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sherpawhale's review
3.0
Spicy, and normally this would be a fun toes-dip into enemies-to-lovers, but not based on "my family doesn't think we should be together."
The ex literally got a wedding invitation from her ex-girlfriend? I'm probably not the right person for who this is targeted, because my family has never set ultimatums on who we associate with. If your family is very tribal, this book might be better for you.
The ex literally got a wedding invitation from her ex-girlfriend? I'm probably not the right person for who this is targeted, because my family has never set ultimatums on who we associate with. If your family is very tribal, this book might be better for you.
elvang's review
5.0
Cake is a sexy, smart read. The cover art drew my interest as did the book blurb and the author delivers with a well-paced, fully developed story considering its novella length.
The chemistry between Kelly and Elana makes the book sizzle. Elana has every reason to be miserable at the big event but the support shown by Kelly and their incredible connection from the moment they meet makes the wedding a memorable one. Their “dance” is addictive.
Comic relief comes courtesy of Kelly's brother David (“old enough to get married, just not old enough to keep from whining”) and Elana's hapless ex-girlfriend Brianna. Kelly's parents add needed conflict and bring double meaning to the book's title.
My thanks to Jove Belle for the opportunity to read a proof copy for review.
The chemistry between Kelly and Elana makes the book sizzle. Elana has every reason to be miserable at the big event but the support shown by Kelly and their incredible connection from the moment they meet makes the wedding a memorable one. Their “dance” is addictive.
Comic relief comes courtesy of Kelly's brother David (“old enough to get married, just not old enough to keep from whining”) and Elana's hapless ex-girlfriend Brianna. Kelly's parents add needed conflict and bring double meaning to the book's title.
My thanks to Jove Belle for the opportunity to read a proof copy for review.
squirekel's review
4.0
If you're looking for a fun, witty quick read with some delicious scenes, this is a great book for you! Jove Belle is back with an enticing novella about two women as they meet in an uncommon way. My biggest complaint about Cake? That it ended too soon! I would have happily read a much longer version of this story. With that being said, it does follow a full story arc, so readers won't be confused with jumps in the story - although they may be left wanting more.
ekalmusla's review
4.0
Note: I received this ARC from Ylva Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
You can also find the review on my blog, FarNerdy.
This was my first read by [a:Jove Belle|998382|Jove Belle|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1363669982p2/998382.jpg], and I was not disappointed. A little fast-paced for my liking (but this only due to the novella length, and not a judgment on the author's writing ability at all), I still enjoyed the story of Kelly and Elena, and their trepidation adventuring into a relationship after some challenges set before them, both from the past, as well as the present.
I thoroughly enjoyed the language Jove Belle used in her descriptions of their emotions, the connection between the two main characters, and, ironically, the sex scenes. I am not one for gratuitous sex, just to have it in a novel but serve no other purpose. But this erotic exploration into sex without strings until the strings become too thick to ignore was something worth the entire read.
A great first read from an author that I can see myself reading again. I look forward to more books by Jove Belle, as well as more in the Bitterroot Series she's created here.
Okay, and I have to say it. Does anybody else think that the woman on the cover looks a HELL of a lot like Ruby Rose?
I mean...come on.
You can also find the review on my blog, FarNerdy.
This was my first read by [a:Jove Belle|998382|Jove Belle|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1363669982p2/998382.jpg], and I was not disappointed. A little fast-paced for my liking (but this only due to the novella length, and not a judgment on the author's writing ability at all), I still enjoyed the story of Kelly and Elena, and their trepidation adventuring into a relationship after some challenges set before them, both from the past, as well as the present.
I thoroughly enjoyed the language Jove Belle used in her descriptions of their emotions, the connection between the two main characters, and, ironically, the sex scenes. I am not one for gratuitous sex, just to have it in a novel but serve no other purpose. But this erotic exploration into sex without strings until the strings become too thick to ignore was something worth the entire read.
A great first read from an author that I can see myself reading again. I look forward to more books by Jove Belle, as well as more in the Bitterroot Series she's created here.
Okay, and I have to say it. Does anybody else think that the woman on the cover looks a HELL of a lot like Ruby Rose?
I mean...come on.
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