Vivian Sideropolis feels restless again, so she visits her old college roommate, Amy, in Richmond, Virginia. Once she arrives, Vivian finds Amy's family bakery in financial trouble and resolves to help her friend win a local baking competition, hoping the prize money will pay the company's debts. As Vivian struggles to find a normal life in Richmond, she learns about business, love, and friendship.
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