{"product_id":"9780008605889","title":"The Winner Bakes It All: The funny and heart-warming grumpy x sunshine, enemies-to-lovers baking rom-com!","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShortlisted for the RNA Romantic Comedy Award in 2025\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e'Cosy, fun and delicious – a book to devour in one sitting' Emily Stone, author of \u003cem\u003eAlways, In December\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A base of rivals to lovers, gooey baking-related centre, topped off with a cinnamon roll hero and a sprinkle of grumpy x sunshine! Gorgeous' \u003cstrong\u003eZoe Allison, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Ex-Mas Holidays\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e????\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eIt's love at first fight\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElodie has big dreams for her little cake shop, so when a perfect bigger unit becomes vacant, she’s excited to finally expand. Except it turns out the space has already been snatched up – and by a fitness-obsessed gym bro who hates carbs and sugar!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when a local influencer offers her the opportunity to bake for a big celebrity wedding, Elodie can’t believe her luck. Until she finds out that her new carb-hating nemesis, Mal, has been hired to cater the same event.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two rivals have to put their personal feelings aside to work together to pull off the wedding of the year – and they only have two months to do it! But will they be able to resist trying to kill each other, or will sparks – and cupcakes – fly in the heat of the moment?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eTropes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e???? Baking!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e☀️ Grumpy x sunshine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e???? Cinnamon roll love interest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e???? Small town\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚔️ Enemies to lovers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e???? Forced proximity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e???? Black cat x golden retriever\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReaders love \u003cem\u003eThe Winner Bakes It All:\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e'SO good! Cute, funny, romantic… and full of drool-worthy cakes! I absolutely loved Mal, he was a total sweetheart!' \u003cstrong\u003eReader review \u003c\/strong\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Another wonderful romance by Jeevani Charika, which has a dash of culture, a sprinkle of health knowledge and a pinch of hate-to-love!' \u003cstrong\u003eReader review \u003c\/strong\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Two very loveable leads get off on the wrong foot… There's a great cast of supporting characters… Charika is a really skillful writer, who always makes me laugh and cry and pray its all going to turn out all right.' \u003cstrong\u003eReader review \u003c\/strong\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this contemporary novel, the humorous story of Elodie and Mal unfolds, a tale of rivalry, friendship, and unexpected love. Their journey is not just about baking and fitness, but also about coming of age in a small town, learning to put aside personal differences for a common goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Jasmine Guillory (Flirting Lessons), Elle Cook (The Last Train Home), Beth O'Leary (Swept Away), Jenny Bayliss (The Twelve Dates of Christmas), and Phoebe Luckhurst (The Back Up Man).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jeevani Charika, Read by Shalini Peiris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889055813781,"sku":"9780008605889","price":45.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008605889.jpg?v=1776888298","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008605889","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}