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Sweethand (Island Bites)

N G Peltier
4.1 / 5.0
Published: 2021 ISBN: 9798235854383

Description

Cherisse swore she was done with Keiran King. As a talented pastry chef in Trinidad, she has no room in her life for the man who spent her entire childhood making her miserable. But when Keiran returns to the island, he is no longer the annoying boy she once knew. Now a successful businessman, he is charming, sophisticated, and undeniably magnetic. When they are forced to collaborate on a high-stakes project, the old rivalry flares up, but the friction between them quickly ignites something much hotter. Set against the vibrant, sun-drenched backdrop of Trinidad, this enemies-to-lovers story is as delicious as the desserts Cherisse creates. It is a refreshing, sexy, and heartfelt exploration of attraction that refuses to fit into a single box. The chemistry crackles with every exchange, proving that the best relationships are often the ones you least expect. Between the lively soca music, the mouthwatering treats, and the undeniable tension between two people who know exactly how to push each other’s buttons, this romance is a joyful celebration of love, growth, and second chances. If you are looking for a playful, steamy read that captures the spirit of the Caribbean, this sweet treat is exactly what you need.

Customer Reviews

Top 3 from Amazon
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Em
November 5, 2023

Great summer romance read!

I really enjoyed this book! The banter was really good, the timeline of their relationship was super realistic. Keiran was such a gentleman and had me giggling kicking my feet every other page. Cherry was such a boss babe, I love her. The pettiness between the two of them was on another level, but also somehow just the right amount of petty. I really loved all the queer rep. I feel like sometimes authors just write in a token queer character with all straight friends and call it a day. When in reality, “queers find queers”, we normally find our community with other queer people and stick together. So all the queer S/O, friends, and family members really warmed my heart. The community and support they showed each other was perfect. I thought the ending was super rushed, not enough groveling for a third act breakup. However, I thought the reason for the breakup was unnecessary. I wish Keiran’s relationship with his dad and music business could have been a bit more fleshed out. Overall, I highly recommend this book!
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Melinda
May 31, 2021
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Sweet & Steamy

This was so flipping sweet (pun completely intended). Set in Trinidad, Sweethand follows Cherisse, a passionate pastry chef, and her childhood enemy and local music producer, Keiran, as they find themselves thrown together as Maid of Honour and Best Man for Cherisse's sister's wedding. Aside from Cherisse and Keiran's incredible chemistry, there's a whole cast of dynamic characters including a second romance which I'm hoping we will get to see more of in N.G Peltier's upcoming work. Like with most romances, we do have an unnecessary final conflict in the final act which didn't feel needed but I've come to accept that it's a staple of the romance genre. Recommend if you enjoy: - food references (honestly get snacks ready because this book will make you hungry) - enemies to lovers - books centred around weddings - dual POVs - steamy scenes - bisexual representation
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Robyn S.
October 8, 2022
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Does what it says on the tin

Sweet as sugar but struggles a bit in the climax and denouement. This is a fun enemies-to-lovers romp with sweet treats and soca. It was refreshing to read about contemporary Caribbean characters, complete with food and accents! Just as good a rom com as any other debut of the last 3 years. 3 stars for entertainment and nostalgia, with some forgiveable imperfections.