Even if i have to suspend disbelief in a couple of places, i am here for it! such a fun read

Cassandra Miller hasn't been with a man in a long time, so she's decided to take her friend's advice and have a fling while away at her brother's wedding. However, she never imagined she'd fall in love with the man she chooses. Yet, Hank Green is keeping a huge secret and when she discovers the truth that his real name is Henry and that he's a prince, will she be able to forgive the fact that he broke her trust, or will she walk away from her chance at happy ever after?

I really enjoy Ms. Walker's books and this second story of her Wild Wedding series was such a delightful and compelling read that was full of hot romance; wonderful main characters and fascinating second ones; and the dialogue was riveting, as Henry brings out a side of Cassandra that she doesn't normally show to anyone. In fact, she's playful and a total vixen around him where as she's usually quite boring as she puts it.

The way this story started drew me into this story immediately, as Cassandra is finally living the dream in that she's opened a cupcake shop and is doing something she loves. However, it was her discussion with her best friend that had me laughing, because Cassandra definitely has a dilemma. How can she not follow her best friend's advice? Yet, it was from the moment Henry and Cassandra come face-to-face for the first time that had me reading quickly, determined to discover how long it would take for the heroine to get lucky since she and Henry have splendid chemistry that needs to be explored sooner rather than later.

Both the main characters were wonderful, but it was the secondary characters that had me liking this story even more, as their advice definitely needs to be taken to heart by this hero and heroine otherwise they don't stand a chance of forever after once everything goes awry in their relationship. Will Henry be able to make things right once the truth comes out about who he really is? Will Cassandra's stubbornness keep her them apart? Moreover, the heroine is strong and brave in giving Henry a chance and then with what she has to deal with when their relationship goes awry. I also liked how enthused and passionate she is about her new venture in opening a cupcake shop and being able to bake for a living, because it's a dream come true. Yet, what I liked most of all about the heroine was the close relationship she had with her brother and that he would do anything to protect her.

Although, in saying that, I loved what he did for her towards the end to make her see that her stubbornness was exhausting and that she should forgive Henry because nothing is more important than love and happiness, which he believes she found with the hero. While the hero, I could understand his need to just be an average guy because he's always in the spotlight and doesn't want to take the focus off the soon-to-be bride and groom. Really, he's a good guy that is determined to have fun and not turn the wedding into a media circus. I also liked how determined Henry was to win the heroine over, because she fascinates him and he can't seem to get her out of his head.

Overall, Ms. Walker has delivered a fantastic read in this book where the romance was hot and heady and had me liking these two together, as Cassandra needs a wonderful man such as Henry in her life in order to make sure she's having fun both personally and professionally; and the ending had me liking that the hero doesn't give up on winning Cassandra back, even though she gives him every reason to with her stubbornness. Will the heroine listen to the hero's plea of forgiveness? Will she be able to handle the fact that he's a prince if they get back together? Yet, what I liked most of all about the ending was the last line and how it ties in with the title of this book. I would recommend Icing on the Cake by Ann Marie Walker, if you enjoy the mistaken identity trope, the opposites attract trope, the brother's friend trope, or books by authors Kira Archer, Jennifer Probst, Kate Meader and Jessica Lemmon.

The analogy of 'Notting Hill' & 'the Prince and Me' were spot on for me. I had a lot of fun. It was cute, sexy, a bit sassy, a bit misleading, a bit fairy tale. This was a good weekend read to forget about the week that past. I enjoyed the characters. I had fun with the revisit from 'Black Tie Optional'. I had even more fun getting to know Cassie and Hank (Prince Henry). The two seem to hit it off just great. Then one thing leads to another thing then the chemistry between them takes over. Then its time for the truth. Then the time for the truth pass. The hurt and pain.

Cassie and Hank both lead very busy lives. On the go from dawn to night, each for a different reason. Cassie wants to take hold of her life and make her own dreams come true. She finds that chance with Sugar Rush. She also finds that she has very little time for anything not business related. Hank on the other hand lives the life of luxury, no privacy, and decadence, and responsibilities. He finds that he has a weekend given to him to be someone else and shed the mantle of living for the public. He takes it and runs. That was the plan. Then he meets Cassie and sparks fly.

I wanted that something extra to take this read all the way to amazing. I wanted that something the would make this one story stand out and make me say yes. I will read that one again. I wanted to see the possibilities of more. I got most of that alone with good characters, a fun plotline, and laughs. I will most certainly put this on my read again list. With each new release to the series I will start again and read them all.

I FLOVED ICING ON THE CAKE BY ANN MARIE WALKER! This was a super fun, smexy, sweet as cupcakes romance with excellent characters, a perfect storyline, and a plot that was ON POINT!

I love...LOVE....LOVE a sexy royal hero..but "Hank" was so incredibly charming. He might of started out trying to hide the fact he was a Prince, and their was some deceiving on his end, and a some drama came from that but it really added some spice and flare to the story. Plus the banter and dialogue was alluring and the story was both fun and flirty, sweet and heartfelt. And the thing that sticks out most for me with Cassandra is her outstanding personality, her sweet nature, and the way she bakes. I could see the passion with her baking right through the pages and I just generally liked her!

Icing On The Cake gets a STUPENDOUS FIVE SHOOTING STARS!

This is my first book by Ann Marie Walker.

What I liked:
Part of a series: Wild Wedding
Standalone
HEA

I had a hard time staying interested in this book.

Ohhhh I loved this book!!! This series is so much fun! The romance is amazing and the characters are wonderful and fun-loving.

So this book picks up right after Olivia gets hitched to Cole and are getting ready to open the bakery as partners with Cass. Of course Olivia is giving Cass a hard time about not taking the time to have a relationship. Cass puts all her time into work and getting the bakery ready for opening day. On top of all of this her brother’s wedding is coming up and she is in charge of all the cakes and cupcakes for the wedding. Olivia suggests that Cass has a wedding fling. Take time out of her busy schedule and dust off the cobwebs. When a handsome stranger wanders into the borrowed bakery lost, she is floored and her girly bits are starting to feel warm and fuzzy. Maybe a fling is what she needs after all.

Prince Henry wants to be normal Hank for the weekend and stay on the down low, to enjoy his mate’s wedding. When he wanders into a bakery lost he runs into the most beautiful woman he has ever met. She has flour on her face, hair messy and smells like vanilla. What he wouldn’t do to get her. What happens when the weekend is over?

This is a sweet romantic story with a comedy flair. There is so much entertaining banter between the main characters that it will have you laughing out loud. The characters are wonderful and engaging. Cass and Henry have an electric pull that cannot be denied. The chemistry is strong. Cass is a fiery redhead, who is shy but has a little vixen in her. Henry is a playboy who is used to getting his way, but there is a sense of loneliness about him.

This book is Hallmark Movie worthy. It is like the Prince and Me all over again, with the perfect blend of humor mixed with romance. It makes for a real page turner. With lovable characters and wonderful story plots this book is sure to entertain you for hours. I really hope that the Wild Wedding series has another book in its future.

*ARC provided by Netgalley and St. Martins Press

Cassie Miller is focused on her dreams of a cupcake shop, so she has no time for dating...enter Prince Charming (literally), disguised as a regular guy. The chemistry between the two is undeniable and what could possibly go wrong between a British Prince and a feisty redhead? This was a charming RomCom and I will definitely be revisiting their story again in the near future!

Cassandra Miller would love to have the same kind of romantic luck as her best friend, Olivia. Unfortunately, she has always attracted jerks and now that she and Olivia is opening up a new bakery, her time is limited. To make matters worse, her brother is getting married and she offered to make the wedding cake as a gift to the bride and groom. Olivia is pushing her to let loose for one weekend but what are the odds of that happening when she can barely leave the kitchen?

Prince Henry is excited to come to the states for one of his best friend’s wedding. He and Matthew have been friends since their college days. The town is small and Henry doesn’t want to attract too much attention so he decides to go shave his hair and change his name for Hank for the next three days. His grandmother, the Queen, would lose her mind if she ever found out. He plans to be on his best behavior and support his best friend. He never imagined meeting his sister and spending the best weekend of his life in the small town.

I really did enjoy this book. While it is predictable and easy flowing, it ticks off all of the boxes to be a sweet and delightful romantic comedy. Cassie and Hank’s banter is hilarious. The chemistry between them is off the charts. Yes, it is just suppose to be a weekend of fun and sex but I love that they share so much in common.

I held my breath because Hank refuses to share his identity with Cassie despite Matthew warning him to do. When everything blows up and more drama is added into the mix, I became a bit worried on how everything would tie together. Obviously, it did. I love Cassie’s references to some of the most popular romantic comedy movies because Hank doesn’t have a clue.

I love discovering new authors. I can’t wait to go back and read the first book in this series because Olivia’s dirty mind and mouth had me in tears. I want to know her story. I hope there is more in the series to come. Fans of romantic comedies will enjoy this story.

~ Samantha

Who can't resist a romance at a wedding when a member of the British Royal Family is attending?

Prince Henry's reputation with the ladies has given the tabloid press far too many stories to print over the years. The playboy acknowledges his life and privileged background interests people around the world but sometimes he wishes his every exploit wasn't a headline in a newspaper. When his friend from university invites him to celebrate his wedding, Henry is keen to attend without alerting the paparazzi, so he hatches a plan, calls himself Hank and hopes he can attend without drawing attention away from the bride and groom.

Cassie Miller doesn't have time for men and romance because she has spent all her adult life chasing her dreams. After becoming an accountant, she decides to give it up and become a pastry chef and open her own bakery. She loves what she does, but working sixteen hours a day leaves no time for fun or an occasional fling, a situation she hopes to change after she finishes baking the cake for her brother's wedding.

The dialogue between the protagonists and the secondary characters is fun, and sexy, although sometimes it's a bit excessive, childish and repetitive. As a British Prince, I didn't find his persona convincing and found him immature when I expected him to act with a little more decorum and grace. Those character traits did eventually show, but we had to wait until near the end of the novel to get a hint of the man born to be king. As Hank, his role as average American didn't convince me either, so I was totally unimpressed by him. Apart from his need to bed women, there wasn't much about him that was endearing.

The banter between Cassie and her best friend Olivia is typical girl talk; amusing observations about men and sex. Like Henry, I didn't feel I got to know who Cassie really is throughout the storyline. The concept of the narrative is fun and enjoyable but it lacked character development to make the hero and heroine's relationship convincing.

I really enjoyed Black Tie Optional, the first book in the Wild wedding series and it was nice we can catch-up with Cole and Olivia, the protagonists in Icing On The Cake. What I found difficult in this novel was how different it read from the previous one. Even the dialogue between Cole and Olivia seemed childish and overly sexual. The same for Hank (Henry) Considering he's supposed to be royal, his thoughts and actions didn't fit his persona, even though he was incognito.

Overall, its a fun read even though I prefer the first book in the series because the feel of this one is so different. However, if Ms Walker writes more in this series, I'm likely to pick up and read them when they're released.

3.5 stars

***arc generously received courtesy of Swerve via NetGalley***

3.5 Stars!

Icing on the Cake by Ann Marie Walker, is the second book from her Wild Wedding series. I enjoyed the first book, so I was really happy to get approved to read this title. Who would have thought that a prince and a pastry chef could find true love?

Cassandra Miller's wedding gift to her brother and his future bride is their wedding cake, in addition to tons of cupcakes and cookies. She loves baking and creating, so spending almost an entire weekend in a borrowed bakery kitchen is not a hardship in any way. Then Hank, or Prince Henry to his loyal subjects, walks in seeking directions. It turns out that Hank is a good friend of her brother's from uni, and he is town for the nuptials. Since Hank is sporting a slight disguise in order to be a regular guy for the weekend, Cassandra does not recognize the notorious prince. They share an instant spark that evolves into a weekend replete with adventure, fun, and hot, steamy sex. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, especially when you are a prince and the paparazzi gets tipped off.

I enjoyed this book, however, the love connection between Cassandra and Hank fell flat for me. The secondary characters were full of originality and genuineness, so I really liked getting to know them and their history. This standalone read is a must for fans of the mistaken identity romance trope.

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.

Ann Marie Walker became one of my go to authors after I read Black Tie Optional and I have been looking forward to Icing on the Cake for some time now! This is the story of Cassie (Olivia’s best friend in BTO) and Hank, aka Prince Henry.

Prince Henry is invited to a small town wedding of his college friend but decides to go incognito as Hank for the weekend, as to not bring unwanted attention to the couple.

Cassie, a strong and independent woman who is a baker, is making the cake for her brother’s wedding. When Cassie and Hank meet, sparks fly and a night of passion leads to something so much more, can Hank tell Cassie the truth about his life before it’s too late?

Cassie and Hank were wonderful together and I could not get enough of their banter! The chemistry was amazing and I loved the connection between them. Icing on the Cake was a combination of sweet, sexy and fun with a side of angst. It’s a wonderful addition to the series and I look forward to so much more from the author!!

Fun, sweet and beyond the standard trope of the Royal Romance, I loved Icing on the Cake and think this is Ann Marie Walker's best story to date! The tale is charming and lol-funny and definitely one to add to your TBR!

Cassie and Henry are sweet characters. It's so easy to invest in their happiness; and also to see that their greatest happiness comes when they're together! Henry is anything but an "average Hank" and a name change certainly can't mask his darling smirk and roguish charm. Cassie is drawn to him in a way she's never been attracted to another man; and he feels exactly the same about her. In so many ways they're able to be their true, authentic selves with one another. Even if Hank isn't completely on the up and up.

I know that I'm not the only one counting down the days until Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will tie the Royal Knot. (110 days at the time this review posts live!) There's something about a royal love story. Particularly when the heroine is a commoner AND an American - SWOON! If you're patiently biding your time until the Royal-I-Do's, Icing on the Cake is the perfect way to pass the time!

I think you'll love Cassie and Hank's story and cheer for their HEA! You should definitely one-click this one TODAY!

An advance copy of this book was received. Receipt of this copy did not impact the content or independence of this review. BFF Book Blog also uses a set of icon ratings. This story received additional ratings for: butterflies, character development, funny, romance, steamy, and sweet.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. 

This is a cute contemporary romance of a girl falling for a prince.  No, really.  She falls for a prince - not knowing he really was one.  The over all story is cute and fast paced.  Just a little bit of drama and then a HEA.  If you love royalty stories this one is for you.  If you love sweet contemporary romance, this is for you too.  

I enjoyed this book and would read this author again.

Cute read, sweet story, still not sure how they would have ever worked out long term due to their jobs but.....ok.

Cassandra is totally committed to her work. She always gets more things done than she can handle.
She currently has two priorities: her cupcake shop and her brother's wedding.
Until one day, Hank, a charming and lost man, asks her for some information. He was new in town.

Cassandra did not know that Hank, actually, was Prince Henry, and he was there for her brother's wedding, but he did not want to get the media attention.

That gave him the perfect opportunity to spend time with that interesting woman.
As the days go by, Henry/Hank finds himself wanting something more with Cassandra, but he needs to tell her who he really was. And that's where all the confusion comes from.
The many times he tries to tell her and is frustrated.

At some point, these attempts have also frustrated ME a bit, but even so, the comedy is set.

A sweet reading, like the character's cupcakes, and always with an HEA.
4 stars

A good, entertaining book. Great characters and a sweet ending.

A funny, hot and sweet romance. It was a pretty well done hidden identity story, with just enough tension as you wait for the shoe to drop. The characters were well developed and had personality. The ending felt rushed and I was left wondering how they were going to deal with the practicalities in the HEA. I know that they will be revisited in future books in the series, however, an epilogue may have helped the reader with these questions. *I received and ARC of this book from NetGalley and this is my voluntary and honest review.

This is the first book I have read from Ms. Walker but it won't be my last! This is the second book in the Wild Weddings series and you can bet that I will be reading the first in the series as soon as I am able.

This book is what a true romantic comedy should be!  As an 80's gal I loved the references to the era of greatness! This story is fast paced, funny with a capital "F" and oh so steamy! Cassandra and "Hank" are one of my most favorite couples!

Cassandra is my sister from another mister! Even with the rough childhood, she has come out strong, loving and open.  She loves her new life and her career choice, at least for the most part.  Then along comes "Hank"....

Oh Henry! A true prince.  Even though the way he went about it is shady, you can understand his reasoning to become "Hank".  And the epic weekend they shared was the stuff of dreams and happily ever afters.

The dialogue and secondary characters were phenomenal! I thought I was one of the few people that use "Cheese and Rice!" as a expletive! This was such a fun, refreshing read and I cannot wait to read more!  Thank you for your words Ann Marie!

A delightful, well written royal romance. Cassie, a pasty chef meets Hank a prince in hiding while making bake goods at a borrowed shop for her brother's wedding. Cassie was ready to forget the up coming opening of her own bakery for a few days and what better way to do that then by having a weekend fling with the handsome stranger. Hank (Price Henry) was her brother's college roommate and was hoping to attend his friend wedding away from the press's prying eyes. But you know how secrets have a way of being exposed at the worst possible moment making it harder to set things straight. Their adventure to love was filled with steam and humor. This book can be read as a standalone but if you enjoyed the first book in the series "Black Tie Optional" Olivia and Cole's continuing story is included in this book.

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy provided by St. Martin Press/NetGalley.

A smokin' hot prince, a spunky red-head, and delectable cupcakes are the main course of this Rom-Com style novel from Ann Marie Walker.

Cassie is getting ready to open her own cupcake shop in the heart of Chicago. But first, she has to make it through her brother's wedding weekend in Georgia. She's rented out the local bakery kitchen to make a zillion cupcakes, the groom's cake, and the wedding cake as a present for her brother and future sis-in-law. She is focused on the task at hand and has no designs on breaking her dry streak in the sheets. Cassie's plan doesn't go exactly they way she wanted, but adding a devilishly handsome European male to the mix was more than welcomed.

Prince Henry decided he would like to lay low for the weekend and has convinced his security team to stay to the shadows while he plays the part of Hank Green, college roommate of the groom. After more than a few grumbles, his team agrees and they check in to a B&B that just happens to be located above the bakery Cassie is working out of. While asking for directions, sparks fly between Cassie and Hank. Things get more than a little crazy as the couple connects physically and emotionally.

Hank was a hard sell for me. On the surface, he seemed like a womanizing playboy. Walker quickly turned him around into the handsome man with a heart of gold walled in by a devastating past. Hank lets Cassie break down that wall while she finds her wild side instead of working herself to the bone. Cassie was easier for me to love. She and I shared a devotion to cupcakes of any combination. Walker should've included some recipes with this novel so I can whip up some of Cassie's delicacies. Alas, I will just have to find some of my own, but reading about them saved me more than a few calories.

If you are looking for a witty romance with a panty-melting prince and a vivacious cupcake darling, Icing on the Cake is the novel for you!

This was my first time reading Walker's work. While this was the second book in the Wild Weddings series, I never felt lost so can be read as a stand alone. If after reading you want to know more about Cassie's BFF, Olivia, and billionaire Cole, run to read their story in Black Tie Optional. 

I received this book for free. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.