Jenny Quinn is the unlikely star of Britain's favourite baking show, but could her newfound stardom cause her biggest secret to unravel?
'As delicious and comforting as a freshly baked sponge' Ruth Jones, bestselling author of Love Untold
'A fabulous, ultimately joyful read' - Jennie Godfrey Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things
'An absolute delight. A lovely novel full of warmth, courage and heart' - A J Pearce, Sunday Times bestselling author of Dear Mrs Pearce
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Jenny Quinn has a secret.
She just won a spot as a contestant on a prime-time TV baking show. It's only the second time in her marriage that she's kept something from beloved husband Bernard. And now she's got a chance of being crowned Britain's best baker.
But as her ordinary life collides with unexpected stardom, the other secret Jenny's been keeping - the one supposed to stay hidden forever - is in danger of surfacing.
Could Jenny Quinn's rise to fame also be her downfall?
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‘I’ve devoured it like a big, delicious slice of cake, and loved every mouthful!’ Fiona Valpy
'A delicious debut' Red
'Warm-hearted, delicious' Heat
'Tantalizing, cosy, charming' Mail on Sunday
'Bake Off fans, don’t miss this! Delectable food writing and a quietly loveable heroine' Daily Mail
‘Calling all Great British Baking Show fans: this charming novel will fill the cake-shaped hole in your heart with the kind of feel-good suspense we love from the likes of Paul Hollywood’ Good Housekeeping
Genre: General Fiction
'As delicious and comforting as a freshly baked sponge' Ruth Jones, bestselling author of Love Untold
'A fabulous, ultimately joyful read' - Jennie Godfrey Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things
'An absolute delight. A lovely novel full of warmth, courage and heart' - A J Pearce, Sunday Times bestselling author of Dear Mrs Pearce
--
Jenny Quinn has a secret.
She just won a spot as a contestant on a prime-time TV baking show. It's only the second time in her marriage that she's kept something from beloved husband Bernard. And now she's got a chance of being crowned Britain's best baker.
But as her ordinary life collides with unexpected stardom, the other secret Jenny's been keeping - the one supposed to stay hidden forever - is in danger of surfacing.
Could Jenny Quinn's rise to fame also be her downfall?
–
‘I’ve devoured it like a big, delicious slice of cake, and loved every mouthful!’ Fiona Valpy
'A delicious debut' Red
'Warm-hearted, delicious' Heat
'Tantalizing, cosy, charming' Mail on Sunday
'Bake Off fans, don’t miss this! Delectable food writing and a quietly loveable heroine' Daily Mail
‘Calling all Great British Baking Show fans: this charming novel will fill the cake-shaped hole in your heart with the kind of feel-good suspense we love from the likes of Paul Hollywood’ Good Housekeeping
Genre: General Fiction
Praise for this book
"Olivia Ford has written a moving, uncommon coming-of-age story, and if the age Mrs. Quinn is coming of is a few decades older than usual, it's all the more uplifting and empowering for it. I loved the insider's look into a reality TV show and the delicious descriptions of all the bakes, but it's the love stories at the center of this novel that so beautifully rise." - Laurie Frankel
"Delightful and heartwarming, Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame is the ultimate comfort read and a sweet reminder that it's never too late to pursue our dreams." - Margarita Montimore
"Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame is a charming, heartfelt and uplifting novel about love, family and the emotive power of home baking. I loved every minute of it!" - Libby Page
"A warm-hearted book that rises to the top with its delightful story and wonderful characters." - Phaedra Patrick
"Mrs Quinn's Rise to Fame is an absolute delight. A lovely novel full of warmth, courage and heart, Jenny Quinn is a heroine you'll cheer for every step of the way." - AJ Pearce
"This novel is perfectly baked, utterly delicious, and completely moreish. Mrs. Quinn is destined to become the nation's favourite." - Clare Pooley
"Mrs Quinn's Rise to Fame is a delightful story full of warmth, kindness and cake. Author Olivia Ford shows us that it's never too late to take chances and step out of our comfort zone, and readers will be inspired and moved by Mrs Quinn's charming coming-of-age tale. So sit back with a cup of tea and a slice of cake while you devour this deliciously feel-good story." - Freya Sampson
"Soul-enriching... From its enticing setting to its perfect ending, Mrs. Quinn's Rise To Fame is absolutely marvelous. Like a great dessert, you'll wish you could come back for more." - J Ryan Stradal
"Delightful and heartwarming, Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame is the ultimate comfort read and a sweet reminder that it's never too late to pursue our dreams." - Margarita Montimore
"Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame is a charming, heartfelt and uplifting novel about love, family and the emotive power of home baking. I loved every minute of it!" - Libby Page
"A warm-hearted book that rises to the top with its delightful story and wonderful characters." - Phaedra Patrick
"Mrs Quinn's Rise to Fame is an absolute delight. A lovely novel full of warmth, courage and heart, Jenny Quinn is a heroine you'll cheer for every step of the way." - AJ Pearce
"This novel is perfectly baked, utterly delicious, and completely moreish. Mrs. Quinn is destined to become the nation's favourite." - Clare Pooley
"Mrs Quinn's Rise to Fame is a delightful story full of warmth, kindness and cake. Author Olivia Ford shows us that it's never too late to take chances and step out of our comfort zone, and readers will be inspired and moved by Mrs Quinn's charming coming-of-age tale. So sit back with a cup of tea and a slice of cake while you devour this deliciously feel-good story." - Freya Sampson
"Soul-enriching... From its enticing setting to its perfect ending, Mrs. Quinn's Rise To Fame is absolutely marvelous. Like a great dessert, you'll wish you could come back for more." - J Ryan Stradal
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