Review: Time to Rise by Helene Holmström, Translated by Marlaine Delargy

Time to Rise by Helene Holmström,

Translated by Marlaine Delargy

Blurb from Goodreads:

It’s her struggling bakery. But it’s his reality show. More than tempers will flare in a warmhearted and positively delicious opposites-attract romantic comedy.

Nora Jansson will do anything to save her parents’ beloved bakery from bankruptcy, even if it means allowing a TV reality crew into her kitchen and her life. Not to mention celebrity pastry chef Henrik Eklund, its impossibly rude host who’s happy to point out Nora’s baking missteps—on cue. It’s bringing out her feisty side.

My Review:

I adored this and really hope more works by this author get translated! It was equal parts baking, behind the scenes baking reality show and nuanced, understated yet steamy romance. Nora was such a relatable character and Henrik had the best energy. If you like enemies to lovers (although enemies may be overstating it a bit), give this one a try!!

Time to Rise comes out next week on September 17, 2024, and you can purchase HERE!

Although her opinions often irritated him, he appreciated her honesty. She was direct without being nasty or supercilious-something he wasn't used to. This kind of honesty was new to him, and it meant a lot to him.

He looked at her. He couldn't imagine what it was like not to have any family. He and his siblings had a complicated relationship, but at least they were there. And his mother meant the world to him. Life really wasn't fair, and he hoped he would be able to provide some support to Nora, who was all alone.

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