Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Sweet Tooth by Helen Juliet

 


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Getting lost in the woods was never this fun

When Hans Jager and his sister Greta have to return home for the holidays, the last thing he expects is to run into his childhood best friend, Chester Wild. Even more surprising is when Chester pretends to be Hans’s boyfriend to protect Hans from his wicked step-mother’s wrath. Seeing Chester again makes Hans realise that he might feel more than just friendship, but can he risking spoiling what they already have?
Chester has always loved his best friend. But Hans is straight, right? When they find themselves stranded in the woods, everything changes, but for how long? A dark family secret could undo their magical reunion, and Hans is feeling more lost than ever. Could Chester be enough to guide him back to true love?

Sweet Tooth is a steamy, standalone MM romance novel featuring a scrumptious sweet shop, slow dancing to Elton John, an explosive family dinner, a loyal puppy, a very naughty use for candy canes, and a guaranteed HEA with absolutely no cliffhanger.




My Rating - 4.5 Stars!


Helen Juliet's Sweet Tooth is a sweet friends to lovers holiday romance. This is a standalone read that is a modern retelling of Hansel and Gretel. 

There is a whole lot of "cute" happening in this story. The town is named Gingerbread. The brother and sister are named Hans and Greta. And there's a candy shop, of course. 

As for the candy cane scene, wow, just wow. That is definitely a different way to use a candy cane!

I love the emotions in this tale. The siblings left town, guilty of causing their mother's death. And, of course, their stepmother never misses an opportunity to remind them of that. They're back home now to say goodbye to their dying father. I can't praise enough the way this aspect of the story develops. I love it all. 

As usual, the writing style is entertaining and wonderfully paced. The characters fully come to life and and their storyline is pure delight.

Sweet Tooth is a feel good holiday read. Helen Juliet will definitely leave you happy with this tale that perfectly combines friends to lovers and fake boyfriend themes. 




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