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Honey Springs #2
Some Like it Spiced
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Expected 19 Nov 26Could they be the perfect blend of sweet and heat?Mia never planned on staying in Honey Springs. She definitely never planned on falling for anyone.
But when charming single dad Adam walks into her newly relaunched bookshop holding her favourite novel, Mia can't deny the spark between them. When a Christmas blizzard traps them inside the cosy shop one snowy evening, that spark ignites into something she can't ignore.
With her heart suddenly on the line, Mia can't shake the feeling that she's not ready for a man like Adam – or his family.
But someone in Honey Springs has been playing matchmaker all along – will they be able to convince Mia that the greatest love stories aren't the ones on her shelves?
Return to the gorgeous mountainside town of Honey Springs for a story filled with tropes
❄️Small town
❄️Single dad
❄️Spicy
'Reading this book will feel like a big hug for small town romance lovers' Laura Carter
Readers LOVE Some Like It Spiced
'I loved this book' *****
'The cosy needs of mine were met with gusto and I just wanted to sit a long while amongst the pages of this book' *****
'Cute… everything I want in a book' *****
'Mia and Adam were such a slow burn romance it hurt hard' *****
'I really enjoyed the book through and through' *****
But when charming single dad Adam walks into her newly relaunched bookshop holding her favourite novel, Mia can't deny the spark between them. When a Christmas blizzard traps them inside the cosy shop one snowy evening, that spark ignites into something she can't ignore.
With her heart suddenly on the line, Mia can't shake the feeling that she's not ready for a man like Adam – or his family.
But someone in Honey Springs has been playing matchmaker all along – will they be able to convince Mia that the greatest love stories aren't the ones on her shelves?
Return to the gorgeous mountainside town of Honey Springs for a story filled with tropes
❄️Small town
❄️Single dad
❄️Spicy
'Reading this book will feel like a big hug for small town romance lovers' Laura Carter
Readers LOVE Some Like It Spiced
'I loved this book' *****
'The cosy needs of mine were met with gusto and I just wanted to sit a long while amongst the pages of this book' *****
'Cute… everything I want in a book' *****
'Mia and Adam were such a slow burn romance it hurt hard' *****
'I really enjoyed the book through and through' *****
- GenresChristmas
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Expected publication November 19, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I’m not going to lie—I picked up this book because of the cover. I love it! I hadn’t realised it was the second book in the Honey Springs series, so I’m not sure what I’ve missed, but it was a really sweet and fun read. Thank you to NetGalley and HQ Digital for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
When single dad Adam walks into the local bookshop Mia is managing, she can’t deny the spark between them. Their relationship is really sweet, but Mia has to weigh up her choices, as opening her heart and her life to Adam also means stepping into a ready-made family—something she never expected.
Honey Springs sounds like the perfect destination, with that lovely, homely feel. Between the book club meetings, the supportive community and everyone seeming to get along like a house on fire, it’s somewhere I’d happily spend some time! And it looks like someone has been playing matchmaker in the background all along.
All in all, I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone looking to relax with something sweet and comforting—the reading equivalent of a cosy mug of hot chocolate.
When single dad Adam walks into the local bookshop Mia is managing, she can’t deny the spark between them. Their relationship is really sweet, but Mia has to weigh up her choices, as opening her heart and her life to Adam also means stepping into a ready-made family—something she never expected.
Honey Springs sounds like the perfect destination, with that lovely, homely feel. Between the book club meetings, the supportive community and everyone seeming to get along like a house on fire, it’s somewhere I’d happily spend some time! And it looks like someone has been playing matchmaker in the background all along.
All in all, I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone looking to relax with something sweet and comforting—the reading equivalent of a cosy mug of hot chocolate.
October 24, 2026
I received an ARC from NetGalley.
I enjoyed this book!! The romance was sweet and I loved seeing the relationship develop between Adam & Blake. I’m so glad Blake finally talked to his dad and told him everything. Even Ernie and Ava are doing well! It’s a cute little romance.
I enjoyed this book!! The romance was sweet and I loved seeing the relationship develop between Adam & Blake. I’m so glad Blake finally talked to his dad and told him everything. Even Ernie and Ava are doing well! It’s a cute little romance.
September 22, 2026
Thank you to HQ, HQ Digital and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 3/5 ⭐
Some Like it Spiced was exactly the kind of cosy, easy-to-read romance I expected from the Honey Springs setting, and I had a genuinely good time with it.
Mia never intended to stay in Honey Springs, and falling for someone was definitely not part of the plan either. Things start to change when Adam, a charming single dad, walks into her newly relaunched bookshop carrying her favourite novel. The attraction is immediate, but the real turning point comes when a Christmas blizzard leaves them trapped together inside the shop for the night.
The setting was probably my favourite part. A small mountain town, a cosy bookshop, snow outside and two people stuck together while the tension slowly builds (it is such a comforting combination). The bookshop itself adds a lot to the atmosphere and makes the romance feel especially suited to readers who love bookish stories.
I also liked Adam as a love interest. The single-dad element gives the relationship more weight because Mia isn't just deciding whether she wants to let Adam into her life, she also has to think about what becoming part of his family would actually mean. That hesitation made sense to me and gave the romance a little more emotional substance than I initially expected.
Mia was slightly more complicated for me. I understood why she kept questioning whether Honey Springs and Adam could really be permanent for her, but some of her internal conflict became repetitive after a while. There were moments where I wanted her to stop overthinking quite so much and simply let the relationship develop.
The chemistry definitely works, though. This is a sweeter small-town romance with a noticeable spicy side, and the book balances those two tones fairly well. The forced proximity during the snowstorm is especially fun, and the matchmaking element adds another layer of charm without completely taking over the story.
My main issue was that the plot felt fairly predictable. I could see several developments coming quite early, and there were sections where I wanted a little more tension outside the romance. Still, predictability isn't necessarily a major problem in a cosy romance when the atmosphere and characters are enjoyable.
Overall, this was warm, bookish and romantic, with plenty of small-town charm. It didn't quite become a favourite, but it was a very comforting read and definitely made me want to spend more time in Honey Springs.
Rating: 3/5 ⭐
Some Like it Spiced was exactly the kind of cosy, easy-to-read romance I expected from the Honey Springs setting, and I had a genuinely good time with it.
Mia never intended to stay in Honey Springs, and falling for someone was definitely not part of the plan either. Things start to change when Adam, a charming single dad, walks into her newly relaunched bookshop carrying her favourite novel. The attraction is immediate, but the real turning point comes when a Christmas blizzard leaves them trapped together inside the shop for the night.
The setting was probably my favourite part. A small mountain town, a cosy bookshop, snow outside and two people stuck together while the tension slowly builds (it is such a comforting combination). The bookshop itself adds a lot to the atmosphere and makes the romance feel especially suited to readers who love bookish stories.
I also liked Adam as a love interest. The single-dad element gives the relationship more weight because Mia isn't just deciding whether she wants to let Adam into her life, she also has to think about what becoming part of his family would actually mean. That hesitation made sense to me and gave the romance a little more emotional substance than I initially expected.
Mia was slightly more complicated for me. I understood why she kept questioning whether Honey Springs and Adam could really be permanent for her, but some of her internal conflict became repetitive after a while. There were moments where I wanted her to stop overthinking quite so much and simply let the relationship develop.
The chemistry definitely works, though. This is a sweeter small-town romance with a noticeable spicy side, and the book balances those two tones fairly well. The forced proximity during the snowstorm is especially fun, and the matchmaking element adds another layer of charm without completely taking over the story.
My main issue was that the plot felt fairly predictable. I could see several developments coming quite early, and there were sections where I wanted a little more tension outside the romance. Still, predictability isn't necessarily a major problem in a cosy romance when the atmosphere and characters are enjoyable.
Overall, this was warm, bookish and romantic, with plenty of small-town charm. It didn't quite become a favourite, but it was a very comforting read and definitely made me want to spend more time in Honey Springs.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
If you are looking for a comforting, bookish escape filled with winter magic and delicious tension, this small-town romance delivers a wonderfully warm reading experience.
The story is set in the picturesque, snow-draped mountain town of Honey Springs, where Mia finds herself trapped in a cozy bookstore during a snowstorm alongside Adam. The setting is easily one of the book's greatest strengths, creating an incredibly atmospheric backdrop that feels like a warm blanket for anyone who adores bookish aesthetics. The forced-proximity setup during the storm fuels a slow-burning chemistry that smoothly bridges the gap between sweet, small-town romance and a surprisingly passionate, spicy side.
Adam is a standout love interest whose role as a devoted single father adds real emotional depth to the narrative. His presence forces Mia to weigh the true weight of her choices, as opening her heart to Adam means stepping into a ready-made family. This dynamic gives the romance a grounded, mature foundation. Mia herself is a relatable, albeit hesitant, heroine; while her reluctance to fully commit to Honey Springs and embrace a permanent future is understandable given her fears, her internal push-and-pull can occasionally feel a bit repetitive, leaving you wishing she would pause the overthinking and simply step into her happiness.
Alongside the central romance, a charming local matchmaking subplot weaves through the background, adding an extra layer of humor and heart without overshadowing the main relationship. While the broader plot follows a fairly familiar and predictable small-town formula—with fewer external twists and turns than some might hope for—the sheer comfort of the setting, the endearing characters, and the electric dynamic between the leads more than make up for it.
Honey Springs may not completely reinvent the genre, but it is a cozy, charming, and thoroughly romantic read that will leave you wishing you could pack your bags, head to a snowbound bookstore, and stay in this world just a little bit longer.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Some Like it Spiced is a small town, cozy holiday romance between Mia our bookstore manager and Adam, the vet who is a single dad and his son comes to stay with him for a couple of weeks. Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
Mia has returned home after a failed relationship and hoping to find direction in life. While home, she is updating and managing the bookstore her friend owns. All the small town vibes work so perfectly in this novel. Book club meetings, amazing and supportive friends and business owners, ice-skating competition, snow shuts the town in, and a fundraiser to save the local animal shelter! What didn't work for me was the lack of communication between these characters. I could empathize with Mia for needing to make decisions in life, but she also let her insecurities lead a lot of her thoughts and it became very repetitive. The same was for Adam trying to form a bond with his son and get to the root of their disconnect.
Adam moved to Honey Springs when his ex took his son to Spain a year ago. Now back for a short time, Blake and Adam are trying to renew their relationship. Blake was so sweet and I just wanted to give him a huge hug! He forms a bond with a stray dog who was brought into the vet clinic, and it was such a great side-plot of rehoming the dog and supporting the animal shelter. There were a lot of other side relationships I like seeing develop and most of it all came down to being open and communicating!
I had a good time reading this book. It is a slow burn cozy, small town romance that reminded be of a Gilmore Girls episode.
Mia has returned home after a failed relationship and hoping to find direction in life. While home, she is updating and managing the bookstore her friend owns. All the small town vibes work so perfectly in this novel. Book club meetings, amazing and supportive friends and business owners, ice-skating competition, snow shuts the town in, and a fundraiser to save the local animal shelter! What didn't work for me was the lack of communication between these characters. I could empathize with Mia for needing to make decisions in life, but she also let her insecurities lead a lot of her thoughts and it became very repetitive. The same was for Adam trying to form a bond with his son and get to the root of their disconnect.
Adam moved to Honey Springs when his ex took his son to Spain a year ago. Now back for a short time, Blake and Adam are trying to renew their relationship. Blake was so sweet and I just wanted to give him a huge hug! He forms a bond with a stray dog who was brought into the vet clinic, and it was such a great side-plot of rehoming the dog and supporting the animal shelter. There were a lot of other side relationships I like seeing develop and most of it all came down to being open and communicating!
I had a good time reading this book. It is a slow burn cozy, small town romance that reminded be of a Gilmore Girls episode.
October 28, 2026
I would like to thank NetGalley, the publisher, and Stevie Greene for this ARC. I consider it an honor and a privilege.
This was book #2 in the Honey Springs series. I am thankful that I read book one, The Perfect Matcha, first because of all of the backstory. You could read this as a standalone but I feel that you would miss a lot. The Perfect Matcha was a great book as well and worth a read.
In Some Like it Spiced, it follows Mia and Adam and their journey into a relationship. I loved Mia. She seemed very relatable and I love that she ran a bookshop. I could also very much relate to her relationship with her ex, Joshua.
With Mia and Adam; however, they have such bad communication that they really become their own worst enemies. Both want each other so much but the miscommunication keeps getting in their way. I like how Adam’s son, Blake, gets involved and tries to bring the two together himself.
I loved the cozy backdrop of Honey Springs in the snow and during the holiday season.
I have liked the first two books in the Honey Springs series. There is a third coming out at an undetermined date.
I gave this book 3.75 stars. I would recommend this cozy romance.
This was book #2 in the Honey Springs series. I am thankful that I read book one, The Perfect Matcha, first because of all of the backstory. You could read this as a standalone but I feel that you would miss a lot. The Perfect Matcha was a great book as well and worth a read.
In Some Like it Spiced, it follows Mia and Adam and their journey into a relationship. I loved Mia. She seemed very relatable and I love that she ran a bookshop. I could also very much relate to her relationship with her ex, Joshua.
With Mia and Adam; however, they have such bad communication that they really become their own worst enemies. Both want each other so much but the miscommunication keeps getting in their way. I like how Adam’s son, Blake, gets involved and tries to bring the two together himself.
I loved the cozy backdrop of Honey Springs in the snow and during the holiday season.
I have liked the first two books in the Honey Springs series. There is a third coming out at an undetermined date.
I gave this book 3.75 stars. I would recommend this cozy romance.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This has been definitely one of my favourite Christmas-themed books/romances that I have read! Definitely would be recommending it to other readers!
I loved the element of bookshop and small community. I didn’t realise that the book was part of a series (and not the starting one) but you don’t have to feel like you need to catch up on everything, it feels like you are jumping back into a story with a few friends! I wish we saw more of other characters and their businesses, but I’m guessing that we will see this in other books along the series.
Some parts did feel a little repetitive and I guess that I wished there were more scenes with the son, whether that is with the dad or other characters, and I wish the storyline around the past relationship was a little bit more developed. The romance side was definitely on the slow burn side but it was still very enjoyable.
A cosy romance for sure.
I loved the element of bookshop and small community. I didn’t realise that the book was part of a series (and not the starting one) but you don’t have to feel like you need to catch up on everything, it feels like you are jumping back into a story with a few friends! I wish we saw more of other characters and their businesses, but I’m guessing that we will see this in other books along the series.
Some parts did feel a little repetitive and I guess that I wished there were more scenes with the son, whether that is with the dad or other characters, and I wish the storyline around the past relationship was a little bit more developed. The romance side was definitely on the slow burn side but it was still very enjoyable.
A cosy romance for sure.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
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I really liked the premise of this one and yes I am reading another Christmas story in September 🤣. A cosy small town, a bookshop, Christmas, a single dad romance and a blizzard forcing everyone indoors sounded like such a fun combination. It did take me a little while to get into the story at the beginning, but once I settled into it I found it really easy to read and I liked Mia and Adam together.
I definitely expected this to be a little spicier based on the title 😂 but the romance was still really cute and had such a cosy feel to it. I also loved the Honey Springs setting and the community atmosphere. The ending moved a little faster than I expected compared to the rest of the book, but overall this was still a fun and easy seasonal romance.
Tropes ✨
📚 Bookshop romance
❄️ Christmas romance
🏡 Small town
👨👦 Single dad
🌨️ Forced proximity
❤️ Cosy romance
#SomeLikeItSpiced #StevieGreene #BookReview #RomanceBooks #Bookstagram
I really liked the premise of this one and yes I am reading another Christmas story in September 🤣. A cosy small town, a bookshop, Christmas, a single dad romance and a blizzard forcing everyone indoors sounded like such a fun combination. It did take me a little while to get into the story at the beginning, but once I settled into it I found it really easy to read and I liked Mia and Adam together.
I definitely expected this to be a little spicier based on the title 😂 but the romance was still really cute and had such a cosy feel to it. I also loved the Honey Springs setting and the community atmosphere. The ending moved a little faster than I expected compared to the rest of the book, but overall this was still a fun and easy seasonal romance.
Tropes ✨
📚 Bookshop romance
❄️ Christmas romance
🏡 Small town
👨👦 Single dad
🌨️ Forced proximity
❤️ Cosy romance
#SomeLikeItSpiced #StevieGreene #BookReview #RomanceBooks #Bookstagram
September 24, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley, Stevie, and HQ for an arc of Some Like it Spiced!
Some Like it Spiced was just okay for me. I really enjoyed the atmosphere, the coziness, the town itself. But, I really didn’t connect with either Adam or Mia, or really any of the characters. I don’t think they were poorly written, I think it was just a predictable plot with average main characters. I didn’t really feel the tension or romance between them - once again I am someone who struggles with feeling connection when romance is written in third person so that may just be me. I do think this is a nice holiday romance to get you in the festive mood.
Some Like it Spiced was just okay for me. I really enjoyed the atmosphere, the coziness, the town itself. But, I really didn’t connect with either Adam or Mia, or really any of the characters. I don’t think they were poorly written, I think it was just a predictable plot with average main characters. I didn’t really feel the tension or romance between them - once again I am someone who struggles with feeling connection when romance is written in third person so that may just be me. I do think this is a nice holiday romance to get you in the festive mood.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I found this so hard to get into. I felt like the characters were in their heads too much and the plot took forever to develop. I wish there was more of a small town feel and closeness. Everyone knew each other and some back story, but I didn’t get the same small town vibe I get from other books. There wasn’t a lot of interaction between the main characters besides a handful of awkward encounters and others telling them how great they would be together. There was miscommunication but because the characters barely talk to each other in general. I almost did not finish this one and really had to push myself. It has some good potential, but just not quite there yet.
Did Not Finish
October 19, 2026Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for this ARC!
This is a very sweet setting, with your typical small-town characters. I do feel the side characters, at least as far as the FMC's friends are well-fleshed out and have personalities. Some of the other townie characters seemed more like the jokes and caricatures that occasionally frustrate me. The MMC has a bit of a victim complex with his ex-wife over his kid; he is a classic man who has to remind himself how old the single child that he missed so very much is. EEK. I think this can be very fun for those looking for an easy, wintry vibes read.
This is a very sweet setting, with your typical small-town characters. I do feel the side characters, at least as far as the FMC's friends are well-fleshed out and have personalities. Some of the other townie characters seemed more like the jokes and caricatures that occasionally frustrate me. The MMC has a bit of a victim complex with his ex-wife over his kid; he is a classic man who has to remind himself how old the single child that he missed so very much is. EEK. I think this can be very fun for those looking for an easy, wintry vibes read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Mia has been told that she wasn't enough. She escaped back to her hometown Honey Springs and find a job a the Book Nook. Adam is a veterinarian who felt out of place after his divorced and took an opportunity in Honey Springs to get away from the reminders of his past. They come together over books and maybe some feelings. Then his son Blake shows up and things get sidetracked. This is an age gap, single dad romance. You have two characters struggling to find themselves with the small town watching. Maybe the secret to finding themselves is in finding the person who makes them feel whole.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Oh I needed this in my life it was such a cute cozy Romance with a hint of smut. I love the underlying plot it was so cute, Blake was absolutely adorable and honestly would kill for him. Mia and Adam were such a slow burn Romance it hurt hard and I certainly was crying by the end. I will have to go back and read the first one
Did Not Finish
October 11, 2026Unfortunately this was a DNF for me. I liked the writing style at the beginning but just couldn’t connect with either of the main characters and didn’t feel much between them. A shame as I thought the blurb sounded great and was looking forward to a cosy festive read.
This one just wasn’t for me.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.
This one just wasn’t for me.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
A wintery small-town romance centered around a bookshop. Mia and Adam are nice people but spend too much time assuming instead of communicating, and remembering their failed relationships, which I found frustrating. It's not particularly spicy, just a couple of odd fumbles, which are quickly dismissed (bit odd) plus a quickie on the sofa. Not exactly romantic. Pleasant enough overall.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC of Some Like it Spiced by Stevie Greene.
This was a cute cozy read. Two hurt souls trying to figure out their path and their lives together. I enjoyed the characters. My only issue was I felt that there was a lot of repetition. Kept waiting for something to happen in the story. I did enjoy reading it and loved the happy ending.
This was a cute cozy read. Two hurt souls trying to figure out their path and their lives together. I enjoyed the characters. My only issue was I felt that there was a lot of repetition. Kept waiting for something to happen in the story. I did enjoy reading it and loved the happy ending.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A wonderful winter read.
If you are looking for a easy, winter romance with some human connection and emotion, I would definitely recommend this.
The small town feel and the community within the book is wonderful and makes you hopeful.
Thanks to Netgally.
If you are looking for a easy, winter romance with some human connection and emotion, I would definitely recommend this.
The small town feel and the community within the book is wonderful and makes you hopeful.
Thanks to Netgally.
October 29, 2026
Mia works at a bookstore in town, Adam is a vet who moved to town a year ago after a heartbreak and is finding his footing as a single dad who hasn’t got to spend much time with his son but gets him for the holiday season.
I just didn’t enjoy this book. If you love miscommunication in a book you’ll probably enjoy it. I don’t mind books that have miscommunication worked into the story when it feels necessary for the plot, but in this book the plot is miscommunication. I also felt like I ended the book and still don’t know either of the characters which was frustrating.
I just didn’t enjoy this book. If you love miscommunication in a book you’ll probably enjoy it. I don’t mind books that have miscommunication worked into the story when it feels necessary for the plot, but in this book the plot is miscommunication. I also felt like I ended the book and still don’t know either of the characters which was frustrating.
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