"A tender and sexy romance that [readers] will absolutely devour." - Library Journal, starred review
"In That Prince is Mine, Jayci Lee delivers a fairy-tale romance that is both dreamy and grounded, sweet but also fan-yourself sexy. Emma and Michel's love story was a joy to read!" —Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man
"Lee's modern-day royalty romance provides a very satisfying read with appealing characters and palpable chemistry." - Booklist
"A crowning romantic achievement." - Kirkus
"Jayci Lee's storytelling ticks every box: tantalizing wit, delectable treats, sweet and steamy swoons, and a love that's worth fighting for––Emma and Michel pair together as sublimely as sugar and butter." -Taj McCoy, author of Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell and The Good Ones Are Taken
“Jayci Lee does it again! That Prince Is Mine is a royally delicious love story! Every page leaves you ready to savor the next sweet moment and the characters' depth and emotions are a main course you can sink your teeth into. This is a love story for people who love love stories.” -Denise Williams, author of Technically Yours
Praise for Jayci Lee:
"Lee seamlessly spins a tale that offers her readers laugh-out-loud moments, with touching pages of raw honesty and heartfelt passion. A romance full of heart and second chances." - Kirkus on Booked on a Feeling
"Lee has written another heartwarming, upbeat, rom-com featuring Korean American protagonists in the ultimate friends-to-lovers plot." - Library Journal on Booked on a Feeling
"Lee's novel shines." - Booklist on Booked on a Feeling
“BOOKED ON A FEELING is an emotional, enthralling story with brilliant dialog, a slowly, pleasurable romance, and unique characters that will truly mesmerize the reader.” - Romance Junkies
"Lee’s devoted fans will enjoy." - Publishers Weekly on The Dating Dare
"Lee's lush romance is a delectable delight." - Booklist
"A perfect balance of impeccable wit, laugh out loud hilarity, and off the charts chemistry. A Sweet Mess is a sinfully decadent romantic comedy!" —Helena Hunting, New York Times bestselling author
"A rich, vibrant romance that's a feast for all the senses!"- Lauren Blakely, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
"A wonderful twist on a classic romance...this is a fun summer read that is best enjoyed poolside or at the beach." - Lit Up, Southern California News Group
★ 04/01/2024
Emma, a Los Angeles-based culinary instructor, dreams of expanding her business, which teaches Korean royal court cuisine to clients preparing for noble marriages. When she starts to lose credibility because she herself is unwed, she makes it her mission to find a husband the traditional way, with an arranged marriage. Meanwhile, crown prince Michel is running out of time. His father, the king of a small European country, is planning to abdicate and wants Michel to be engaged or married when he makes the announcement. If Michel doesn't find love in three months, he'll have to marry a friend; their union was planned since they were children. Now Michel is in LA, undercover as a professor, trying desperately to find the love of his life on his own terms. When he meets Emma, they have immediate chemistry, and despite their conflicting goals in love, they decide to date for the few weeks he has left in LA. They must untangle matters of the heart from duty and responsibility. VERDICT Lee's (Booked on a Feeling) latest is a tender and sexy romance that foodies will absolutely devour. A great read for fans of commoner-and-royalty storylines, such as Alyssa Cole's "Reluctant Royals" series.—Migdalia Jimenez
2024-05-04
A Korean American cooking teacher in Los Angeles falls head over heels for a handsome professor who’s actually a European prince.
Emma Yoon treats love like a recipe: Follow the rules and you can never go wrong. Her parents’ divorce proved love isn’t foolproof, teaching Emma at a young age that it’s always best to follow head over heart. She’s been in no rush to find a partner, though, as she’s been perfectly content running her Korean cooking classes and dreaming of opening a culinary school. But now that Emma is 28, her godmother—a renowned matchmaker—considers her practically a spinster. She reluctantly agrees to avail herself of Auntie Soo’s services, attending matseons (marriage interviews), in hopes of finding a suitable Korean husband. Match after match proves fruitless, though, until, following a particularly disastrous date, the handsome stranger at a nearby table sends Emma an extra plate of madeleines. Michel Chevalier—tall, blond, with a devastatingly romantic accent—is a visiting professor of international relations at USC with a royal secret: He’s the crown prince of Rouleme. Given three months to travel to the U.S. for one last taste of normalcy, Michel is set to assume the throne once his father, the king, abdicates. But that’s not all: Michel has three months to find a woman he truly loves or risk betrothal to a friend he likes but feels no attraction to. Emma and Michel take a chance on one another, immediately finding a passion and connection neither have previously felt. Can their love withstand family expectations, or is their whirlwind romance just a recipe for disaster? Lee’s latest novel is a refreshingly modern take on an old story. Equally sweet and spicy, Emma and Michel’s relationship constantly races against the clock, leaving little room for unpronounced feelings or damning miscommunications. They’re open, understanding, and wholly devoted to one another, which may be a relief to readers expecting an achingly slow burn.
A crowning romantic achievement.
