Salty, Spiced, and a Little Bit Nice

Ellie Pang has had enough of her controlling family? who has been micromanaging her life since her type 1 diabetes diagnosis?. When her parents orchestrate a public proposal from their business partner's son, a proposal that goes humiliatingly viral, Ellie escapes to the other side of the country to put her dream of opening a sugar-free bakery into action. Afterall, she'd done her research. How hard can it be? She hits a snag when her storefront turns out to be a dump and in need of major renovations. Worse, the only person who can help her turn things around is Alec Mackenzie, her brother's best friend and the man responsible for crushing her teenage heart ten years ago. But Alec has a proposal of his own: he needs a pretend girlfriend in order to cement a business deal. All they need to do is feign love and affection, while trying not to maim each other. But when the thin line between hate and fake-madly-in-love starts to blur, and buried secrets resurface, Ellie must learn to trust her heart, and choose between love and family.

Autorentext

Cynthia Timoti writes fun, sexy multicultural romcoms with plenty of heart and snark, where happy endings are always guaranteed. She was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia, and moved to Australia when she was seventeen. She spent too many years working in finance, even though numbers aren't her strongest suit.

When Cynthia's not writing, she's probably trying to make a dent in her TBR pile, hunting for the perfect cup of bubble tea, and collecting pretty notebooks that she'll never use. Cynthia currently resides in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband and two sons.

Zusammenfassung

"Salty, Spiced, and a Little Bit Nice shines with its fresh, authentic approach to chronic illness and complicated family relationships. A joyous celebration of immigrant cultural identity serves as a meaningful backdrop to Ellie's hard-won battle toward independence, self-confidence, and an empowering romantic relationship. Cynthia Timoti is an exciting new voice in contemporary romance fiction, and I look forward to reading more of her work!" -Washington Independent Review of *Books

"It was an awe-inspiring journey... A powerful encouragement to any reader who needs that final push to take back the reins, silence the critics, and live life to its fullest."- The RomanticComedy Book Club*

"A strength of Timoti's novel is her nuanced portrayal of type 1 diabetes... Timoti's handling of family dynamics and intergenerational relationships also feels authentic and adds depth to the narrative... Skillfully blends romance with meaningful discussions about family expectations, chronic illness, and cultural identity in her strong debut." -Library Journal

"A must-read if you love baked goods as much as you love HEAs."-Fangirlish