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Battle Royal

A Novel

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Battle Royal

By: Lucy Parker
Narrated by: Billie Fulford-Brown
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“Lucy Parker writes deliciously fun enemies-to-lovers perfection!” (Tessa Bailey, New York Times best-selling author)

Beloved author Lucy Parker pens a delicious new romantic comedy that is a battle of whisks and wits.

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Four years ago, Sylvie Fairchild charmed the world as a contestant on the hit baking show Operation Cake. Her ingenious, creations captivated viewers and intrigued all but one of the judges, Dominic De Vere. When Sylvie's unicorn cake went spectacularly sideways, Dominic was quick to vote her off the show. Since then, Sylvie has used her fame to fulfill her dream of opening a bakery. The toast of Instagram, Sugar Fair has captured the attention of the Operation Cake producers...and a princess.

Set...

Dominic is His Majesty the King’s favorite baker and a veritable British institution. He’s brilliant, talented, hard-working. And an icy, starchy grouch. Learning that Sylvie will be joining him on the Operation Cake judging panel is enough to make the famously dour baker even more grim. Her fantastical baking is only slightly more troublesome than the fact that he can’t stop thinking about her pink-streaked hair and irrepressible dimple.

Match....

When Dominic and Sylvie learn they will be fighting for the once in a lifetime opportunity to bake a cake for the upcoming wedding of Princess Rose, the flour begins to fly as they fight to come out on top.

The bride adores Sylvie’s quirky style. The palace wants Dominic’s classic perfection.

In this royal battle, can there be room for two?

©2021 Lucy Parker (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers
Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Romantic Comedy Royal Romance Royalty Comedy
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Well written characters, including the cat. Really enjoy that humour is such an integral part of the relationship with out ignoring other issues

humorous romance

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Okay, so I listened to Codename Charming first and belatedly realised it was book 2.

I loved the premise and execution of fictional British Bake Off judges with a history, rival companies and clashing aesthetics.
I already new key plot points because they feature in the next book, but that didn’t spoil my experience. If anything, knowing the shit coming upped the suspense and I suspect my attachment to the next couple meant I found page space featuring them more appealing than I would otherwise.
The characters are nuanced and real and fun and relatable. Prose is witty and evocative. The plot is full of movement and twists.
This is my 3rd Lucy Parker book and I’m just bloody impressed by her consistency. Excited for whatever she brings out next.

Wrong order (my fault) such a delight

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