The Billionaire’s Cupcake: An Off-Limits Forced Proximity Romance
About
I swore I’d never fall for my brother’s best friend.
Now I’m fake-engaged to him after my bakery catches fire.
My life goes viral for all the wrong reasons—the cake collapses, my ex dumps me, and my bakery literally burns down.
Then he shows up.
Jacob Wolcott. My brother’s best friend.
Grumpy, bossy, too handsome for his own good—and the man who once broke me as a teenager just by smiling.
He saves me from the smoke, hires me to rebuild his dessert menu, and drives me insane every single day.
We fight. We flirt. We cross lines we shouldn’t, and somewhere between flour fights and midnight tastings, I start to fall for him.
Then his ex-wife ambushes us together in a custody power move. Jacob blurts out the one lie that changes everything—that we’re engaged.
Now I’m pretending to love a man who already owns my heart.
If the truth comes out, I’ll lose my reputation, my bakery…
and the only man who’s ever truly seen me.
Praise for this book
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweetness!
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2026
Format: Kindle
You have just stepped into the sweetest story to read.... Hope you enjoy this book as much as I did... Grab and glass of wine and fall in love!!
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet & Scary!
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2026
Format: Kindle
Sweet & Scary:Chloe Horne has delivered a book filled with love, support, suspense, crazy ex's, family, sweet treats, etc. It was a quick read because I just couldn't put it down. I just had to know what was coming next. Between Trevor & Vanessa, you just never knew what was happening next. I wish I could have tasted the desserts that Lila created, just the description had me drooling. The cupcake was just the "icing on the cake" (pardon the pun).
I received a free advance reader copy of this book via BookSirens and am voluntarily leaving a review
5.0 out of 5 stars Business, Betrayal, and Buried Feelings
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2026
Format: Kindle
The Billionaire CEO’s Second Chance is a wonderfully engaging contemporary romance and a definitive must-read for anyone who loves a high-stakes story. When corporate strategist Piper Walsh is called in to save Cameron King’s "merger from hell," it is immediately clear that their past feelings are still buried beneath years of hurt. I was hooked from the start, eager to uncover the truth behind their separation.
This skillfully crafted narrative is packed with surprises, secrets, and the kind of deep emotion and passion that keeps you turning pages. I loved diving into the complex family dynamics and the misunderstandings that defined their history; I found myself completely invested in rooting for these leads to fix what went wrong.
It was an entertaining journey of highs and lows filled with unexpected twists. Chloe has delivered another amazing story that perfectly balances intense drama with raw vulnerability, resulting in a beautiful, teary-eyed emotional payoff. Highly recommended!