A review by booksalacarte
A Proposal They Can't Refuse by Natalie Caña

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

4.75⭐️2.75🌶️

Rom com
Multicultural romance
Friends to enemies to lovers
Marriage of convenience
Chef FMC
Brew Master MMC
Older Main Characters
He fell first
Forced proximity
Chicago setting
Barely open door romance

Tw: cancer, death of a family member



The side characters are so vibrant and adorable. I loved all of them. The family dynamics are top tier and so relatable!

Pop cultural references, but I didn’t mind. 

The spice was there, but it was more liked a cracked door into the on page romance rather than open door. Things get hot and heavy, but the sex itself is off page.

As someone who only speaks English, the use of Spanish was a lot, but not overwhelming due to the wonderful way that it was used and expressed throughout the book. It lent such a rich texture to the family and story. 

I adored this book so dang much! 
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