Bloom Series by Kevin Panetta

Though he loved working there as a kid, Ari cannot fathom a life wasting away over rising dough and hot ovens. But while interviewing candidates for his replacement, Ari meets Hector, an easy going guy who loves baking as much as Ari wants to escape it. As they become closer over batches of bread, love is ready to bloom . . . that is, if Ari doesn't ruin everything... moreThough he loved working there as a kid, Ari cannot fathom a life wasting away over rising dough and hot ovens. But while interviewing candidates for his replacement, Ari meets Hector, an easy going guy who loves baking as much as Ari wants to escape it. As they become closer over batches of bread, love is ready to bloom . . . that is, if Ari doesn't ruin everything.Writer Kevin Panetta and artist Savanna Ganucheau concoct a delicious recipe of intricately illustrated baking scenes and blushing young love, in which the choices we make can have terrible consequences, but the people who love us can help us grow. less

Ari and Hector are in love. It's been over a year since the end of the first book and Ari is still working at his family's bakery while Hector has moved away to finish up culinary school.They're happy but they miss each other so Ari decides to visit Hector at school. As Ari tries to navigate Hector's world for the first time, he struggles to find his place... moreAri and Hector are in love. It's been over a year since the end of the first book and Ari is still working at his family's bakery while Hector has moved away to finish up culinary school.They're happy but they miss each other so Ari decides to visit Hector at school. As Ari tries to navigate Hector's world for the first time, he struggles to find his place.Mix in lots of baking, romance, and a look at how Ari's parents fell in love and we've ended up with a story that we're really to share with everyone! less