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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Heartwarming
I really enjoyed this story. I was fun watching Dev and Clark finally tune into each other's interest in them. I was so happy to see there will be another book in this series.
I really enjoyed this story. I was fun watching Dev and Clark finally tune into each other's interest in them. I was so happy to see there will be another book in this series.
4.5 stars round to 5
Such a sweet low-key charmer of a romance. It includes fabulous baked goods, caring ghosts, and elusive bunnies (excuse me - Clark would insist I use the term rabbit). But mostly, it revolves around Dev and Clark kind of making their way to each other. The two of them are fun and funny together - I loved how Dev loosens up and Clark…well, is Clark. About my only regret was that I didn’t have an apple pastry and hot cider at hand while I was reading - this title cements this series as part of my comfort re-read collection.
Such a sweet low-key charmer of a romance. It includes fabulous baked goods, caring ghosts, and elusive bunnies (excuse me - Clark would insist I use the term rabbit). But mostly, it revolves around Dev and Clark kind of making their way to each other. The two of them are fun and funny together - I loved how Dev loosens up and Clark…well, is Clark. About my only regret was that I didn’t have an apple pastry and hot cider at hand while I was reading - this title cements this series as part of my comfort re-read collection.
I really loved this story. It was sweet and loved heading back to Lighthouse Bay.
Clark and Dev, maybe they would have not been so sweet 20 years ago - LOL slow burn for sure.
The little glances at the start before they end up together makes this the story that it is :)
Clark and Dev, maybe they would have not been so sweet 20 years ago - LOL slow burn for sure.
The little glances at the start before they end up together makes this the story that it is :)
Dev and Clark are friends, each having been through their own tragedies. Dev lost his parents when he was young, and Clark’s Mom burned down the house, then left soon after.
For their own reasons, they agree to team up to win an apple baking contest offering $10,000, which they’ll split.
But, spending time together and finally admitting their interest and feelings for each other, they tackle the contest and take a chance on love.
Fun story in a neat setting. I love Dev’s connection to his Mom through the jasmine scent and his Dad’s apple fritter recipe.
I received this ARC for free, and am glad to provide my honest review as a thank you for this book.
For their own reasons, they agree to team up to win an apple baking contest offering $10,000, which they’ll split.
But, spending time together and finally admitting their interest and feelings for each other, they tackle the contest and take a chance on love.
Fun story in a neat setting. I love Dev’s connection to his Mom through the jasmine scent and his Dad’s apple fritter recipe.
I received this ARC for free, and am glad to provide my honest review as a thank you for this book.
Thoughts while reading:
-I hate when characters are epically dumb and Dev takes the cake, pun intended, when boarding up the house that doesn’t even belong to him and risking his life
-the constant interruptions of pivotal moments is so overdone
-how would Dev afford to buy the lighthouse, renovate it and live elsewhere? Especially if he hires another baker, it will “eat” into his income. So if Clark is so good with money, why would he suggest all of this?
-I don’t get why Clark waits so long to talk with his dad about some pretty big things
-I hate when characters are epically dumb and Dev takes the cake, pun intended, when boarding up the house that doesn’t even belong to him and risking his life
-the constant interruptions of pivotal moments is so overdone
-how would Dev afford to buy the lighthouse, renovate it and live elsewhere? Especially if he hires another baker, it will “eat” into his income. So if Clark is so good with money, why would he suggest all of this?
-I don’t get why Clark waits so long to talk with his dad about some pretty big things
The pining is so good in this one! Dev’s carried a torch for Clark since childhood and when we learn Clark’s finally reciprocates it’s so good. I really liked the concept of them joining a baking competition together and that allowed them to finally realize how they both feel. Also the stuff with Dev being able to see and feel spirits adds a fun twist that I really enjoyed. A perfect low angst cozy read!
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I love an Amy Aislin story and Dev and Clark were the lovable, feel good story I've come to need from Amy. Both men held that secret candle for one another and when they had a moment to act on their attraction they took it. All while competing in a baking contest. Cute and sweet friends to lovers romance set in picturesque Lighthouse Bay.
Note: An ARC was provided by Neon Rainbow ARC Reviews.
Sweet to the Core is the third and final (gasp!) book in Amy Aislin's Lighthouse Bay series, and it was, indeed, a sweet way to close things out. This story has Devin Stone (36, owner of Dev's Bakery) and Clark Ricci (41, biologist at the wildlife preserve and fill-in college professor) as the main characters, and these two were such opposites. Aside from the fact that Clark was Dev's cousin's best friend and Dev has had a major thing for Clark for years, Dev was someone who believed in commitment and was more cautious about decision-making while Clark preferred hook-ups and was more daring about his choices. I quite liked these two, and I found their love story organic, even if it did take them years to realize they were perfect for each other. This was a lighthearted read with a pinch of angst to it, and while I'm a bit sad this is the last in the series, the author has noted that this won't be the last story set in her lovely fictional small town. Yay! 4.5 stars go to Sweet to the Core.
Sweet to the Core is the third and final (gasp!) book in Amy Aislin's Lighthouse Bay series, and it was, indeed, a sweet way to close things out. This story has Devin Stone (36, owner of Dev's Bakery) and Clark Ricci (41, biologist at the wildlife preserve and fill-in college professor) as the main characters, and these two were such opposites. Aside from the fact that Clark was Dev's cousin's best friend and Dev has had a major thing for Clark for years, Dev was someone who believed in commitment and was more cautious about decision-making while Clark preferred hook-ups and was more daring about his choices. I quite liked these two, and I found their love story organic, even if it did take them years to realize they were perfect for each other. This was a lighthearted read with a pinch of angst to it, and while I'm a bit sad this is the last in the series, the author has noted that this won't be the last story set in her lovely fictional small town. Yay! 4.5 stars go to Sweet to the Core.