Hard Candy Heartthrob

Bake Sale Bachelors Season Five

by Lorelei M. Hart

If he licks it, does that make it his?

Omega Bennet left Clearvale to take on the role of a lifetime and begin his Hollywood career. He loves acting and being a part of the magic that is moviemaking. The rest of it? He is all set. Some days he wants to just be Bennie and not the heartthrob who can’t even get coffee without people swarming around.

Alpha Julian loves his job teaching math at the local middle school. What he doesn’t love is feeling stuck in Clearvale. But he is. And besides, where would he go? It isn’t like he can just up and move to Hollywood like his ex. Not that he’s bitter. He isn’t. Julian just wants to be there by his side, even after all these years.

When the big bachelor auction comes up and they ask Julian to contribute, he readily agrees. It’s a great cause and he loves an excuse to make his mother’s famous hard candy. Little does he know that the highest bidder is going to be Bennet, the one who got away.

Hard Candy Heartthrob is a second-chance super-sweet with knotty heat mm non-shifter mpreg romance featuring an omega actor ready to put the spotlight behind him, the alpha who got away, a kitten who decides it’s time to pick a family, snuggles—so many snuggles, an adorable baby, and a guaranteed happily ever after. If you like your mpreg sweeter than candy, your happily ever afters complete with a bundle of joy, and your mpreg with heart, this installment of Bake Sale Bachelors is for you. While each book in the Bake Sale Bachelors series is set in the same world, they can each be read as standalones.

Genres: M M Romance, Omegaverse, Romance

98 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 14, 2023

About the author

Lorelei M. Hart is the cowriting team of USA Today Bestselling Authors Kate Richards and Ever Coming. Friends for years, the duo decided to come together and write one of their favorite guilty pleasures: Mpreg.

Reviews

[Aղցela W. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a short quick read that I liked. Omega Bennet left Clearvale to take Hollywood by storm and he did. But lately he has been feeling like its time to go home. Alpha Julian loves his job teaching math at the local middle school. He feels like he is stuck. While participating in the alpha bake sale Julian makes hard candy and Bennet wins when Julian delivers the candy he comes face to face with the one that got away. This was a good read by authors that I love to read. Bennet just wants to live a regular life free of cameras following him everywhere. Julian wants to be with his omega and willing to do anything to make that happen. This book is well written with no errors in grammar or spelling. I am looking forward to reading more books in "Bake Sale Bachelors season 5"

[kymagirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Omega Bennet tires of his life as a Hollywood celebrity and returns to his hometown, never thinking that the alpha he left behind might still be single. Alpha Julian, a fourth grade math teacher, agrees to make candy in support of a charity auction, where bidders will bid on a dessert and a date with the omega who made the dish. A burrito and a kitten lead to Julian showing up on Bennet’s doorstep with a jar of candy and a second chance for Bennet and Julian. Things heat up between Julian and Bennet but their second chance seems in danger when the paparazzi find Bennet. Sweet MM romance with mpreg.

[Marion · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the newest book in the Bake Sale Bachelors Season 5. This is a quick read that is based on second chance romance. This is the story of Bennet and Julian. They were in love but had different dreams. Each went his own way. Bennet is an omega and has become the actor he always wanted to be in Hollywood. But the taste of success is leaving a hollow feeling in him so he comes back home. Julian is an alpha school teacher who has never left his hometown. The two unexpectedly meet up again due to the fundraiser auction. This is their story. The book is easy to read. There is nothing wrong in the story but nothing that sparked my attention either. I kind of found it forgettable. Not one that I would re-read but it is a nice way to spend an hour or two. If you like second chance romance, you should enjoy this book.

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[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Hard Candy Heartthrob. Bennet left for Hollywood many years ago. When he did he left Julian. No one has ever compared to Julian. Bennet needs a break and goes back home. While there he adopts a cat, Marilyn and runs into Julian. Life has never felt so right as to when he ran into Julian. They have an amazing date but then Hollywood and paparazzi come calling so Bennet pushes Julian away. This time though, Julian isn’t letting Bennet get away from him. Now they have a surprise but Hollywood is calling and Bennet doesn’t have a choice. Will Julian understand this? I loved this storyline and the characters. It was such a sweet story about a second chance at love. I would definitely recommend this book and the series.

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[Romantic888 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked Julian and Bennet's story. After falling in love in high school, Julian went off to college and Bennet went to California to pursue an acting career even though he wanted to stay with Julian. Years later, Bennet has a break in his career and decides to go home, thinking that Julian is probably married with kids by now. Julian is a 4th-grade math teacher, and while he loves his career and his hometown, he misses Bennet. Julian signs up for the bachelor auction to raise funds for a children's hospital, and Bennet wins a date with him. Their path to HEA is sweet with low angst and plenty of heat. Delightful fluffy read.

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[Shelia · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Bennet left Clearvale and him for the bright lights of Hollywood, Julian swore to not think about his ex-boyfriend again. However, as fate would have it, Bennet shows up at the bachelor auction and wins a date with Julian. Will Julian be able to let his hurt feelings from the past stay in the past or will it interfere with the present? Will Bennet be ready to settle back in Clearvale, live his HEA with his alpha and still have his career? Get this entry in the Bake Sale Bachelors Series 5 and find out how it all comes together.

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[C.B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet! Bennett, left Clearvale and sacrificed a lot to attain the glitter and the attention of his craft. Sometimes, he just wants to be Bennie from Clearvale. Julian, math teacher feels 'stuck' in Clearvale. He occasionally wishes he left with his ex, Bennie, but he perseveres. He accepts the request to participate in the bachelor auction, happy to make his Mom's hard candy. He was happily surprised to realize Bennie is his purchaser. Does Julian put his sense of abandonment aside? Can Bennett find Bennie again? Good story. Both men are likeable and sweet, you just hope for a good date. Nice flow, good addition to the town. Well done! I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Simera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bennett went off to be a movie star after years of doing his thing. He is missing home and not to mention the Alpha he left behind.
Julian went off to college to become a math teacher back in his home town. Julian gets roped into being a bachelor for auction to help raise money for the hospital.
Unbeknownst, to them Bennett won Julian's date.
Sparks fly in this sweet second chance romance. Id has all the fills and a HEA
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[Deb Swietek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Game and money candy replace the man you l left behind who holds your heart.

What a remarkable addition to the Bake Sale Bachelors series. This auction features long lost loves. Careers can't cleanse the feelings of the heart. Ooh, and there is a cute as the dickens kitten. There is also a second chance matchmaking old lady with a sense of humor and delicious cookies. I couldn't put this book down. Stayed up way past my bedtime to finish it. You will too. You have got to get this book!

[Fiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love reading these auction romances. The guys are always so sweet and deserving of finding their mates. Bennet and Julian had been in a relationship before college, but Julian didn’t want to hold Bennet back from chasing his dream to be in movies. Now years later, Bennet is back home and they have a second chance of love again. This sweet story brings the past to the future and happiness for these adorable characters. There is a happy ending and a new baby to their family.

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[Latecia Jennings · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really love second chance romances. This one is extra sweet because they didn't have a tragic or bitter breakup/past a very amicable one...Julien and Bennet reconnection through the Bake Sale Bachelor Auction was fate. Navigating Bennie's fame with their renewed relationship wasn't too aggy...they did good and this romance was a delight to read. As always we get a sweet baby but also with this story we get a sweet granny to boot! Very enjoyable read.

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[Cynthia Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bennet left his home town to make it big in Hollywood. Now that he's made it big, he misses his home town and the one he left behind. He needs a break so he heads home. Julian let the one go so he could make his dreams come true. He misses him every day but knows they made the right choice. He gets asked to make his mother's hard candy for the bachelor auction. When he delivers the candy, he realizes Bennet bid on it. They realize that they still love each other but can they make it work. I really enjoyed this book.

[casvec · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hard Candy Heartthrob is a sweet steamy second chance story that pulls you in and warms your heart.

Bennet was the one that got away for Julien, but Bennet went to chase his dreams. Now when their paths cross at the most unusual place, Julien is not going to let him get away again.

AWWW, I love Bennet and Julien together. Their chemistry is hot and sweet, the connection they share wrapped around my heart and all I wanted was for them to work it out.

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[Amy Weller · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! Bennet and Julian get a second chance at love when Bennet returns to his hometown on a break from his career in Hollywood. A charity auction and some homemade candy bring these two back together after years apart. Add in a sassy older neighbor lady and you get a wonderful, feel good love story that is well worth reading!.

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[Shelley Chastagner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Julian and Bennett get their second chance at love. Having a pause in his acting career has Julian's heart leading him back home to Bennett. Bidding on his alpha in the hopes of rekindling things between them pays off. I loved that Bennett supports Julian as they navigate their future. The story is sweet and angst free.

[Debbie Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. It is a feel good romance as Bennet and Julian reconnect due to a bake sale auction when Bennet returns to Clearvale. I liked that they allowed each other to have their dreams before they have the dream of a life together fulfilled.

[Akasha721 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second chance love is always a heart warmer. Bennet comes home from Hollywood for some rest but finds his first love still unattached. Julian finds out his date form the auction is his only love and he is ecstatic. They renew their love and hide from the reporters at the same time!.

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[Stephanie W · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second chances are the best! Julian and Bennett end up together through the bachelor's auction and it was a pace to keep their relationship a secret while trying to rekindle their love.

Sweet, perfect for each other and a wonderful happily ever after.

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[Laora · Rating 4 out of 5]

3,5*
An uncomplicated second chance MM Mpreg story with two childhood boyfriends who connect again through the charity Bake Sale. I like how they kick off with the rekindling and get a hea with a cute kitten and a little one. This is a no angst quick read to entertain you for a couple of hours.

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[Nina Diab · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. It was a sweet read and a second-chance romance. I really liked omega Bennet- who left to begin his acting career- and alpha Julien, a teacher and the boyfriend that was left behind. I've been loving the Bake Sale Bachelors and couldn't wait to see how these two would reunite and have another chance at love. 4 stars.

[DLB2572 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really sweet second chance story. Julian and Bennett separated for the benefit of Bennett's dreams. Now, they get another chance at the life they both want and it is worth reading.

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[Kristi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun read! I felt both mc’s were strong characters and I appreciated that they communicated well. I also loved the neighbor lady and how they kept her in their lives. Zero angst, medium heat, HEA.

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[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bennet and Julian

This was a wonderful and entertaining read. Loved Bennet he was a great character and Julian is a great match for the omega. This is a sweet enjoyable adventure. Loved it.

[Leonie Duncan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a sweet second chance romance. Their parting was mutual so each could go their own way years before. But they were really the one for each other. I really enjoyed this story. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW!! So Good!!

Well written story and well developed characters! Bennett is a Hollywood actor. A successful one. But he is lonely and tired. His latest movie just ended and he is ready to go back to his home town.

[Ethel Nesson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reconnecting? Sweet!!!

Bennet heads back to his home town. He feels done with Hollywood. Julian returned after college and is teaching in a local school. Enjoy how these two get to reconnect, handle photographers and their longtime, steamy love for each other!!!

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

This was such a wonderfully sweet story about second chances and first loves. I really enjoyed this story and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.

[Sharon L · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hollywood star and a 4th grade math teacher

This was a cute fluffy read, which is expected from the writing team called Lorelei M Hart. I always love me some knotty Alphas and Omegas.

Despite how in love they were, the young lovers split up after high school and go their own way, to follow their dreams. Alpha Julian heads to college, to become a teacher and Omega Bennett heads to the West Coast in search of fame and fortune.

This is the story of how they serendipitously get back together after years of being apart.

Second chance romance, candy, cookies, and a cute
kitten.

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