I enjoyed these first four chapters. There was a lot going on but was easy to follow. I'm not sure if it's just the preview but there are some sentences that aren't spaced. I've read them as if Blaire is excited/annoyed etc as she comes across following the situations. I would love to read the whole book.

Blown away and only with 4 chapters! Helena Hunting is the GOAT of RomCom and this one is sure to be another best seller. Hunting has crafted a brilliant, fun and modern story of enemies who I sure hope find each other less enemy like in the end. The book is centered around a beautiful and driven Blaire who has worked extremely hard to open her own Cupcake and Cocktails Cafe only to have an extremely handsome, plaid wearing, lumberjack named Ronan open an axe throwing bar right next door. Blaire sees Ronan as attempting to use her business to steer customers to him and let’s just say that these two don’t start off on the best of terms. Through the fun banter of the characters though I have a feeling there is going to be some fun and funny twists ahead that will have them less snapping at each other and instead more steaming... but definitely in a good way. Can’t wait to finish this one and see just how high it will climb the best seller charts!

I'm glad to have gotten this preview because this book is not for me. The main characters seem unlikely, boring, and mainstream. One of the things I've liked about Hunting's previous books was the more interesting characters, but this seems very formulaic. I didn't like the unnecessary cussing, the banter wasn't witty, and I just overall wanted more. Maybe someone else would be a better fit for this book but I don't think I'll be reading it further.

So excited for this book to come out in a few weeks! Helena Hunting always weaves together a good story and these four chapters really had me invested!

This snip of a book was great. The characters are flawed and likable. I can't wait to finish this book.

This was a super cute glimpse into the full novel! The characters were great and I am excited to see more of their relationship. A wonderful introduction that leaves the reader wanting more! Will definitely be picking up the full book once it is released.

Loved this introduction to the book and can't wait to read the full novel.
Great characters and looking forward to seeing what happens next.

This sneak peek was really cute! I can't wait to get my hands on the whole book when it comes out in August!!! I'm a big fan of Helena Hunting's books, and I don't think this one will be any different!!

The excerpt itself seems to make it sound super cute and funny. The cute banter between Ronan and Blaire will definitely make the readers laugh out for sure. Blaire is this quirky cupcake shop owner and Ronan is the extremely hot bar owner who keeps coming across her store constantly and Blaire has this enmity towards him set so deep already.

It definitely is going to be a fun ride for them from here and am eager to read more. I already feel that the author doesn't disappoint with this. I will definitely need some gourmet cupcakes right now!

5 star Kiss My Cupcake A PREVIEW Chapter 1 - 4 by Helena Hunting

A stand alone novel from the very talented Helena Hunting and if the sample from NetGalley I received is anything to go by, then this will be a great story.

In the first four chapters Ms. Hunting wove a story that drew me in and held me captivated.
The chemistry between them was intense and you could feel the sizzle in the air. I loved how all in Dax was when he stepped up and put his sister Emmie and her needs before all else; what a swoon worthy man. It was also heartwarming to see the relationship between Kailyn and Emmie develop.

I love Ms. Hunting's style of writing and I found it easy to relate to Claire and Ronan. I cannot wait to read this book in it’s entirety.

I was received an ARC of the first four chapters of Kiss My Cupcake through the publisher and Netgalley

Read the excerpt through Netgally now I just need to read the rest of Helena words of witt! Ok so the lumberjack brought to mind my childhood watching Monty's Python's Flying Circus, & the Lumberjack song.

I'm a lumberjack and I'm OK
I sleep all night and I work all day

He's a lumberjack and he's OK
He sleeps all night and he works all day

I cut down trees, I eat my lunch
I go to the lavatory
On Wednesdays I go shopping and have buttered scones for tea

He cuts down trees, he eat his lunch
He goes to the lavatory
On Wednesdays he goes shopping and has buttered scones for tea

I'm a lumberjack and I'm OK
I sleep all night and I work all day

I cut down trees, I skip and jump
I like to press wild flowers
I put on women's clothing and hang around in bars

He cuts down trees, he skips and jumps
He likes to press wild flowers
He puts on women's clothing and hangs around in bars

I'm a lumberjack and I'm OK
I sleep all night and I work all day

I cut down trees, I wear high heels
Suspendies and a bra
I wish I'd been a girlie, just like my dear Papa

He cuts down trees, he wears high heels?
Suspendies and a bra?

He's a lumberjack and he's OK
He sleeps all night and he works all day

He's a lumberjack and he's OK
Sleeps all night and he works all day

Now that the song is stuck in your brain, I can't wait for the release of this book! And you're welcome, sorry, not sorry!

I was excited as soon as I saw the blurb for Kiss My Cupcake and so I jumped at the chance to read the first four chapter preview. These chapters were everything I expected and more and I can’t wait for Aug 11 to come around so I get the rest of Blaire Calloway and Ronan Knight’s Story and from what I have already read we are in for a fun entertaining time with adorable characters to fall in love with. Can’t wait to get the rest of this romantic comedy featuring cup cakes, hot hunks and sweet ladies.

This preview was so good. I can't wait to read the rest of the book! This is an enemies to lovers book about two bar owners with new bars next door to each other. Blaire has a cupcake and cocktail bar and Ronan has a bar with axe throwing. These chapters were so funny and enjoyable.

This was a short and sweet preview of Kiss My Cupcake! Blaire is a new business owner and expert cupcake baker. Blaire’s next door neighbor is a bar-owner who immediately annoys her. With some simple pranks, both businesses are off to a competitive start. I loved the cupcake descriptions, they sounded delicious! I will definitely need to read the rest of this story to see what happens next and will likely feel the need to bake many cupcakes. Kiss My Cupcake releases August 11, 2020. Thank you to Helena Hunting, Grand Central Publishing, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for honest feedback.

The preview of Kiss My Cupcake by Helena Hunting demonstrated a promising storyline full of trendy mentions, such as a boozy cupcake shop and a sports pub complete with an axe throwing arena. I think the eventual romance was also nicely previewed as we were introduced to both Blaire and Ronan.

Overall, I found the first few chapters very jumpy with the plot continuously moving from point A-B-C-and so on. Characters arrived seemingly out of the blue and events were mentioned but not fully fleshed out. I think that Blaire has promise but in the short preview of early chapters came across as whiny and somewhat unlikeable. The frequent mentions of dog poop also did not mesh well with the cutesy vibe of the rest of the story.

I'm glad I was able to read an early preview of this and think that those looking for a lighthearted rom-com may enjoy it, however based on not connecting to the characters or storyline I don't think I'll pick up the final version.

It was sweet - not intentionally trying to do a cupcake joke, but it's very true. I am very hungry and very much in need of a cupcake after reading this.

Our sweet tale opens with Blaire as she prepares to open her new cocktails and cupcakes shop - which btw sounds like a fabulous combo. Then suddenly, a loud and ferocious tremor rattles the sweet shop and causes a fantastical unicorn martini glass to fall from a shelf on the wall joining the shop to the bar next door and shatter. Enraged by this terrible unicorn tragedy, Blaire rushes to avenge her unicorn and meets the lumberjerk - Ronan. Apparently ax throwing is gonna be a thing next door. Que the immediate rivalry.

I'm interested to see how the story continues, but from what I've read so far, it doesn't really make a ton of sense why Blaire feels like there is such a competition between her cupcake shop and the sports bar next door. They are very different things and if you want a cupcake you're not likely to head to the sports bar, and if you want to watch the football game you're not likely to hit up the cupcake shop.

Such a cute preview to this book! I’m really looking forward to reading the rest of it now. Helena can do no wrong, her rom-coms are always delightful and I have a feeling the rest of this one will be just as good!

My only complaint about this preview of Kiss My Cupcake? It's too short!

Helena Hunting's signature humor and engaging writing style are definitely present. I loved this introduction to Blaire and Ronan and the battle between her cupcake and drinks cafe and his bar next door.

I am really looking forward to reading the whole book!

I loved this preview of Kiss My Cupcake by Helena Hunting! I pre-ordered the book as soon as I finished the preview and can't wait to read it in August.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Forever (Grand Central Publishing), and the author for the opportunity to read this wonderful preview!

The review below is based on a preview (first four chapters) from Netgalley, not the entire book.

This is a really funny story with great potential. I really liked Blaire. She seemed to be very ambitious and focused. The conversations between her and other characters such as Daphne flow really well and they’re both very realistic.

The idea for the story is really clever and original too. The rivalry between the two businesses owners, Blaire and Ronan, made it a really amusing read. This book has the enemies to lovers trope and from what I have read, it is done really well. It seems quite natural for them to have a rivalry considering the circumstances and even though Blaire hates him at the start you can tell there’s a lot of tension in the air that will most likely be explored later in the book.

Helena Hunting has a knack for writing romance books and I can’t wait to read the rest of this one!