Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Sugar and Spice - Angela Britnell

The Way to a Hero's Heart...

Fiery, workaholic Lily Redman is sure of two things: that she knows good food and that she always gets what she wants. And what she wants more than anything is to make a success of her new American TV show, Celebrity Chef Swap without the help of her cheating ex-fiancé and producer, Patrick O'Brien. So when she arrives in Cornwall, she's determined to do just that.

Kenan Rowse is definitely not looking for love. Back from a stint in Afghanistan and recovering from a messy divorce and an even messier past, the last thing he needs is another complication. So when he lands a temporary job as Luscious Lily's driver, he's none too pleased to find that they can't keep their hands off each other!

But trudging around Cornish farms, knee deep in mud and meetings with egotistical chefs was never going to be the perfect recipe for love—was it? And Lily could never fall for a man so disinterested in food—could she?

My thoughts:
Cute and fun and with a bit of drama in it. 

Lily is a chef and is always on the go. She loves food, she loves her job and to her cooking is relaxing so I can't fault a woman for doing what she loves. Even if she could sit down and smell the roses now and then ;)

Kenan has issues. Trauma from his tours in Afghanistan, and unresolved conflicts with his ex.wife. He is a nice man, but does not say much.

Which means we have whirlwind meets stone. And she will break through that shell and they will slowly fall for each other.

Then we have the drama part that are from both their pasts and brings so something new into the mix. I can not tell you more...

Conclusion:
The book felt cute and I cheered for them.

Cover
Sure it's cute, but maybe too cute?

Paperback, 336 pages
Expected publication: May 2014 by Choc Lit
Romantic Fiction
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40 comments:

  1. bermudaonion06 May, 2014 17:00

    That sounds cute!

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  2. Suus06 May, 2014 18:15

    Sounds like a great book!

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  3. Carol06 May, 2014 19:55

    Sounds cute, if his issues aren't too heavy.

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  4. Chris06 May, 2014 21:34

    Too cute on the cover. :)

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  5. Blodeuedd06 May, 2014 21:57

    That it was

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  6. Anonymous06 May, 2014 23:18

    This does sound cute! I think I would really enjoy this between heavier reads. :-)

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  7. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer07 May, 2014 00:05

    I love the cover it made me smile and this sounds sweet and fun :)

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  8. Yvonne07 May, 2014 00:53

    This sounds really good. I love the cutsie type covers.

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  9. Mary @ BookSwarm07 May, 2014 03:46

    I do like the cutsie books (though I think I can see up her skirt! Heh.).

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  10. Keertana07 May, 2014 04:37

    I love a good chick lit every now and then and, add food into it, and I'm sold! ;)

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  11. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)07 May, 2014 05:04

    Hmm I might have to try this one. I love foodie romances and slightly damaged heroes. Totally would have skipped over the cover though.

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  12. Unknown07 May, 2014 08:21

    This sounds SO cute. And I love that doubly cute cover!

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  13. BookaholicCat07 May, 2014 14:10

    Books about people who like to cook/eat always make me hungry. This sounds just like one of those. :)

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  14. zEmfIrKa07 May, 2014 15:21

    I agree. Maybe a bit too cute, but still... sometimes that's just what you want, no? :)

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  15. Melliane07 May, 2014 18:57

    Oh it sounds nice and I love the cover, so cute!

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  16. Unknown07 May, 2014 20:30

    oh I love a good chick lit! so adding this.

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  17. Unknown07 May, 2014 22:17

    I have a love/hate relationship with love/food romances, I enjoy the love part but I hate how it always makes me crave for food

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    1. Blodeuedd07 May, 2014 23:27

      LOL! Same here, and now I want to bake, but I really should go to bed instead

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  18. Tabitha (Pabkins)07 May, 2014 23:03

    It does sound like a super cute chick lit book.

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  19. Blodeuedd07 May, 2014 23:22

    It was more than chic lit though

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  20. Charlie (The Worm Hole)07 May, 2014 23:28

    Cute definitely sounds the word!

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  21. Sharlene08 May, 2014 00:19

    This sounds like something I would like! Thanks for the review! That cover would attract me enough to pick up the book, so I guess it is a good one!

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    1. Blodeuedd08 May, 2014 18:20

      That's good :D And that is what a cover should do

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  22. Anonymous08 May, 2014 13:50

    This does look really cute! Will def put on my chick lit list ;)

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  23. Carole Rae08 May, 2014 16:01

    Yum.....food is the way to my heart too. hahahaha.
    Sounds like a super cute read!

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    1. Blodeuedd08 May, 2014 18:22

      Awww chocolate, that is the way to my heart

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  24. Mary (Bookfan)09 May, 2014 04:13

    I like the sound of this one. Adding it to my GR list!

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  25. Aurian10 May, 2014 13:10

    Great review B, adding this one to my wishlist. With my current addiction to Masterchef Australia, this is right up my alley.

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