Food is love and Annie’s Instagram baking account is blowing up just as Gran is losing her mind, Annie’s fitness obsessed BF is driving her away and her extra BFF is fighting for his life. Add swoon worthy Miles Godfrey to the mix and it’s a recipe that sends Annie’s mental health into a tailspin. Grab a cupcake and a tissue! Funny, intense, sweet and heart breaking, When You’re With Me, I’m Smiling will bring all the feels.
This is a touching, beautifully written book. I enjoyed Cate Carlyle's style very much - she is descriptive and deep without being overbearing. She handles difficult subject matter with subtle humor and unusual depth. The topics of childhood cancer, OCD, Alzheimer's Disease and dementia are central themes, but they're tempered by the convincing voice of a teenage baker and her inner dialogue as she navigates some of life's most extreme challenges. I highly recommend this book.