Pumpkin Spice and Speed Dating

Pine Ridge Universe

by S.C. Principale

Izzy doesn't believe in Mr. Right, so she'll settle for Mr. Right Now. But what happens when her heart finds Mr. Forever? Izzy hates dates. She hates dating. Anything that puts her at risk of getting hurt is a no-go--until the relationship she built brick-by-brick crumbles. When her sister, the one person she still trusts, pushes her to attend a speed dating event at their favorite coffee shop, Izzy reluctantly agrees. After all, just because she's stopped believing in Mr. Right doesn't mean she can't find Mr. Right Now. Izzy expects a night of casual fun, but when a little magic is added into the mix, all of her expectations drift off in a haze of pumpkin spice. Will Izzy trust her heart and believe in the magic? Or will she allow her doubting heart to sabotage her chance to find Mr. Forever?

102 pages, Paperback

Published August 1, 2023

About the author

Author of romance with bite.
Especially fond of monster and paranormal romance, but she'll write some all-human romances, too!

Reviews

[Brandy Harmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fun spicy dating book that shows you that everybody has insecurities about yourself. And if you work at it, you can buy Pasta's insecurities and build a life that you're actually looking for. These characters are fun lovable and everything that I have come to find in SC principles books. If you have never checked her out. You really should because they are outstanding.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 stars
heat rating: 3/5 peppers
This was a cute and cozy little read. I am really enjoying learning about the Pine Ridge Universe. This was my first monster romance that had a Pooka in it so that was interesting to read and learn a little about those. I liked both the main characters and thought they had a nice chemistry together. I loved that you not only get different glimpses into this universe but you also get to see characters from other stories in the series.

I recommend this story to anyone looking for a light, low angst, steamy monster romance.

[Rosie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book had me laughing with how Izzy the FLC relationship with her sister Harper was and their banter.
Izzy has moved to a magical mixed human community where her Sister lives and is 100% stuck on fixing her up with a man ASAP, her answer to this is speed dating.
This short book might only have 8 chapters but it's totally worth reading to see the love between Sisters and other loves to blossom as well. Totally worth five plus stars.
I got this book as an ARC and I am leaving an honest voluntary review.

[Lois Simenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Steamy and Pumpkin Spicy

This story was fun to read! I loved the witty banter between Izzy and Ardy as reluctant speed daters. A sweet romance with plenty of steamy spice made it an enjoyable read. I also loved the author's tone in her narrative, and enjoyed learning about the mythological pooka of Celtic origin.

[LizKat · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sadly I just didn't care for this one. Both MCs were bland and Izzy went on and on about her ex far too much. I got bored and ended up DNF'ing.

Since I enjoyed another book by this author I will try more from this series.

[DemetraP · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought she spent way too much time dwelling on her ex. It distracted me from the hero. I wanted to read more about him and his pooka abilities.

[Alonso Fleischmann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heart warming

This was just so darn cute! I loved that they hit it off so we'll but were so open about their past and insecurities. Lovely short story. I enjoyed it very much.

[Bithiah · Rating 5 out of 5]

sweet but short

I wish this had been longer! I love ardy. He’s always so sweet in all the other books. This definitely could have been longer and I would have gobbled it up