A Big Surprise for Valentine's Day - Book Review by Voodoo Bride

 

A Big Surprise for Valentine's Day (Holidays with the Wongs #4)

by Jackie Lau

What is it about:

Amber Wong has landed her dream job at the Stratford Festival, and life is looking good. Sure, she hasn’t had sex in so long that her condoms have expired, but she’ll just pick up some new ones, along with some discounted Christmas chocolate, at the grocery store.

And that’s where she runs into Dr. Sebastian Lam, the son of her parents’ close friends, whom she hasn’t seen in years. He’s moved back to Ontario, newly single, and… Oh my God. He’s really hot.

The attraction is mutual and no-strings-attached sex is the perfect arrangement for both of them, since Amber has sworn off dating after a string of terrible boyfriends.

But what if their families find out they’re spending time together and start interfering in their lives? That would be a disaster.

Even worse? If they develop feelings for each other, given a relationship is the last thing Amber wants right now…

What did Voodoo Bride think of it:

It took me awhile to pick this last book in the series up as it seemed to have the 'best friend's younger sister' trope. A trope that usually doesn't work for me. 

But it turned out that trope was barely there luckily enough.

This is by far the steamiest book in the series. I had a great time with it, even though I didn't really get Amber at times. Sebastian was one hunky hero though, so I rooted for their Happily Ever After.

There were some family shenanigans again, which were funny as always. As I bought the boxed set of this series there was also a series epilogue, I'm not sure if that's included in this book if you don't buy the box.

All in all I had a wonderful time with this book and the series as a whole. I might read more by Lau.

why should you read it:

It's a delightful and steamy read.

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A Fake Girlfriend for Chinese New Year - Book Review by Voodoo Bride

 

A Fake Girlfriend for Chinese New Year (Holidays with the Wongs #3)

by Jackie Lau

What is it about:

After his family’s matchmaking extravaganza at Thanksgiving, high school teacher Zach Wong is terrified of what his parents might do for Chinese New Year. Surely they’ll try to set him up yet again, especially now that his older brothers are in relationships. Zach, however, has no interest in dating, not since his fiancée left him.

The solution? Find a fake girlfriend to avoid his parents’ matchmaking.

Jo MacGregor, the town dentist, is the obvious choice. They both live in Mosquito Bay and have been friends for years, ever since they bonded over broken engagements. A few kisses and dates around town, and everyone will believe they’re in a relationship. No problem.

Except their fake relationship is starting to feel more and more real…

What did Voodoo Bride think of it:

This is the novella I bought the boxed set for: Fake dating!

And I wasn't disappointed. I liked Jo and Zach from the start and rooted for them to see they'd make an excellent real couple. Their fake relationship was fun to read about, and I loved to see their friendship turn into something more.

As ever the Wong family provided comic relief, a helping hand, and sage advice. 

All in all another delightful read. The one thing that worried me, is that it seems the last book will have another trope I'm not a big fan of: older brother's best friend.

Why should you read it:

It's a fun Contemporary Romance with fake dating!

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A Second Chance Road Trip for Christmas - Book Review by Voodoo Bride

 

A Second Chance Road Trip for Christmas (Holidays with the Wongs #2)

by Jackie Lau

What is it about:

Greg Wong hates when things don’t go according to plan, so he definitely doesn’t appreciate it when his mother insists he drive Tasha Edwards back to Mosquito Bay for the Christmas holidays. He likes peace and quiet when he’s in the car, and that’s the opposite of what he’ll get with Tasha, his high school sweetheart. The first woman he ever loved.

Not that he has feelings for her now. Of course not. Though while he’s trying not to smile at her laughter and terrible singing, he can’t help noticing how beautiful she is.

And then his plans veer further off course when a snowstorm forces them to spend the night in an unheated motel room with only one bed…

What did Voodoo Bride think of it:

This second book in the series was fun, but I didn't connect with Greg and Tasha as much as I did with Nick and Lily. This might be because it's a second chance romance, which I'm not a fan of, and because I didn't get Tasha's fear of getting back with Greg. I will also confess I never got the 'There's only one bed' trope.

There were some cute scenes though, and the Wong family was as fun as in the first book, so I had a good time with this novella as well.

On to the fake dating!

Why should you read it:

It's a fun Contemporary Romance

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A Match Made for Thanksgiving - Book Review by Voodoo Bride

 

A Match Made for Thanksgiving (Holidays with the Wongs #1)

by Jackie Lau

What is it about:

Advertising executive Nick Wong enjoys living in Toronto. He loves late nights partying and taking women back to his penthouse. And so it is with great reluctance that he returns to his boring hometown of Mosquito Bay for Thanksgiving.

This year, however, is even worse than usual. His interfering parents and grandparents, frustrated with the lack of weddings in the family, have invited blind dates for him and his three siblings. Nick’s brother Greg has been set up with Lily Tseng, who just so happens to be Nick’s latest one-night stand, the one he can’t get out of his mind.

Although Nick has never been interested in settling down, Lily has him reconsidering. Perhaps he’s good for more than a single night of sex, dumplings, and bubble tea after all. But first, he has to get through this painful weekend with his family and convince her that she should be with him, not Greg…

What did Voodoo Bride think of it:

I was in the mood for a sweet contemporary romance and saw a review for the third book in this series, that had fake dating. You might know it's a favorite trope of mine, so I got my hands on the boxed set of this series.

And this first novella was a winner.

The story switches viewpoints between Nick and Lily. I liked Lily from the start and cheered her on. Nick was a cool hero as well, but it was his family, especially his grandparents and parents who stole my heart. They're meddlesome, but in a way I could laugh about, their antics are fun.

This being a novella it's instalove and the problems are quickly resolved, but I didn't mind as this is such a fun and fluffy read. If this book sets the tone for the rest of the series, I'm on board for the ride!

Why should you read it:

It's a delightful Contemporary Romance

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