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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
Within the enemies to lovers trope there are a few common sub genres, like the work rivals or the next door business rivals. It feels like the latter has become increasingly popular and this book exemplifies the trope while also largely avoided the manufacturer moment of tension usually present. That being said, the author did end up using one of my less preferred elements of an enemies to lovers story which is the classic I was actually in love with you from the beginning confession, though luckily it came without a heavy dose of miscommunication like it often does and instead the author leaned into it, acknowledging that both characters had felt something in the beginning which had fueled their rivalry, making it more playful and less contentious. All in all a cute book, and one I enjoyed more than the author’s other book I read.
Kiss My Cupcake is the latest hilarious enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy from Helena Hunting and I enjoyed it so much! Ronan and Blaire were so great together, balancing each other out perfectly, despite their rocky start.
Blaire’s dream has been to have her own cocktail and cupcake store and step out of the shadow of her famous restaurateur family. Her dream is about to be achieved with the opening of Buttercream & Booze, but there’s a slight hitch in her plans with the opening of a pub next door, The Knight Cap, with beer, wings and axe throwing. The owner Ronan is the complete opposite to Blaire, he’s laid back and looks like a sexy lumberjack, where as Blaire is more along the sophisticated 50s pin up looks. Their first meeting goes badly, with smashed glasses and insults traded, with Ronan trying to make up for it with pranks, something Blaire doesn’t appreciate. When their businesses open on the same day, and their planned evening events continually overlap, plus an online Best Bar competition producing even more rivalry, they decide to call a truce. But when they suddenly both have a common enemy, their truce turns to more, with them having to work together to keep both of their businesses afloat. Will their working relationship, and the attraction that’s been building between them, turn to more as they work closely? Or will the rivalry between them cast doubt on the true motives behind their relationship?
Blaire was so desperate to prove to her family she could make it on her own, her drive was so impressive. I loved how love for cupcakes and cocktails and her commitment to being herself. She was a bit uptight, but Ronan was the perfect man to show her how to let loose, and in turn she helped him keep his dream of opening a brewery alive too. Ronan wanted to keep his family’s bar running, but make it work in the 21st century. He was such a family man; I loved his relationship with his grandfather, but he also a cheeky side which was so attractive. Blaire and Ronan worked so well as a team, complementing each other perfectly, and they were so hot as a couple too! There was minimal drama, no jealousy, just apprehension from both at letting someone in again, after they had both been previously hurt. Kiss My Cupcake is such a feel good romcom read, and I would highly recommend!
Blaire’s dream has been to have her own cocktail and cupcake store and step out of the shadow of her famous restaurateur family. Her dream is about to be achieved with the opening of Buttercream & Booze, but there’s a slight hitch in her plans with the opening of a pub next door, The Knight Cap, with beer, wings and axe throwing. The owner Ronan is the complete opposite to Blaire, he’s laid back and looks like a sexy lumberjack, where as Blaire is more along the sophisticated 50s pin up looks. Their first meeting goes badly, with smashed glasses and insults traded, with Ronan trying to make up for it with pranks, something Blaire doesn’t appreciate. When their businesses open on the same day, and their planned evening events continually overlap, plus an online Best Bar competition producing even more rivalry, they decide to call a truce. But when they suddenly both have a common enemy, their truce turns to more, with them having to work together to keep both of their businesses afloat. Will their working relationship, and the attraction that’s been building between them, turn to more as they work closely? Or will the rivalry between them cast doubt on the true motives behind their relationship?
Blaire was so desperate to prove to her family she could make it on her own, her drive was so impressive. I loved how love for cupcakes and cocktails and her commitment to being herself. She was a bit uptight, but Ronan was the perfect man to show her how to let loose, and in turn she helped him keep his dream of opening a brewery alive too. Ronan wanted to keep his family’s bar running, but make it work in the 21st century. He was such a family man; I loved his relationship with his grandfather, but he also a cheeky side which was so attractive. Blaire and Ronan worked so well as a team, complementing each other perfectly, and they were so hot as a couple too! There was minimal drama, no jealousy, just apprehension from both at letting someone in again, after they had both been previously hurt. Kiss My Cupcake is such a feel good romcom read, and I would highly recommend!
I’m a fan of enemies-to-lovers romances, and this one was pretty good. No actual steaminess until 2/3 of the way through, but Ronan (the leading male) with his plaid shirts and tattoos made up for that! ;)
4.5 Stars / 2 Steam Fans
Kiss My Cupcake was a fun neighborhood rivalry that turns into love. I did have issues with the way Blaire and Ronan were described verse the way the illustrated art on the cover. There was also some inconsistency about the descriptions and demeanor as the story evolved. Overall, I was able to look past those issues to really enjoy the relationship.
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Kiss My Cupcake was a fun neighborhood rivalry that turns into love. I did have issues with the way Blaire and Ronan were described verse the way the illustrated art on the cover. There was also some inconsistency about the descriptions and demeanor as the story evolved. Overall, I was able to look past those issues to really enjoy the relationship.
Video review available in Week 36: Aug 30 – Sep 5 weekly book reviews.
For other video book reviews, check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
Adorable! This couple was so sweet and funny! Hate to love is a favorite trope of mine and this one did not disappoint.
Kiss My Cupcake is the latest hilarious enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy from Helena Hunting and I enjoyed it so much! Ronan and Blaire were so great together, balancing each other out perfectly, despite their rocky start.
Blaire’s dream has been to have her own cocktail and cupcake store and step out of the shadow of her famous restaurateur family. Her dream is about to be achieved with the opening of Buttercream & Booze, but there’s a slight hitch in her plans with the opening of a pub next door, The Knight Cap, with beer, wings and axe throwing. The owner Ronan is the complete opposite to Blaire, he’s laid back and looks like a sexy lumberjack, where as Blaire is more along the sophisticated 50s pin up looks. Their first meeting goes badly, with smashed glasses and insults traded, with Ronan trying to make up for it with pranks, something Blaire doesn’t appreciate. When their businesses open on the same day, and their planned evening events continually overlap, plus an online Best Bar competition producing even more rivalry, they decide to call a truce. But when they suddenly both have a common enemy, their truce turns to more, with them having to work together to keep both of their businesses afloat. Will their working relationship, and the attraction that’s been building between them, turn to more as they work closely? Or will the rivalry between them cast doubt on the true motives behind their relationship?
Blaire was so desperate to prove to her family she could make it on her own, her drive was so impressive. I loved how love for cupcakes and cocktails and her commitment to being herself. She was a bit uptight, but Ronan was the perfect man to show her how to let loose, and in turn she helped him keep his dream of opening a brewery alive too. Ronan wanted to keep his family’s bar running, but make it work in the 21st century. He was such a family man; I loved his relationship with his grandfather, but he also a cheeky side which was so attractive. Blaire and Ronan worked so well as a team, complementing each other perfectly, and they were so hot as a couple too! There was minimal drama, no jealousy, just apprehension from both at letting someone in again, after they had both been previously hurt. Kiss My Cupcake is such a feel good romcom read, and I would highly recommend!
Blaire’s dream has been to have her own cocktail and cupcake store and step out of the shadow of her famous restaurateur family. Her dream is about to be achieved with the opening of Buttercream & Booze, but there’s a slight hitch in her plans with the opening of a pub next door, The Knight Cap, with beer, wings and axe throwing. The owner Ronan is the complete opposite to Blaire, he’s laid back and looks like a sexy lumberjack, where as Blaire is more along the sophisticated 50s pin up looks. Their first meeting goes badly, with smashed glasses and insults traded, with Ronan trying to make up for it with pranks, something Blaire doesn’t appreciate. When their businesses open on the same day, and their planned evening events continually overlap, plus an online Best Bar competition producing even more rivalry, they decide to call a truce. But when they suddenly both have a common enemy, their truce turns to more, with them having to work together to keep both of their businesses afloat. Will their working relationship, and the attraction that’s been building between them, turn to more as they work closely? Or will the rivalry between them cast doubt on the true motives behind their relationship?
Blaire was so desperate to prove to her family she could make it on her own, her drive was so impressive. I loved how love for cupcakes and cocktails and her commitment to being herself. She was a bit uptight, but Ronan was the perfect man to show her how to let loose, and in turn she helped him keep his dream of opening a brewery alive too. Ronan wanted to keep his family’s bar running, but make it work in the 21st century. He was such a family man; I loved his relationship with his grandfather, but he also a cheeky side which was so attractive. Blaire and Ronan worked so well as a team, complementing each other perfectly, and they were so hot as a couple too! There was minimal drama, no jealousy, just apprehension from both at letting someone in again, after they had both been previously hurt. Kiss My Cupcake is such a feel good romcom read, and I would highly recommend!
Kiss My Cupcake stars Blaire Calloway, a new business owner as she launches her cupcake and cocktails bar, and clashes with neighboring bar-owner Ronan Knight. The two collide right from the very beginning when Ronan’s impromptu construction work knocks one of Blaire’s whimsical martini glass off a shelf and shatters it. To make matters worse, they both realize they’re competing for the title of Best Bar in Seattle. As the competition heats up, the tensions rise and the two suddenly realize their undeniable chemistry. But can they put aside their competition?
Told in alternating first-person POV between Blaire and Ronan, this is a classic enemies to lovers story, filled with sexual tension, and witty repartee. I was laughing from the first chapter onwards. The story is filled with so much banter, pranks, and cupcake and cocktail puns, and I loved it.
If you’re looking for a hilarious and sweet romantic comedy, this one is for you! Just prepare to crave cupcakes while you read!
Told in alternating first-person POV between Blaire and Ronan, this is a classic enemies to lovers story, filled with sexual tension, and witty repartee. I was laughing from the first chapter onwards. The story is filled with so much banter, pranks, and cupcake and cocktail puns, and I loved it.
If you’re looking for a hilarious and sweet romantic comedy, this one is for you! Just prepare to crave cupcakes while you read!
This was another lovely romcom from Helena Hunting.. Blaire & Ronan don’t get off on the right foot. In fact, Blaire steps in it on the first encounter with Ronan. Quite literally. But the hottie bar owner next door, with all his tattoo’s & axe throwing dreams really gets under Blaire’s skin, and things start to heat up. Her dream of running her cupcake & cocktail bar is hanging by a thread, and then there is a YouTube competition that could really help to make sure her dreams continue to be a reality. The only problem? Ronan’s bar next door, The Knight Cap is also in the running for best bar in town.
This is the perfect blend of romcom, spice, and everything nice we have come to know & love from Helena’s books. I really loved this couples journey from the first page.
This is the perfect blend of romcom, spice, and everything nice we have come to know & love from Helena’s books. I really loved this couples journey from the first page.
