Make It Sweet by Kristen Callihan is now live!
From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Callihan comes a charming, emotional romance about redefining dreams and discovering unlikely love along the way.
Life for Emma isn't good. The world knows her as Princess Anya on Dark Castle, but then her character gets the axe--literally. The cherry on top is finding her boyfriend in bed with another woman. She needs a break, and sanctuary comes in the form of Rosemont, a gorgeous estate in California promising rest and relaxation.
Then she meets the owner's equally gorgeous grandson, ex-hockey player and current recluse Lucian Osmond, and she sees her own pain and yearning reflected in his eyes.
He's charming when he wants to be but also secretive and gruff, with protective walls as thick as Emma's own. Despite a growing attraction, they avoid each other.
But then there's an impromptu nighttime skinny-dip, and Lucian's luscious homemade tarts and cream cakes start arriving at Emma's door, tempting her to taste life again...
In trying to stay apart, they only grow closer--and their broken pieces just might fit together and make them whole.
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Review:
3.75-4 stars
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This is a good book! Make it Sweet is a standalone book set in the same world as Dear Enemy. This is Emma and Lucian's book. Emma is an actress on a fantasy tv show that seems to be like Game of Thrones. When her character is killed off and there is no more acting jobs on the horizon, Emma is worried about her future career and is feeling a bit lost. She is invited for an extended stay at the lush tropical estate of her grandmother's eccentric friend. There she meets Lucian, the friend's grandson who is also staying there. Lucian is also at a crossroads in life. He was an NHL star, but was forced to retire when he had too many concussions. He lived and breathed hockey and losing it has left him grieving and not sure what to do with his life now. Lucian and Emma met and felt a connection right away. Neither feel like they are in a good place to start a relationship, as they both have healing to do. But they are drawn to each other. Lucian shows his love and feeling through cooking. His grandfather was reknowned pastry chef who taught him how to make amazing recipes. As Emma and Lucian spend time together, he makes her delicious dishes and they fall for each other along the way. The two of them heal from their pasts and make a future together.
Make it Sweet is a low angst, sweet, easy read. All of the food talk was very sensual and the way cooking showed Lucian's feelings for Emma was very romantic. I enjoyed this story. Emma and Lucian were great characters. Both were trying to heal, but they helped each other along the way. The two of them really adored each other and I definitely felt their love and soulmate connection. I did find the book a little slow at times, but the connection and chemistry, along with the sensual food experience kept my attention. I was happy that the couple were able to heal from their pasts and get their HEA.
Overall, this was a good book. It is a slow burn read that is a feast for the senses with descriptions of the beautiful tropical locale and intricate food. Emma and Lucian's story was sweet, romantic and emotional. I enjoyed this book and look forward to more from Ms. Callihan in the future!
Meet Kristen
Kristen Callihan is an author because there is nothing else she'd rather do. She is a three-time RITA nominee and winner of two RT Reviewer's Choice awards.
Her novels have garnered starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly and the Library Journal, as well as being awarded top picks by many reviewers. Her debut book FIRELIGHT received RT Magazine's Seal of Excellence, was named a best book of the year by Library Journal, best book of Spring 2012 by Publisher's Weekly, and was named the best romance book of 2012 by ALA RUSA. In 2015, Kristen received a RITA Award for Best Paranormal Romance for her novel Evernight.
Kristen is a child of the 80s, which means she's worn neon skirts, black lace gloves, and combat boots although never all at once and can quote John Hughes movies with the best of them. A lifelong daydreamer, she finally realized the characters in her head needed a proper home and thus hit the keyboard. She believes falling in love is one of the headiest experiences a person can have, so naturally she writes romance. Her love of superheroes, action movies, and history led her to write historical paranormal novels. She lives in Washington, DC, with her husband and two children.
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