Baby Cakes: The Complete Bite Series

The Bite Series, Books 1-3

By: S.J. Tilly

Narrated by: Gomez Pugh, Callie Dalton

When a holiday baking competition goes incredibly wrong. Or right…

Michael

I'm starting to think I've been doing this for too long. The screaming fans. The constant media attention. The fat paychecks. None of it brings me the happiness I yearn for.

Yet here I am. Another year. Another holiday special. Another Christmas spent alone in a hotel room.

But then the lights go up. And I see her.

Alice

It's an honor to be a contestant; I know that. But right now, it feels a little like punishment. Because any second, Chef Michael Kesso, the man I've been in love with for years, the man who doesn't even know I exist, is going to walk onto the set, and it will be a miracle if I don't pass out at the sight of him.

But the time for doubts is over because Second Bite is about to start "in three… two… one…"

©2024 S.J. Tilly (P)2024 Podium Audio

Curvy FMC meets Chef Celebrity

I’ve read the Second Bite last year and loved it. So when I saw this was two more books of Michael and Alice’s story, I was so excited. I absolutely loved the journey they took in the second book. It was right after the finale of book 1. But book 3 was the book I loved the most! I’m a total sucker for OW drama and we get this! Soooo good! Also the last epilogue was so good with the little Easter egg character!

Tropes:
Holiday Novellas
Holiday Romance
Age Gap
Chef Celebrity
Curvy FMC

I love these two!!

Great Duel Narration!
Humble request to the author: Could we get a new novella from them every Christmas? Or other holidays? I am not picky! 🥰

Also, please tell me there is bonus content for that hinted cooking class!!!! 🥰🤭 Those guys have to be competitive!

Content warnings: still full of excessive holiday references/puns 🤣, OWD, unwanted intimate photography leaked

My rating: 5/5

Spice: 3/5

DNF

For some reason this trilogy just don’t do it for me. Part one was okay, Part 2 was fine but I couldn’t finish Part 3. The male narrator was terrible but the female narrator was just okay.

Celebrity chef + fan spicy holiday fun

Overall this was cute. Good performance from the narrators and entertaining story, but a bit cheesy and cringy with the insta lust. But, a fun and fluffy holiday novella.

Adorable 🥰

First book for me from S.J. Tilly. Didn’t disappoint! Loved how sweet it was. I’ll be looking for more from this author 🌶️❤️

babycakes indeed 😍😍

I have been anticipating this series for a while and it did not disappoint 👏

I loved Second Bite and I really enjoyed how the story picks up right where the first book left off. Seeing them run off to Canada together for the next filming special but getting stuck in a remote cabin for the holidays was fun and SPICY! I mean... what else do you do snowed in a remote cabin in the woods?! You sit on Santa's lap, of course! Then watching them navigate NYE and the special with all the twists and turns was just as fun! But the best part was that no matter what was thrown their way, they always chose each other. And the easter egg at the end was EVERYTHING. SJ Tilly never lets me down and this was the perfect holiday romp.

I am literally in tears of excitement after reading Baby Cakes by S.J. Tilly!

This book is everything I adore in a romance. The way Tilly allows the male lead to genuinely love and cherish a heroine who feels insecure about her looks is both heartwarming and empowering. Michael’s unwavering affection for Alice, despite her self-doubts, is beautifully portrayed and makes their love story incredibly touching.

The collection comprises three novellas—Second Bite, Snowed In Bite, and Wedding Bite—each adding depth to Michael and Alice’s journey. Their chemistry is undeniable, and the festive settings provide a cozy backdrop that enhances the romantic atmosphere.

Tilly’s writing is engaging and filled with humor, making it impossible to put the book down. And that epilogue—NERO—left me on the edge of my seat! I can already see where her next book is headed, and I cannot wait to dive into it.

Highly recommend for anyone seeking a heartfelt and uplifting romance!

Whisking You Away

My Review:
5 ⭐️ 4 🌶️

S.J. Tilly’s Baby Cakes is the ultimate holiday treat, mixing Great British Bake Off vibes with steamy rom-com goodness. Alice, a contestant with a major crush on celebrity chef Michael, whisks him off his feet with one glance—and their insta-love rises faster than a soufflé. Across three novellas (Second Bite, Snowed in Bite, and New Year’s Bite), their chemistry is sweet, spicy, and absolutely irresistible.

Michael is all bark and bite, but Alice is the secret ingredient that softens his crusty exterior. From snowed-in shenanigans to baking show drama, this series is a triple-layered delight—equal parts humor, heat, and holiday magic. The spice is piping hot, the chemistry is perfectly whipped, and the twists will have you yelling, “Holy fudge cake!”

If you’re craving a book that’s sugar, spice, and everything nice, grab this one ASAP (but don’t blame me if you start calling your crush “baby cakes”).

love love love

sj tilly has done it again. I smiled and swooned throughout the whole novella. Thank you so much for making your work accessible on audio!