A sweet, fluffy story about a Prince and a "commoner". I've read a few books from this author before and liked them all, though this one didn't do it for me. I think I'm not a fan of the royalty trope/fantasy - but I don't want to take away from the depth this book had.

Emma and Michel both suffer the loss of a parent and it affects their outlook on love on very different ways. Emma has to work through her trauma, and in doing so, has to decide to follow her heart.

I wish Emma was given a solid friend to lean on rather than side characters who weren't fully immersed in her experience. I loved Gabriel and Sophie, and their loyalty to Michel both as a prince and as a friend.

Thank you Net Galley for the ARC.

loved this romance between a prince and cook. Loved his guard and cousin. Loved that they tried to work it out and that she helped him. Loved the hearing about the different foods being cooked. this author has become an autoread for me. Loved the romance and that they started slowly.

That Prince Is Mine by Jayci Lee is a fun and informative read about a Korean woman who is rapidly approaching that dreaded age 29 when she’ll be considered a spinster and a European crown prince in the US undercover looking for a soulmate. The writing is good, the situations are believable and the dialogue is wonderful. This reader also enjoyed reading about Korean matchmaking and the various types of food. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. Highly recommend.

Title: Love's Culinary Symphony

Emma Yoon, a tenacious Korean American with aspirations of launching a Korean royal court cuisine cooking school, collides with destiny in the form of Michel, a visiting USC professor who conceals a royal secret. Unbeknownst to Emma, Michel is the crown prince of Rouleme, seeking love in the United States to evade an impending arranged marriage. Their magnetic connection defies Emma's cynicism about love, setting the stage for a captivating romance.

The palpable chemistry between Emma and Michel is the beating heart of this enchanting tale. Michel's genuine affection and Emma's guarded heart create a dynamic tension that propels the narrative forward. Emma's skepticism, rooted in her parents' failed marriage, becomes a poignant backdrop against which their love story unfolds.

Michel's pursuit of Emma is nothing short of charming, his heart stirred by her from the very first encounter. As their romance blossoms, the reader is treated to moments of humor and frustration, courtesy of Michel's ever-present cousin Gabriel and the vigilant bodyguard Sophie, who seem to have impeccable timing for interruptions.

The narrative skillfully weaves together passion and intimacy, particularly in the well-crafted spicy scenes that leave readers craving more. These moments of connection between Emma and Michel offer a respite from the entertaining chaos caused by their unconventional entourage.

While the constant interruptions may test the reader's patience, they also add a layer of humor and anticipation to the unfolding love story. Emma and Michel's journey explores the delicate balance between personal dreams and royal responsibilities, providing a nuanced portrayal of love overcoming skepticism.

In conclusion, "Love's Culinary Symphony" is a delectable blend of romance, humor, and cultural exploration. If you have a taste for royal romances with a pinch of spice, this book is sure to satisfy your literary palate. Many thanks to the publishers for the opportunity to savor this delightful eARC and share my honest impressions.

Cute, sweet very predictable rom com. Michel and Emma were swoony and adorable. It was a great twist on the royalty trope. Although this was very low stakes I could not wait to see how it played out. Who else wants the Gabriel and Sophie spin off? Or even a prequel?? Thanks for the arc from Netgalley and the publisher.

What a great romcom read! I enjoyed this so much -- I actually finished it in one sitting!

When Emma, a chef from Los Angeles who doesn't believe in love, and Michel, an undercover prince looking for some normalcy as a visiting professor at USC, cross paths in a café, the two can't seem to stay away from each other. But with different hopes and dreams for the future, will the two of them be able to create a life together or will they be too different to make it work?

I absolutely loved the characters - literally all of them were so lovable and fun. The plot was very cute and the pacing was great. I wish we had a longer epilogue, but that is just because I did not want to say goodbye to the characters just yet.

This was such a quick fun read for me. It was light and fluffy. I’ve always been a sucker for the royal x middle class trope and this one did not disappoint! I would definitely recommend as a cute story to get out of a slump.

Thank you for the ARC!

What a wonderfully sweet, heartwarming story. I really enjoyed the role food played in this book, and learning a bit about Korean culture.

I love a book about food! Emma was a pleasure to read about and I loved learning so much about Korean culture. Michel was such a sweet man. And the epilogue! Happy tears! This book was very sweet and fun.

I fell in love with every page in this book. The story was heartwarming and beautiful, with a romance sweet enough to cause you to lose yourself in your reading. I couldn’t put it down!

The premise of the story comes up so naturally. Nothing feels like forced exposition and the dialogue is realistic. Everything makes sense, and everything is explained, which I was happy about.

I love how likeable Emma is right off the bat. She side eyes literally any weird comment about women and their “place” in society in a tasteful way that doesn’t feel overdone by the author, but in a more realistic sense. It’s a breath of fresh air. [minor spoiler: she really was that girl for ending a blind date over the guy not liking Keanu Reeves].

The book is so fully fleshed out. We get to see Emma in her element, we get to see her at work, cooking with clients in detail, rather than some off hand comment that she’d just finished a lesson. We get to see Rouleme, see Michel’s dynamics with his friends and family. We get to see Emma’s relationships with those around her, from a cafe waitress to her godmother, who, by far, is one of my favorite characters in this book.

Michel is a great love interest— he is respectful and kind, and just different enough from Emma to where their relationship feels more like a relationship and less like a fairtytale. Their chemistry is wonderfully written, and I enjoyed reading chapters from his perspective as they definitely added more depth to the book.

DEFINITELY pick up this book if you’re looking for a sweet, swoonworthy romance that has you giggling along with the characters!

*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*

Emma Yoon has long known that the key to a successful love life is compatibility. Similar backgrounds and morals must mean a lasting relationship with mutual respect and unshakable love– after all, her own parents were a love match and things burned down quickly for them. So when the charming, handsome, and kind Micheal Chevalier enters her life suddenly the idea of falling truly in love becomes an unexpected possibility.

Micheal Aubert (under the pseudonym of Chevalier) has one chance to find love before his father, the king of Rouleme, abdicates from the throne in favor of a quiet retirement and he has to follow through his arranged marriage. For three months, he has the chance to find someone he wants to spend the rest of his life with, rather than just someone he’s obligated to.

Indulgent and so much fun, THAT PRINCE IS MINE is all the best parts of a classic Hallmark movie with a little bit of spice ;)

I absolutely loved this book. I absolutely love royalty romance books and this book was just what I wanted. This book was amazing!

This was a lovely and fun read. I wish the ending was a bit longer because it did feel very rushed to me, but nonetheless it was a fantastic read. I definitely recommend this one to those who want a quick, filled with fluff read.

Many thanks to netgalley and the publisher for granting me access to this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Emma lives her life based on jeongseong (working hard with a generous heart/pure and true intent to do your very best), and that is epitomized by her work as a culinary instructor and her passion for cooking and teaching others to cook, especially Korean royal court cuisine.

Emma’s parents were a love match, but their relationship fell apart because they were not compatible (or so Emma assumes/believes). Emma is determined that when she marries, it will be to someone who is perfect on paper, someone who is completely compatible with her. Emma’s godmother is a prominent matchmaker and arranges a series of first dates (matseon) for her. The dates are underwhelming, but at the cafe where she meets her dates, she also meets Michel, a visiting professor from USC, whom she finds incredibly appealing. She is sure they will not be compatible, and sees no long-term future with Michel, especially when she learns he will be returning to his homeland of Rouleme. However, she cannot get him out of her mind and decides she will enjoy the time they have together, and then she will resume the matseons and find her husband.

Unbeknownst to Emma, Michel is actually the crown prince of Rouleme. He has come to LA, where his cousin Gabriel lives and works (he is a philosophy professor at USC nicknamed the Sphinx). He is hoping that while he serves as a visiting professor, he will find true love. Otherwise, upon his return to Rouleme, he will be expected to go through with his engagement to his childhood friend Isabelle, a match decided upon by their parents when they were babies but which neither of them wants.

Emma and Michel will certainly enjoy their time together, as they get to know each other better (including intimately), and as Emma introduces Michel to new experiences and foods. However, as their feelings evolve, especially Emma's realization that she has fallen in love with Michel (he figured out that Emma was the one for him much sooner), they will have to determine what they are willing to give up potentially in order to be together. Fear, stubbornness, and misunderstandings will threaten to tear them apart.

That Prince is Mine is exactly the type of royal romance novel I love - a Prince in disguise meets a career driven woman and they fall in love despite their differences.

Emma Yoon is a Korean American woman whose dream is to run a Korean royal court cuisine cooking school. After watching her parents marriage breakdown Emma decided love is not the answer and seeks help from her matchmaker godmother, Auntie Soo. Whilst on an arranged date she catches the eye of Michel, a visiting professor at USC. Michel is not just a professor, he’s actually the crown prince of Rouleme who is in the United States for three months and is looking for love to avoid a loveless arranged marriage. His heart beats faster every time he sees Emma and he’s smitten by her at first sight. He talks with her after her date and asks her out. Emma, who also feels something when she talks to him, agrees, thinking it’s fine since he’s going home in three months. It’s only temporary, right?

These two! I just wanna squish them together! The chemistry between Emma and Michel was so good! Michel was completely head over heels for her and I loved that. He’s such a great guy and I loved how he never really shied away from his feelings for her. Emma was also totally in love with him, but her cynicism about love definitely held her back. I do wish she hadn’t focused so much on the ‘love is bad, perfect on paper is better’ but that would’ve made her a completely character.

My least fave part was how often these two got interrupted!! I feel like every time they had a minute alone they were interrupted by his cousin Gabriel or by his bodyguard Sophie or someone else. It got a little frustrating because I just wanted them to have some alone time!

That said the spicy stuff was excellent! Very well written. And you can feel how much they love each other and the attraction between them. It was fun to read!

All in all I really enjoyed this book! If you love a royal romance then pick this one up! Thanks very much to the publishers for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

A great twist on the usual European prince and middle class American girl. here, Emma being Korean-American offers someone who actually knowns what it means to be different and looked down for that, unlike the usual Grace Kelley-style girl in these books. Emma knows here way around a microaggression, and so has a real point when she points out to Prince Michel that there may be just a bit of protest from his country if he shows up with a Korean-American bride.

But before we get to that, we have an adorable meet cute when he sees her going through a montage of first dates as she meets men who are "perfect on paper" as she lets her matchmaker godmother try to fix her up. And I did find it believable that she would be willing to try an arranged marriage after getting a front row seat to her parents love match led to a very bad divorce.

Emma and Michel, allowing themselves the spontaneity of trying something so different from what is expected of them, are a delight to watch as they fall in love, especially with all the use of cuisines as part of the courtship. I now know about Korean royal court cuisine, and oh my it all sounded so delicious. Also, as someone who lives in Los Angles, I loved recognizing where they went - I have been to restaurants in Culver City, I have kissed in the archway at the last Bookstore, and I have watched card tricks at the Magic Castle. So much fun!

A very fun royal romance!

Haven't we all wanted to fall in love with a prince without knowing they're a prince?

This was such a fun read. I wish it had been a little bit longer at the end. But I also might be saying that no matter what the author wrote. It was a wonderful read.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I enjoyed this book. It was a cute quick read that was very fun. If you want a quick light hearted read, read this book.

This novel was incredibly heartwarming and you really just fall in love with both Emma and Michel . It really is the best kind of fluffy love romance. I found myself getting so engulfed in there relationship and the authors writing style. A happy little escape!

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Publishing Group for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A very cute read! I finished it in one day. I enjoyed the characters, especially Gabriel and Sophie’s arc, and it was very well written. I thought the ending was a bit rushed, and I would’ve liked to see more of Rouleme. Overall a fun book! Would recommend for a lighthearted, quick read.