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Beefcakes : (A Second Chance Feel Good Romantic Comedy) Kindle Edition

by Katana Collins (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 1,075 ratings
I’m a good girl, by-the-book city council member. He’s a bad boy, bodybuilder-turned-baker. What could possibly go wrong?

Things that happened to me this week:

1) Ran into my ex who’s moved back home after ten years. (Oh, did I mention he’s an ex-Mr. Universe? So… yeah.)
2) Had a meme of me go viral.
3) Became the most hated woman on the internet.
4) Was asked to star in a reality show with said ex…

… and potentially win a million dollars.


I don’t know about you, but I could sure use a million dollars.
If only I could stomach being around him for more than five minutes… we just might win this thing.


Fans of Christina Lauren, Meghan Quinn, and Lucy Score will love this steamy and hilarious romantic comedy!
Scroll up and one click today to start reading this steamy, standalone second chance romcom from USA Today bestselling author, Katana Collins!
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  1. Book 1 of 6
    Beefcakes
  2. Print length
    468 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    24 Mar. 2020
  5. File size
    3.3 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07ZJRQ9LN
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 468 pages
  • Customer reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 1,075 ratings

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Katana Collins

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Katana Collins is a USA Today bestselling author of over twenty novels, novellas, and comic books.

When she was younger and stole her mother’s Harlequins to read beneath the covers with a flashlight, she wanted to read about the tough as nails heroine. The perfectly imperfect girl with quirks and attitude and sass. And the anti-heroes who were anything but “Prince Charming.” Forget the knight on a white horse … she wanted the bad boy on a motorcycle.

An avid animal lover, she lives in Portland, Maine with her kind of mean cat, derpy lab-pitt mix, mellow chihuahua, and very not mellow cairn terrier puppy. Oh, yeah… there’s a husband somewhere in that mix, too. She can usually be found in a coffee shop with her nose buried in a laptop wearing fabulous (albeit sometimes impractical) shoes.
She loves connecting with book lovers like herself, and fellow sassy storytellers, so feel free to drop her an email, visit her on her website, www.katanacollins.com

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  • Ms. Yvonne Greene
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a fun story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 September 2021
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    Just because he had won Mr Universe, it did not mean that Neil was just a gorgeous male bimbo. He and his brother accidentally found a way to increase demand at his mum’s bakery through his pecs and chest though! But when he met up again with his childhood sweetheart, will she be able to see through his Mr Universe body to find a way into his heart? Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this sweet treat of a book
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  • Lisa
    4.0 out of 5 stars 5 TASTY STARS
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2024
    The way I giggled when I seen the name of this book, it gave me a laugh and then I read the description and boy, it had me intrigued fast forward a few months and now here we are, I’ve just started and finished and wow!

    Elaina and Neil’s book was so cute and fun to read, I found myself laughing at their banter and the challenges they were made to do but even though there was a fair bit of laughter there was also some heartbreak.

    Elaina is still reeling from being left by the love of her life, even a decade later when he shows back up that heartbreak is there. She’s mad and bitter and she sure wants him to see that but underneath the bitterness is a woman with insecurities and a broken heart.

    Neil ran away for reasons he didn’t want people to know and he’s regretted it since he did. Leaving his family and his first love was the biggest mistake of his life so now that he’s back he plans of righting his wrongs but that proves hard to do when he comes face to face with Elaina.

    These two seeing each other after so long was so addictive. I couldn’t put the book down. The animosity and the chemistry were so clear to see which just made it that much more fun.

    Watching them try to overcome their hang ups and insecurities and learn to tryst each other again has been so good. I loved these two and I was rooting for them. Their story was fun, intriguing and lovely to read. The author gave us a great read.

    This is my first read from this author and judging how good this one was I can’t wait to read more.
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  • maybookaholic
    5.0 out of 5 stars Make and Break Beefcake
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 August 2021
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    This is so much more than a simple love story about baking cupcakes and Beefcake!
    It’s the ups and downs of an on/off relationship, trials and tribulations of running a business and balancing family and work commitments, all written with an in depth but light touch.
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  • sue donaghy
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 rating
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 April 2025
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    This was an ok read.
    The blurb promised so much more but for me was just lacking in the steamy and felt more like a school romance.
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  • Siobhan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 March 2020
    This was such a fun read, one that sucked me in. There was so much more to this than I expected, ensuring I was happy to power through the book in no time at. Everything had me turning the pages, eager to see how everything would come together. Highly recommend.
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  • Rosie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Beefcakes is the perfect second chance romance!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 March 2020
    Beefcakes was my first book by Katana Collins, and it was such a sweet story! Second chance romances are the best, especially when hey are as well written as Beefcakes!

    Neil is a former Mr. Universe and retired stuntman who returns home to the town he grew up in to help out with his mum’s bakery, whilst she is going through chemo. He left suddenly just before high school graduation, leaving behind his family, friends and best friends with benefits, Lainey, who he hasn’t spoken to since.

    A couple of months after he returns, on a standard delivery of cupcakes to a bachelorette party, a slight accident means Neil and his brother Liam must act on the spot and come up with the genius idea of Beefcakes, a shirtless cupcake delivery service. The bachelorette party love it, all except for Lainey, who’s the maid of honor for her sister. Recently dumped by her ex of 9 years, the last thing Lainey wants is to see is Neil her first love, especially shirtless and being fawned over by the rest of the party. She is still hurt about how he left without saying goodbye, throwing their plans for the future away and their feelings as he left. Lainey has changed, not the party girl she once was, and is now the town manager, working hard to help her beloved hometown and doesn’t have time for Neil and his antics anymore.

    But after a photo of the bachelorette party goes viral, and with both of them in desperate need of cash for different reasons, when a baking dating show approaches them to be contestants, they must put their differences aside to be able to win over the nation and win the prize money. But the longer they spend together, baking, dating, living, they realise that the spark between them never left and the feelings are still there, if only they would let down their walls and trust each other again. Will they be able to push past their past hurt and build the future they always talked about together or will the cameras and pressure get too much for them?

    I adored both Lainey and Neil. They were perfect for each other, balanced each other out and brought out the sides of each other that they kept hidden. Both addressed the other’s insecurities and showed them that they could be whatever they wanted to be, and that it doesn’t matter what the outside world thinks, only what you and your inner circle who know you best. You can be whatever you want to be, you don’t have to be just serious or just fun, that’s a very clear message from this book.

    Beefcakes is the perfect second chance romance, it warmed my heart and I adored Neil and Lainey’s story. It was funny in places, serious in others and my heart ached at some parts. The chemistry was palpable between Neil and Lainey, I was rooting for them more and more with every page. The secondary characters balanced out the plot perfectly too, and I would love to read their story’s too, maybe Liam’s next?

    This certainly will not be my last book by Katana Collins, she writes the perfect romance with comedy, emotion and true feelings. My only question is, where can I order my own Beefcake?

    *I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.*
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  • K. A. robinson
    3.0 out of 5 stars Beefcakes
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 July 2024
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    This is a sloppy romance with a bit of history between the main characters, and a bit of a sad family story, but as always it ends with a happy ever after, not my usual read, but not bad.
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  • Sue
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4 stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 March 2020
    This book was a refreshing change; the storyline was unique and kept me reading to see how it ended. The challenges were all too real and had me hoping for more.

    Neil is such a sweetheart, he really does wear his heart on his sleeve where Elaina is concerned and that made me swoon. I loved his personality and the relationship he has with his family.

    Elaina is such a stiff, stickler for control in her job and life that it’s hard to see her softening up but, once I got to know her, I loved her. She’s been through too much for me to hold anything against her. She’s passionate about her town and her job and so kind hearted that I have a little girl crush too.

    I really enjoyed this different story and will be looking up more books by Katana Collins.
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  • Grace
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
    Reviewed in Australia on 26 May 2021
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    Interesting characters, a good blend of humour and drama. I enjoyed the story and found it quite riveting at the end.
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  • Andrea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Meet or Beef?
    Reviewed in France on 15 September 2021
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    What an endearing story! I liked nearly everything about this book. Very charming, indeed. The ups and downs of finding love, claiming your dreams and happiness and taking care of your family all in a relatively short time period… ouf…
    The only thing disturbing the quiet fun of reading this was the one time Neil was home alone and his ex showed up… that didn’t leave my head until the end of the book. I always was waiting for the second shoe to drop, lol!
    Beside that, the hole story is wonderful! And I wouldn’t mind to hear again from the Evans in one way or another…
    Enjoy your read!
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  • BookAddict
    5.0 out of 5 stars Neil and Elaina will Steal Your Heart, and You'll Love Every Second!
    Reviewed in the United States on 24 March 2020
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    This is a brilliant, delightfully unique premise for a book, and every maid of honor needs a Beefcakes to tap into for the bachelorette party! I fully expect they’ll be popping up across the country as a result of this book. This author effortlessly reeled me in – hook, line, and sinker – with this phenomenal romantic comedy, and now I *have* to read all the books in the Maple Grove series! Also, I now have another fabulous author to follow.

    Neil Evans left town a week before his high school graduation without so much as a goodbye to anyone, including his high school sweetheart. Since then, he's made his mark in both the body-building world and as a stuntman, but he's grown weary of the Hollywood façade. His mother's health has been poor and now he's back in Maple Grove to try to help his brother save her bakery and figure out a way to pay his mother's mountain of medical bills. What he didn’t expect was for a ruined cupcake delivery and some quick thinking at a bachelorette party to result in demands for his baked goods to sky rocket after a meme went viral. And he never expected for his high school sweetheart to be in attendance.

    Lainey Dykers went from nerdy girl to party girl in high school, and when the most popular guy noticed her it wasn’t long before they were crazy in love. She and Neil had so many plans and hopes and dreams, and all of them came crashing down around her when he left without saying goodbye. In the years since, Elaina has worked hard to reinvent herself as a responsible, organized, confident, capable woman and now acts as the town manager for Maple Grove. Although, she may have a little more work ahead of herself, with that little grudge and slight need for retribution when it comes to Neil now that he's back in town.

    I adore this story for so many reasons. But Neil's insecurity from all those years of people seeing nothing but his muscles, and Elaina's struggle to figure out how to embrace both versions of herself are what resonate most with me. And the author handles these issues with a deft hand, giving us just enough to truly empathize with the characters and become invested, but not so much that we get to the point of, “oh, just get over it already.” This story is so beautifully balanced, carefully crafted and flawlessly written that it reads itself. All I had to do was sit back, hand over my heart, (gleefully, I might add) and enjoy the show.

    Yes, there's romance and comedy, and Neil and Lainey's journey will keep you glued to the page, reading late into the night. I startled hubby's pet mouse back into its house with my barks of laughter, and the banter, the tension and the emotional ride are oh, so delicious. We also get a nice dose of steam, and some of the interactions are sweet enough to cause a tooth ache.

    But the heart? Oh, my soul, the heart in this book is amazing and unforgettable. Between Lainey and Neil's romance, their love for their family, and their love and commitment to their town – my heart will never be the same after reading this book. And yet, this book is about so much more. It's about finding your way, finding yourself, finding your path and embracing your future. About letting go of fear, old hurts and uncertainty, and being brave enough to take a chance that will change your life. I read a lot of romcoms, but this one is in a class of its own. Without even trying, Lainey and Neil's story gets a spot on my top five romcoms for the year. Do your heart and funny bone a favor and start reading this one right away!
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  • SeekerOfGreatStories
    4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful and funny!
    Reviewed in the United States on 24 March 2020
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    4.5 stars
    Neil Evans and Elaina (Lainey) Dyker were high school sweethearts. After a disturbing confrontation with a teacher, Neil skips out on life in Maple Grove and a future with Lainey, by leaving in the early morning hours to start fresh. It isn’t the smartest decision, because it leaves Lainey with a boatload of uncertainty about why she isn’t ‘enough.’ Fast forward ten years later, and her boyfriend has just left her because once again, she isn’t ‘enough,’ leaving Lainey with some deep-seated trust issues. Neil and Lainey finally meet again after Lainey hires Neil’s family bakery to make cupcakes for her little sister’s bachelorette party. Unfortunately, the cupcakes get destroyed on the way to the party, and Neil and his brother have to salvage the situation somehow. On the fly, they create Beefcakes—a PG-rated somewhat-sexy service for dessert deliveries catering to upcoming brides.

    There is more to this book than it seems at first glance. There are several storylines that keep the action flowing in this story. Namely, Neil and his family are trying to save the family bakery; Lainey and Neil have some unfinished business that needs resolving; two of Neil’s friends are now successful directors, and they want Neil to be in their latest TV project; Lainey (as town manager) is trying to repurpose an abandoned building to benefit the region; and there are some people who hope to sabotage anything and anyone they can. Because of the various storylines, the reader stays engaged and invested in the outcome.

    There are some wonderful supporting characters in this story as well; these people add heart and warmth to the story, and even some awkward moments and laughter. The main characters are flawed, and they sometimes behave in immature ways, but there is a lot of love and support for each of these protagonists. They share a history and they share some heartache, but ultimately they both bring out the best in the other. Trust is a big issue for Lainey especially, but it is understandable with her history. And Neil has some issues with being seen as all brawn and no brain. Both characters grow stronger as the story deepens. Nevertheless, they figure it out in the end and this story concludes delightfully.
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  • Vic
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute
    Reviewed in Canada on 12 October 2021
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    This was a sweet and funny story that was easy to read and entertaining, just what I was looking for
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