The cover of this book caught my eye at first. I was also drown to the Korean theme. While reading, I enjoyed the nods to Korean culture and the food I have grown to love. The fact that Emma was royal court cuisine instructor sounded fun to read as well.

The supporting cast of characters were great. Auntie Sue was hilarious and Jeremy was the perfect protective Oppa. Emma's dad was also wonderful. Supportive and kind. On Michel’s side, Sophie was my favorite.

There were funny moments in the book. However, I did have to skip quite a few parts, I don’t read open door, and there was a lot of language as well. I still wanted to review the book, because I did like the story.

Thank you to the publisher for the NetGalley approval. I definitely need to do more research on my end before I request based on my love for Korean food and the culture, so I am aware of sexual content and language.

Another homeless romance read from Jayci Lee, i swear she doesn't miss. I'm wasn't too fond of the cover but the book made up for it. This book was hands down a page turner!

Normally, I like her sweet romances but I just couldn’t get into it and found myself cringing a few too many times. I finished a 1/3 of the book and then called it quits.

This is a solid 3.5 stars. The concept is fun and gave me Prince Harry/Meghan Markle vibes but some of the execution was a little lacking - namely the dialogue. A lot of the conversations and language used just didn’t feel natural which took away from the story. There was also a lot of internal feelings shared with the reader but not each other which made it feel like their amazing connection was really not quite so strong. The third act breakup/makeup felt very rushed and again largely figured out through internal dialogue or supporting character conversations instead of each other.

Very very cute, but not my favorite romance. I think it was almost too cute for my liking. But I did have a nice time reading this.

A love-averse Korean royal court cuisine instructor is waylaid by a gorgeous professor—and prince in disguise—who will do anything to prove to her that love and happily ever after can be theirs.

Emma Yoon dreams of opening a culinary school in Los Angeles.
Prince Michel Aubert is bound by duty and responsibility to his country, but an arranged marriage is the last thing he wants.

The prince comes to America to find a wife who will love him for himself, and not his title. I loved watching Michel and Emma fall for each other while navigating their families’ expectations. I also loved the incorporation of Korean cuisine throughout the book, and how well Emma’s passion for her culture, cooking, and helping others was conveyed.

How on earth can these two make this relationship work? There is humor to go along with the romance as the characters can laugh at themselves, and with some friends who themselves are having relationship issues and perfect sidekicks.

Great Fun Read!! Definitely would recommend it.

A light hearted, adorable romcom where the food is the highlight and the love interests have great chemistry. All the delicious sounding Korean dishes mentioned had me starving! I haven’t read very many romances where the royalty/commoner is a main trope, but I think the author did a great job with it. I was worried either Emma or Michel would have to make major sacrifices or compromises to be together, but the ending worked out great for both of them. I hate when women in romances give up so much in order to have love, so seeing Michel be more than willing to lose so much for Emma was refreshing. I enjoyed the side characters and their stories were so good. I found Emma and Michel to be a little cheesy at times, but it’s a rom com, so I wasn’t really bothered by it. The story was wholesome, and the Korean representation was my favourite part.

I love Jayce Lee’s novels so much. This one was sweet and endearing. I loved the character development, I loved the way they interacted with each other and the insta love that Michel has. He’s sweet and charming. Emma is so funny and her loyalty to her family is a wonderful addition to the story.

This is a cute spicy read that is exactly what I expect when I read Jayci Lee. I could not put this book down it was very intriguing read.

This book was just as enjoyable as I've come to expect Jayci Lee's books to be, and I'm a sucker for any storyline that could be a Hallmark movie. I always love her characters and how she weaves their heritage into the book. Be prepared to be hungry with all the talk to food and cooking!

Such a cute cover and premise, but the execution was meh! So slow and no tension really so unfortunately I dnf'd this one around 40%.

Emma Yoon has a plan: take her culinary instruction to the next level by opening a cooking school and find a husband she is compatible with. Her parents had a love marriage that ended when Emma was young, and she is determined to get her own right, even if it means keeping love out of the equation. With the help of her godmother and other matchmakers, Emma goes on a series of dates to find her prince.

Michel Aubert is a professor at USC and he is harboring a secret. His time in America means freedom for him to be a normal man. But he is anything but that - he is a prince and he hopes his time in the US will bring him the true love he desperately wants. An arranged marriage is in his future should he not find a bride. After Michel witnesses one of Emma's blind dates go badly, he asks her out himself, and realizes very quickly that she might be the one. But is Emma willing to follow her heart or her head when it comes to that happily ever after?

Charming, royal, and delicious! This light hearted romance checks all the boxes for a delightful summer read. One of my favorite tropes is "he falls first", and this was well executed by the author. The spice level is just right for the story and the characters, and the dishes talked about in the book? I doubt you will get through the story without googling how to make them (or in my case how to have them delivered). I received this book from Macmillan Audio and the narrator was fantastic. She brought voice to all the characters and did a great job with all the witty banter. This royal romance hits shelves on July 30, 2o24 just in time for that late summer vacay!

That Prince is Mine was a read I was excited about but overall it just fell flat for me. I don't mind insta-like/love, but it felt almost too unrealistic and the writing felt like it was going to be light and fluffy and then BAM out of nowhere they were thinking thoughts that felt like whiplash to how sweet the story was feeling. It was just hard to get over for me.

Then the Jeremy big brother being protective and overall a jerk was confusing... wasn't he just saying he wanted to meet the guy? Aren't they adults?? Do people act like this and I am just not aware of it?

Also the inner monologues of both Emma and Michel were not making me feel like I could relate to them. I guess I just don't understand the motivation for Emma feeling like she needed to "save" her godmothers match making business reputation when it just felt like petty gossip? Maybe its just a cultural thing I didn't understand, but then Jeremy also was telling Emma the same thing I was thinking so I don't think it was. And Michel being so taken with Emma was endearing and I actually loved the fact that Michel could kiss her in public and do things with her he couldn't do back in his own country, but then the whole thinking you are in love with someone after 3 dates and they don't even know you are a prince yet was weird. I don't know... I'm not royalty so I guess I will never understand.

I definitely want to give Jayci Lee another try in the future. Honestly Sophie and Gabriel had banter that I would love to read about, but alas this story wasn't about them.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

That Prince is Mine by Jayci Lee follows Emma Yoon, a culinary instructor who specializes in Korean royal court cuisine. She runs her small business with the help of her matchmaker godmother, aiming to open her own culinary school.  Rumors begin that Emma is unmatchable. Determined to protect her godmother's reputation, Emma agrees to move up her love timeline. Michel Aubert is a visiting professor with a hidden background.  A prince engaged with an arranged marriage, his family grants him 3 months to travel.  Torn between his royal duties and his desire for true love, he finds himself drawn to Emma.

A little will they/won't they love story that was predictable but cute with a splash of culture.  Thank you to St. Martin's Griffin and NetGalley for an advanced digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I really enjoyed this book. Very lovely story and cute characters.
Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for my copy

This book was super cuteee, I couldn't help but smile the whole time! Emma is a culinary instructor who wants to open up a school of her own and is looking for a perfect husband that ticks all the boxes on her list, I really enjoyed her except the perfect on paper outlook got a little annoying by the end. Michel is a Prince and hopeless romantic, he's looking for his soulmate and is trying to see a bit of the world before he becomes King, he's in disguise as a college professor! They were adorable together and I loved how sincere Michele was about his feelings for Emma!

Loved the premise of The Prince is Mine. It took some time to become invested in this story, did not finish. Will check out other titles from Jayci Lee in the future.

Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity. All thoughts are my own!

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

Such a fun read! Highly recommend.

Many thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

This is a delightful read for fans of lighthearted, humorous, and emotional romance stories who will be swept away by the charming tale of a strong-willed Korean royal court cuisine instructor and a dashing prince who must navigate the complexities of love, identity, and happily ever after.