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jkpiowa's review
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was cute! A fun, mindless read that I was able to finish within a Saturday. I loved the narrative against toxic masculinity and the female lead's decision to make it on her own before committing to a relationship, even if it felt sad in the moment. Not overly steamy (only one or two relatively mild scenes that I can recall). I absolutely loved the Grandmother character! I'd totally read another book with her in it, maybe about Jada's sister?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Emotional abuse
jass_readingnook's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC of this novel!!!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.5) / 🌶🌶 (Spice Level 2)
Rep: black romance, dyslexia rep
TW/CW: Sexual content (18+), toxic parental environment, mentions of gambling addiction, harassment on social media (cyberbullying)
Do you like?: black romance, enemies to lovers, fake dating, workplace romance, and mutual pining
If so, then I highly recommend this book for you!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Addiction, and Sexual content
marareading's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
3.75
Adorable! This was such a light and fun rom-com. Absolutely what I needed. I loved this. When an author writes a man this well it's hard to want to return to real life!
Jada was on a reality TV show, where she rejected the proposal and now the internet hates her. She stumbles into Donovan's cupcake shop one day with a friend and doesn't realize he is also a football player she should recognize (had she ever paid attention to sports). He plays for the San Diego Knights and used his logic and planning to get the business going so he wouldn't have to rely on football forever.
I won't add too much more so you can experience the fun interwoven moments of these characters, but the fake dating, and slight enemies to lovers that are in this book are SO GOOD. I really enjoyed this book. All black cast, dyslexia rep, and set in my favorite city, San Diego
Jada was on a reality TV show, where she rejected the proposal and now the internet hates her. She stumbles into Donovan's cupcake shop one day with a friend and doesn't realize he is also a football player she should recognize (had she ever paid attention to sports). He plays for the San Diego Knights and used his logic and planning to get the business going so he wouldn't have to rely on football forever.
I won't add too much more so you can experience the fun interwoven moments of these characters, but the fake dating, and slight enemies to lovers that are in this book are SO GOOD. I really enjoyed this book. All black cast, dyslexia rep, and set in my favorite city, San Diego
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Toxic relationship
sdupont's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is a fun romance between Donovan, a football player who owns a cupcake shop, and Jada, a woman fresh off a season of a reality dating show. Sparks fly immediately between Donovan and Jada, who have clear chemistry from the start. I recommend this romance for fans of fake dating. Don’t be surprised if this book has you craving some cupcakes and a hot football player to make them for you!
*I received the ARC for free from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*
*I received the ARC for free from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Addiction
decklededgess's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
3.0
trigger warnings: internet harassment, bullying, blackmail, sexual content, alcohol mention, addiction mention, gambling addiction, divorce, fire
This book opens very similarly to Act Your Age Eve Brown in the sense that rich main character is put on a time limit to access her inheritance unless she gets a stable job and ends up working at the business of the grumpiest man alive.
Everything else diverges and it grows into its own beautiful story. The chemistry between Jada and Donovan is so cute it hurts. Jada's spunk breaks through Donovan's prickly exterior and as they get to know each other's life stories they really bond. The physical chemistry between the two of them is just chefs kiss.
The ending is a wee bit cheesy but that's really the hallmark of a solidly trope-y romance so no complains. The third act break up is level headed and brief and that's the crowning glory of the book. No pain all gain baybeyyy.
This book opens very similarly to Act Your Age Eve Brown in the sense that rich main character is put on a time limit to access her inheritance unless she gets a stable job and ends up working at the business of the grumpiest man alive.
Everything else diverges and it grows into its own beautiful story. The chemistry between Jada and Donovan is so cute it hurts. Jada's spunk breaks through Donovan's prickly exterior and as they get to know each other's life stories they really bond. The physical chemistry between the two of them is just chefs kiss.
The ending is a wee bit cheesy but that's really the hallmark of a solidly trope-y romance so no complains. The third act break up is level headed and brief and that's the crowning glory of the book. No pain all gain baybeyyy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Bullying, Sexual content, and Fire/Fire injury
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