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| Sweet Spot (Bakery Sisters) | 
 enlarge | Author: Susan Mallery
Publisher: HQN Books
Category: Book
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Media: Mass Market Paperback
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Pages: 384
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Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 4.1 x 1.2
ISBN: 0373773145
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780373773145
Publication Date: August 1, 2008
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 The second bakery sis gets her man September 8, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Nicole is bummed that she's in the middle of a divorce, not speaking to her youngest sister, and everyone around her (including a stray dog) seems to be pregnant. One morning a teen comes into her bakery and attempts to steal donuts. She calls the cops but instead sexy football coach Eric "Hawk" Hawkins shows up. Brash Nicole wants nothing to do with the smooth charmer, but agrees to let Raoul work off the donuts at her store. Raoul soon proves to be an invaluable asset and she gives him a full time job, and soon he moves in with her when she discovers his foster family has kicked him out. Meanwhile everyone seems to be taking pity on her single status, so she opts to make a bargain with Hawk to pretend to be her lover in exchange for, well the fringe benefits of being a lover. Widowed Hawk never even considers that he might actually fall for the often prickly baker. And then there is his impetuous princess of a daughter...
Mallery's second installment in the Bakery sisters trilogy is a bit disappointing. Nicole is absolutely obnoxious throughout 95% of the first novel, and pretty much half of this one, so I had a hard time actually liking or caring what happened to her character. I did like that Raoul brought out the softer side of her, but disliked the way that she treated just about everyone else around her. And what about her supposed BFF, Wyatt - he was completely MIA in this novel.
POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT: I really hate the trite plot device that some authors resort to in order to get a couple together - the dreaded unexpected pregnancy. Really, can't they find a better way to bring a couple together? Use a little creativity. This novel could have been so much better had Mallery not resorted to impregnating all three of the Keyes sisters in order to get their respective men (well, don't know for sure about baby sis Jesse since she is in the next book, but my money's on it). She has realistic dialog, pretty good secondary characters, and a heroine who (finally) grows. It could have been a pretty good story; instead, it's just pretty average.
Tracy Vest, September 2008
 Not So Sweet Spot September 1, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I tried to like this book. I didn't enjoy Sweet Talk because of Nicole and hoped that I would like her more in this book dedicated to her, but I didn't.
She still comes across as nasty and judgmental. However, I did like the relationship she had with Raoul was sweet, I never understood why Hawk was with her.
I was also put off by Hawk's relationship with Brittany that the author decided to deal with in the last five chapters or so of the book. For two hundred and some odd pages, Brittany never seemed to have a problem with Nicole or behaved in a way that was spoiled or selfish and then, suddenly, she starts yelling at Nicole and acting like a princess. It didn't fit.
The dialogue was witty but at times there was too much of it. The characters did a lot of talking. And I never saw Nicole really change. She was still selfish, controlling and bossy.
I am looking forward to Jesse's story because I always kind of liked her. We'll see.
 The Keyes sisters are back September 1, 2008
The Keyes sister are back in this sizzling romantic romp. Twin sisters Nichole and Claire may look similar, but their personalities couldn't be further apart. Nichole is the plain Jane who just goes with the almost tranquile low of life; while Claire is the rough-n-tumble concert pianist, who lives life on the wild side. The story begins to take off after a minor theft at the bakery Nichole works at when she meets a man so striking it's almost beyond her imagination. Can Eric Hawkins see beyond Nichole's spurious defense and capture this girl next door? Susan Mallery has done a wonderful job creating these three dimensional characters and framing the picture around thir lives.
Sizzling from the first chapter! August 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the 2nd book in the trilogy of the Keyes sisters. It was also my absolute favorite of all three. The sexual tension between Nicole & Hawk jumped right off the pages!
Yes, Nicole was sarcastic and had a comeback for everyone. I loved that about her. She had a tough girl image, but a heart gold which Hawk saw right away. Their romance was sweet, but also had it's troubles.
Definitely do not miss this one!
4.5 Bookmarks from Wild on Books! August 21, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Nicole Keyes has always been the responsible sister. Twin to Claire, a concert pianist, Nicole was the one left at home while her sister toured the country. Nicole loves her sister and while she doesn't bear her sister ill will at how their lives turned out, she does wish that her life would mean more to someone than it actually does. These thoughts keep Nicole busy because they allow her to forget her somewhat boring existence.
Working in her bakery, Nicole notices the young man ordering doughnuts and acting suspicious. When the phone rings and the clerk's back is turned, the young man makes for the door without paying. Nicole is on him faster than you can say chocolate and fully intends to prosecute the young man to the fullest extent of the law. That is, until the boy's coach walks in and proceeds to turn Nicole's entire existence upside down. Never before in her entire life has Nicole simultaneously hated and desired someone more. With a charming smile and killer eyes, Eric Hawkins is her ultimate midnight fantasy all wrapped up in eye-catching and gorgeous package. Nicole strives to remain steadfast and uncommitted. After all, she is the responsible one, right?
Susan Mallery wastes no time in jumping in and grabbing her readers. Eric Hawkins is the ultimate catch for any woman. For Nicole, he is the ultimate bad boy that she knows she should deny but is unable to. Her attraction to this home town hero made me laugh more than once and yes, even shed a tear or two. Nicole is blustery, hormonal, and acidic in her barbs towards her ex husband and the people who have hurt her. But I loved how Hawk saw underneath her defense mechanisms to the starving for affection woman that was underneath. It made their love story that much more special.
Susan Mallery has set the trap and fully ensnared me with Sweet Spot and I fully intend to read the next installment, Sweet Trouble. Since Sweet Spot is the second installment of trilogy, I highly recommend going back and reading the first of the series, Sweet Talk. You will be glad you did! ***Natalie for Wild On Books***
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