title: How to Eat a Cupcake: A Novel
author:  Meg Donohue 
description: [A] sparkling, witty story. Donohues voice is lovely, intelligent, and alluring. Grab one of these for your best friend and read it together--preferably with a plate of Meyer Lemon cupcakes nearby. (Katie Crouch, bestselling author of <i>Girls in Trucks</i> and <i>Men and Dogs</i>)<br /><br />Beautifully written and quietly wise, Meg Donohues <i>How to Eat a Cupcake</i> is an achingly honest portrayal of the many layers of friendship--a story so vividly told, you can (almost) taste the buttercream. (Sarah Jio, author of <i>The Violets of March</i> and <i>The Bungalow</i>)<br /><br />A heartwarming and unpredictable tale of friendship, family and frosting. (Zoe Fishman, author of <i>Balancing Acts</i>)<br /><br />An irresistible blend of sweet and tart, this book is truly a treat to be savored. (Beth Kendrick, author of <i>The Bake Off</i> and <i>Second Time Around</i>)<br /><br />Deliciously engaging. Donohue writes with charm and grace. What could be better than friendship and cupcakes? (Rebecca Rasmussen, author of <i>The Bird Sisters</i>)<br /><br />Donohues sweet debut is a clever exploration of how a West Coast mean girl grows up and gives in to friendship, love, and dozens of delicious cupcakes....Donohues culinary romantic thriller will keep readers hungry for more. (Publishers Weekly)<br /><br />Donohue has written a sharp little novel featuring the subtle characterizations of two appealingly flawed young women. (Kirkus Reviews)
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  Text copyright ©2019 Lani Lynn Vale
  
  
  
  
  
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  This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents
  either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any
  resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely
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  Dedication
  
  
  Since you know how much I dislike writing my dedications, I’ve decided to tell
  you what’s on my mind right this very moment.
  
  
  Random thought of the day, I wish sugar didn’t make you fat. I’ve been
  thinking about glazed donuts all morning, and I’ve done nothing but
  contemplate how one would taste. If I went at five in the morning, they’d
  still be warm. I woul