It's official. Whisk me up and put a cherry on top, (see what I did there?) I have a new favorite Georgia Beers book! Whisk Me Away...well, it blew me away. First, I love to cook and bake. Second, who doesn't love a baking competition show? Third, throw in a couple of lesbians and BAM! (as Emeril would say) we have a winner! It funny and it's full of sexual tension. There's drama and lot's of yummy sounding food. How can you not love all of those things?

A sapphic romance with a unique concept. Georgia did a great job bringing this to life. You got a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes of a reality cooking show and the restaurant business. The chemistry was great and overall quite a funny read. I found myself laughing out loud at times. My advice, never skip a Georgia Beers novel . I recommend, well done..

Thank you Bold Strokes Books Inc and NetGalley for this digital ARC Copy.

Whilst I ready wanted to like this, (sapphic romance with a baking competition is a great combo!) I was really put off by the language choices of the author. The dialogue was fine but a lot of descriptive language felt like I was reading something written by a middle grade teenager and it kept pulling me out of the narrative.

Hopefully others enjoy this but unfortunately it was a DNF for me

This book was a joy to read! This was my first book by Georgia Beers, and I will definitely be picking up more of her stories soon. While both characters irked me at times, they were both very lovable, realistic, and experienced growth that was beautiful to witness. The romance was the sweetest and the spice scenes were very well written and not rushed at all in terms of point of the relationship. Perfect!

I thought the concept was unique–an exclusive retreat for pastry chefs to learn from an expert, who isn't quite the idol the participants thought they would be learning from. I wasn't a fan of all the ways Liza treated the participants, but I appreciated the way this was nicely wrapped up by the end of the story.

Plus, as a home baker, I loved the detailed descriptions of baking and the results. My mouth was watering on multiple occasions, and I generally don't love sweets very much. I love a good forced proximity enemies-to-lovers story, and this one certainly didn't disappoint!

(Disclaimer: I received the ARC from the publisher, but this has in no way influenced my review. My thoughts are entirely unbiased and honest.)

I had high hopes for Whisk Me Away because I absolutely love it when contemporary romances are set in a reality show/ cooking competition, especially if the characters are queer.


Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed with the writing style and the romance. No chemistry between Regan and Ava.

Having that third act breakup also didn't help because the other female main character did not act her age and communicate dkfkfm

Great start. Love so far neither main is evil nor is there awful present situations (Tho’ life is not perfect!). Beers writes well, so it is no surprise I am enjoying the style, what is a surprise is how quickly I have been pulled in to this book!
I barely raised my head. I enjoyed the relationship, yes the angst was foreshadowed and I wasn't happy cos I liked the mains. However it wasn’t long drawn out and it fitted. (I have recently, with other books, bemoaned lack of tension as bored with mains getting on so well, so well done Beers for keeping the happy couple’s happiness interesting!) Very close to upping to a 5.

A Georgia Beers novel is always a guaranteed good read, and this one was no exception. While the plot is predictable, the characters and premise were so enjoyable that it didn't matter. A little behind-the-scenes glimpse at reality cooking shows and the restaurant business, a solid romance between the main characters, and a diabolical celebrity chef make this book a fun read.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC.

📖 Bookish Thoughts
I never skip a Georgia Beers book—she’s an auto-buy author for a reason! This sapphic romcom had me laughing so much. I absolutely adored Reagan and Ava! They start off as rivals with some previous history, but luckily, we don’t stay in enemies territory for long. Reagan won me over right away with how sweet she is. I was a little unsure about Ava at first, but we really get to understand why she’s so guarded—and it made me root for her even more.
And y’all… the spice? 🔥🔥🔥

It was also super fun getting to know the other retreat contestants. And Liza? The retreat host? Bestie was absolutely unhinged in the most chaotic way 😭. Ma’am, who hurt you??

💖 Read if you love
✨ Enemies to lovers (but make it sweet)
✨ Cozy sapphic romcom vibes
✨ Baking retreat competition
✨ Pastry chefs with a past
✨ Sunshine vs. Ice Queen energy

💬 Favorite Quote:
“Yes. I knew then.”
“Knew what?”
“That we were supposed to be together. That I’d fall for you. I’d already started.”

💭 Final Thoughts: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️
This was such a sweet and fun romcom! Their chemistry felt natural, and I was fully rooting for them both—individually and as a couple. The cozy retreat setting, the baking, the spice 👀🔥—it all just worked. That epilogue?? Perfection. It beautifully showed that you can build a relationship without giving up on your own dreams and desires. 💖

Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books, Inc. for the advance copy! All opinions are completely my own.

Georgia Beers has another hit story. I judge stories by how emotionally I get involved. And I did. I was happy, I was mad, then I was more mad and disappointed in one of the characters. And I had trouble forgiving them. Now that's getting emotionally involved. But that's what I want in a story.
Also I was amazed at the culinary detail. Ms. Beers must have gained 10 lbs researching. It felt very genuine and interesting.
The characters are rich, funny and some evil.
Some very evil.
I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to @netgalley for the ARC of this book.
Overall, I thought this book was very cute. It gave me intense queer British bakeoff vibes, with the contestant camaraderie and different challenges that that each baker needed to focus on.

Things I Liked:
-The baking part was very descriptive, and I could imagine all the baked goods they created.
-The friendships that Regan and Ava formed with the other contestants.
-Light story and fast read.

Things I Didn’t Love:
-The 3rd act breakup was predictable.
-I also felt like the side characters (other baking contestants) weren’t as developed as the main characters.
-Liza being hard on the only WOC character in the book.

Regan and Ava are both in a competition to be on Whisk Me Away must watch series and both won’t let anything in their way of winning they had previous interact with each other that result with no love lost between them but as they work closer their personalities clashes but in the best way the writer knows how to create tension between them and I enjoy the other characters but the host Liza Bennet-Schmidt was just horrible and I don’t like that characters always breaking up over miscommunications and instead of just talking overall a good read.


I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

Oh yes. Yes, yes yes. I loooooved this. I’m not even going to acknowledge anything that isn’t perfect about this because…… I needed this. As a sapphic girlie, that loves baking, loves cottagecore, etc. this was like well, maybe not cozy because I find that it’s modern and what not but all the baking and competition aspects of it made me be swooned. I hadn’t found a lesbian book like this one and that in itself makes it great

Thanks to Net Galley and BSB for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This is my first read of Georgia Beers and I can't wait to read more. This is a cute and quick read! It had me hooked from the beginning though the ending fell a little flat for me I still throughly enjoyed it!

I’ve been (im)patiently waiting for Georgia Beers' next book to be released and Whisk Me Away did not disappoint. This one had everything I’ve come to love from her stories—heart, humor, tension, and characters I genuinely enjoy spending time with.

Regan and Ava have that kind of chemistry that jumps off the page. The enemies-to-lovers trope isn’t usually my favorite, but I liked how it was handled here. Their rivalry-turned-romance felt natural and earned, and while some parts were a bit predictable, it was the kind of predictable that feels comforting and satisfying.

The secondary characters were a great touch, too. They added depth without taking away from the main story, and made the retreat setting feel real and lively.

This one hit the sweet spot for me (pun intended). I highly recommend it if you're looking for a slow-burn romance with just the right amount of heat and sweetness (pun intended, again).

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this awesome book

you know you are in for a treat when you read a georgia beers book and this one in no exception.......

stiff competition to be one of the chosen few to be on whisk me away held by a famous master baker had hundreds sending in their appilcations forms and for ava and regan they were both over the moon when they get confirmation that they have been accepted

both worked in different places but that wasnt always the case....ava had gotten regan fired so there is no love between them

as their felllow bakers introduced themselves and wondered what their 8 weeks of learning would be like ava and regan remained politely distanced after all they were all their to learn

but the announcement that there was prize money at the one who impressed their idol the most the easy 8 weeks of learning new suddenly became fraught with tension and competition each one of them realising how life changing and goals could be reached.....

omg what a read..... tension and ice maiden abound... brilliant storyline that kept me reading right into the early hours

Admittedly it took me getting about 1/3 through the book to distinguish the two main characters of Regan and Ava in my head, and then for the baking parts of the story to really pull my attention. However, once I was sucked in, I really enjoyed the story and the characters! 
This book made me wish I knew how to bake, but also eat - much like how I feel when watching The Great British Baking Show. I felt myself rooting for each of the six bakers to learn and succeed with their baking. I really loved this setting of an educational baking retreat that the author created for the reader. The chemistry between Regan and Ava was written in a believable way, and their heat rivaled that of a hot oven ready to bake.
Thank you to the author and Bold Strokes Books for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Georgia Beers tells a fun story with the MCs that have a bit of history.  I love anything culinary and tend to devour them quickly. The angst was fun in the beginning.  I enjoyed watching their chemistry grow. 

The angst for the third act separation, I felt it was predictable.  The resolution could have been more timely. 

The antagonist was well created and did a good job causing trouble. 

The secondary characters were fun, and I greatly enjoyed them. They were a great addition to the story.  

As a fan of Beers already, I look forward to more books that come our way.

This book is a delicious mix of romance, rivalry, and passion for baking! Regan and Ava’s fiery competition keeps things exciting, with their opposite personalities clashing in the best way. The tension between them is just as intense as the heat in the kitchen, making every moment fun and engaging. It also made me crave all sorts of baked goods and unfortunately (for me) I’m a terrible baker. A classic Georgia Beers, what’s not to like.

How sweet it is to have another Georgia Beers masterpiece in my hands?! I loved this one so much. Regan and Ava were meant to be, and the retreat was the perfect setting to watch their love unfold. I loved the highs and lows as well as the character development throughout this story. I only wish it was longer because I wanted to see Regan and Ava explore more adventures together. This was such a cute slow burn, and I wish there was a sequel planned for the future! We all love to watch an ice queen melt, so this was a fabulously written. I also enjoy when the author uses relevant pop culture references, and weaves them in seamlessly through the characters. Very nice work here!

I really enjoyed this beautiful story by Ms. Georgia Beers! I really love a good slow burn, and this was a home run slow burn for all those romance lovers out there. The chemistry in the air and in the cooking is so perfect between Regan and Ava. I love the history they share before coming together at the retreat. I really enjoyed watching them slowly fall for each other, especially considering they were sharing a room! This author is always a favorite of mine because she gives such great personalities to the characters. She is detailed and interesting with her words, and I always find myself struggling to keep my eyes open as I continue reading late at night--I can't keep my Kindle down! The money incentive during the retreat also made the retreat a fun experience for all of the characters. This was such a unique concept for a book, and I'm so pumped to read the next one soon. Thank you for writing such fabulous stories!