Happy Friday! If you’re a fan of small-town romance, you’ll love the sweet story I’m sharing for today’s First Line Friday linkup – The Key to Love by Betsy St. Amant!

“The only thing Bri Duval loved more than romance was a perfectly executed French macaron. Fortunately, at least one of the two was within reach.”

The Key to Love by Betsy St. Amant

The Basics

Title: The Key to Love

Author: Betsy St. Amant

Publication Date: October 13, 2020

Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance

My Rating: 4 Stars

From the Back Cover: The only thing Bri Duval loves more than baking petit fours is romance. So much so that she’s created her own version of the famous Parisian love-lock wall at the bakery where she works in Story, Kansas. She never expects a video involving the wall to go viral–or for Trek Magazine to send travel writer Gerard Fortier to feature the bakery. He’s definitely handsome, but Bri has been holding out for an epic love story like the one her parents had–and that certainly will not include the love-scorning Gerard.

Just when it seems the Pastry Puff is poised for unprecedented success, a series of events threaten not just the bakery but the pedestal she’s kept her parents on all these years. Maybe Gerard is right about romance. Or maybe Bri’s recipe just needs to be tweaked.

My Thoughts

Betsy St. Amant is a new-to-me author, and my first taste of her writing was definitely sweet! I loved the small town of Story, Kansas, and the quirky characters who call it home. Bri and Gerard are the epitome of opposites attracting – homebody Bri dreams of a romance like her parents’, while career-focused Gerard never stays in one place for long and is a little jaded after a broken engagement.

If this story were a petit four, the supporting characters would be the icing on top! Mabel and Agnes, the owners of the bakery, are the charming matchmakers who are like aunts to Bri. Casey and Nathan’s love story provides both funny and heartwarming moments too. This book has all the charm and sweetness of a Hallmark movie with a spiritual depth that fans of Melissa Tagg and Tari Faris will enjoy.

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you, Revell!