Sweet On You (Boobsmas #9)

This episode is brought to you by Don't Look, the latest release from New York Times bestselling author, Alexandra Ivy. The Novel:Sweet on YouThe Author: Carla de GuzmanThe Noobies: Elizabeth & Desiree, Hosts of Really Reading Romance Book ClubEast City BooksThe Synopsis:All’s fair in love and prank warsFor barista and café owner Sari Tomas, Christmas means parols, family and no-holds-barred karaoke contests. This year, though, a new neighbor is throwing a wrench in all her best-laid plans. The baker next door—“some fancy boy from Manila”—might have cute buns, but when he tries to poach her customers with cheap coffee and cheaper tactics, the competition is officially on.And Baker Boy better be ready, because Sari never loses.Foodie extraordinaire Gabriel Capras wants to prove to his dad that his career choice doesn’t make him any less a man. The Laneways might not be Manila, but the close-knit community is the perfect spot to grow his bakery into a thriving business. He wasn’t expecting a gorgeous adversary in the barista next door, but flirting with her makes his heart race, and it’s not just the caffeine.It’s winner takes all this Christmas. And more than one competitor might just lose their heart for the holidays. Show Notes: - Promo for Don't Look by Alexandra Ivy- Welcome Destinee and Elizabeth, hosts of Really Reading Romance, East City Books' romance book club- All about the book club!- D & E's romance-ish meet cute (00:05:39)- "Food porn" romance recs: The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan and Simmer Down by Sarah Smith- Favorite holiday eats and treats- Humid in the summer or freezing in the winter?- Horny for Christmas (00:19:32)- Introducing Sweet on You (00:21:47)- Celebrating Christmas outside of America - Faith in romance novels - A few words about "Happiest Season" (again)- #FamilyGoals in romance novels- Therapy in romance recs: Snapped by Alexa Martin and Not Suitable for Work by Skye McDonald (00:34:08)- Don't forget about the Dedication and Acknowledgements - "Prank Wars", the new enemies-to-lovers (00:42:45)- Prank Wars in romance recs: You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle, The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa, To Have and To Hoaxby Martha Waters- A "10 Things I Hate About You" throwback- A few sexy kisses... and a little something something (00:51:07)- Consent vs. "Backing Out"- What do you want to see more of in romance? (01:00:18)- Shoutout to Romance Class- A few favorite reads from 2020: The Write Escape by Charish Reid, The Roommate by Rosie Danan, The Devil of Downtown by Joanna Shupe, and Office Hours by Katrina Jackson (01:05:37)- Kelly's go-to Lani Lynn Vale series- Heart, Humor, Heat & Holiday Ratings (01:11:19) - The rules for Baby Jesus- On The Pool Boy heat scale... - The 9th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin Giveaway Winner:Twitter: @MeganB0629IG: @ilikeoldbooks1213     @cooking_with_my_cozys     @crystal__mercedesFollow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*