Review: How Sweet It Is by Dylan Newton

   

How Sweet It Is

by Dylan Newton

July 13, 2021

352 pages

Goodreads Summary:

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.

Review

How Sweet It Is is a Hallmark movie waiting to happen! With an innocent female lead and a grumpy love interest, the story is romantic and swoonworthy ;)

How Sweet It Is started off with the funniest and most embarrassing meet cute between Kate and Drake. The story proceeded to have them grow close with fun moments and heart-to-heart talks. While Kate and Drake's simmering attraction gave me all the butterflies, the pacing was a little off. Not a lot was happening around the middle of the book which was frankly very boring. I ended up putting the book down more than a couple times...

Kate is a hard worker and all around nice girl. Her job and family did not make it easy for her but she stood tall on her own. "People like to label others. It makes them feel as if they know you, or at least, they know in which box you belong." (p. 153) Drake has similar experience except with his fans. Their craze level has had him put on a hard shell. He wasn't the easiest person to work with but underneath his grumpy exterior, Drake is a tender loving guy. Albeit a little fast but it was no wonder Kate and Drake would get together!

A perfect love story, How Sweet It Is will make any romance-loving heart flutter. I can't wait to see what the author does with the next delicious Matthews man ;)

*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and not affected in any way. Any quotes included in my review were taken from the copy I received.