How Abby Jimenez Turned a Maple Grove Bakery Into a Global Destination

5:02 PM | Thursday, March 26, 2026

Over the last seven years, Abby Jimenez, the owner of the renowned Nadia Cakes cupcake shop in Maple Grove, has pulled off a rare double feat: maintaining an award-winning bakery while becoming one of the most celebrated romance authors in the country.

“Her fans are such amazing people, and they support us so well,” said Maria Kowalzek, assistant manager of Nadia Cakes.

Most cupcake shops aren’t in the business of bookselling. But when the author owns that cupcake shop, it’s a different story…

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