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amyreadsandsails's review against another edition
4.0
Light fun read, exactly what it promised. Another reformed playboy, cute meddling family. Made me want to go to Toronto and eat soup dumplings.
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
A fun, steamy holiday romance that I sped through. Set in Toronto, the two Asian main characters hook up one night in a bar and later run into each other during Thanksgiving, deciding to give a real relationship a try. I came across this novella while getting excited for the author's upcoming Donut fall in love contemporary romance from Berkley. Can't wait to read more! Plus a guy who will bake for you and take care of you when you're sick?? Yes please!
heidipolkissa82's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
nicolemelie1984's review against another edition
3.0
I really wasnt into this book but it was ok for the most part
topy_loving_books's review
3.0
I enjoyed this book but not as much as Grumpy Fake Boyfriend, which was my first read from Lau. But again I liked that the story was set in Canada for a change, specially the part in Toronto, as I've been there.
But I loved meeting with Nick's family and I'm curious to discover other Wongs in subsequent novellas. Maybe the thing that didn't work with me was that it's suppose to be a one-night stand thing, which worked for Lily but not so much for the suppose expert of those, Nick. The chemistry between the MCs didn't work with me. Also her trying to be naughty and swearing, and him who couldn't get her out of his mind. Felt forced. But I loved their second meet-cute, because of Nick's grand parents meddling into their grand children's love life, using romance books' tropes. It end up working, but not the way they expected. I'm curious to see if they'll keep meddling in the next novellas.
But I loved meeting with Nick's family and I'm curious to discover other Wongs in subsequent novellas. Maybe the thing that didn't work with me was that it's suppose to be a one-night stand thing, which worked for Lily but not so much for the suppose expert of those, Nick. The chemistry between the MCs didn't work with me. Also her trying to be naughty and swearing, and him who couldn't get her out of his mind. Felt forced. But I loved their second meet-cute, because of Nick's grand parents meddling into their grand children's love life, using romance books' tropes. It end up working, but not the way they expected. I'm curious to see if they'll keep meddling in the next novellas.
chelle_thebelle's review
4.0
What a Thanksgiving treat this turned out to be! Delicious food descriptions, a wonderful sense of place, hilarious family members, steamy sex scenes…This is the beginning of a series, and I am so here for the rest.
h1ghpriest3ss's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sleepybears4237's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5