A Cinderella story with a hot boss so charming even a fairy godmother couldn’t do better.Everyone thinks Dax Marshall is a prince of a guy. And he’s definitely charming.But Jane has enough going on without adding a torrid fling with the boss to her life. Between her father’s illness, her wicked-ish stepmother, her little sister’s teenage drama, and the co-workers who depend on her—she can’t … on her—she can’t handle another mess.
No matter how tempting and gorgeous the mess may be. Or how messy he wants to get with her.
Dax has spent his life being very serious about only one thing: proving you can be successful while still having a helluva good time. But he’s just met the one woman who might break his I-can-charm-anyone streak. She’s actually taking him seriously…and she seriously thinks they have nothing in common and can’t be together.
Maybe he’s the one who needs a new view of happily ever after. It’s time to stop forking around.
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I’ve got a new book boyfriend and it is Dax Marshall. Dax was just absolutely adorable and so much fun and cute. When he sets his sights on Jane the sparks fly and the cuteness is on overload when these two are together. Such a cute sigh worthy story. Absolutely loved every moment in Dax and Jane’s romance. I can’t wait to read the next story in this totally sweet and sexy Hot Cakes series.
*I voluntarily read an advance copy of this book*
The sweetest, strawberriest, make you feel good addition to the Hot Cakes series! I loved this book from the berry beginning to the berry end!
Jane is addicted to everything sweet, especially strawberry’s. It is her one vice in a world that is filled with responsibility. Jane goes to work, takes care of her ailing father, looks after her younger sister, cleans the house her stepmother lives in, and barely has time for herself. She needs a fairy godmother and a night out with a good looking Prince. Until that happens, stopping at her best friends bakery to pick up her favorite strawberry flavored treats is her one indulgence since she doesn’t get out to do much else.
When Dax Marshall, the epitome of fun himself, arrives on the scene at Hot Cakes he immediately zones in on Jane. He is taken in by her dedication to those around her and her love of sweet things. He also wants to introduce a little (or a lot) of fun into her life, he decides he wants to be her Prince Charming to her life of being Cinderella.
Jane lives in a land of responsibility and Dax lives in a land of fun. On paper they seem like opposites, but as they get to know one another, they discover they are more alike than they are opposites.
You are going to LOVE Forking Around. Dax is completely irresistible, the total fun package and every sweet morsel of him is loveable and amazing. Dax turns toilet cleaning into a good time which makes him my favorite of favoritist book boyfriends ever!!!
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author as part of her review team.
I’m an avid reader of anything by Erin Nicholas. She writes some of the best series of books full of humor, angst, attraction life and of course there’s steam!!! This new Hot Cakes series was awesome with Book 1 – Sugarcoated
But Book 2 – Forking Around, is like having a second helping of of an award winning dessert!
This is definitely a book (series) that you will want to purchase for yourself and read more than once! Be sure to stock up on some sweets to eat while you’re devouring the book!
I love how this author writes. It is hot and steamy but not enough that I feel I have seen to much. The words flow and you don’t even realize how much you have read in one sitting till you look and your half way done. Everyone fits into the story just right. There isn’t a part that I didn’t like.
This was a popping good story. I loved everything about it. I am so glad Jane is getting some enjoyment out of life. I think she and Dax are a perfect match. We get to see a new side to both of them as they try to navigate a new way of thinking…. Romance for keeps…. I think both are broken in a few different ways and they learn that they are the answer they need in their life. Can any of us look at strawberries the same way? or Pie? or cake pops? LOL That was some hot unexpected steamy love they have.
5 stars
Jane works at the cake factory and has a million things going on, she doesn’t have time for a sexy millionaire. With Jane’s dad being in a nursing home, her step mother making her sisters life hell, and the workers at work, she just doesn’t have a lot of time. Dax is one of the new owners of Hot Cakes and lives to make other people happy. He is spontaneous and is totally attracted to Jane. But he’s her boss so he’s off limits. Can Dax convince Jane to let her hair down and be spontaneous with him?
This was an awesome story. Funny and super sexy. A story that’ll have you cheering for the goofball guy. I love this series and can’t wait to see what happens next.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for the author *
Absolutely adored this fun sexy read. Dax is well Dad. Jane has had a rough go but is such a strong sassy, quirky, fun, and serious. They both have hearts of gold and although opposites for the most part they make a perfect pair. Don’t forget the strawberries. I received a free copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving a review
This is such a good book!
Another adorable story in the series.
It’s fun, flirty, sexy & romantic.
Dax, is a fun loving millionaire.
And one of the owners at Hot Cakes.
Jane, is a daughter, a sister & has a
job at Hot Cakes. She has a lot
to deal with daily in her life.
But things slowly change when Dax
comes into Jane’s life.
I loved every word on every page.
It has the small town charm & the comfort
of friends & family.
Everything you want in a true romance!!
(P.S. I’m craving pie)
I’ve read books by this author before and I always like her style of writing and always look forward to her new releases. This book is a fun, quick and romantic read and I enjoyed reading it. This is book #2 in the Hot Cakes Series and its an awesome romantic read and you defiantly have to read this book.
Book #1- Sugarcoated
Book #2- Forking Around
Dax is a very hot, sexy rich guy and he is a very confident and successful man who is also one of the new bosses of the factory after just buying it with his friends and business partners. Dax is a very loving kind of guy who will do anything to help you out.
Jane is a woman that is very bubbly on the outside and she just says things like they are and speaks up when she needs to. When Dax comes into her life she doesn’t seem to be interested in him or having any kind of relationship. Jane does have a lot of responsibility in her life but all Dax wants to do is make her happy and he does try but Jane isn’t having any of it and she doesn’t actually want any distractions. Jane has things quite tough and all Dax wants to do is help her.
Dax has the hots for Jane as soon as he sees her eating cake pops and it has him imagining all sorts of hot things in his mind. Can these two put everything aside and have there own happily ever after?
(NO SPOILERS)
This is Dax and Jane’s story and this author wrote them both perfectly.
I loved the characters in this book they were really likable and I loved reading about where there life and relationship would go. I also loved all the other characters in this book too and I cant wait for the author to write about these more too. This author was great at making you feel like you actually wanted to eat cake and was awesome at describing everything.
This book was a great romance book that was funny and steamy and kept you turning the pages, I read this book in one sitting and I cant wait to read the next book in the Hot Cakes Series.
Thank you to the author and the publishers for allowing me to read an early copy of this book.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
This book is expected to be released on 12th May 2020.
Swoon. That’s the first reaction I had picking up Forking Around. And that impulse kept recurring as I read. That’s because the characters? Totally swoon-worthy!
FORKING AROUND is the second in Erin Nicholas’s Hot Cakes series, set in Appleby, Iowa.
Dax Marshall, one of the new owners of Hot Cakes bakery, has met his match. Jane Kemper is way too busy for his usual suave charm and debonair sweeping women off their feet. And strangely, that is perfectly okay with him–he finds himself willingly pulled into the things that make up her day and wanting simply to spend time with her, whatever it is she might be doing. For a guy that has been all about the grand gestures, he’s finding that sometimes it isn’t the size of the gesture, it’s the size of the heart behind them. It’s not just about making life more fun; it’s about making life better.
As for Jane, she’s pleasantly surprised that Dax isn’t the fun-loving playboy he seems to be. Or at least that he isn’t merely that. Sure, he means to make sure she’s having a good time, but not just that. But whether or not she can trust him for the long haul is a different question, and when her life is already so full and so entwined where she is, this is a most critical point.
Dax and Jane are definitely a dynamic duo! Erin Nicholas brings her A game, as she always does, and Forking Around is an incredible testimony to the best of small town life. Great friends who have your back, neighbors and co-workers who love you like the best family, people who know and love you like nothing else…Forking Around is a love story to Appleby and for us readers.
Forking Around is also a steamy, “leave ’em smiling” story for the ages. Dax and Jane and their friends and families are far from perfect, but we have the chance to see that even wicked stepsisters might have a soft side. Erin Nicholas promises us the best of bakery-inspired romance in Forking Around, and I devoured and savored every single bite. Dax in his Frank Sinatra headwear and Jane with her penchant for strawberry pie will leave a lasting impression on your heart. And leave you craving some strawberry baked goods, stat!