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Endless drama, romance and secrets - it's a real merge mystery!\n\nIn Love & Pies you’ll:\n\nMATCH & MERGE\nMatch, Merge & combine sweet ingredients to cook tasty cakes, pies and other treats to serve to the lovely customers of your cafe! \n\nRENOVATE & DESIGN\nRenovate the old rooms & garden, collect beautiful themed decorations and makeover your cafe with your own unique design! Expand your cafe empire to include castles, manors & mansions!\n\nDISCOVER & SOLVE\nProgress through the story to discover new secrets, plot twists & clues to help you solve the mystery of Appleton!\n\nLIVE EVENTS\nTake part in rewarding live events in which you’ll aim to score points, climb the leaderboards & win beautiful decorations and tasty prizes! \n\nUNLOCK \nNew merge paths, delicious recipes & stunning decorations to grow your restaurant and become the best cafe in Appleton!\n\nIf you like merge games then Love & Pies is just for you. Merge tasty treats, solve the delicious drama and discover Amelia’s love story. On top of this, you will be able to design your dream cafe! 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