Eat Dessert First
Eat Dessert First by Michelle Paris, published by Apprentice House on May 7, 2024, is a work of fiction that explores the journey of Abbey Reilly, a plus-sized baker navigating the complexities of self-acceptance and love. After leaving her architectural career to care for her ailing mother, Abbey finds herself working in a bakery, where she grapples with feelings of inadequacy stemming from societal expectations about beauty. Her life takes an unexpected turn when a handsome customer expresses interest in her, leading to a series of events that challenge her perceptions of worth and happiness.
Readers will find a relatable narrative that delves into themes of confidence, self-discovery, and the pursuit of happiness. Abbey’s experiences at a bachelorette party and her encounters with various romantic interests highlight her struggles and growth. With light humor and insightful reflections, Michelle Paris crafts a story that resonates with anyone who has ever felt like an underdog. This edition spans 318 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to join Abbey on her quest for fulfillment amidst the challenges of elder care and personal insecurities.
Official synopsis Publisher
Can a plus-sized, big-hearted baker discover the recipe for happiness?
Abbey Reilly has heard “you have such a pretty face” enough times to know that it’s code for “if only you’d lose weight.” Giving up her architectural career to care for her ailing mom and working in a bakery to make ends meet, she is convinced no one will ever find her attractive. So she’s stunned when a handsome regular customer not only shows interest but asks her on a date.
Devastated when she learns her would-be beau is married, Abbey resigns herself to a lonely future. But the insecure woman can hardly believe her luck when she draws the attention of a dreamy guy at a bachelorette party… until his horrible ex plots revenge.
Will Abbey claim the confidence she deserves and find a keeper who recognizes her true beauty?
With light humor and loving insight, Michelle Paris weaves a delightful tale of learning to believe in yourself. Juggling elder parent care, tight finances, and hating the image in the mirror, Abbey Reilly will charm any reader fond of rooting for an underdog.
Eat Dessert First is a heartwarming work of women’s fiction. If you like relatable heroines, chasing a dream, and finding hope and happiness, then you’ll adore Michelle Paris’s sweet story of fulfillment.
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