A review by xanthe87
Pies and Promises by Duckie Mack
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
What a wonderfully sweet and low angst romance. I love a good single dad story and Parker and Emily bring all the cuteness whilst Jason is working hard at being a newly single dad after divorcing his wife and trying to make enough money from baking pies to pay the bills. Nico is now running the family diner after a big health scare for his dad and is run off his feet whilst trying to think of ways to bring in more money. A helpful nudge from Emily and another member of staff at the diner puts Jason's pies on Nico's radar and the rest is history.
Their connection is immediate and, though time is tight for Jason with so much going on and his children being his main focus, I really enjoyed how they managed to get time together and Nico just effortlessly slides in to their family life. The big thing going for Nico in Jason's eyes is how much Parker and Emily love him. There are some hot and heated moments between the two men but the main thing for me was the family feel and how they both come together and help to make each other's lives better in every way.
It sounds like a good community of people and I'm looking forward to more from this author and series.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
Their connection is immediate and, though time is tight for Jason with so much going on and his children being his main focus, I really enjoyed how they managed to get time together and Nico just effortlessly slides in to their family life. The big thing going for Nico in Jason's eyes is how much Parker and Emily love him. There are some hot and heated moments between the two men but the main thing for me was the family feel and how they both come together and help to make each other's lives better in every way.
It sounds like a good community of people and I'm looking forward to more from this author and series.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.