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A review by laura_cs
Sweet on You by Carla de Guzman
5.0
I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
When she and her sisters took over their late grandmother's business, Sari Tomas immediately knew she wanted to run a cafe, serving coffee to the good people of Lipa. The atmosphere is cozy, the coffee is divine, and her staff is friendly and well-trained. So maybe the food they serve is horrible, no one is there for that, right? Then, just weeks before Christmas, a new challenger approaches. And moves in right next door...
Gabriel Capras loves baking. Opening his own bakery has been his dream, and if he can be successful, he can prove to his father that being a baker is a worth profession. A profession where he can still be the "man" and provide for his family. He also loves loud music, and the grumpy cafe owner next door. Too bad she hates his guts (and his audacity to not only drink but sell, *shudder*, 3-in-1 coffee), prompting a prank war between their two businesses.
It'd take a Christmas miracle to get these two together, right?
This adorably delightful holiday romance will make your heart grow three sizes--and crave the decadent coffee and mouth-watering desserts that you read about! Not to mention the fun and fantastic relationships that Sari and Gabriel have with their respective siblings (Sari being the middle child, while Gabriel is the kuya--oldest brother--of his family, and he's got a big, chaotic one!). I also greatly enjoyed celebrating the holiday in another country, with another culture, in addition to the story itself. A "sweet" romance, Christmas cheer, and delicious food--what more could you possibly want on your Holiday Wish List?
When she and her sisters took over their late grandmother's business, Sari Tomas immediately knew she wanted to run a cafe, serving coffee to the good people of Lipa. The atmosphere is cozy, the coffee is divine, and her staff is friendly and well-trained. So maybe the food they serve is horrible, no one is there for that, right? Then, just weeks before Christmas, a new challenger approaches. And moves in right next door...
Gabriel Capras loves baking. Opening his own bakery has been his dream, and if he can be successful, he can prove to his father that being a baker is a worth profession. A profession where he can still be the "man" and provide for his family. He also loves loud music, and the grumpy cafe owner next door. Too bad she hates his guts (and his audacity to not only drink but sell, *shudder*, 3-in-1 coffee), prompting a prank war between their two businesses.
It'd take a Christmas miracle to get these two together, right?
This adorably delightful holiday romance will make your heart grow three sizes--and crave the decadent coffee and mouth-watering desserts that you read about! Not to mention the fun and fantastic relationships that Sari and Gabriel have with their respective siblings (Sari being the middle child, while Gabriel is the kuya--oldest brother--of his family, and he's got a big, chaotic one!). I also greatly enjoyed celebrating the holiday in another country, with another culture, in addition to the story itself. A "sweet" romance, Christmas cheer, and delicious food--what more could you possibly want on your Holiday Wish List?