Review: Make It Sweet by Kristen Callihan
SYNOPSIS:
Life for Emma isn’t good. The world knows her as Princess Anya on Dark Castle, but then her character gets the axe—literally. The cherry on top is finding her boyfriend in bed with another woman. She needs a break, and sanctuary comes in the form of Rosemont, a gorgeous estate in California promising rest and relaxation.
Then she meets the owner’s equally gorgeous grandson, ex–hockey player and current recluse Lucian Osmond, and she sees her own pain and yearning reflected in his eyes.
He’s charming when he wants to be but also secretive and gruff, with protective walls as thick as Emma’s own. Despite a growing attraction, they avoid each other.
But then there’s an impromptu nighttime skinny-dip, and Lucian’s luscious homemade tarts and cream cakes start arriving at Emma’s door, tempting her to taste life again…
In trying to stay apart, they only grow closer—and their broken pieces just might fit together and make them whole.
Review
I am sooo sad this book is over!! Wow, I loved this one so much. It was the sweetest seduction with gorgeous writing. The main characters each are experiencing some setbacks in their careers and make their way to Rosemont, an estate in Santa Barbara. Lucian’s grandmother (Amalie) owns Rosemont and he is staying there, licking his wounds from leaving the NHL. Emma learns of Rosemont from her grandmother and is invited to stay in one of the guests houses at Rosemont after being axed from her TV show.
As it turns out, Lucian has a talent for French patisserie as his great grandfather was a famous French pastry chef. He is immediately drawn to Emma when he meets her and starts to bake for her but she doesn’t know he is making all the food. This book made me completely salivate with the tempting description of all the macarons, croissants, and tarts.
This book was a slowish burn but not too slow. It felt very luxurious and sensual to read. I listened to the audiobook (which I believe is available as read & listen on Kindle Unlimited) and it was perfection! The narrators are some of my favorites. I would definitely re read this one and I might have to add it to my audiobook rotation!
Rating: 5/5
Steam Level: 3/5 - open door with some fantastic foreplay and a super hot thigh sex scene!
