NOTE: I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Life is Sweet by Lily Seabrooke is a classic opposites attract. Melissa is a CFO in the for a major financial corporation, and in her rise to power, she’s left no time for real life. She spends most days at the office working 16+ hours, even sleeping under her desk. While Kayla owns a tiny candy shop, which business-wise is hanging on by a thread. Just looking at her bright hair and clothes, fun is basically Kayla’s middle name. The two of them are vastly different. Kayla is quirky, free spirited, and sweet. Melissa is serious, and doesn’t even have a favorite color when they meet!
When Melissa happens upon Kayla’s candy store, Kayla convinces Melissa to pretend to be her girlfriend to get her creepy ex off her back. As the two of them become friends, Kayla sets out on a mission to get Melissa to have more fun.
Soon, Melissa happens to need a fake girlfriend for a trip to visit the family she’s been lying to, and who else would she choose but her already fake girlfriend, Kayla?
Just like with The Christmas Ball, I thought this book was hilarious at some points, and tear-jerking at others. I just love a good queer, tropey romance. I thought their relationship was sweet and challenging, and really made me think about whether or not I’m having enough fun.
Life is Sweet is the perfect buy for your Valentine time romance reading needs. You can skip the candy if you’ve got this one. It’s sweet enough.