Emma de 28 años es instructora culinaria y quiere poner una escuela culinaria, no cree en el amor, más bien si cree en el, pero no cree que una relación pueda sobrevivir sólo por/con amor y que es mejor la compatibilidad basada en datos y antecedentes. Su madrina es una famosa casamentera a la que su reputación se ve afectada por tener a una ahijada que es soltera y para la sociedad coreana le es imposible creer que sea buena en su trabajo sí no puede encontrele un marido.

Michel es un príncipe que está de incógnito en EUA y trabajando como profesor por algunos meses para encontrar el amor. Conoció a Emma en un restaurante donde siempre la veía en una cita y fue atracción a primera vista.

Mientras salían cada uno lo hacia con un propósito diferente, Michel quiere enamorla y hacer que acepte casarse con el, Emma quiere salir para dejar de sentir cosas por él y poder seguir buscando un marido.

Los dos se gustan, pero hay un problema: él tiene que regresar a su país, ella está muy feliz en Estados Unidos y quiere hacer crecer su negocio, ¿renunciará a sus sueños por amor?




Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This one was a cute, fluffy romance. Emma is a culinary instructor who’s matchmaking godmother is trying to find her a husband. Michel is a Prince disguising himself as a professor at USC. For the most part the romance is straight-forward and kind of reminds me of the movie The Prince & Me, except with older characters. I thought their romance was very sweet with some spicy scenes here and there, but for the most part I thought this story was wholesome.

I did like the family themes in this book. Emma is Korean-American and she has a great support system in her dad, brother and godmother. I loved the Korean foods mentioned in the story. On the other side, I loved Michel’s relationship with his cousin, Gabriel. Both characters valued family and I thought they made a good match.

There isn’t much conflict between Michel and Emma except for the part of him being a prince and what that means for her when he tells her about it.

My Final Thoughts:

This one is an easy read. It’s a fluffy romance without much conflict. I thought the family, different cultures, and food themes were nice. Emma and Michel’s romance is very sweet so if you are into sweet, easy romances, you will enjoy this one.

Things that I liked:

* How food is a big part of their story
* The the royalty is not British Royalty
* Differenty cultural backgrounds

Thinks that I did not like as much
* There seemed little character development from our MCs
* Lack of communication (this is peeve of mine!)

It took me a while to read this book, kept putting it down and picking up another story.

It was a cute read, but nothing really seemed to happen.

3.5 rounding up to a 3.

First off, I really enjoyed the premise and the characters. I actually enjoyed the side characters more than the main characters. I have been a long term fan of Kdrama and have always been amazed by Korean cuisine which I’ve seen through the dramas I’ve watched. Especially the ones made for kings. So I naturally enjoyed the descriptions of meals. What I missed was some more plot to the story. Even though I enjoyed this to an extent, something felt missing throughout. The spice was really good but I think it was overdone. I think the story would have been better and more exciting if the extra spice was replaced with a more sounding plot. The story felt rather lukewarm to me.

Tropes
🍜Friends to lovers
🥢Secret identity
🍚Korean cuisine
🍜Lots of spice

Thank you to the St.Martin’s Griffin for my ARC. All thoughts are my own.

This book was so cute and fun. I don't usually grab royal romance, but this had me hooked. Jacyi Lee is an autobuy for sure.

3,5 Stars

“The Prince is Mine” by Jayci Lee is an enchanting royal/commoner love story filled with the most delightful descriptions of Korean cuisine. Emma and Michel were adorable and lovable; I couldn't stop squealing over their budding romance.

The slow burn and palpable tension between the characters were utterly delicious. The inclusion of Korean traditions and culinary delights added depth.

This book is like a Hallmark movie in print—charming, heartwarming, and thoroughly enjoyable. I’ll look for more from Jayci Lee in the future!

I just finished reading "That Prince is Mine" and was really surprised by how much I liked it. The story is about Emma, a Korean-American chef in L.A., who doesn’t really believe in love but meets Michel, a professor who’s actually a prince. Their romance feels real and natural, not forced or too fairytale-like.

Emma is a great character—smart, independent, and easy to like. Michel is kind and respectful, making their relationship believable and sweet. The book also does a great job showing Korean culture and food, which makes Emma's character even more interesting.

The side characters, like Emma’s godmother and Michel’s friends, add a lot to the story. It’s nice that the book avoids common romance clichés. Michel tells Emma he’s a prince early on, so the drama comes from real-life issues, not misunderstandings.

Overall, "That Prince is Mine" is a fun, heartwarming read with just the right amount of romance. I loved the mix of sweetness and a bit of spice. If you’re looking for a charming, modern love story, this book is perfect. I highly recommend it for its great characters, engaging story, and lovely depiction of a cross-cultural romance.

A delightful rom-com. Love reading Emma’s and Michel’s story. I’m hoping there will be more books. Recommend for a relaxing fun read at the beach.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It felt very bright, light and happy. I love Cinderella books! Lots of ups & downs in Emma and Michel’s love story but oh so worth it! I definitely recommend!

Being the second Jayci Lee book I read, she once again creates a natural and intriguing story line, causing you to not want to put the book down. There was not a lot of build up to the characters meeting, but appreciated that the more I got into the book and could just jump in to Emma and Michel's story. The characters each had their own distinct personality and flaws, often being in the way of their own happiness, which as the reader could sometimes be nerve-racking. There was just enough chemistry, spice and tension to allow the relationships between characters to slowly develop and grow. I also appreciated the minor characters were given short sections for their own stories to develop, and the mix of different cultures and perspectives. What else can bring people together more than food?

Jayci Lee is a must read author for me. Her characters in this one are a delight, the romance is spectacular. I simply could not get enough of the story, this was as delicious as food mentioned.

A charming, sweet and spicy romance that races against the clock. Although the romance is delightful, it is slightly predictable. Overall a great read.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

“That Prince is Mine” by Jayci Lee
Seeking the Perfect Match
This is a fun easy read with some spice and a dash of wisdom (If you really listen to the characters). I really did find this story un-put-down-able ! And yes, I did skip over the spicy scenes. Happy Reading ! !

Emma Yoon owns and operates her small business as a culinary instructor specializing in Korean Royal cuisine out of her house. Her godmother runs a matchmaking business and it's time for Emma to find the husband who checks all her boxes even though she's not ready. After a few disastrous dates, she meets Michel Auber, a visiting professor who changes everything. What she doesn't know is he's a prince who will soon be forced into an arranged marriage unless he can find a woman who loves him for him and not his title.



That Prince is Mine is an adorably swoon worthy and lighthearted romance. The chemistry between the MCs was so well written, it was like there was an invisible thread pulling them together. While overall I found the story sweet, it was balanced well with some steamy scenes. It was a fun read that made me so hungry.

3.5/5 stars

Thank you St.Martin's Press and netgalley for the ARC in exchange for a review.

Emma and Michel’s romance reads like a grown up Princess Diaries + British Royal Family mash up in a delectable way! Emma specializes in teaching Korean royal court cooking and culture, while Michel is the secret crown Prince of Rouleme posing as a USC visiting professor. There forbidden element to their relationship is woven well with both of their culture’s expectation of arranged marriage. The author handles their love expertly - their emotional reactions to falling in love mirror each other in a really seamless way. Emma’s elaborate dinners are positively mouthwatering, and the spicy scenes are just as hot as her cooking! If you love royal families of any variety, absolutely pick this up!

I became obsessed with the royal romance trope after red white and royal blue and this one was just adorable. I loved the banger between the MC’s

Ooohhhhh secret identity and love and learning a different culture and amazing side characters! I loved learning about Korean food through this book. I was hoping we found out more and more about Gabriel and Sophie and we did and it was wonderful. Michel and Emma are so sweet together and they were so fun to follow in this. I was worried about miscommunication but it was good and believable in the situation.

And I definitely cannot wait to read the authors backlist!

This story is all sorts of sugary sweet and happiness, where all the plotlines are wrapped up nicely with a perfect little bow—and bizarrely, that's a positive thing. I know not everyone likes that kind of story, and to be honest, I do often find them a little boring and trite, but That Prince is Mine pulls it off in a way that left me feeling satisfied. Partially, that's because the "falling for a prince trope" was handled in a unique way. The reveal that Michel was a prince wasn't the main source of drama, nor was his arranged engagement. Often, authors seem to handle it like this: prince-in-hiding meets a beautiful woman, realizes she's his soulmate, and wants to be with her forever but—uh oh—his secret royal status is revealed before he can tell his love himself, and she's subsequently furious at being lied to.

Lee smoothly avoids that trope. First, Michel tells Emma that he's a prince relatively quickly, which is great. Secondly, Emma really isn't that mad about it because the actual thing standing in the way of their relationship is her refusal to believe there can be a future. Their lines of thinking and their reasonings are all well thought out, and I appreciated that the drama and obstacles stemmed from their thoughts and worldviews rather than from outside forces (the press, demanding family members, etc).

Michel is absolutely precious. Emma is fun. Frustrating at times, but very likeable.

Bottom line: if you're looking for a Hallmark-esque romance with spice, this is the one.

My only criticism is I do feel like the title could be better.

What a sweet rom-com! That Prince is Mine is a lighthearted royal romance between Emma, an American-Korean chef and Prince Michel, who is also a professor. Emma is career driven and Michel is duty driven to his kingdom and finding a wife who loves him for him despite him being.a prince. I love how despite their vast differences, we get to see how they found each other and how their relationship blossoms. I enjoyed learning about Korean cuisine while reading this book. I love when a book talks about cuisine and spends time on its main characters passions. I usually enjoy a good royal romance plot and this one did not disappoint! Thank you NetGalley and MacMillan for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a great book. I connected with the characters. I felt engrossed with the plot. I would read another book by this author.