Love Cake: A Novel 2nd Edition (Paperback)

“The book shows its scaffolding in terms of plot and intention, but the author’s portrayal of trans-cis and interracial relationships, plus the dynamics of Covid-19 and MAGA politics, give this novel a topical urgency.” - Kirkus Reviews

Love Cake (2nd Edition) is the powerful sequel to Cakewalk, set in Houston during the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise of the MAGA movement, and the Black Lives Matter protests. Bryan, a Black cisgender man, and Nadia, his transgender partner, run Texas’s first trans-owned bakery—building community while living openly in a world that questions their very existence.

Their cis-trans love is tested by family rejection, financial strain, and the emotional toll of visibility. Grounded in Buddhist teachings, mindfulness, and chosen family, they confront identity, vulnerability, and the hard work of healing. At the heart of their journey is the difficult but necessary act of forgiveness—because that is what love does.

Their bakery, Sophia’s Cupcakes, becomes a sanctuary for queer joy and Black resilience.
Love Cake is a raw, redemptive novel about being seen, building community, and choosing each other when the world says not to.

“I also loved the ending. It made me cry. The book felt so real and raw that it could have been a memoir. I’m recommending this series to everyone I know.” - ARC Review