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reader_fictions's review
3.0
This was super cute. It's the third thing I've read by Lau, and I think the short format works better, because there's about the same amount of development and not time for the extended drama llama breakup climax. Sheer Christmas fluff.
greymalkin's review
5.0
Adorable! I love the friends-to-lovers trope and this is definitely one of the better ones I've read. I completely believed them as friends and as lovers. I really liked that Wes didn't fall (too much) into the "I'm not worthy because she's so successful" noble idiot pitfall for too long. I liked that he understood what he could be for her and what she could be for him outside of the trappings of their jobs and careers. Also the inflatable t-rex thing really was cute.
prationality's review
5.0
Believe in love
One of the (many) things I enjoy about Lau's books is the friend like style. Her books feel less like reading a romance about two fictional people and more like friends confessing how they got together to me.
Caitlin and Wes are clearly meant for each other, something everyone can tell immediately, but that neither seems to think about.
I enjoyed that for Caitlin, she realized why Wes was her match because he was genuine through and through. He gave himself fully to everything, not because of how it would help him, but how it helped others.
Wes meanwhile...it was good to see a guy who was secure himself and his life. I don't count his insecurities about being good enough for Caitlin - not once did he say "If only I had tried harder". He knew he could offer a lot to Caitlin, but also knew he'd regret losing her friendship.
I did think he was going to have a heart attack when she asked him for help with casually hooking up with guys. She was embarrassed but kept on trucking and I swear he was going to choke.
One of the (many) things I enjoy about Lau's books is the friend like style. Her books feel less like reading a romance about two fictional people and more like friends confessing how they got together to me.
Caitlin and Wes are clearly meant for each other, something everyone can tell immediately, but that neither seems to think about.
I enjoyed that for Caitlin, she realized why Wes was her match because he was genuine through and through. He gave himself fully to everything, not because of how it would help him, but how it helped others.
Wes meanwhile...it was good to see a guy who was secure himself and his life. I don't count his insecurities about being good enough for Caitlin - not once did he say "If only I had tried harder". He knew he could offer a lot to Caitlin, but also knew he'd regret losing her friendship.
I did think he was going to have a heart attack when she asked him for help with casually hooking up with guys. She was embarrassed but kept on trucking and I swear he was going to choke.
souslesignedelalune's review
5.0
That romance was so good, cute and fluffy aaaah i love it ♥
- about caitlin, a CEO for a dating app, and Wes, a freelance artist. If i'm not wrong, they're both Chinese
- strangers to friends for 12 years to friends with benefit to lovers
- dinosaurs
- christmas romance
- songs
- baking
- domestic couple
I loved the characters and how quickly i fell in love with them and their lives. Their struggles are realistic and i liked that they talked a lot about their work and how they are perceived by people. Also, I think there is a reference to The Kiss Quotient (which i haven't read).
I can't wait to read The Ultimate Pi Day Party ♥
- about caitlin, a CEO for a dating app, and Wes, a freelance artist. If i'm not wrong, they're both Chinese
- strangers to friends for 12 years to friends with benefit to lovers
- dinosaurs
- christmas romance
- songs
- baking
- domestic couple
I loved the characters and how quickly i fell in love with them and their lives. Their struggles are realistic and i liked that they talked a lot about their work and how they are perceived by people. Also, I think there is a reference to The Kiss Quotient (which i haven't read).
I can't wait to read The Ultimate Pi Day Party ♥
bandherbooks's review
5.0
Wes has loved Caitlin Ng since she knocked him out with a door in college, but Wes knows he's not good enough for the now rich CEO. But, he's happy to offer up his bed when Caitlin's power goes out on Christmas Eve, even if he only as the one.
Caitlin has never really thought of Wes that way, but there's just something about his verve for life, his fancy blow-up T-Rex costume dance moves, and the sweet way he's honoring his mother this Christmas. His arms also look pretty darn good as he's rolling out cookies.
A little bit of snow, cold, and the need to share a bed land these two friends onto the road for a perfect Christmas romance.
A delightful holiday novella from Jackie Lau, setting up a picture perfect Canadian village I can't wait to read more about in 2019!
Caitlin has never really thought of Wes that way, but there's just something about his verve for life, his fancy blow-up T-Rex costume dance moves, and the sweet way he's honoring his mother this Christmas. His arms also look pretty darn good as he's rolling out cookies.
A little bit of snow, cold, and the need to share a bed land these two friends onto the road for a perfect Christmas romance.
A delightful holiday novella from Jackie Lau, setting up a picture perfect Canadian village I can't wait to read more about in 2019!
tiggerreads's review
3.0
This was a super-sweet read with a dose of sexy tossed in. I loved how Caitlin sort of stumbled into her realization of her feelings for Wes. Low to zero angst. The sharing of feelings moment was very cute.