I was given an advance copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair review. Thank you to St. Martin's press and Netgalley.

That Prince is Mine is an excellent romance novel between Emma Yoon, a cooking instructor who believes the importance of on paper compatibility is more important than love, and Michel Chevalier, the crown Prince of Rouleme who has come to America to find his true love. I found that the romance was done well and the two had incredible chemistry, and was rooting for them throughout the book. I also really liked the side characters and Jayci Lee did a great job making them feel like real people.

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, and I hope other people enjoy reading this as much as I did!

I think this book is an easy romance read, but it just fell kind of flat for me personally. The premise was cute but I felt like the execution didn’t work. The slow pacing made the story feel more drawn out than it should have been. I also wanted more depth to the characters. It all felt very surface level, which made it hard for me to keep rooting for the relationship, especially since they fall in love within a month. I think Emma and the prince both had the potential to be super interesting if they were a little more developed. The prince felt almost too perfect the entire story, and Emma spent too much time stuck on the idea of a perfect on paper romance. However, I loved the idea of Emma’s career and the way she spoke about food as a connection to people. Since this was the most interest part to me, I struggled with her willingness to give it up for love considering how important it was to her. I know that it was inevitable given this is a romance story that needed the happy ending.

It was overly narrative for me, but it reads well. I stopped after chapter 2 (4%). Three to four stars for the target audience.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC.

I like to thank the publisher, the author, and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book ahead of publishing.

I am a secret sucker for romances like the synopsis given for this one. Even more when it sounds like a K-Drama! So, reading this book was fun. The book was sweet. When I mean sweet, the male falls first and then girl falls shortly after. For 60% of the book they are absolutely sweet with one another. What is there to hate?

Well, I didn't hate it. ... I had some meh feelings that.. there was no real conflict outside of him not wanting to tell her who he really was. So, the book literally hinged on her accepting or not accepting who he was. But at 60% into the book, she finds out. Then, you're wondering what is the issue that will pop up to bring them conflict.

It was weak - he wanted marriage, she didn't. This is after knowing one another for three months. He was on a crunch time, he had to find a romance or else return back home and marry the girl his parents indicated he was arranged to marry. Oh. He never told his parents about this.

So, if you read the reviews on this book, most of the readers had the same issues. It was cute. But take away the cute bits, there is nothing else here. It's upsetting because I really liked them together, but hinging the entire book on this weak, crucial moment? Not good.

I enjoyed this story, the peak into Korean cuisine, and Michel's and Emma's romance. The royalty hiding among the commoners idea has been done in books and movies before, but the Korean component made it fresh. I thought it was really neat to learn about Korean royal cuisine, but did it really have to be couched in the idea that women were learning this to find a match? The supporting characters were kinda awesome though. I'd love to see Gabriel's and Sophie's story played out.

This is a beautifully written story that gave me some “The Prince & Me” vibes. Being a romance, of course one knows the FMC and MMC will end up together, but the question of HOW was intriguing enough to make the book worth the read.

I also enjoyed reading the descriptions of the different Korean dishes mentioned throughout. That’s a type of cuisine I haven’t ventured into trying too much of (yet!).

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘵. 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯'𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘚𝘵. 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯'𝘴 𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸.

This book was the most wonderful combination of Crazy Rich Asians x Princess Diaries x The Princess Switch. Absolutely addicting and such a precious story!

Fingers crossed that Sophie + Gabriel’s book is next in the series … already can’t wait.

Thank you NetGalley + the publishing team for the ARC!

This had everything! Like a Hallmark movie, but better (because multi-cultural and spicy)!

Secret prince with chiseled jawline- yup.
Nuanced backstories- everywhere.
Emotional rollercoaster- all aboard!
Meddlesome aunties- sign me up.

Consider this my official request for more Adventures with The Crones! 😈

This is a royal romance between our two leads Emma and Michel. Emma dreams of running a Korean royal court cuisine school. She is also looking for love and decides to enlist help from her matchmaker godmother. While she is on one of the arranged dates she meets Michel, a visiting professor at USC. We come to find out thought that Michel is not just a professor, he’s actually the crown prince of Rouleme.

Firstly, I loved the ties to USC, as that is my alma mater. The concept of this one was really interesting and there were definitely some parts I liked, but as a whole though, it felt like the story dragged a bit.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.

That Prince is Mine is a sweet fluffy feel good contemporary romance. The witting writing by Lee had me laughing out loud at times. My favorite was the supporting characters of Gabriel and Sophie. I loved their character arc and development.
Thank you, St Martins Press and Netgalley for my gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.

I LOVED this story! The romance was done just right and so was the spice. I also enjoyed the theme and plot. I love all of Jayci Lee’s books. She has definitely became an auto-buy for me.

Which is better a perfect on paper match or someone with seemingly no similar interests and experiences as you. In That Prince is Mine, Emma meets Michel while in a cafe, meeting her various matchmaker dates and sparks fly with the handsome stranger rather than with these prearranged dates. A highly engaging and fun read.

this was such a cute and easy read!!! i absolutely adored the hallmark vibes to this book and just appreciated how much love went into it. emma was such a loveable and relatable character to me, i saw a lot of myself in her!!! i have not read a romance book that involved a prince before but i absolutely adored it!!! i've always been a fan of the movie versions so this was right up my alley. i really loved learning about korean culture and the dishes emma would make, my mouth was watering the entire time!!!! overall i really enjoyed this book and loved also getting a little sice love story as well. thank you netgalley for the review in exchange for an honest review !

I must say that "That Prince is Mine" by Jayci Lee is adorable love story that had me smiling from ear to ear. If you're all about those warm, fuzzy feels and love stories that make your heart do a little dance, this one's a must.

The plot follows Emma Yoon, a culinary whiz running classes from her home kitchen, and the unexpected romance that blooms when she crosses paths with Michel, the crown prince of Rouleme. Lee spins a really cute tale that effortlessly blends the magic of a royal romance with the everyday joy of cooking. Emma's struggle to balance her culinary dreams with societal expectations is so relatable, adding that extra touch of sweetness to the story.
The connection between Emma and Michel is just downright endearing, and their quest for love against the backdrop of Los Angeles is like a warm hug in book form. It's not a complicated read, but that's what makes it perfect for those moments when you just want to unwind with something heartwarming.

Surprisingly, my absolute favorite characters turned out to be Gabriel and Sophie. They added an extra layer of charm to the whole narrative, and I can't help but cross my fingers for Jayci Lee spills more tea on their story in a spin-off.

"That Prince is Mine" is a feel-good romance that caters to anyone who adores a good royal love story. It's the kind of book that leaves you with a goofy grin and a happy heart.

Received this ARC via NetGalley.

This was super cute! The story reminded me of the Prince & Me movie with Julia Styles.

Their interactions were always so sweet. I also liked the sibling-like dynamic each of them had with their relatives.

This book had a strong theme of family obligations and expectations while trying to balance that with their own dreams and sense of happiness.

Highly recommend as an easy, light HEA read.

I'm a sucker for romances between royalty and ordinary people (just like you and me), so, of course, I loved this one! It's the kind of light, cute, and adorable romance that keeps you giggling throughout. I absolutely loved it!

Ooh I just loved Michel and Emma’s story! Emma was so against finding a love match, thinking compatibility would make for a stronger match, when she met Michel in a coffee shop.

Their story was so sweet, I loved how Michel always pursued Emma even though she wasn’t always sure it was what would mean a solid future match for her. I also really enjoy reading all of details about food, like in all of Jayci Lee’s books.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book!

A nice quick and enjoyable read. Some dialogue was a little clunky, and some plot points felt forced. Still, it was a fin read in all of its trope-y glory.

Thank you for the opportunity to read That Prince is Mine's e-arc. Although I enjoyed it and would like not write a review along with post on my bookstagram, due to St.Martin's Press not responding or taking action about the racist remarks made by an employee on twitter. I will however rate the book, as to not hurt an authors new release.

I wish I liked this book more but oh well. I definitely could see this being a much better read if it had more.. story? details? im not sure really. I didn’t really feel anything for the prince, he was just a character? Didn’t know much about him and didn’t get to grow an attachment. The romance was nice though! It was cute and fluffy, a quick read as well.