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Cupcake Club #4
Honey Pie
Mocha Chocolate Chip… Caramel Fudge…Strawberry Lemonade…Butter Rum…There’s no such thing as guilt when it’s another delicious bitch and bake session with the women of the Cupcake Club…
When Honey D’Amourvell inherits property on tiny Sugarberry Island, she’s prepared to start a whole new life. Her plan is simple—make a home, open a shop, and maybe, finally, find a place to belong. But the building she now owns is leased to none other than the owner of Babycakes, which means her spot is already occupied. Honey isn’t sure how to put down roots when she has nowhere to plant them. But sexy, softhearted mechanic Dylan Ross seems determined to help. He’s everything she never imagined she would find in a man, and each kiss is more persuasive than the last…
Soon enough, Honey is another important ingredient in the spicy mix of the Cupcake Club. But will Dylan convince her that what she craves most is his love?
When Honey D’Amourvell inherits property on tiny Sugarberry Island, she’s prepared to start a whole new life. Her plan is simple—make a home, open a shop, and maybe, finally, find a place to belong. But the building she now owns is leased to none other than the owner of Babycakes, which means her spot is already occupied. Honey isn’t sure how to put down roots when she has nowhere to plant them. But sexy, softhearted mechanic Dylan Ross seems determined to help. He’s everything she never imagined she would find in a man, and each kiss is more persuasive than the last…
Soon enough, Honey is another important ingredient in the spicy mix of the Cupcake Club. But will Dylan convince her that what she craves most is his love?
336 pages, Paperback
First published April 30, 2013
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Donna Kauffman
148 books1,800 followersUSA Today bestseller and award winning author of the Cupcake Club series and the Blueberry Cove series, DONNA KAUFFMAN has been gratified to see her books get rave reviews in venues ranging from Kirkus Reviews and Library Journal to Entertainment Weekly and Cosmopolitan. She lives in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in southwestern Virginia, where she is happily working on the next book in her brand new Blue Hollow Falls series, set right in her mountain home area. When she's not writing, she can be found recapping the popular tv show NCIS for USA Today, or escaping into her garden to play in the dirt. Donna also works as a volunteer wildlife transporter for two local sanctuaries, giving orphaned and injured wildlife a second chance at survival. You can catch up on all of her adventures via her author page on Facebook, or on Twitter, or Instagram @writerchick. Donna loves to hear from readers!
Donna Kauffman passed away on April 9, 2020 of pancreatic cancer.
Donna Kauffman passed away on April 9, 2020 of pancreatic cancer.
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April 2, 2013
Don't ever settle for less when there could be so much more. Life is not to be lived in the shadows. - Aunt Bea
Honey Pie is the fourth book in Donna Kauffman’s Cupcake Club series and not at all what I was expecting. The cover had me thinking chick-lit meets chocklit, and the blurb does not do the story justice!
Mocha Chocolate Chip… Caramel Fudge…Strawberry Lemonade…Butter Rum…There’s no such thing as guilt when it’s another delicious bitch and bake session with the women of the Cupcake Club…I’m such a fan of small town romances, so when I saw this book I had to grab it! But, like I said, this isn’t at all what I had thought it would be. I began this expecting a light, romantic, feel good read, which it definitely is, but it’s got such a deep, wonderful story to it, too.
When Honey D’Amourvell inherits property on tiny Sugarberry Island, she’s prepared to start a whole new life. Her plan is simple—make a home, open a shop, and maybe, finally, find a place to belong. But the building she now owns is leased to none other than the owner of Babycakes, which means her spot is already occupied. Honey isn’t sure how to put down roots when she has nowhere to plant them. But sexy, softhearted mechanic Dylan Ross seems determined to help. He’s everything she never imagined she would find in a man, and each kiss is more persuasive than the last…
Soon enough, Honey is another important ingredient in the spicy mix of the Cupcake Club. But will Dylan convince her that what she craves most is his love?
I haven’t had the pleasure of reading the previous books, so I'm not sure how much information was given about Aunt Bea other than what we get in Honey Pie. I don’t want to give away anything that might be a spoiler, but Honey turns out to be a very complex, conflicted heroine! Not weak, not mousey, but definitely struggling with what some might consider a blessing, but what she considers a curse.
Luckily for Honey, Dylan Ross isn’t quite the standoffish, unapproachable man he seems to be, even after he realizes that the pretty newcomer to Sugarberry Island is all kinds of trouble. Just a single touch – and what happens because of that touch – is all it takes for Dylan to open up and – whether she wants it or not – help Honey find her footing and put down roots in this tiny community where secrets, especially the kind Honey has, are impossible to keep.
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this story! Sweet, sexy, passionate… it’s not so much a story about letting go of your past, but learning to live with what Fate has given you. It’s about opening yourself up to friendship and love, knowing it’s better to take a chance on having it all rather than hide yourself away and living with the regret of knowing you never even tried.
The bottom line: I’m excited to have found another author who knows how to blend the wonderful female friendships of chick-lit with the passion and romance of contemporary romance. I am so looking forward to reading more of the Cupcake Club series!
My thanks to Kensington/Brava for providing me with a copy of this delightful story in exchange for an honest review. It’s been such a treat!
July 28, 2013
I just read through my reviews of the rest of this series, and I honestly don't know why I keep reading this series. I guess it's my compulsive obsession that makes me feel bad if I don't finish a series. But I have abandoned them before. I think it's time for me to quit this one as well. There wasn't much I liked about this book, but it wasn't written badly. I think it's just not for me. Now, I'm a huge urban fantasy fan, but please don't start sticking supernatural elements in contemporary romance. I think that's where this lost me from the start. Honey has a second sight and gets visions when she touches people. So, she's isolated herself pretty much all her life and most definitely after her failed attempt at entering the world for art school eight years prior. She wants to be near people and have a "normal" life but the risk of her visions has always stopped her. Her Aunt Bea, a member of the Sugarberry Island community, recently passed away and in her last letter to Honey encouraged her to try life again. Aunt Bea had similar visions, but not as intense as Honey does.
When she first arrives on the island, she meets Dylan Ross, town mechanic, since her car breaks down the moment she reaches town. They start a very strange, almost unwilling at first, relationship. And that's pretty much the whole book. Honey hangs with the Cupcake club twice, but I think it's just a bone Ms. Kauffman throws to her readers to "revisit" her past characters.
All I can say is: meh.
When she first arrives on the island, she meets Dylan Ross, town mechanic, since her car breaks down the moment she reaches town. They start a very strange, almost unwilling at first, relationship. And that's pretty much the whole book. Honey hangs with the Cupcake club twice, but I think it's just a bone Ms. Kauffman throws to her readers to "revisit" her past characters.
All I can say is: meh.
April 29, 2013
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Donna Kauffman has outdone herself with this one! I love these books so much and I cannot wait to devour every morsel of them. Honey Pie is no exception! I think after four delicious helpings from these books, I am ready to pack all my belongings and move to Sugarberry Island.
Honey is so sweet and naive and guarded. She spent so much time alone afraid of her "curse" that she really didn't learn how to embrace life. This really a book about becoming the person she knew she wanted to be, but learning how to do it on her own.
Honey's journey begins when her aunt Bea dies. But what she discovers along the way is how to love and trust and believe in what you have and the people around you. In the beginning I am not sure if anything else could go wrong for Honey. I was so sad that she was alone and fighting what was going to be a long battle...and how she was without home or car too. When she decides that she just needs to return to the farm and continue on with her life, her mechanic on the island gives her more bad news. Honey is a girl trying to break free from a life of self-inflicted seclusion and that is when everything begins to change.
That mechanic, Dylan, is a "cave-dweller" and has no plans of getting to know Honey and would really rather his life stay peaceful and the way it is. He has enough scars from his past and he doesn't want to add any more. Dylan is a sexy man's man and likes to help when he can for those in his community. But by helping out in the community, he finds so much more in Honey than he bargained for.
I could not put this book down. I loved the humor and the sarcasm and I felt like I belonged on that island with all of the characters. Now, I will say, I have been saying that since I first found the first book, Sugar Rush, but with each character and each book, I fall more and more in love with that island! This book is really telling of how far you will or won't go for true love. It is about overcoming obstacles and learning to live, not just survive. Accepting all of yourself and accepting that others can accept you too. I loved Honey and Dylan just as much as I did all of the other characters in the Cupcake Club series and let's face it, for a baker, those delicious little treats at the end of the book are seriously the icing on the cake!
This book was well written and I adored it so much. Very happy to add it to my Cupcake collection! It was a sweet treat that I was glad I got to read!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
Donna Kauffman has outdone herself with this one! I love these books so much and I cannot wait to devour every morsel of them. Honey Pie is no exception! I think after four delicious helpings from these books, I am ready to pack all my belongings and move to Sugarberry Island.
Honey is so sweet and naive and guarded. She spent so much time alone afraid of her "curse" that she really didn't learn how to embrace life. This really a book about becoming the person she knew she wanted to be, but learning how to do it on her own.
Honey's journey begins when her aunt Bea dies. But what she discovers along the way is how to love and trust and believe in what you have and the people around you. In the beginning I am not sure if anything else could go wrong for Honey. I was so sad that she was alone and fighting what was going to be a long battle...and how she was without home or car too. When she decides that she just needs to return to the farm and continue on with her life, her mechanic on the island gives her more bad news. Honey is a girl trying to break free from a life of self-inflicted seclusion and that is when everything begins to change.
That mechanic, Dylan, is a "cave-dweller" and has no plans of getting to know Honey and would really rather his life stay peaceful and the way it is. He has enough scars from his past and he doesn't want to add any more. Dylan is a sexy man's man and likes to help when he can for those in his community. But by helping out in the community, he finds so much more in Honey than he bargained for.
I could not put this book down. I loved the humor and the sarcasm and I felt like I belonged on that island with all of the characters. Now, I will say, I have been saying that since I first found the first book, Sugar Rush, but with each character and each book, I fall more and more in love with that island! This book is really telling of how far you will or won't go for true love. It is about overcoming obstacles and learning to live, not just survive. Accepting all of yourself and accepting that others can accept you too. I loved Honey and Dylan just as much as I did all of the other characters in the Cupcake Club series and let's face it, for a baker, those delicious little treats at the end of the book are seriously the icing on the cake!
This book was well written and I adored it so much. Very happy to add it to my Cupcake collection! It was a sweet treat that I was glad I got to read!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
October 4, 2015
What's not to love about a seaside settings, a hunk of a man, cupcakes, and a little supernatural. The plot is a simple one, finding your place. Haven't we all had that time in our life of finding our place. For Honey, finding her place is more difficult than most due to her "gift". Life drives us all a little crazy at times but the biggest lesson here is never give up on your dreams. If you hit a roadblock, asset it and figure a way around it. I loved the book. It would make a great Hallmark movie. Give it a shot and be ready for an exciting ride.
April 10, 2013
Sugar, we all have a little bit of crazy in us. It’s what keeps us interesting.”
Amen to that! That’s one of the biggest lessons to be learned in Honey Pie. Knowing it and feeling it are two entirely different things and Honey D’Amourvell has a long road ahead of her before she realizes she’s not the starring act in life’s freak show.
Honey has been living life in the shadows, sticking close to her small hometown in Oregon and limiting her contact with the outside world as much as possible. Her psychic “gift” makes interacting with others almost unbearable and for almost a decade Honey’s worked and lived entirely alone, making sure to limit her exposure to others. At heart Honey wants what everyone else wants…acceptance. It’s a gift that’s managed to allude her so far but she’s hoping to change that with a new inheritance and a move cross country to Sugarberry Island, GA. While nothing goes as planned once Honey reaches Sugarberry, fate’s looking out for her and it comes in the form of mechanic Dylan Ross. Dark, moody and scorching hot Dylan.
He was the poster boy for every broad-shouldered, narrow-hipped, six-pack toting, pouty lipped hunk of modeling clay who’d ever slid a pair of faded jeans over muscular thighs and very fine ass to pose, all smoldering intensity, in front of a camera lens.
Sounds like things are looking up for Honey! This isn’t a story about getting others to accept you but rather about learning to accept yourself. Honey’s always considered herself a weird oddity and hasn’t let anyone worthy of her get too close for fear they’ll reject her. It’s a slow and painful process, but she soon starts to let down the walls and let people in. The majority of the book is centered on Honey, with the help of Dylan, learning to be around others and not having the side effects of her ability take over her life. It’s a beautiful thing to see her finally come into her own as a person without the psychic stuff at the forefront of everything.
That being said, my biggest complaint is that the psychic stuff was at the forefront of everything. It worked for me the first half of the book because it’s a big part of getting to know Honey’s character and I really felt for her. It made her more sympathetic and likeable in my eyes. By the 65% mark I wanted to read about something else that would give me some new insight or see some more of the snark she’s not afraid to unleash on Dylan. Instead the issues stay pretty much the same. She wants so badly to make friends with her awesome cupcake baking neighbors but fears they’ll eventually reject her. She can’t touch anyone because that’s when the visions come and we’re reminded of this constantly. If people get to know her, will they come to resent her because of her freaking gift? I’ve read several books by Ms. Kauffman and she can write some great dialogue. She also does some wonderful romance. I could’ve used a little more of both and a little less lamenting about how having psychic abilities can suck.
I vacillated between a 3 and 4 star but gave into the 4 because Honey Pie is a well written and mostly entertaining piece of contemporary romance/chick lit. I just wish I could’ve gotten to know Honey, Dylan and the rest of Sugarberry Island a little bit better without the “gift” getting in the way.
ARC provided by publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review
Amen to that! That’s one of the biggest lessons to be learned in Honey Pie. Knowing it and feeling it are two entirely different things and Honey D’Amourvell has a long road ahead of her before she realizes she’s not the starring act in life’s freak show.
Honey has been living life in the shadows, sticking close to her small hometown in Oregon and limiting her contact with the outside world as much as possible. Her psychic “gift” makes interacting with others almost unbearable and for almost a decade Honey’s worked and lived entirely alone, making sure to limit her exposure to others. At heart Honey wants what everyone else wants…acceptance. It’s a gift that’s managed to allude her so far but she’s hoping to change that with a new inheritance and a move cross country to Sugarberry Island, GA. While nothing goes as planned once Honey reaches Sugarberry, fate’s looking out for her and it comes in the form of mechanic Dylan Ross. Dark, moody and scorching hot Dylan.
He was the poster boy for every broad-shouldered, narrow-hipped, six-pack toting, pouty lipped hunk of modeling clay who’d ever slid a pair of faded jeans over muscular thighs and very fine ass to pose, all smoldering intensity, in front of a camera lens.
Sounds like things are looking up for Honey! This isn’t a story about getting others to accept you but rather about learning to accept yourself. Honey’s always considered herself a weird oddity and hasn’t let anyone worthy of her get too close for fear they’ll reject her. It’s a slow and painful process, but she soon starts to let down the walls and let people in. The majority of the book is centered on Honey, with the help of Dylan, learning to be around others and not having the side effects of her ability take over her life. It’s a beautiful thing to see her finally come into her own as a person without the psychic stuff at the forefront of everything.
That being said, my biggest complaint is that the psychic stuff was at the forefront of everything. It worked for me the first half of the book because it’s a big part of getting to know Honey’s character and I really felt for her. It made her more sympathetic and likeable in my eyes. By the 65% mark I wanted to read about something else that would give me some new insight or see some more of the snark she’s not afraid to unleash on Dylan. Instead the issues stay pretty much the same. She wants so badly to make friends with her awesome cupcake baking neighbors but fears they’ll eventually reject her. She can’t touch anyone because that’s when the visions come and we’re reminded of this constantly. If people get to know her, will they come to resent her because of her freaking gift? I’ve read several books by Ms. Kauffman and she can write some great dialogue. She also does some wonderful romance. I could’ve used a little more of both and a little less lamenting about how having psychic abilities can suck.
I vacillated between a 3 and 4 star but gave into the 4 because Honey Pie is a well written and mostly entertaining piece of contemporary romance/chick lit. I just wish I could’ve gotten to know Honey, Dylan and the rest of Sugarberry Island a little bit better without the “gift” getting in the way.
ARC provided by publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review
March 24, 2013
ARC was provided by Kensington Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is my first time reading a book from the series "Cupcake Club." Honey Pie was very cute and sweet. In fact, it was painstakingly sweet. From the main character's nickname of "Honey Pie," the town's name of Sugarberry, "Cakes by the Cup" bakery, Dylan's dog Lolly(pop), to Dylan's calling Honey Pie "sugar' or "darling" on almost EVERY PAGE - I was in a sugar coma!! The metaphorical and literal use of confectionary imagery was about as subtle as a 2x4. It could've been toned down.
What I Did Like: Starting with the smaller characters, I thoroughly enjoyed meddlesome Alva!! She was a kickass secondary character and the embodiment of a seasoned Southern Belle. Also, Lolly was the cutest dog! Sugarberry seemed liked quite the fantastic town to live in and start a family, great description and filled with likable characters. Honey Pie's relationship with her Aunt Bea was quite special and I enjoyed it. Honestly, Honey Pie wasn't my favorite character though. Dylan, though flawed, was my favorite. I like when a hero has emotional vulnerabilities.
What I Didn't Like: Honey Pie's character and personality were quite contradictory. She's lived in seclusion for 8 years and has faced numerous insecurities due to her "special ability," yet somehow she's this brave, bold woman? She's terrified of being around people and of her visions but Dylan keeps characterizing her as "having no problem challenging him, facing him head on. She didn't crumple, she didn't' back down." But Honey crumples every time she has a vision, touches someone, or tries to figure out how she's going to survive in Sugarberry without the provisions from Bea's will. Like I said, contradictory.
Dylan fails at relationships and barely manages to be more than cordial to members of the town, but he manages to be perfectly in sync with Honey Pie? He calls her crazy and insists that she'd only bring "problems he doesn't need" to his life. But she breaks down his barriers within 2.5 encounters and he's on a mission to seduce her? I detest insta-love. And the sickeningly sweet way the author crafted this romance, made me nauseous. As much as I liked Honey Pie and her relationship with Aunt Bea, I'm still perplexed that she was clueless as to the deterioration of her aunt's health, the specifics of her living situation, her will, et cetera. Yeah, such a close relationship.
And this gem by Honey Pie made me laugh: "I'm a modern woman and hardly a prude." Umm, after almost 9 years of seclusion and no human contact, let alone, SEX or masturbation (at least there was no mention of it), you are indeed a prude my dear.
3 stars it is for me, just not my cup of tea....or cup of cake for that matter.
This is my first time reading a book from the series "Cupcake Club." Honey Pie was very cute and sweet. In fact, it was painstakingly sweet. From the main character's nickname of "Honey Pie," the town's name of Sugarberry, "Cakes by the Cup" bakery, Dylan's dog Lolly(pop), to Dylan's calling Honey Pie "sugar' or "darling" on almost EVERY PAGE - I was in a sugar coma!! The metaphorical and literal use of confectionary imagery was about as subtle as a 2x4. It could've been toned down.
What I Did Like: Starting with the smaller characters, I thoroughly enjoyed meddlesome Alva!! She was a kickass secondary character and the embodiment of a seasoned Southern Belle. Also, Lolly was the cutest dog! Sugarberry seemed liked quite the fantastic town to live in and start a family, great description and filled with likable characters. Honey Pie's relationship with her Aunt Bea was quite special and I enjoyed it. Honestly, Honey Pie wasn't my favorite character though. Dylan, though flawed, was my favorite. I like when a hero has emotional vulnerabilities.
What I Didn't Like: Honey Pie's character and personality were quite contradictory. She's lived in seclusion for 8 years and has faced numerous insecurities due to her "special ability," yet somehow she's this brave, bold woman? She's terrified of being around people and of her visions but Dylan keeps characterizing her as "having no problem challenging him, facing him head on. She didn't crumple, she didn't' back down." But Honey crumples every time she has a vision, touches someone, or tries to figure out how she's going to survive in Sugarberry without the provisions from Bea's will. Like I said, contradictory.
Dylan fails at relationships and barely manages to be more than cordial to members of the town, but he manages to be perfectly in sync with Honey Pie? He calls her crazy and insists that she'd only bring "problems he doesn't need" to his life. But she breaks down his barriers within 2.5 encounters and he's on a mission to seduce her? I detest insta-love. And the sickeningly sweet way the author crafted this romance, made me nauseous. As much as I liked Honey Pie and her relationship with Aunt Bea, I'm still perplexed that she was clueless as to the deterioration of her aunt's health, the specifics of her living situation, her will, et cetera. Yeah, such a close relationship.
And this gem by Honey Pie made me laugh: "I'm a modern woman and hardly a prude." Umm, after almost 9 years of seclusion and no human contact, let alone, SEX or masturbation (at least there was no mention of it), you are indeed a prude my dear.
3 stars it is for me, just not my cup of tea....or cup of cake for that matter.
October 30, 2013
Reviewed by Jen
Review copy provided by the publisher
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book
I always enjoy a return trip to Sugarberry Island and the Cupcake Club, and this latest installment of this series is no exception. I look forward to catching up with old friends and meeting some new ones. And I’m never disappointed with my mini-vacation to this quaint Georgia Island.
In Honey Pie, we are introduced to Honey and Dylan. Dylan is a local mechanic. He’s a bit of a loner, feeling a bit understood in the small town. When Honey breezes into town and has car trouble, he’s there to help but doesn’t want to get more involved. But he’s drawn to her free spirit. And then there’s Honey, who’s aunt has left her some property in Sugarberry Island and so she decides to move across the country to start over. But her plans don’t happen quite like she wanted.
I actually loved both of these characters and them together. They’re total opposites, but they work. They’re both loners, but they find companionship and understanding with each other. I enjoyed watching their friendship grow into something more as they overcome obstacles to get their happily ever after.
This book is all about relationships. There is no big drama or event thrown into the mix to shake things up. It’s just Honey and Dylan overcoming insecurities and feelings and the past in order to embrace love. And it’s a nice refreshing change from the action driven books I’ve read recently.
This is book four in the series, but it can definitely stand on its own. Many of the secondary characters are those from prior books, but there’s no over arcing plot to complicate things. If you enjoy character driven, small town romances, I definitely recommend this series!
Review copy provided by the publisher
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book
I always enjoy a return trip to Sugarberry Island and the Cupcake Club, and this latest installment of this series is no exception. I look forward to catching up with old friends and meeting some new ones. And I’m never disappointed with my mini-vacation to this quaint Georgia Island.
In Honey Pie, we are introduced to Honey and Dylan. Dylan is a local mechanic. He’s a bit of a loner, feeling a bit understood in the small town. When Honey breezes into town and has car trouble, he’s there to help but doesn’t want to get more involved. But he’s drawn to her free spirit. And then there’s Honey, who’s aunt has left her some property in Sugarberry Island and so she decides to move across the country to start over. But her plans don’t happen quite like she wanted.
I actually loved both of these characters and them together. They’re total opposites, but they work. They’re both loners, but they find companionship and understanding with each other. I enjoyed watching their friendship grow into something more as they overcome obstacles to get their happily ever after.
This book is all about relationships. There is no big drama or event thrown into the mix to shake things up. It’s just Honey and Dylan overcoming insecurities and feelings and the past in order to embrace love. And it’s a nice refreshing change from the action driven books I’ve read recently.
This is book four in the series, but it can definitely stand on its own. Many of the secondary characters are those from prior books, but there’s no over arcing plot to complicate things. If you enjoy character driven, small town romances, I definitely recommend this series!
August 4, 2013
There's definitely a pattern with all the characters from the Cupcake Club series. The main characters usually have some past trauma that they have to get over. Also there's some kind of longing to belong. And then the main characters are thrown together by fate & somehow can't resist each other. Despit the obvious patterns, there's something genuine when Kauffman writes about Honey's longing to have a normal life. The scenes with Lani & the rest of the cupcake club are always fun & a riot. Everyone's being paired up so I wonder who will be next in the book? What would be nice, is to see something happen to the group like a natural disaster or something & see how they pull together in times of crisis. But I digress. Honey is a loner. So is Dylan. That's the only thing they have in common at first. But they soon realize that they instinctively understand each other. So despite Honey's skittishness & Dylan's inexperience with relationships they end up together. Life is funny like that. I liked that Kauffman was able to capture the randomness of life & how couples get together. I'm hoping though the next book is a little more unpredictable. The patterns are getting a little too obvious.
July 3, 2013
Honey Pie is a feel-good, sigh-worthy, laugh-out-loud, gooey confection of a romance that will make your summer that much sweeter. - Full review available at http://romanticreadsandsuch.wordpress...
April 7, 2020
Honey Pie completes the Cupcake Club series, but I have to admit I wonder what happens with Charlotte, Dre and Franco. I loved the character of Honey Pie whose "gift" has been a burden to her all of her life. After losing her last family member, Aunt Bea who left her a building on Sugarberry Island, Honey Pie decided to find out if her aunt was right about the town being a perfect fit for her. Only everything seems to go wrong when she arrives on the island to find out that her building has been leased so she has no place to live and no space for her shop. The only bright moment is Dylan Ross, the mechanic who is repairing her car. There seems to be an instant attraction. They are much alike in their hermit like lives and hesitancy to trust others. Finding their happily ever after takes a few twists and turns.
dnf
August 29, 2020DNF at 30%.
This is a weird coincidence, but this is the second book in a row that I've DNF'd (different authors too!) where the woman has a panic attack (of sorts) and the male lead decides to take advantage of the situation and her vulnerability and kiss her without her consent.
I'm sorry, but that's not romantic, it's disgusting. That is NOT what you do to someone who just had a panic attack guys. Really. It's not. Please don't.
In this one, with the supernatural edge of her having visions, he decides that for some reason since she's attracted to him, kissing shouldn't set off her visions. She LITERALLY. JUST. HAD. ONE. from being touched by him. But he's horny and wants her, so he decides to do these mental gymnastics and forces himself on her to see if he's right.
Yeah, I'm outta here.
This is a weird coincidence, but this is the second book in a row that I've DNF'd (different authors too!) where the woman has a panic attack (of sorts) and the male lead decides to take advantage of the situation and her vulnerability and kiss her without her consent.
I'm sorry, but that's not romantic, it's disgusting. That is NOT what you do to someone who just had a panic attack guys. Really. It's not. Please don't.
In this one, with the supernatural edge of her having visions, he decides that for some reason since she's attracted to him, kissing shouldn't set off her visions. She LITERALLY. JUST. HAD. ONE. from being touched by him. But he's horny and wants her, so he decides to do these mental gymnastics and forces himself on her to see if he's right.
Yeah, I'm outta here.
March 14, 2021
Super cheesy and cringy right from the start, but sometimes you need a happy book about an island of hot single people with their super lucrative creative self employment, who find love despite pretty minimal and sometimes far-fetched obstacles. Sometimes you need to hear someone who has no money and no current income be handed the keys to the perfect work space with no rent and no strings attached so you can hope that it may one day happen to you. Sometimes you just need a super predictable story line with characters who all think alike and make the same observations. And when you need those things, and an easy happy ending where love conquers all, then Kauffman doesn't disappoint.
September 3, 2020
I like books that have characters that continue in a series. The Cupcake club was a 4 book series ending with this one. They were not great literature, but I enjoyed the continuation of characters, each of 4 books adding a few more to the cozy setting of small island, Sugarberry,
,off the coast of Savannah, GA.since they were all potty fast paced, I suggest reading all 4. They were free from audible thereby giving another reason to read ((listen). Some sexual scenes, but not too graphic. If you have a sweet tooth, all the more fun.
,off the coast of Savannah, GA.since they were all potty fast paced, I suggest reading all 4. They were free from audible thereby giving another reason to read ((listen). Some sexual scenes, but not too graphic. If you have a sweet tooth, all the more fun.
April 27, 2019
True love that cheers each other on and supports each other through the good, the bad, and the ugly melts my heart EVERY TIME. Honey and Dylan had that different kind of love story that filled my heart. It was the perfect story to end the series although I will admit I was hoping I would know the love story of Franco or Dre but I will wait to see if that dream comes true - LOL. I really enjoyed the series.
January 23, 2018
This is one of the four books in Donna Kauffman's Cupcake Club series. I have to admit that I have read all four of them in the last four days. Fun stories about a group of people who are all moving to the small island just off the coast Georgia. All of the characters are fun and you feel like you know the entire town before you are down with the series.
August 12, 2018
This is definitely not as well developed as other books in the series. Honey Pie is a psychic who is moving to Sugarberry Island. She inherited a shop from her aunt but didn't realize that the aunt's management company had leased it to the local baker or something.
Dylan is the local mechanic who is her magical true love that she can't "read" but he's got his own issues.
Dylan is the local mechanic who is her magical true love that she can't "read" but he's got his own issues.
July 4, 2020
This one was my least favorite of the series, but I still enjoyed it. The heroine is was slightly more quirky than I like. I was glad to get a story about Dylan the mechanic. He had been mentioned only briefly before. This was a fun series. I’m sure I’ll read or listen again. Franco’s fake accent could have been left out though.
June 20, 2017
After I got past the fact that Honey has visions, there was a good story of people trying to hide from the world and how they came to conquer their fears. I have not read other books in the series but might try them one day.
January 29, 2024
No where was it said that there would be supernatural things in this book. It was a good read but not the best I’ve ever read. I enjoyed it, it was sweet and wholesome but I found myself skipping some words/ skimming.
March 5, 2018
Dylan and Honey
This was another very good book in the series. I like that this book and the previous one had an issue to deal with. A great story about adjustment.
This was another very good book in the series. I like that this book and the previous one had an issue to deal with. A great story about adjustment.
May 11, 2018
Very sweet
August 4, 2018
Loved It
These books always make me smile. I love going back and rereading. Can't wait for the next book. Love It
These books always make me smile. I love going back and rereading. Can't wait for the next book. Love It
January 19, 2019
[May as well finish the series]
A bit random to retcon in the supernatural this late in a series but the overall package was beige cute.
A bit random to retcon in the supernatural this late in a series but the overall package was beige cute.
January 27, 2021
Less fav of the series. I think I know why? The side character weren’t in the book enough. That make this series in my OPINION!
November 7, 2016
3.25 stars
July 31, 2013
When Honey D'Amourvell's Aunt Bea dies and leaves honey her small shop on Sugarberry Island, Honey sees the inheritance as a chance to start over. She's been living in a barn in Oregon for the last eight years, making and selling whimsical garden creatures and avoiding human contact. Honey has a sixth sense - she has only to touch someone to know everything bad that ever happened to them and things that will happen. People in Oregon didn't take to kindly to Honey's "gift" and Honey learned to dread and fear what she will see. The easiest solution was not to get too close to people, but Honey is lonely and wants to become part of society gift, curse whatever it is and all. Her arrival in Georgia is not what she expected. First, her beloved Volkswagen Beetle breaks down and then she discovers her aunt's shop is now home to a mail order cupcake business. Honey is forced to rely on the services of Dylan Ross, the local mechanic to fix her car. Dylan is handsome, brooding and not particularly friendly, but when they accidentally touch, they form a strong connection. Dylan isn't one for socializing and gossiping with the neighbors. He keeps himself to himself and likes it that way just fine. He's trying to move on from his dark past and keep his business going. He's a bit antagonistic towards the crazy chick with freaky green eyes, but when she accidentally touches him and freaks out, his protective instincts come out and he realizes he wants to take care of Honey, possibly for the rest of their lives. Honey isn't quite so sure she's ready for that risk despite the connection she shares with Dylan. Can these two lonely, lost people find a way to be together?
This is a beautiful, true romance novel in the line of Kristan Higgins. Donna Kauffman surpassed all her other stories by far with this one. The story intrigued me, gripped me from the very beginning and didn't let go. I just couldn't put the book down from the minute Honey and Dylan first touched. I would have executed the plot a little differently. I felt that it went a little backwards. Honey and Dylan touch and form a connection too quickly and when they finally open up and become intimate, the story could end after that and be fine. There's a few more chapters after that that don't really fit the story very well. I would have saved the intimacy for the end and built up to it. I was hoping for some more intimate flashes, sort of like in the TV show Roswell High. I really liked both the heroine and hero. Honey is a bit socially awkward, though she longs for friends. She's scared of her gift and how others will see her. She's a very well-drawn character and I felt like I was right there on her shoulder the whole story trying to coax her and cheer her on. She's someone that I think many women can relate to. I'm not really into brooding heroes so I didn't quite fall in love with Dylan but I really liked him because he reminded of Luke of Gilmore Girls and I always liked Luke. Dylan is more emotionally fragile than Luke because of his past. He is proud and reserved which makes him difficult to know but because Honey has a gift, it made them connect in a way that they wouldn't normally do. The characters from previous novels make cameo appearances as do baked goods, but the cupcakes mostly take a back seat to the romance. Content warning: There is a short love scene. It's not too graphic and it's sweet. Despite a few minor flaws, I really liked this novel. I picked out who the next member of the CC will likely be, if there's another book.
This is a beautiful, true romance novel in the line of Kristan Higgins. Donna Kauffman surpassed all her other stories by far with this one. The story intrigued me, gripped me from the very beginning and didn't let go. I just couldn't put the book down from the minute Honey and Dylan first touched. I would have executed the plot a little differently. I felt that it went a little backwards. Honey and Dylan touch and form a connection too quickly and when they finally open up and become intimate, the story could end after that and be fine. There's a few more chapters after that that don't really fit the story very well. I would have saved the intimacy for the end and built up to it. I was hoping for some more intimate flashes, sort of like in the TV show Roswell High. I really liked both the heroine and hero. Honey is a bit socially awkward, though she longs for friends. She's scared of her gift and how others will see her. She's a very well-drawn character and I felt like I was right there on her shoulder the whole story trying to coax her and cheer her on. She's someone that I think many women can relate to. I'm not really into brooding heroes so I didn't quite fall in love with Dylan but I really liked him because he reminded of Luke of Gilmore Girls and I always liked Luke. Dylan is more emotionally fragile than Luke because of his past. He is proud and reserved which makes him difficult to know but because Honey has a gift, it made them connect in a way that they wouldn't normally do. The characters from previous novels make cameo appearances as do baked goods, but the cupcakes mostly take a back seat to the romance. Content warning: There is a short love scene. It's not too graphic and it's sweet. Despite a few minor flaws, I really liked this novel. I picked out who the next member of the CC will likely be, if there's another book.
April 26, 2013
My review cross-posted from Wit and Sin: http://witandsin.blogspot.com/2013/04...
Honey D’Amourvell is looking for a fresh start. When her aunt dies, leaving Honey her shop on Sugarberry Island, Honey picks up and moves across the country in the hopes of opening her own shop, becoming a part of the island’s community, and maybe, just maybe, finding the sense of belonging she’s always wanted.
Unfortunately, Honey’s first day in Sugarberry is anything but sweet. Her car dies just as she gets onto the island and, what’s worse, she discovers that her aunt’s store has been leased to the owners of Babycakes and has been turned into a cupcake shop. Part of Honey wants to turn tail and run back to where she came from, but at the moment she’s trapped. Her luck begins to change when sexy mechanic Dylan Ross takes it upon himself to help her. As Honey begins to venture out of her self-induced isolation she finds that maybe she can have it all; a home, friends, a store, and even the love of one gorgeous, kindhearted mechanic.
Small town charm combined with endearing protagonists and a pitch-perfect romance makes Honey Pie an irresistible read. Donna Kauffman made me want to pick up and move to Sugarberry Island… But only if there’s a hero like Dylan waiting for me at the end of the journey ;)
Honey just about broke my heart. She’s a lovely person with a lot to offer, but she has a psychic gift which makes it nearly impossible for her to get close to people. She desperately wants to make friends and be a part of Sugarberry’s community and I wanted that for her. Though Dylan helps her with this in part, it’s Honey’s determination to emerge from her shell that gets her what she wants. And speaking of Dylan… Wow! He’s pretty much the perfect hero — generous, kind, and so sexy he’ll make you melt faster than chocolate on a hot summer’s day. There’s nothing not to love about Dylan. As a couple, he and Honey are fantastic and their love story makes me smile just thinking about it.
Honey Pie is the fourth book in the Cupcake Club series but it can easily be read as a standalone. The heroines from the first three books play at least a small role in Honey Pie , something that should please readers who’ve already enjoyed Sugar Rush, Sweet Stuff, and Babycakes. I started the Cupcake Club series with Honey Pie , but by the time I finished the book I was adding the rest of the series to my wish list. Honey Pie is an engaging, sweet story and I hope Ms. Kauffman has plans to write more Cupcake Club books.
Honey D’Amourvell is looking for a fresh start. When her aunt dies, leaving Honey her shop on Sugarberry Island, Honey picks up and moves across the country in the hopes of opening her own shop, becoming a part of the island’s community, and maybe, just maybe, finding the sense of belonging she’s always wanted.
Unfortunately, Honey’s first day in Sugarberry is anything but sweet. Her car dies just as she gets onto the island and, what’s worse, she discovers that her aunt’s store has been leased to the owners of Babycakes and has been turned into a cupcake shop. Part of Honey wants to turn tail and run back to where she came from, but at the moment she’s trapped. Her luck begins to change when sexy mechanic Dylan Ross takes it upon himself to help her. As Honey begins to venture out of her self-induced isolation she finds that maybe she can have it all; a home, friends, a store, and even the love of one gorgeous, kindhearted mechanic.
Small town charm combined with endearing protagonists and a pitch-perfect romance makes Honey Pie an irresistible read. Donna Kauffman made me want to pick up and move to Sugarberry Island… But only if there’s a hero like Dylan waiting for me at the end of the journey ;)
Honey just about broke my heart. She’s a lovely person with a lot to offer, but she has a psychic gift which makes it nearly impossible for her to get close to people. She desperately wants to make friends and be a part of Sugarberry’s community and I wanted that for her. Though Dylan helps her with this in part, it’s Honey’s determination to emerge from her shell that gets her what she wants. And speaking of Dylan… Wow! He’s pretty much the perfect hero — generous, kind, and so sexy he’ll make you melt faster than chocolate on a hot summer’s day. There’s nothing not to love about Dylan. As a couple, he and Honey are fantastic and their love story makes me smile just thinking about it.
Honey Pie is the fourth book in the Cupcake Club series but it can easily be read as a standalone. The heroines from the first three books play at least a small role in Honey Pie , something that should please readers who’ve already enjoyed Sugar Rush, Sweet Stuff, and Babycakes. I started the Cupcake Club series with Honey Pie , but by the time I finished the book I was adding the rest of the series to my wish list. Honey Pie is an engaging, sweet story and I hope Ms. Kauffman has plans to write more Cupcake Club books.
April 30, 2013
*I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review*
Honey has packed up her old life into her Beetle and rode halfway across the country to start over on the island that her dear aunt Bea loved so much. Only to arrive and find out the shop her aunt left her is now leased to Lani for her Babycakes shop. There is no going back, partly because her car broke down, but also because she made this terrifying decision and she just can't go back.
Luckily Dylan, the mechanic, is here to the rescue. It's just, he's not the knight in shining armor type, nor does he ever want to be. He would rather stay away as far as possible from Honey, but he's a fixer and he's into that island mentality of helping even if you didn't ask. Dylan was the first person she met on the island and after discovering her "gift", he didn't freak out one her. Which naturally made her freak out a bit.
Now Honey's "gift" is something special and the reason why she has lived such a lonely and secluded life so far. It was not because she wanted to, but it was out of necessity she had to stay away from people physically, which of course also created emotional distance. Being confronted with Dylan was not what she expected at all. The way he accepts her, which she knows is not easy at all, makes her yearn for that closeness and it looks like she might get it as well.
Dylan on the other hand chooses to stay away from people, simple because he wants to. He has had a very difficult family situation, which is now all in the past, but not something a little town like Sugarberry Island could forget. Everything has been very eventful and now he just want peace and quiet, no more drama. So for the life of him he can't figure out why he keeps thinking of Honey, when she screams drama (even if it's unintentionally).
Surprisingly way less food and cupcakes involved in this book compared to the others. Honey is absolutely no baker and just participates in the Cupcake Club as a taster. Also the paranormal theme was a major surprise to me, but definitely made it very interesting setting up roadblocks between Honey and Dylan you would never expect.
I love it that all the characters from the previous books make a cameo appearance. Miss Alva is still my favorite character, she's amazing and I adore how she keeps everyone on their toes around her. So Honey Pie has plenty of humor, lots of drama of course, some delicious cupcakes, a bit of the occult and a smoking hot man, everything a woman could ever want!
Honey has packed up her old life into her Beetle and rode halfway across the country to start over on the island that her dear aunt Bea loved so much. Only to arrive and find out the shop her aunt left her is now leased to Lani for her Babycakes shop. There is no going back, partly because her car broke down, but also because she made this terrifying decision and she just can't go back.
Luckily Dylan, the mechanic, is here to the rescue. It's just, he's not the knight in shining armor type, nor does he ever want to be. He would rather stay away as far as possible from Honey, but he's a fixer and he's into that island mentality of helping even if you didn't ask. Dylan was the first person she met on the island and after discovering her "gift", he didn't freak out one her. Which naturally made her freak out a bit.
Now Honey's "gift" is something special and the reason why she has lived such a lonely and secluded life so far. It was not because she wanted to, but it was out of necessity she had to stay away from people physically, which of course also created emotional distance. Being confronted with Dylan was not what she expected at all. The way he accepts her, which she knows is not easy at all, makes her yearn for that closeness and it looks like she might get it as well.
Dylan on the other hand chooses to stay away from people, simple because he wants to. He has had a very difficult family situation, which is now all in the past, but not something a little town like Sugarberry Island could forget. Everything has been very eventful and now he just want peace and quiet, no more drama. So for the life of him he can't figure out why he keeps thinking of Honey, when she screams drama (even if it's unintentionally).
Surprisingly way less food and cupcakes involved in this book compared to the others. Honey is absolutely no baker and just participates in the Cupcake Club as a taster. Also the paranormal theme was a major surprise to me, but definitely made it very interesting setting up roadblocks between Honey and Dylan you would never expect.
I love it that all the characters from the previous books make a cameo appearance. Miss Alva is still my favorite character, she's amazing and I adore how she keeps everyone on their toes around her. So Honey Pie has plenty of humor, lots of drama of course, some delicious cupcakes, a bit of the occult and a smoking hot man, everything a woman could ever want!
July 14, 2013
Two loners are drawn together. Dylan is a long time resident of Sweetberry and Honey stumbled into town in a broken down VW bug and a dream. Neither seen what was coming their way. If they did, both would have run in separate directions.
Honey has taken her Aunt Beavis’ advice; “Love yourself enough to give it a true and honest chance”. She packs up her VW Bug and travels from Oregon to Georgia only to find her dreams crushed. The new start she was promised has a great big road block set in her way. The apartment and new shop she has planned to open has been leased from under her. Though she now owned the property, her hands are tied. Now thousands away from her safe haven, she is homeless, car-less, jobless and clueless to where to start.
Dylan is not a stranger to turmoil. Father, uncle and brother were all negative components in Dylan’s live and after ten years of freedom from the chaos, he doesn't desire the pull that a certain Ms. Honey has on him. With her odd behavior and personal life in a mess, he does his best to stay away, but not for long.
Usually Sweetberry residents are more involved in the formation of budding of romance, but this time Honey and Dylan found it themselves. Each are alone and prefer it that way. One wants to come out and finally get involved in life and the other would rather stay hidden and not deal with the BS of people. They see their similarities and there is a special draw to each other. With a little personal work and enlightenment they have the potential of something great. Honey Pie is one sweet treat!
I really loved the feeling of this book. Even though the potential of drama was high, Ms. Kauffman thankfully didn't go down this road. Yes, there was drama, but it had a natural feeling to it. Both of these characters had some major baggage, but once their minor hurdles where conquered they accepted their fate. Throw in a few insecurities and a sweet love story was told.
Personally, I think if you read Honey Pie as a standalone you wouldn't like it as much as a series novel. The story alone wouldn't have been as fun without the background of the other characters. Even though they took the third row of back seats in the party van, knowing their stories made little things more special.
The Cupcake Club series is great and simply delightful. Sweet romance, light humor and a feeling of community that makes you want to join the fun. I have enjoyed every one of these novels and I can’t wait for the next installment.
Honey has taken her Aunt Beavis’ advice; “Love yourself enough to give it a true and honest chance”. She packs up her VW Bug and travels from Oregon to Georgia only to find her dreams crushed. The new start she was promised has a great big road block set in her way. The apartment and new shop she has planned to open has been leased from under her. Though she now owned the property, her hands are tied. Now thousands away from her safe haven, she is homeless, car-less, jobless and clueless to where to start.
Dylan is not a stranger to turmoil. Father, uncle and brother were all negative components in Dylan’s live and after ten years of freedom from the chaos, he doesn't desire the pull that a certain Ms. Honey has on him. With her odd behavior and personal life in a mess, he does his best to stay away, but not for long.
Usually Sweetberry residents are more involved in the formation of budding of romance, but this time Honey and Dylan found it themselves. Each are alone and prefer it that way. One wants to come out and finally get involved in life and the other would rather stay hidden and not deal with the BS of people. They see their similarities and there is a special draw to each other. With a little personal work and enlightenment they have the potential of something great. Honey Pie is one sweet treat!
I really loved the feeling of this book. Even though the potential of drama was high, Ms. Kauffman thankfully didn't go down this road. Yes, there was drama, but it had a natural feeling to it. Both of these characters had some major baggage, but once their minor hurdles where conquered they accepted their fate. Throw in a few insecurities and a sweet love story was told.
Personally, I think if you read Honey Pie as a standalone you wouldn't like it as much as a series novel. The story alone wouldn't have been as fun without the background of the other characters. Even though they took the third row of back seats in the party van, knowing their stories made little things more special.
The Cupcake Club series is great and simply delightful. Sweet romance, light humor and a feeling of community that makes you want to join the fun. I have enjoyed every one of these novels and I can’t wait for the next installment.
May 10, 2013
This review will also be posted on my blog: Musing About Books. There will probably be a link to that soon. However, I really wanted to get my thoughts down the book.
Okay, let's start with the good:
The Good: Alright, I'll be honest. I liked this book. It is one of those "Southern Charm" books. The main female character kind of comes down to relocate and basically the plan that she originally had is pretty much obliterated as soon as she steps into Sugarberry. This obviously wasn't something that I liked, but I felt there needed to be a bit more background. In any case, this book is light in the sense that the tone of it is light. It doesn't really get into darker themes, despite the fact that the heroine is psychic and has psychic visions. It just kind of stays sort of lightly tones. And if you've just read a gut-wrenching book(or you're about to read a gut-wrenching book), this is probably one of the books that I'd consider a good precursor or follow-up. One of those type of things. It's very sweet and you care about the characters. You want to see them together. I did think it was a little nice to see an "oddly dressed" heroine(you'll see what I mean), or not the typical blonde bombshell, former Bond Girl-type heroine. So, that was a good thing.
The Bad: I guess the only thing was that when it came to the point where the characters were like "I really don't know if I can be with you. I want to.", you know, that part, the reason for not being together didn't seem legitimate to me. Granted, the heroine is psychic, and usually saw the bad things that happened to people, but there is a change that happens. (I'm trying not to give too much away). So, given that change, the whole "fight-break up-and-get-back-together" part of it was slightly there. It didn't leave begging the characters to get back together. (Honestly, it took me a minute to figure they even broke up).
The "Meh": All in all it was a pretty good read. I did enjoy it. I'd say pick it, especially if you like Chick Lit, Contemporary Romance, and the other books in the series. It was fun, it was light, and it honestly didn't rip my heart out. So, I think those are some pretty good things.
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
Okay, let's start with the good:
The Good: Alright, I'll be honest. I liked this book. It is one of those "Southern Charm" books. The main female character kind of comes down to relocate and basically the plan that she originally had is pretty much obliterated as soon as she steps into Sugarberry. This obviously wasn't something that I liked, but I felt there needed to be a bit more background. In any case, this book is light in the sense that the tone of it is light. It doesn't really get into darker themes, despite the fact that the heroine is psychic and has psychic visions. It just kind of stays sort of lightly tones. And if you've just read a gut-wrenching book(or you're about to read a gut-wrenching book), this is probably one of the books that I'd consider a good precursor or follow-up. One of those type of things. It's very sweet and you care about the characters. You want to see them together. I did think it was a little nice to see an "oddly dressed" heroine(you'll see what I mean), or not the typical blonde bombshell, former Bond Girl-type heroine. So, that was a good thing.
The Bad: I guess the only thing was that when it came to the point where the characters were like "I really don't know if I can be with you. I want to.", you know, that part, the reason for not being together didn't seem legitimate to me. Granted, the heroine is psychic, and usually saw the bad things that happened to people, but there is a change that happens. (I'm trying not to give too much away). So, given that change, the whole "fight-break up-and-get-back-together" part of it was slightly there. It didn't leave begging the characters to get back together. (Honestly, it took me a minute to figure they even broke up).
The "Meh": All in all it was a pretty good read. I did enjoy it. I'd say pick it, especially if you like Chick Lit, Contemporary Romance, and the other books in the series. It was fun, it was light, and it honestly didn't rip my heart out. So, I think those are some pretty good things.
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
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