That Prince is Mine is exactly the type of royal romance novel I love - a Prince in disguise meets a career driven woman. This book was very sweet and I enjoyed reading it. I love that as much as Emma was so determined to see their cultural differences, Michel was so open to learning and experiencing new things and her culture. The chemistry between them was awesome. It was the perfect mix of sweet and spicy. I fell hard for the secret prince story line and wish I had been the one Michel swooped up! Besides the main characters I found the side ones just as great! Emma’s loving Dad, meddling Godmother and Michel’s cousin and bodyguard!I also learned a ton about Korean and Royal Court Cuisine while reading this!
I'm definitely going to pick up the author's other titles!

2.5 stars rounded to 3.

I found this story to be cute and fluffy for the first quarter of it, then I felt that it was pretty cringey once spice was introduced into the plot. I feel like the spice didn't necessarily match the tone of the rest of the story, making it feel misplaced and forced for the majority of the time.

The middle chunk of the book was enjoyable then I felt myself losing interest toward the end because it was so long. Overall, it was a cute insight into a unique romance story, and I enjoyed learning about Korean cooking throughout.

Jayci Lee's "That Prince is Mine" is such a fun romantic comedy! It’s about Emma Yoon, who teaches Korean royal court cuisine in LA and is on the hunt for the perfect husband to boost her business and save her godmother’s reputation. Everything goes sideways when she meets Michel Aubert, a gorgeous professor who’s secretly a prince. As she deals with a bunch of bad dates from meddling matchmakers, Michel tries to show her that real love is possible. The story is full of heart and humor, making it a super enjoyable read about finding love and staying true to yourself.

3.5 stars. Emma loves her culinary-instructor career, particularly because she gets to celebrate her heritage by teaching Korean royal court cuisine to highborn brides-to-be. Her godmother’s status as a matchmaker helped launch Emma’s career, but her competition — and now her clients — begin to question her own single status. She decides to enter an arranged marriage to save both her and her godmother’s reputation. Enter charming professor Michel, a prince in disguise, who derails Emma’s half-baked plans with hopes of finding true love. Expect to delight in Jayci Lee’s mouth-watering food descriptions and get swept off your feet with this royal-meets-commoner romance.

I liked this book. I love a royal romance book, and this book had it. however I would have loved a bit more from this. somwtimes the writing felt a bit juvenile for my taste but I did enjoy the culture aspect of this book. the FMC's love for cooking and of course the homage to H Mart was so cute! I found this book to be a quick read and will definitely recommend!

This was very cute! I love a good royal/normal person story, especially a royal in disguise. This was a little cheesy, but in a good way for sure. This was very low stakes and fluffy, which isn’t always my favorite, but I enjoyed my time with this book.

Unfortunately I did not enjoy this book. The characters repeat themselves often. I also didn’t expect and instant love story and it felt really forced and awkward. I enjoyed the incorporation of food but disliked the way it was described. This felt very formulaic instead of a picture into the authors writing style and storytelling abilities

Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press, for the ARC of That Prince is Mine. I loved the prince in disguise trope in action, and this one did a great job combining so many great plot points, including cooking, Korean culture, royalty, and, of course, romance! I genuinely enjoyed this heartwarming and enduring love story and its progression (with just the right amount of spice; it was so hot!). The characters truly deserved their happy ending, which was beautifully portrayed. The detailed descriptions of the cooking will surely leave you hungry and craving a delicious Korean meal! Overall, a fun and quick read.

3.5 ROUNDED UP!

THAT PRINCE IS MINE’s concept reminded me of one of my favorite movies, The Prince and Me, with a high achieving woman falling for a prince in disguise. And while it had plenty of that, and the concept was fun, as well as Korean American representation that I appreciated, the characters lacked chemistry and the plot fell a bit flat.

This book was fun. It had some of my favorite tropes, as well as highlighting traditions held by Korean Americans through the medium of food in this case, which is always delightful to see and to have that representation within romances. The romance was cute and the concept was a favorite of mine: secret identity with the MMC being a prince? Yes please! I could see this being a perfect beach read or something you read by the pool to just enjoy the summer.

But a large thing for me personally in romances is the chemistry between characters. And this felt lacking. Stilted dialogue, constant internal monologuing, and too much going on plot wise, such as side characters love stories and family issues, all made the chemistry between the characters almost non existent. As a result, I don’t feel like the characters themselves had personalities beyond the surface level.

If you love the secret identity trope, Asian American representation, he falls first, and are in a romantic comedy mood, this is the book for you.

Thank you to St: Martin’s Press and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Such a cute book. Reminds me of all those secret royalty movies that I watch endlessly at Christmas. I was a bit disappointed in Emma’s stubbornness about being in an arranged marriage. I suppose I could understand it on one level, but I felt like there was something missing in her reasoning. Excellent book. I will definitely recommend it o friends.

* I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in return for a review. *

This book was okay. The plot line was cute. But the characters felt somewhat one-dimensional and the connection between the two main characters felt too instant. Overall, it was cute, but it didn’t hold my attention very well.

What a fun first read for net galley. I am a big fan of any novel with a strong lead and a love story that doesn’t seem possible but somehow works out in the end. Emma is likable and hard working and Michael is the dreamy lead you can’t help but fall for.

This sweet romance reads like a Hallmark movie where Emma, a Korean cuisine instructor, unknowingly falls for Michel, an undercover prince. As their relationship blossoms, she discovers she might become the next queen of a fictional European country but is she ready for it?.

Emma is logical about love, while Michel is determined to prove their relationship can work. Their journey is filled with delightful banter, heartwarming moments, and cultural explorations. Despite some issues, like the lack of believable connections and depth, the book is a cute, lighthearted read with a good balance of sweetness and spice. Fans of modern royal romances and Hallmark movies will enjoy this charming tale.

Thank you to NetGalley, Hanover Square Press, and the author for this ARC. My opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and MacMillan Audio the gifted e-book and audio-book ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.

Read this if you like: Dual POV, class difference, fluffy reads, spicy

So so freaking cute. It's a lighthearted read. It's a bit long, in my opinion, but I really enjoyed it. With it being lengthy I would think the characters would be developed more. The spicy scenes were great. Check this out at the end of the month.

This is a sweet romance that is literally one of those Hallmark movies where the girl meets an undercover prince and falls head over heels. Only to find out she’s going to the next Queen of an obscure and fictional European country.

Your side characters are of course the single dad who only wants to see happiness for his daughter, a quirky aunt and cousin duo, the best friend/rouge cousin of the Prince, and BA bodyguard/friend.

It’s a tale as old as time. Yet I am a sucker for it every time.

This book is really cute! For some reason I really enjoy characters who are too logical about romance for their own good. Our main character Emma is one of those characters, which is surprising because she’s otherwise a very sweet and emotional character. Our male lead Michel seems to be a Labrador retriever in a human suit in the best way! He is determined to prove to Emma that their relationship would be better than any perfect on paper match her godmother sets her up on could be. And Emma, bless her soul, is determined to prove him wrong! This story is cute and heartwarming and a great story about how love doesn’t have to be about sacrifice.

**That Prince is Mine** by Jayci Lee is an enchanting and delightful read that captures the essence of love, destiny, and cultural richness. The story follows Emma Yoon, a passionate Korean royal court cuisine instructor who dreams of opening her culinary school in Los Angeles. Thanks to her renowned godmother, Emma's life is a whirlwind of teaching upper-crust Korean brides-to-be and navigating the high stakes of matchmaker politics.

Emma's business is thriving, but her single status becomes a weapon for rival matchmakers to undermine her godmother's reputation. Des is determined and resilient, and Emma decides that finding a husband, even a perfect one, might be the only way to protect her godmother's legacy and dreams. Enter Professor Michel Chevalier, a swoon-worthy prince in disguise.

Michel's plight is equally compelling. He's a prince with a ticking clock, three months away from an arranged engagement he desperately wants to avoid. Michel's escape to Los Angeles is a bid for freedom and love, hoping to find someone who loves him for who he is rather than his royal status. His serendipitous meeting with Emma feels like fate intervening with a knowing wink.

Their chemistry is not just undeniable; it's heartwarming. How their relationship unfolds, filled with moments of humour and tenderness, will leave you with a warm, fuzzy feeling. The juxtaposition of their worlds – Emma's grounded, goal-oriented life and Michel's royal, duty-bound existence – adds a layer of tension and intrigue that keeps the pages turning.

What I particularly loved about this book is how Jayci Lee weaves cultural elements into the romance, enriching the narrative with details of Korean royal court cuisine and the intricacies of traditional matchmaking. Emma's character, with her relatable quest for independence and success, mirrors many of us. At the same time, Michel's determination to carve his path in life, despite his royal obligations, makes him a compelling hero.

The blend of romance, culture, and personal growth in That Prince is Mine is beautifully executed. It's a feel-good story that doesn't shy away from the complexities of love and duty but handles them with a grace and charm that will keep you intrigued. This book is a fantastic choice if you're in the mood for a heartwarming romance with a unique twist.

Emma is thrilled when she meets Michel. But what she doesn't know is that Michel is a Prince. When Michel tells her the truth, Emma needs to determine whether she is the woman who can help him lead his country in future. I do love a good royal romance and this one was pretty good although I did feel that maybe it needed a little more to get it over the line to be amazing.

I really enjoyed Jayce Lee's last novel so I was very excited for this story. But it was not for me. It was very insta-love and very much relied on the "who is going to give up their dreams?' trope without compromising at the end. I was more interested in the side character's relationship than the main characters. Unfortunately, this story was not for me.

Thank you to St Martin's Griffin for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A big thank you from the publisher and #NetGalley in exchange for my honest review of this story #ThatPrinceisMine.

This story was too cute! Jayci Lee writes really fun stories that leave readers wanting more. While my only complaint was that towards the end it jumped a bit, overall it was a really fun read. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can’t wait to read more from her.