What a cute romance story. I enjoyed the characters and how it was not as predictable as other books can be. I have recommended this to several of my friends.

“Horror writers are, by trade, a strange breed.” And considering I'm married to one, I couldn't agree more!

This book had me cackling and face-palming. It was so funny, and I devoured the book. Some moments took me by surprise, particularly the cringe moment towards the end. I also love the first encounter. The build-up is *chef’s kiss* perfect. I loved it, and I highly recommend it to all lovers of romance. I haven't found too many romance novels that I love, but so far, this one is my favorite of the year!!!

This was actually a sweet Halloween story that had no paranormal elements but was a great small town fall rom com. Chaos follows every time Drake and Kate meet. Their first encounter involved a fallen umbrella and a case of mistaken identity involving a dog. The events that ensue border on ridiculous but are also endearing. When they were locked in the mausoleum I felt the fear in Kate but it made for great Halloween romantic moment. These two were a slow build that came together with help from a small town. It was an enjoyable read that put a smile on my face

This is an opposites attract romance. Event planner, Kate Sweets, is known as the Queen of Happy Ever After for her event planning which are mostly weddings. Drake Matthews is a horror writer known as the King of Nightmares. When Drake’s new book is set to come out, Kate gets the opportunity to do a book launch at the writer’s scary mansion set for Halloween of course. Nothing goes according to plan, especially when they are both fighting their mutual attraction…
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This has one of the best meet cute or should I say meet funny scenes I have ever read! I was laughing so hard and knew immediately I was going to love this book! I loved Kate and Drake so much, but also all the different characters that are in the book! This was one of my favorite romances last month and one that I’ll be recommending to everyone!

I am late to the party on this one, but absolutely LOVED How Sweet It Is by Dylan Newton. And it was just the perfect October read. I am an absolute sucker for books featuring author. And I loved the brooding and misunderstood Drake. He was such an interesting and well-written character with lots of hidden depth.

And then of course there was the perfect foil to Drake, the sunshine heroine, Kate. The opening meet cute with Kate and Drake had me laughing. And I love how their relationship developed. So much fun tension. The author did a great job also bring to life Kate' projects. And creating all these great moments between Kate and Drake. I mean the graveyard scene was so much fun. I love this book and can't wait for more from Dylan Newton!!!

Event planner Kate Sweet is famous for creating the perfect happily-ever-after moment for her clients’ dream weddings. So how is it that her best friend has roped her into planning a bestselling horror writer’s book launch extravaganza? But the second Kate meets—or rather, accidentally maims—the drop-dead-hot Drake Matthews, her well-ordered life quickly transforms into an absolute nightmare.

Drake Matthews is tired of the spotlight and tired of his reputation as the Knight of Nightmares. He's really a nice guy! But he’s not prepared for Kate, a fearless agent of chaos in steel-tipped stilettos, or for that sweet sting of attraction he feels for her. She’s inspiring him to take his writing in a whole new direction—one that no one expects. Because now Kate and Drake are changing up the rules, and this plot twist might just surprise everyone . . . including themselves.

I’ve tried to read How Sweet It Is off and on since summer. Unfortunately I just can’t seem to get past 30% of the book. It’s cute, and I love the synopsis, but it might be too cute for my tastes. It feels like there’s more telling than showing and not enough banter. I may try again at another point. On the plus side the cover is adorable! DNF at 30%

This was such a sweet romcom that was the perfect read for Halloween! This book is based around a book launch that is horror themed. It gives you all the spooky and Halloween vibes.

This book will have you laughing one minute and swooning in the next. This book was so funny, I found myself laughing out loud so many times during it. The characters are hilarious and the banter between them is so fun. There was also some amazing chemistry between the two. If you’re looking for a book to get you out of a reading slump, I highly recommend this one!

Thank you Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

How Sweet It Is has to be one of the most fun romances that I've read all year. This opposites-attract romance was perfection from page 1. Drake and Kate feel so alive and their banter just jumps off the page. Drake, a horror writer who wants to start a new leaf in the romance genre, is hesitant about the big book launch that Kate is planning. Kate is the Queen of Happy Every Afters and a horror-themed party isn't going to stop her. Drake and Kate might be opposites but it was obvious they were meant for each other.

I could not have adored this book more, and it was absolutely the perfect book to read this month. I could practically feel the chill of the fall air and smell the woodsmoke as if I was actually in Wellsville, New York. The characters were absolutely delightful too, from Kate's can-do attitude to Drake's reputation as the Knight of Nightmares to the adorable shih tzu named Sasha, with a bark bigger than her stature. The supporting crew of characters were just fabulous too. Plus it made me laugh. Out loud.

There wasn't a dull moment in this book. Not one. From cringe-worthy (but extremely funny) first meetings to swoon-worthy intimate moments, and you know...tombs full of bats. I could not get enough.

We invited Dylan Newton to come hang out with the Three Friends Book Club and we had the best chat, she is just delightful! She told us about her writing process, how this book came about, and what’s coming up next. I’m excited to tell you that there will be more books in this series, yay!

When I think of romantic comedy, think of books just like this one, that gives all the feels and satisfies every romance junkies' heart. This is a perfect books to snuggle up with on any day. This one took by surprise!

Happy Halloween Eve #bookishfriends !!
I originally received #HowsweetItIs by @authordylannewton as an ARC
#supergrateful🙏 @grandcentralpub and @netgalley ! Thank you for my #gifted copy
If you havent had the pleasure of reading the cute as hell story with Kate Sweet an event planner and Drake Matthews a nightmare horror writer, it is the Halloween romance that everyone needs after a month of creepy spooky and scary books!

Five reasons to love 🎃🎆
🎃 They call this a forced proximity trope.. but I think the tension of the two having to work together is the star.
🎃 Comedy!! Kate is hysterical and the situations rival I Love Lucy with her over the top reactions
🎃 Drake may be a Horror writer but he has a soft romantic side shhh..we like that more. He's grumpy shes☀️
🎃 Halloween events and fall festivals in a small town are the best!!
🎃 Slow burn romance but once it gets there its 🌶

This is a fast read , and if you were like me overdoing the thriller, horror vibes it makes it a segue to a cozy autumn feel that I really hope Dylan makes her signature theme , and I really need stories for Drake's brothers and Kate's friend Imani.. I seriously need the tea !!!

Where I did love the characters of this story the slow burn was a little too slow. I did get that Drake did not show his feelings quickly, he is an introvert being forced into a huge event , but he needed to get out of his head while Kate was setting up his home . There was the beginning BAM....then shhhhhhh white noise then the last third of the book which was rushed to me. That being said I still cant wait for the author's next book because overall what she is creating is a town I hope we stay for awhile.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!
HOLD ON!!!! OH MY GOD! A brand new rom-com that I enjoy just fine and the characters are all cute and very very likable! Highly recommended for any rom-com fans out there!

Love this book so much - the concept was so original and the characters are relatable and lovable. 5/5 stars!

I decided to DNF How Sweet It Is at about 20%. I really wanted to love the story, but sadly I wasn't connecting with the characters or the storyline. I decided to put down How Sweet It Is for now and will try again at a later time.

This was cute. It was a slow burn and had minimal steam. It was a perfect October read, I did however, have a hard time with the pacing.

The title says it all for this book - It’s so darn sweet! I love the mix of the event planner and the horror book author. I love how he calls her the Queen of happily ever after which pairs perfectly with his nickname of the Knight of Nightmares! They make such a great team and omg did I mention there is the cutest puppy on the cover?

I was explaining this one to a friend the other day and this is a classic opposites attract romance with some fun new updates, a great setting and a spooky backdrop. What a perfect Fall read!

There is definitely chemistry between these two and it does not disappoint. I loved the sweet details of how they got together. Their first kiss what fabulous. I was all about these two as I read! You just can’t help but root for them to be together. I also liked that they referenced wanting to be professional and for the most part when they were together even though they definitely had feelings for each other they wanted to do their jobs and allow the other to be successful. I was super impressed.

Rom com train here I come - choo choo! I love how it’s set in typical small town, whimsical town folks and 2 main characters that are so different in personality. The first 50 pages I chuckled so hard. Especially during the first meeting of Drake and Kate. The way the author slowly tells the readers the background story of both characters fits the narrative of the story plot. My favorite scene in the book was when they both are locked in a crypt. It was spooky and heart warming at the same time. And Sasha! Who doesn’t love a furry sidekick.

this was a super delightful book. very light and sweet, made me laugh out loud several times. thoroughly enjoyed it!

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“Even if you don’t think so, someone out there cares about you, and you need to give them the chance to tell you.”

Two of my favorite genres to read are romance and horror, so when I came across the synopsis for How Sweet It Is, I knew that I had to give it a read. The Queen of Happily Ever Afters falling for the King of Horror? I absolutely had to know how things played out!

What I Loved:
✨ Hilarious Meet Cute - I don’t want to spoil anything, but Drake and Kate have a true comedy of errors first meeting. It’s laugh out loud funny to say the least!

✨ Fall / October Vibes - A harvest festival, pumpkin cupcakes, crypt shenanigans and bat hilarity, are just a few of the fall gems sprinkled throughout this delightful tale.

✨ Family Dynamics - I adored the banter and overall relationship between Drake and his family! I would love to read books about Drake’s brothers!

What I Didn’t Love:
⚡️ Rushed Ending - A lot happens in a very short amount of time at the end of the book. It felt like a sprint to get everything wrapped up and just made the book's ending feel very hurried.

⚡️Level of Fandom - Drake has an almost boy band level of fandom following him around everywhere he goes. It was hard for me to believe that a writer would reach that level of mania.

⚡️Unexpected Intimacy - I fully expected this book to be a closed door romance, mainly because it took such a large chunk of the book to just get a simple kiss. An open door scene does occur late in the story, which I’d normally be fine with, but this one just felt very sudden and a bit forced due to the book's pacing and the set up of the book as a whole.

Overall, I enjoyed reading How Sweet It Is. I read this book back in July (around publication day), but fully regret not saving it until now because of the great seasonal content. While I didn’t love everything about this book, I’d definitely be inclined to pick up another book by Newton in the future!

Thank you to Forever Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley, for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

5 ⭐️
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Thank you so much to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book! I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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This book was such a sweet surprise!
I'm a big romance fan and usually steer clear of anything to do with horror, but this was the perfect speed for someone like me.

We meet Kate Sweet, the meticulous event planner, who wants to do something new and splashy to win an event-planning award. Her best friend is the publicist for Horror novelist Drake Matthews and needs Kate to step in last-minute to save his upcoming book launch event. After a truly awkward first meeting (including some blood and a fainting spell), the two can't seem to stay away from each other. While Drake is secretly writing a romance novel and Kate is trying to avoid her parents' constant nudges to go into medicine, the two might just realize that they could be a perfect match.

When I picked this up, I didn't realize it would be the perfect Halloween-season read. Their connection just seemed very genuine and it was such a joy to watch it bloom. Getting to hear so many little details of what made them tick, question each other, and eventually put aside their own worries to come together was just what I was hoping for. I can't wait to read Imani and Zander's story next!