A very cute read centered around two competing bars striving to be the best. Blaire and Ronan make an adorable couple and are great protagonists in this story. Helena Hunting is killing to rom-com genre and I can't wait to read more by her.
Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this enemies to lovers romance featuring baker Blaire and bar owner Ronan. Their rivalry had me chuckling throughout the book and the snarky banter was perfect. Loved it!

Sadly, I didn’t love this one as much as I thought I was going to. I read MEET CUTE earlier this year and really liked it, so I was excited to pick up her newest release. This started out pretty rocky for me and I was considering DNFing, but thankfully it did get better about a third of the way in.

I think this was a little too saccharine for me. Especially in the beginning, it was cheesier than I would have liked, the dialogue was a bit cringey, and the characters just felt very flat. It did get better, but I think that was my overall problem with the story- there was not a lot of depth.

There were elements that I really enjoyed, such as Blaire owning a cupcake café and all the descriptions of the various cupcakes she makes (I’ve got a major sweet tooth and now I desperately want a cupcake). I liked learning more about Ronan’s backstory and getting to meet some of his family. The author also dropped a little Easter egg reference to one of the characters from MEET CUTE, which was a fun find when I spotted it.

I struggled somewhat with this book, but there were some cute moments and a couple steamy scenes. Although it didn’t really hit the mark for me, given that I enjoyed MEET CUTE, I would still be interested to read more of the author’s work.

Hearing so much about Hunting's writing had me excited to read Kiss My Cupcake. However, this just wasn't what I was looking for. There were so many things I didn’t like about this. I thought Blaire was boring and quite uptight while Ronan had so many douchbag moments that he never really overcame. Add unlike characters and make the romance a slow burn? Not for me. I wanted a cute romance but this wasn't it.

This book blew me away! I was unable to but it down. Perfect, dazzlingly, very well written. The details the author described throughout the book was so amazing. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

*I received an arc from Netgalley & publisher for an honest review* This was my first Helena Hunting book & I loved it!! Blaire Calloway finally had her dream come true of opening her Cupcake & Cocktails business after all her hard work & Ronan Knight is renovating his grandfather’s bar next door when she is finally ready to open her shop. They go back & forth with each other (Ronan had the bar’s grand reopening the same day as her grand opening) to try to outdo each other until they have to work together when they get competition from another bar/restaurant chain. They slowly get to know each other & get into a relationship. I really liked how he stood up for her against her not so nice family (her family really wasn’t nice to her but she loved them despite it). This was a sweet, sexy & oh so funny story that I highly recommend!! I will be reading more of her books!!

Kiss My Cupcake is the latest hilarious enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy from Helena Hunting and I enjoyed it so much! Ronan and Blaire were so great together, balancing each other out perfectly, despite their rocky start.

Blaire’s dream has been to have her own cocktail and cupcake store and step out of the shadow of her famous restaurateur family. Her dream is about to be achieved with the opening of Buttercream & Booze, but there’s a slight hitch in her plans with the opening of a pub next door, The Knight Cap, with beer, wings and axe throwing. The owner Ronan is the complete opposite to Blaire, he’s laid back and looks like a sexy lumberjack, where as Blaire is more along the sophisticated 50s pin up looks. Their first meeting goes badly, with smashed glasses and insults traded, with Ronan trying to make up for it with pranks, something Blaire doesn’t appreciate. When their businesses open on the same day, and their planned evening events continually overlap, plus an online Best Bar competition producing even more rivalry, they decide to call a truce. But when they suddenly both have a common enemy, their truce turns to more, with them having to work together to keep both of their businesses afloat. Will their working relationship, and the attraction that’s been building between them, turn to more as they work closely? Or will the rivalry between them cast doubt on the true motives behind their relationship?

Blaire was so desperate to prove to her family she could make it on her own, her drive was so impressive. I loved how love for cupcakes and cocktails and her commitment to being herself. She was a bit uptight, but Ronan was the perfect man to show her how to let loose, and in turn she helped him keep his dream of opening a brewery alive too. Ronan wanted to keep his family’s bar running, but make it work in the 21st century. He was such a family man; I loved his relationship with his grandfather, but he also a cheeky side which was so attractive. Blaire and Ronan worked so well as a team, complementing each other perfectly, and they were so hot as a couple too! There was minimal drama, no jealousy, just apprehension from both at letting someone in again, after they had both been previously hurt. Kiss My Cupcake is such a feel good romcom read, and I would highly recommend!

Sweet and steamy. Sassy and swoony. This was SO FUN! Blaire is Super excited to finally open up her dream cupcake and cocktail business. When there is a loud boom coming from the business next door she is none too pleased. When she goes to investigate she finds out that a bar is opening up next-door and the owner is a HOT lumberjack. BUT Blair is not having it, this guy no matter how hot he is not going to ruin her dream. Ronan is startled by how hostile Blaire is especially because she looks so sweet. What follows is a deliciously entertaining Frenemies to lovers story.

I loved every minute of this book! Blair and Ronan were super adorable together. But seriously everything Blaire did was super adorable. The girl bought matching outfits for them when they were doing events together. I have to give it to Ronan he went along with it. Blair also had the most uniquely entertaining family ever loved the Thanksgiving this couple spent with her family. Ronan on the other hand had a great family with a super loving Gramps. This was the perfect heartwarming read. And now I want a cupcake... and a craft beer.

I finished this good with a ridiculous craving of cupcakes and a goofy grin on my face. This was just so stinking cute, y’all. SO CUTE. This was opposites attract perfection with a splash of enemies to lovers and all the feels.

"You may have started the war, but I’ll be the one taking you down, one sweet treat at a time.”

What happens when a sexy and tatted lumberjack meets a sassy and fiery baker with a penchant for retro fashion and insults. Basically, this was a recipe for amazing from the very first page.

Blaire is intent on making her boozy bakery a success. Combining sweet treats with fun drinks is her thing, much to the dismay of her very kooky but gourmet family. She’s intent to prove to them that she can make it on her own and without their financial help. But then she gets a new work neighbor that turns everything upside down. Ronan runs the bar next door and his renovations have been giving Blaire grief. So suffice it to say their first meeting isn’t exactly cordial. The chemistry between these two was EVERYTHING. And I seriously mean everything. You can literally see the sparks fly between them each time they go head to head.

At first they’re business rivals, each trying to one up the other when they’re not trading barbs and insults with a strong undercurrent of sexual tension. Then an unlikely friendship forms. I seriously loved the two of them together. Blaire has the kookiest family that made for some highly entertaining secondary characters. She’s also fun and fiery with a temper but a caring heart. I simply adored her. I cannot tell you how much I loved Ronan. He was perfection covered in tattoos. He’s sweet and loyal and I loved the relationship he has with his grandfather.
The romance here was a delicious slow burn that I couldn’t get enough of. I was eagerly turning the pages just waiting for that moment when Ronan and Blaire finally give into the chemistry between them. And when they finally did? YOWZA. Perfection.

If you’re looking for a fun, light-hearted romcom with a delicious sizzle and plenty of feels, look no further!

Neighbors first. Then rivals competing to be named as the best bar in the Pacific Northwest. Both have a reason to make it on their own and make their establishment a success. But when a chain bar opens across from them they put aside their rivalry to boost both of their small businesses by co-hosting events. Will it be enough to keep them both afloat? Who will win the best bar competition? And, most importantly, what happens when they find themselves under the mistletoe on New Year’s Eve at midnight?

I adored everything about this enemies to lovers romance! Blaire needs to prove to her family she can make her dream come true on her own, and Ronan needs to keep his grandfather’s dream and legacy alive. Their attraction is immediate and only put on hold by their rivalry. I adored watching them pool their resources to outwit the chain bar.

Blaire is so unique and extremely determined. Creativity and hard work are her superpowers. And, Ronan is a hunk and a half, yet also a sweetheart. He may get Blaire riled up, but it’s because he likes her . . . almost like kids in 2nd grade!

Kiss My Cupcake was such a fun and unique twist on an enemies to lovers romance and I guarantee you won’t be able to put it down once you start reading. So, grab your death by chocolate cupcake and either a unicorn martini or craft beer of your choice and settle in for this epic tale. 5 stars!

I loved this book! Sweet, flirty, and fun. This is an excellent addition for those who like food contemporary romances. The storyline was like a hallmark movie but without the cheesiness.

KISS MY CUPCAKE!!
I devoured this story!!
The writing is outstandingly beautiful and flawless. I don’t know how HH came up with so many types of cupcakes but I want to taste them all!!

Once I started reading, I was a goner.

Ronan is a sweet, funny, swoonworthy and sexy guy who loves pranking Blaire.

Blaire is a strong female heroine who despite her family heritage decided that she was going to take charge of her life, and essentially of her future- Buttercream and Booze represent EVERYTHING FOR HER.

The titles of each chapter and the tweets at the end were intriguing as I was always trying to imagine what was going to happen next!

Blaire wants to get rid of the hot lumberjeck next door... competition is fierce!
Their interaction is hot and the chemistry is sizzling. Ronan claims to be addicted to the cupcakes but we know that he loves to hate Blaire!

I absolutely loved this book, loved the characters and even the side characters that all had their parts to play . I found Blaire’s family fascinating ... and LOVE Ronan’s grandad.

This story is utter bliss!! It was sweet, entertaining, fabulous and delightful!!
Another hit from the fantabulous HH!

While this is a cute take on the enemies to lovers trope, it wasn't my super favorite.

Blaire was honestly a bit much for me. Like she was extra bitchy, she immediately assumed the worst in Ronan (even if you're pissed, like she was just like immediately he did all this on purpose!) And I really didn't like that about her character, which may be why I didn't LOVE this as much as I generally love the enemies to lovers story.

Ronan on the other hand, dig him. While he's a little hipster bro for me, and the way he introduced Blaire as his girlfriend was entirely too high school, over all I liked his character and found him to be amusing.

It was a quick and easy read, and definitely has its chuckle out loud moments. If you're looking for a light romance, this would work!

Thank you NetGalley for an advance copy of this book!

Kiss my Cupcake and Helena Hunting for keeping me so entertained with her wonderfully written work. Don’t waste another minute and get your hands on what is one of my top ten reads of the year!

I love Helena Hunting and this book did not disappoint. Seems to be part of the foodie romance wave, but basically, I'm a fan of HH and I'll read anything by her. Can't wait to see what comes next!

• The rivalry between Blaire and Ronan was really cute and tons of sexual tension
• The relationship that formed between the two was really amazing to see
• Both of their character development worked really well and wasn’t rushed.
• I loved how even though Ronan won the competitions still found a way for every small business of their street to benefit.

A pretty spicy and sweet romance. Between the tangy colored cupcakes and the virility of a good beer, this story makes you smile for a good time. Feel-good guaranteed! Blaire and Ronan offer us an addictive romance with a happy ending as we like them.

Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god!!!! If you're like me and fell in love with Helena Hunting and her Pucked series you know she can write some seriously funny shit. She also writes some of the best characters. And I love her for both of those things. I know when I pick up one of her books, I'm going to get quirky, unique, real people who make me laugh out loud and feel all their emotions while I get lost in their world.

So Kiss my Cupcake was a long way from Pucked but it was just as awesome. Even without the hockey hotties and beavers and such. Because it had Blaire and Ronan and all kinds of awesomeness. Honestly, I don't know what to tell you except read this right now.

Blaire was just gah. She was unique and sweet and different and driven and just so damn relatable. From the first page I was obsessed with her. And her meeting with Ronan just made me love her more. They had such chemistry and their relationship developed so organically I felt like I was right there with them every step.

Ronan was awesome and the dynamic of their relationship was perfect. From the minute I picked this up to the last page I was so engrossed. I just could not get enough of them or their businesses or the secondary characters or any of it. One of my best reads this year.

I loved this book soooo much! It was a really sweet rom-com that checked all my boxes:

✅Enemies-to-lovers
✅Witty banter
✅Swoon-worthy moments
✅CUPCAKES!

What it's about: Blaire Calloway has planned every Instagram-worthy moment of her cupcake and cocktails shop launch down to the tiniest detail. What she didn't plan on? Ronan Knight and his old-school sports bar next door opening on the very same day. He may be super swoony, but Blaire hasn't spent years obsessing over buttercream and bourbon to have him ruin her chance at success.

What I loved:
-The chemistry between Blaire and Ronan was soooo good. Sometimes with enemies-to-lovers tropes the tension comes off as too mean for me, but this book does it perfectly👌🏼
-All of the pranks.
-All of the store events. From frosting contests to trivia night, the separate and joined events were just so much fun to read. (I seriously need to see if any local bakeries offer any of the fun things that Blaire put together🧁)

Why I didn't give it 5 stars:
-I wasn't a huge fan of Blaire's family. For me, the parts with them felt a tad over the top.

4.5/5🌟

CW: Harry Potter is mentioned a few times
*I received an arc courtesy of the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

All the love for Kiss My Cupcake by Helena Hunting. I absolutely adored this book. Helena just has a way with words that bring me right into a story right from the beginning. From the very first scene with Ronan and Blaire I was absolutely hooked!! This book is the epitome of rom-com. It was laugh out loud funny and so sweet. I am an absolute sucker for an enemies to lover tale. And the banter between Blaire and Ronan was so fun. I loved their competitive spirits and all their fun antics. And of course anytime cupcakes and alcohol are involved I am SOLD. I wish Blaire's bakery existed in my town.

Let me talk about Ronan for just a moment. He was one of my absolute favorite "book boyfriends." I love a little bit of an alpha in my male characters. He's definitely a strong male character but with a lot of heart. And I was in love with the description of him. His tattoos were almost a character of their own. Definitely captivated by Ronan. So much so I thought the book cover was a bit of a bummer. Doesn't capture him at all. I think this is more a testament to just how well he was written and how much I loved him.

Read this book. It is a ton of fun!