked her out. She really didn’t believe he was sincere, and they left each other without trading numbers.
Abbey was working at the bakery, when Jax showed up, because Yelp, said they had the best chocolate chip cookies. Abbey and Jax were comfortable talking to each other, but Abbey’s lack of self-confidence, was dragging her down. Caroline and Magda, tried to get her to see what they saw, but the only one who could change what she believed was herself.
Eat Dessert First is all about self appreciation, learning to self love and knowing that it’s more than just a pretty face that matters. I love how the Author included the recipe at the end for Nona’s Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. I can’t wait to make for my family. I plan on sharing this book with my best friend and my sister and once they finish reading the book we can start our own book club and create the Red Velvet Cake to share. Would you like to join us?
About the book:
Can a plus-sized, big-hearted baker discover the recipe for happiness?
Abbey Reilly has heard “you have such a pretty face” enough times to know that it’s code for “if only you’d lose weight.” Giving up her architectural career to care for her ailing mom and working in a bakery to make ends meet, she is convinced no one will ever find her attractive. So she’s stunned when a handsome regular customer not only shows interest but asks her on a date.
Devastated when she learns her would-be beau is married, Abbey resigns herself to a lonely future. But the insecure woman can hardly believe her luck when she draws the attention of a dreamy guy at a bachelorette party… until his horrible ex plots revenge.
Will Abbey claim the confidence she deserves and find a keeper who recognizes her true beauty?
With light humor and loving insight, Michelle Paris weaves a delightful tale of learning to believe in yourself. Juggling elder parent care, tight finances, and hating the image in the mirror, Abbey Reilly will charm any reader fond of rooting for an underdog.
Meet the Author: Michelle Paris
Michelle Paris is a Maryland writer who believes laughter can heal the heart. Her debut novel, New Normal is loosely based on her own experience as a young widow. Her personal story of overcoming grief was featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. And her essays about grief and mid-life dating have appeared in multiple editions of the Chicken Soup for the Soul inspirational book series as well as in other media outlets. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America and the Maryland Writer’s Association. Currently, Michelle is enjoying chapter two of her life with her new husband, Kevin, who keeps her from being a cat lady but only on a technicality.
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