That Prince is Mine by Jayci Lee – a Review

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Description:
A love-averse Korean royal court cuisine instructor in search of a perfect-on-paper husband is waylaid from her practical, heartbreak-proof plan when she meets a gorgeous professor—and prince in disguise—who will do anything to prove to her that love and happily ever after can be theirs.

Emma Yoon runs a small business as a culinary instructor in Los Angeles teaching Korean royal court cuisine to young ladies striving to marry into the exclusive upper crust Korean families. She has built her business alongside her renowned Korean matchmaker godmother, which brings her one step closer to her dream of opening up a culinary school on her own. But when her godmother’s fellow matchmakers decide to meddle in Emma’s love life in a bid to sabotage her godmother, and indirectly push Emma’s dream out of her reach, she must go on a series of arranged first dates and find herself the perfect-on-paper husband to help save both, her godmother’s reputation and her dream–even if she’s not ready for love. But when she meets Michel Aubert, a professor at USC, after a series of disastrous first dates, she wonders if she might reevaluate her position on love.

Prince Michel Aubert is bound by duty and responsibility to his country, but an arranged marriage is the last thing he wants. If he is going to spend the rest of his life in service of his people, then he at least wants someone he loves and trusts by his side while doing it. He needs to find a woman who loves him for who he is before his engagement to his handpicked bride is announced. Emma Yoon might be just the woman he is looking for.

Review:

That Prince of Mine by Jayci Lee was a sweet wonderful romantic novel.  Emma Yoon, our heroine, is a culinary instructor teaching her love of Korean food to young ladies who want to learn all things Korean. Emma is determined to own a Korean royal court cuisine cooking school. Her Godmother Auntie Soo is a matchmaker, and constantly tries to find a match for Emma; but she doesn’t seem to find the perfect man, who is compatible, has morals and respect, not to mention love.

Michel Chevalier, our hero, is a visiting professor at USC, who is spending three months in the United States.  Michel is secretly the Crown Prince of Rouleme, and is determined to find someone to spend his life with, instead of being stuck in a loveless arranged marriage. His father, the King, plans to abdicate from the throne in favor of retirement, with Michel taking the throne. 

While at a restaurant, Emma notices a charming, handsome man who is watching her on a blind date.  Michel stops at the local café a number of times, as he watches as she continually parts ways with her dates: he finds himself being attracted to her, and decides to ask her to go out with him on a date; as Emma herself is totally attracted to this gorgeous charming man.  The banter and wit between them were fun and very enjoyable.  It was a delight to see them falling in love, as they both were perfect for each other.  I loved all the wonderful Korean cuisine that Emma showed Michel, and his bodyguard, Sophia.  I really loved all the characters, such as Emma, Michel, Sophia, Gabriel, Auntie Soo, her father, etc.  I also liked that Sophia and Gabriel were avoiding a long-time friendship, and would also end up together.

That Prince is Mine was a wonderful, lighthearted, heartwarming, fun, cute, charming, engaging royal romance, with a bit of spice along the way. That Prince is Mine was so very well written by Jayci Lee. If you enjoy modern royal romances, you should be reading That Prince is Mine.  I totally enjoyed the book.

Reviewed by Barb

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