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The Way to a Man's Heart #1
Pizza My Heart
When I walk into Sugar and Slice Pizzeria, I don’t expect to leave so damn hungry.
But the moment I lock eyes with Mirabella, I’m craving so much more.
Her curves, her cute-ass smile, and the dark curls in her hair… she’s everything.
She may be taking my order but I’m ready to tell her exactly what to do.
I don’t want her behind that counter — I want her in my bed.
Now and forever.
Dear Reader,
This is a one-slice situation.
Short and filthy-sweet, it’s the perfect 1-hour lunch break read!
Matt and Mirabella want this HEA as badly as you do.
It’s got extra cheese and it’s hot from the oven!
Can ya handle the heat?
xo, frankie
But the moment I lock eyes with Mirabella, I’m craving so much more.
Her curves, her cute-ass smile, and the dark curls in her hair… she’s everything.
She may be taking my order but I’m ready to tell her exactly what to do.
I don’t want her behind that counter — I want her in my bed.
Now and forever.
Dear Reader,
This is a one-slice situation.
Short and filthy-sweet, it’s the perfect 1-hour lunch break read!
Matt and Mirabella want this HEA as badly as you do.
It’s got extra cheese and it’s hot from the oven!
Can ya handle the heat?
xo, frankie
51 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 17, 2020
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Frankie Love writes filthy-sweet stories about bad boys and mountain men. As a thirty-something mom to six who is ridiculously in love with her own bearded hottie, she believes in love-at-first-sight and happily-ever-afters. She also believes in the power of a quickie.
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February 29, 2020
A cute contemporary romance short story. It's packed with slices of love and determination. And a dash of fear, second thought and s*x.
⭐⭐⭐ for love might begin in first sight but the determination for believing in love is the beginning of a wonderful future.
⭐⭐⭐ for love might begin in first sight but the determination for believing in love is the beginning of a wonderful future.
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June 26, 2020Not gonna rate this one because it truly took me like 20 mins to read, but I was not a fan. I have read more than my fair share of short and to the point smutty romances, but this one was WAY too insta-love with not enough of the sexy-sexy for it to work for me. Meh
July 26, 2023
TW// mentions of cancer, mention of death (parents)
Pizza My Heart is the first novella in a series of short, steamy, food related romances. This book lacks plot and character development. Instead it focuses on quick smut with instalove. It definitely isn’t for everyone, but surprisingly my issues with this book didn’t have to do with those elements.
My issues with this book had to do with the men. I didn’t see Matt’s appeal. He came on way too strong and some of his wording made it seem like he was trying to pressure Mirabella into a relationship. For example, when she first turned him down, he said "Just like that? Not even gonna pretend you're not interested?" If a man ever says that to you after you choose to not give him your number, run the other way because he is definitely a creep. Then there’s Mirabella’s brother, Tony. He is way too possessive and controlling of his sister.
I really enjoyed Mirabella as a character and I liked how fast paced the story was, but the men ruined the book for me.
Pizza My Heart is the first novella in a series of short, steamy, food related romances. This book lacks plot and character development. Instead it focuses on quick smut with instalove. It definitely isn’t for everyone, but surprisingly my issues with this book didn’t have to do with those elements.
My issues with this book had to do with the men. I didn’t see Matt’s appeal. He came on way too strong and some of his wording made it seem like he was trying to pressure Mirabella into a relationship. For example, when she first turned him down, he said "Just like that? Not even gonna pretend you're not interested?" If a man ever says that to you after you choose to not give him your number, run the other way because he is definitely a creep. Then there’s Mirabella’s brother, Tony. He is way too possessive and controlling of his sister.
I really enjoyed Mirabella as a character and I liked how fast paced the story was, but the men ruined the book for me.
December 3, 2020
'Si hay un hombre digno de mi amor, no se asustará por lo que hay esparcido entre los cristales rotos. De hecho, a un hombre digno de mi amor no le importará sangrar un poco para mantener mi corazón para siempre'.
Pizza my Heart de Frankie Love serie The way to a men's Heart 1
Mí humilde opinión:
Cuando entro en la pizzería Sugar and Slice, no espero salir tan condenadamente
hambriento.
Pero en el momento en que veo a Mirabella, anhelo mucho más.
Sus curvas, su linda sonrisa y los rizos oscuros de su cabello... ella lo es todo.
Ella puede estar tomando mi pedido pero estoy listo para decirle exactamente
qué hacer.
No la quiero detrás del mostrador, la quiero en mi cama.
Ahora y para siempre.
The way to a men's Heart es una serie de libritos rápidos con héroes que saben lo que quieren y heroínas inocentes que hacen clic instantáneamente, ideales para quitar el estrés de la cabeza.
Pizza my Heart es un insta-love breve y divertido. Con demasiado dulce de leche para mí gusto pero igual lo devoré desde la primera página.
Mirabella y Matt son personajes agradables y su historia me resultó súper linda, con un toque profundo porque a ambos los tocó de cerca el cáncer, tuvo el calor, la pasión con descaro justas para una lectura entretenida ligera. Sin angustias ni vueltas, HEA asegurado y doble epilogo que me dejó con una sonrisa al final y con ganas de pedir una pizza.
October 16, 2020
Okay, it's short, I know, I don't take these silly stories so seriously, but I still, I didn't like it..
February 18, 2020
This one was a sweet read and light steam.
Matt is about work and working out with his friends until he stops at a pizza place and sees his true love his one and only Maribella.. he talks to her he is abit cocky and gets shot down since Maribella had health scare in the past and is closed off. And also a over protective brother who tries to scare away Matt.. but Matt isnt giving up he goes back to win her over and she does give in and also tells him her health scare (she had cancer) the date goes 0 to 100 these two are so cute together.
?? Did Matt change his name to
Matteo?? Or is that a nickname? Cuz once the sex happened she started calling him Metteo? Lol
No ow/om drama, no cheating, slight secondary chara, sexy time, virgin girl no manwhore
Recommend- yes/maybe
Cover-⭐⭐⭐⭐
Instalove/lust
Slight push away from h
Mentions of past cancer
Safe
No condom
Hea
Epilogue
Matt is about work and working out with his friends until he stops at a pizza place and sees his true love his one and only Maribella.. he talks to her he is abit cocky and gets shot down since Maribella had health scare in the past and is closed off. And also a over protective brother who tries to scare away Matt.. but Matt isnt giving up he goes back to win her over and she does give in and also tells him her health scare (she had cancer) the date goes 0 to 100 these two are so cute together.
?? Did Matt change his name to
Matteo?? Or is that a nickname? Cuz once the sex happened she started calling him Metteo? Lol
No ow/om drama, no cheating, slight secondary chara, sexy time, virgin girl no manwhore
Recommend- yes/maybe
Cover-⭐⭐⭐⭐
Instalove/lust
Slight push away from h
Mentions of past cancer
Safe
No condom
Hea
Epilogue
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 7, 2020
Good
This was a really sweet, heartfelt and sexy story. Mirabella and Matteo instantly click, he knows she is the one for him. Mirabella has had it rough. Her brother is overprotective and tries to scare Matt off but he is not letting his love go that easily. These two characters just fit together. Mirabella wanted to live a normal life and Matt was willing to give her everything she desired.
Safety and Spoilers
Completely safe. No ow drama, brother tries to scare H off in the beginning but H came back next day ready to claim his woman. H’s past isn’t mentioned and h is a virgin. No abuse. h suffered from ovarian cancer.
This was a really sweet, heartfelt and sexy story. Mirabella and Matteo instantly click, he knows she is the one for him. Mirabella has had it rough. Her brother is overprotective and tries to scare Matt off but he is not letting his love go that easily. These two characters just fit together. Mirabella wanted to live a normal life and Matt was willing to give her everything she desired.
Safety and Spoilers
Completely safe. No ow drama, brother tries to scare H off in the beginning but H came back next day ready to claim his woman. H’s past isn’t mentioned and h is a virgin. No abuse. h suffered from ovarian cancer.
April 24, 2020
I didn't like this one as much...
February 20, 2020
This was just what I needed for the month of love. It was quick, extremely cheezy (pun intended), and left me with a smile on my face. Matt and Mirabella were both looking for love and reading about them falling in love added happiness to my lunch break while I was reading it.
I’m glad to see that this will be a series because I need more cute insta love stories in my life!
I received an ARC for an honest review.
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I’m glad to see that this will be a series because I need more cute insta love stories in my life!
I received an ARC for an honest review.
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February 26, 2020Ya'll, I'm trying to branch out this year with other genres, and 'romance' is my least read one. I laughed my way through this and it was actually pretty fun, in an eye-rolling, insta-love, "oh my god really" kind of way! 🍕🤷😂
Also, I didn't realize this would have a ton of pizza puns & very descriptive sex scenes, hahahaha. 😳😳😳😳
Also, I didn't realize this would have a ton of pizza puns & very descriptive sex scenes, hahahaha. 😳😳😳😳
June 10, 2020
A cute, albeit it felt too fast, romance book about a guy who meets a girl and falls head over heels with her. There were things I enjoyed... but plenty I didn't. Sadly.
I came across this book I believe through a book blog. I was interested immediately, the punny title, the semi-sexy half-naked dude, pizza, romance. I have to say I did enjoy this book, but the insta-love + how he just wanted to marry her were quite off-putting.
Yes, because that is how it goes. He meets Mirabella and instantly decides she will be his wife. BOOM. Like that. It was frankly a bit creepy and it felt rushed as heck. I get that you like her and that you are interested but please take it slow. This just felt so fake. Thankfully, there were parts that were a more realistic and a bit better and I could enjoy the romance at those points and I was awwing and delighted that these two found each other.
Matt(eo) was a pretty OK guy, though again it was creepy how he immediately wanted to marry a girl. Dude, just no. But I did like learning more about him, and I found it sweet that he didn't let the whole Tony situation come between him and Mirabella. I loved reading about his restaurant, about his home, and loved his workouts (sadly, we just get one).
Mirabella was smitten yes, love at first sight, but at least she didn't want to marry him instantly. But this sentence just had me thinking that maybe she should date a bit more: "Well, technically the only date of my life..". Girl, what? Then again.. with that brother of her it kind of doesn't amaze me. Still a bit weird that apparently she never dated but now magically she can. Still, to cry over a perfect kiss.... wow. I do love Mirabella and I love that she is working hard, that is showing the world she is a survivor, that she is strong.
Tony was just annoying. Bro, I get that your sister had something terrible. You lost your parents and you are worried you will lose her too. But you know what... this attitude of yours? That is going to make her leave and not because of how fragile you think she is (which she clearly isn't). Treat her like a human, treat her normal. Now you are just barging in all the time.
There is also plenty of sex at one point in various ways. I did feel it was a bit fast, but hey, if people want to have sex on their first date, go ahead... it is just not for me. I did love the sex scenes, they were written really well.
The ending. Oh Lord. My rating before the epilogue, oh 3 stars because of the insta love and some other elements but it was good at other points, my rating after the epilogue, oh good lord, 2 stars, people why?
This is such a shame. I get that you only have 51 pages to fill, but do you need to rush everything? Do you need to instalove? Do you need to immediately go to proposals? This could have been fine if it just took it a bit slower, maybe add some epilogues like you do here with a time skip.
Will I be reading the next books? Definitely. Yes. I want to see if those are maybe better paced.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I came across this book I believe through a book blog. I was interested immediately, the punny title, the semi-sexy half-naked dude, pizza, romance. I have to say I did enjoy this book, but the insta-love + how he just wanted to marry her were quite off-putting.
Yes, because that is how it goes. He meets Mirabella and instantly decides she will be his wife. BOOM. Like that. It was frankly a bit creepy and it felt rushed as heck. I get that you like her and that you are interested but please take it slow. This just felt so fake. Thankfully, there were parts that were a more realistic and a bit better and I could enjoy the romance at those points and I was awwing and delighted that these two found each other.
Matt(eo) was a pretty OK guy, though again it was creepy how he immediately wanted to marry a girl. Dude, just no. But I did like learning more about him, and I found it sweet that he didn't let the whole Tony situation come between him and Mirabella. I loved reading about his restaurant, about his home, and loved his workouts (sadly, we just get one).
Mirabella was smitten yes, love at first sight, but at least she didn't want to marry him instantly. But this sentence just had me thinking that maybe she should date a bit more: "Well, technically the only date of my life..". Girl, what? Then again.. with that brother of her it kind of doesn't amaze me. Still a bit weird that apparently she never dated but now magically she can. Still, to cry over a perfect kiss.... wow. I do love Mirabella and I love that she is working hard, that is showing the world she is a survivor, that she is strong.
Tony was just annoying. Bro, I get that your sister had something terrible. You lost your parents and you are worried you will lose her too. But you know what... this attitude of yours? That is going to make her leave and not because of how fragile you think she is (which she clearly isn't). Treat her like a human, treat her normal. Now you are just barging in all the time.
There is also plenty of sex at one point in various ways. I did feel it was a bit fast, but hey, if people want to have sex on their first date, go ahead... it is just not for me. I did love the sex scenes, they were written really well.
The ending. Oh Lord. My rating before the epilogue, oh 3 stars because of the insta love and some other elements but it was good at other points, my rating after the epilogue, oh good lord, 2 stars, people why?
This is such a shame. I get that you only have 51 pages to fill, but do you need to rush everything? Do you need to instalove? Do you need to immediately go to proposals? This could have been fine if it just took it a bit slower, maybe add some epilogues like you do here with a time skip.
Will I be reading the next books? Definitely. Yes. I want to see if those are maybe better paced.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
July 25, 2023
Matt y sus amigos han sido solteros durante mucho tiempo y no tienen pinta de querer cambiar su situación. Las mujeres no lo atraen más allá de una noche, así que cuando entra en una pizzería a por algo para cenar lo último que espera es enamorarse a primera vista... Quien cree en esas tonterías? Pues al parecer Matt que no puede dejar marchar a Mirabella sabiendo que es su única.
Perdón de nuevo por la reseña con fechas distintas pero es que soy idiota y de nuevo me pongo a ver series y me olvido de hacer las rese��as 🤣🤦🏻♀️
Ha sido un libro cortito en el esquema que ya sabéis: amor a primera vista, en este caso hay unas líneas de drama nada exagerado, un poco de hombre posesivo y siempre siempre final super feliz!
Ya sabéis, para pasar el ratito!
Perdón de nuevo por la reseña con fechas distintas pero es que soy idiota y de nuevo me pongo a ver series y me olvido de hacer las rese��as 🤣🤦🏻♀️
Ha sido un libro cortito en el esquema que ya sabéis: amor a primera vista, en este caso hay unas líneas de drama nada exagerado, un poco de hombre posesivo y siempre siempre final super feliz!
Ya sabéis, para pasar el ratito!
March 7, 2020
Look, no SHADE, this isn’t BAD, it’s a quick-straight to the point novella following a guy who waltzes into a pizzeria and meets the girl of his dreams. My only issue is..the deal with contemporary romances ESPECIALLY novellas I’ve been reading with these innocent ass heroines. I GET IT! Not every girl is out here and experienced. I GET IT..I am just starting to side eye these authors. As a readers I’m starting to feel like authors feel THATS the standard for who deserves a Happy Ever After in their romance. It’s a personal thing, it’s a thing I’ve noticed..it’s a preference. Like I want to see more.
February 19, 2020
Loved this story. I know when I see Frankie Love as author, I am going to really enjoy this book and this was no different. Mirabella and Matt were so good together. Loved their chemistry. Great for a lazy afternoon and you want a good book that will leave a smile on your face.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 29, 2020
It's been a while since I DNFed a book. It was 50 pages and I made it through 30. I don't mind insta-love but there was zero buildup, which wouldn't have been a problem if there was even a tiny bit of chemistry. Neither had any discernible personality that made me want to keep reading. Dude just kept saying how hot she was. I couldn't even make it to the sex scene. Ugh.
April 9, 2020
I want to know her by heart
Cute, fun and quick hot read. Safe, no cheating, no abuse, virgin h, no mention of H's past. h is in cancer remission, epilogues at 1 & 5 years. Perfect story for a quickie lunchtime read.
Cute, fun and quick hot read. Safe, no cheating, no abuse, virgin h, no mention of H's past. h is in cancer remission, epilogues at 1 & 5 years. Perfect story for a quickie lunchtime read.
August 4, 2020
This one was, in my opinion, so unrealistic, which is something I usually can't appreciate. However, I definitely enjoyed this one, even though it was short, and the pizza talk made me hungry.
February 22, 2020
Deep Dish Naughtiness...
I was salivating over this hot sexy novella and it wasn't just because of all the pizza references. Matt just wanted a pizza when he strutted into the Sugar and Slice Pizzeria, but he ended up with much more. His eyes feasted over the girl behind the counter, Mirabella. She stunned him stupid and he knew right then and there she was the one for him. She was delectable and gorgeous.
Mirabella had the same super electric spark for Matt. This was more sassy and sizzling hot than a wood fire pizza oven.
I was salivating over this hot sexy novella and it wasn't just because of all the pizza references. Matt just wanted a pizza when he strutted into the Sugar and Slice Pizzeria, but he ended up with much more. His eyes feasted over the girl behind the counter, Mirabella. She stunned him stupid and he knew right then and there she was the one for him. She was delectable and gorgeous.
Mirabella had the same super electric spark for Matt. This was more sassy and sizzling hot than a wood fire pizza oven.
April 14, 2020
Quick and Cute
I always have such a hard time with romance novellas because I always feel like the romance happens to quickly. I’ve learned that I’m a slow burn type of girl. Haha. But with this I decided to suspend by disbelief and just go with it. I’m doing so I was able to enjoy the book a lot more even if some parts were cheesy. I did think it was cute. There were some phrases that were awkward and I found the sex scene to be a tad bit over the top but overall it was quick read and I’ll be picking up the next one.
I always have such a hard time with romance novellas because I always feel like the romance happens to quickly. I’ve learned that I’m a slow burn type of girl. Haha. But with this I decided to suspend by disbelief and just go with it. I’m doing so I was able to enjoy the book a lot more even if some parts were cheesy. I did think it was cute. There were some phrases that were awkward and I found the sex scene to be a tad bit over the top but overall it was quick read and I’ll be picking up the next one.
February 19, 2020
This is book one in The Way to a Man's Heart series. When Matt stops in at the Sugar and Slice Pizzaria, he finds more than a slice of pizza to fill his belly. He sees Mirabella and immediately wonders how to best approach her and to convince her that she is his one. Little does he know she feels the same way. A short and sweet read that moves quickly but does not miss or skip a beat along the way. Enjoy!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 7, 2020
Ok, this is a low substance but adorable insta love romance. It's short- I think it took me about 20 minutes to read. Maybe less but I have kids that interrupt me :) But I smiled a lot because as corny as it is, it was sweet. Just expect a short, unbelievable but smile inducing romance that has little substance but a bit of heart. I'll read the others in this series just because I assume that they are all as cute as this one.
July 21, 2020
Overall I like the “book shot” idea ... but for a book this short there should not be continuity issues. The restaurant and grandmother are introduced as Angelina and then in chapter 4 it changes to Angelica and then in the end it changes back to Angelina again. In a book this short, made to be read on a lunch break, a mistake like name switching is glaringly obvious and should have been caught during editing.
May 27, 2023
REAL RATING: 2.5 🌟
》It was not that bad... It was very cringe in some moments. 🙈 I don't understand why it was necessary to be written two epilogues. 🤨 But this doesn't bother me as much.
》Probably I was too tired to enjoy it properly 😴 but I still think it's just an easy read for when you want to kill the time waiting for an appointment or so. 🤷♀️
》I do not recommend it if you are in a reading slump. 😬
》It was not that bad... It was very cringe in some moments. 🙈 I don't understand why it was necessary to be written two epilogues. 🤨 But this doesn't bother me as much.
》Probably I was too tired to enjoy it properly 😴 but I still think it's just an easy read for when you want to kill the time waiting for an appointment or so. 🤷♀️
》I do not recommend it if you are in a reading slump. 😬
March 3, 2020
1.5
This was better than some of the other short romances I have tried to read this year, but I still wasn’t loving it. I might try book two to see how I feel about it though. I think the covers are colorful and goofy so I wanted to like the short books, but idk.
It was just so insta-lovey and I get that it is short but I have read short before and LOVED so you can make it work ok.
This was better than some of the other short romances I have tried to read this year, but I still wasn’t loving it. I might try book two to see how I feel about it though. I think the covers are colorful and goofy so I wanted to like the short books, but idk.
It was just so insta-lovey and I get that it is short but I have read short before and LOVED so you can make it work ok.
February 17, 2020
Pizza My Heart is a supersonic read. A adorable insta love romance. These two characters were so cute together with the witty banter between them. I loved the plot and characters. Supporting characters accentuated the story. I loved the cutesy epilogue.
February 17, 2020
I'm craving pizza and some more sugary sweet romances from one of my favorite authors Frankie Love after reading this story! This story had my heart right from the title and the sexy and sweet read just kept me hungry and craving more. A perfect bite!
April 1, 2020
ZERO STARS
well that was just a mess of a book
i don't even know if i can call it a book
i also can't understand how some people felt like it deserved 5 stars.
never thought i's hate a book this much!
well that was just a mess of a book
i don't even know if i can call it a book
i also can't understand how some people felt like it deserved 5 stars.
never thought i's hate a book this much!
April 3, 2020
WOW!!!! What else is there to say. This was a really HOT story, and you will be missing out if you do not read it. I could not put it down it was that good!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 6, 2020
Matt walks into a pizza shop and instantly has an attraction for Mirabella. He asks her out on a date for the very next day.
This book had the biggest insta love I have ever seen. HOW can you love someone and tell them after one day!! HELL NO will not be continuing this series!
This book had the biggest insta love I have ever seen. HOW can you love someone and tell them after one day!! HELL NO will not be continuing this series!
September 13, 2022
2.5✯
°Virgin heroine/non virgin H
°Switching POVs
°Insta love/lust
°No OW/OM drama
°No separation
°No cheating or scenes with OP
°The h had ovarian cancer, she's been in remission for 2 years
°Epilogue: 1 year and 5 years later
°Virgin heroine/non virgin H
°Switching POVs
°Insta love/lust
°No OW/OM drama
°No separation
°No cheating or scenes with OP
°The h had ovarian cancer, she's been in remission for 2 years
°Epilogue: 1 year and 5 years later
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