Audiobook review: Bidding for the Bachelor by Jackie Lau Cedric is the last single Fong brother, and his grandmother is determined to see him settled down. So when his family announces they would hold a bachelor auction as part of their annual charity fundraising, Po-Po bribes Cedric with 200 dumplings if he agrees to participate. Brian led […]
Audiobook review: Pregnant by the Playboy by Jackie Lau Vince Fong is a self-made tech genius who burned out a few years ago and is living an empty life. He is the younger brother of Julian (Mr. Hotshot CEO). Vince is tired of his party-filled life style and wants to find meaning and fulfillment. Marissa is ready […]
Audiobook review: Mr. Hotshot CEO by Jackie Lau When Julian’s father retired after having a heart attack a couple years ago, he left Julian (the eldest of three brothers) in charge of the family business. Afraid that Julian is going to end up with the same fate, his mom and grandmother confront him at work and force […]
The Stand-Up Groomsman Author: Jackie Lau Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Mel was one of Vivian’s favorite actors and comedians; however when they met in person for the first time a year ago, things didn’t go well (Donut Fall in Love, book 1). With their friends getting married, and both in the wedding, the […]
Audiobook review: Grumpy Fake Boyfriend by Jackie Lau Will is an introvert science fiction writer who enjoys spending time alone, reading and writing. When his only in-person friend asks him to pretend to be his younger sister’s fake boyfriend for a long-weekend getaway, Will feels he can’t say no, even though he knows it will be […]
The Unmatchmakers Author: Jackie Lau Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Despite being raised by a single mom who lost faith in marriage and fiercely believes a woman doesn’t need a man, Leora is a hopeless romantic. While she is apprehensive about spending a week with her mom and mom’s best friends, she […]
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A Fake Girlfriend for Chinese New Year Author: Jackie Lau Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- #TBRChallenge January’s Theme is “Quickie.” This book has been on my TBR since February 12, 2021, when I purchased the complete series. Why I selected it: it’s a short story/novella aka a “quickie” and alternate holiday (fitting another challenge). What I’m […]
Donut Fall in Love Author: Jackie Lau Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Ryan Kwok is a sitcom actor staring in his first leading movie roll. The movie and actor aren’t getting the best reviews, although his abs are receiving a lot of airtime on social media. Determined to take a moment to grieve […]
Foodie Romance Recommendations By Jackie Lau I don’t have a lot of hobbies, but one thing I love is food. Although I’m not a particularly skilled cook—I can make a decent, healthy meal, but I rarely try anything new—I love exploring restaurants, bakeries, etc. in my home city of Toronto. Toronto has so many great […]