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Make It Sweet by Kristen Callihan

9 reviews

allingoodtime's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Oh, how I love Emma and Lucian. He’s grumpy and taciturn yet has a heart of gold, especially when it comes to his loved ones. She has a beautiful soul and is observant of everyone around her, always taking care to be considerate and helpful. That’s why Emma sees through a lot of Lucian’s defenses from the very beginning.

Lucian, sweet Lucian, says with pastries and other treats what he cannot seem to say with words. The food in this story is another character. It works so well here. The author blends Lucian’s talent into a true love language.

Both Emma and Lucian have had a lot of knocks lately; it’s the perfect time for them to meet. They can commiserate with one another on a level not many others can. Their chemistry is off the charts whether they’re driving down the road not even talking, spending time chatting in the kitchen, or tearing up the sheets. I could not get enough.

A quick note: while this story is not part of a series, I noticed after reading it that it has connections to the previously released Dear Enemy. I did not in any way feel as though I was missing out on anything by reading this book before reading the other.

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