New Release Review: How Sweet It Is by Dylan Newton
Synopsis
What happens when the queen of romance falls for the king of horror–you get "a hilarious rom-com comp," perfect for fans of Beach Read. (Kirkus, starred review)
Event planner Kate Sweet is famous for creating the perfect happily-ever-after moment for her clients’ dream weddings. So how is it that her best friend has roped her into planning a bestselling horror writer’s book launch extravaganza? But the second Kate meets—or rather, accidentally maims—the drop-dead-hot Drake Matthews, her well-ordered life quickly transforms into an absolute nightmare.
Drake Matthews is tired of the spotlight and tired of his reputation as the Knight of Nightmares. He's really a nice guy! But he’s not prepared for Kate, a fearless agent of chaos in steel-tipped stilettos, or for that sweet sting of attraction he feels for her. She’s inspiring him to take his writing in a whole new direction—one that no one expects. Because now Kate and Drake are changing up the rules, and this plot twist might just surprise everyone . . . including themselves.
"Fans of The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert, and Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur will adore How Sweet It Is!" –The Nerd Daily
Review
How Sweet It Is had the right combination of sweetness, romance, and humour, making for a perfectly charming rom-com. The story had a great start that flowed at a good pace, but some spots along the way it did drag on a bit. However, inconsistent pacing aside, I enjoyed Kate and Drake and their growing relationship. Their flirtatious banter was cute and the development of their feelings was believable. I felt the chemistry between them. I was in need of a romance with minimal angst and conflict, and this gave me exactly what I was looking for. The characters faced very few bumps and blips along their journey.
All in all, this was a fun, entertaining read for me.
*Complimentary copy for review provided by Forever Romance. All opinions expressed here are honest and entirely my own.
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About the Author
Dylan Newton was born and raised in a small town where the library was her favorite hang-out. After over a decade working in corporate America, Dylan quit to pursue her passion: writing books. When she isn't writing, Dylan is pursuing her own happily ever after with her high school sweetheart as they split time between Florida and Upstate New York with their two much cooler daughters and a tone-deaf cockatiel.
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