

Readers will root for Penny, a talented artist, as she develops her gifts and adapts to small-town life." – Kirkus Reviews "n endearing and poignant story about standing up to adversity and finding peace in what is, rather than holding out for what could be." – Publishers Weekly "The story is heartwarming and is as comforting as the confections produced by The Cupcake Queen bakery." – Children's Literature Praise for Love? Maybe "eens will likely race through Hepler's heartwarming, sweet-as-a-candy-heart novel and enjoy not only the characters' drama-filled love lives but also her realistic portrayal of imperfect friendships and families." – Booklist "eaders seeking a romance with sweet, salty, and spicy moments.

should be entertained." - Publishers Weekly "Hepler establishes realistic, relatable, and strong characters with very endearing relationships."- VOYA, Praise for The Cupcake Queen "Hepler's novel is greater than the sum of its parts, held together by Penny's genuine voice and emotions.

Readers will root for Penny, a talented artist, as she develops her gifts and adapts to small-town life." - Kirkus Reviews "n endearing and poignant story about standing up to adversity and finding peace in what is, rather than holding out for what could be." - Publishers Weekly "The story is heartwarming and is as comforting as the confections produced by The Cupcake Queen bakery." - Children's Literature Praise for Love? Maybe "eens will likely race through Hepler's heartwarming, sweet-as-a-candy-heart novel and enjoy not only the characters' drama-filled love lives but also her realistic portrayal of imperfect friendships and families." - Booklist "eaders seeking a romance with sweet, salty, and spicy moments. Praise for The Cupcake Queen "Hepler's novel is greater than the sum of its parts, held together by Penny's genuine voice and emotions.
