{"id":27567,"date":"2021-08-17T07:19:37","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T11:19:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/?p=27567"},"modified":"2022-10-16T18:04:41","modified_gmt":"2022-10-16T18:04:41","slug":"review-battle-royal-by-lucy-parker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/17\/review-battle-royal-by-lucy-parker\/","title":{"rendered":"Review \u2764\ufe0f Battle Royal by Lucy Parker"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-27567\" data-postid=\"27567\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-27567 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_bbbcac8 tb_first tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner gutter-narrow col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_49667e8 first\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_7036296 rounded drop-shadow customBorderRad_top image-center auto_fullwidth tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n\t\t    <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/battle-royal-lucy-parker.jpg?resize=332%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-29415\" title=\"battle-royal-lucy-parker\" alt=\"battle-royal-lucy-parker\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/battle-royal-lucy-parker.jpg?w=332&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/battle-royal-lucy-parker.jpg?resize=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1 199w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/battle-royal-lucy-parker.jpg?resize=400%2C602&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/>\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n    \t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_a1982ef customBorderRad_bottom repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><em>Ready\u2026<\/em><\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Four years ago, Sylvie Fairchild charmed the world as a contestant on the hit baking show,\u00a0<em>Operation Cake<\/em>. Her ingenious, creations captivated viewers and intrigued all but one of the judges, Dominic De Vere. When Sylvie&#8217;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\u00a0<em>Operation Cake<\/em>\u00a0producers\u2026and a princess.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><em>Set\u2026<\/em><\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Dominic is His Majesty the King\u2019s favorite baker and a veritable British institution. He\u2019s brilliant, talented, hard-working. And an icy, starchy grouch. Learning that Sylvie will be joining him on the\u00a0<em>Operation Cake\u00a0<\/em>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\u2019t stop thinking about her pink-streaked hair and irrepressible dimple.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><em>Match\u2026<\/em><\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">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.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The bride adores Sylvie\u2019s quirky style. The palace wants Dominic\u2019s classic perfection.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">In this royal battle, can there be room for two?<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_23787e9 last\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_2d1ea91  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25879 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-top-pick-banner-1.png?resize=296%2C72\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong><br \/>Release Date:<\/strong> Aug 17, 2021<br \/><strong>Heat Level:<\/strong> Sensual<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0HarperCollins<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Avon Books<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $10.99<\/p><hr \/><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>A lovely first in Parker\u2019s new series, Palace Insiders.<\/em><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is something whimsical about enemies to lovers romances, when you add in the fact our hero and heroine are rival bakers who are also judging the same reality television show it adds something extra special.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Sylvie Fairchild<\/strong> is a woman who\u2019s had a tough life, fought for everything she ever wanted, and at her heart is a true romantic. I loved her with the same amount of affection as she has for using glitter in her baking. Her bakery, Sugar Fair, sits across the street from her number one competitor. The rival bakery owned by the infamous<strong> Dominic De Vere<\/strong>. Dominic is the grumpy, logical, and detached hero that begs to be taken down a peg or two by Sylvie\u2019s sweetness, among other things.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Outside of fabulous character development, there\u2019s multiple competitions from judging the reality show Operation Cake to competing for a chance to create a cake for a royal wedding along with several small mysteries. Each plot point forces Sylvie and Dominic to work together to get further with their individual goals, but along the way they fall for each other&#8230; of course.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Parker infuses these adventures with plenty of heartfelt moments, humor (I couldn\u2019t contain my laughter at some points), and relatable scenarios around family, friendship, and love. I can\u2019t wait to see who gets the next book. There is also Parker\u2019s ability to create an entire cast you want to root for and others you don\u2019t want to succeed.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Overall, this is a book I easily was hooked on from the first page with a story that made emotions run the gamut. Definitely a great rom-com and I highly recommend for readers who enjoy <em><strong>Christina Lauren<\/strong> <\/em>or <em><strong>Sally Thorne<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>~ Landra<\/em><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_eb0616c customBorderRad repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2W0HoXk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/books.apple.com\/us\/book\/battle-royal\/id1540744053?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=11l88k&amp;ct=books_battle_royal&amp;ls=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">iBooks<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/battle-royal-lucy-parker\/1137403740?ean=9780063040076\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">B&amp;N<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/battle-royal-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Kobo<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Lucy_Parker_Battle_Royal?id=sIAJEAAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Google Play<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            \t    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- \/row_inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/module_row -->\n\t<\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ready\u2026Four years ago, Sylvie Fairchild charmed the world as a contestant on the hit baking show,\u00a0Operation Cake. 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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\u00a0<em>Operation Cake<\/em>\u00a0producers\u2026and a princess.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Set\u2026<\/em><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dominic is His Majesty the King\u2019s favorite baker and a veritable British institution. He\u2019s brilliant, talented, hard-working. And an icy, starchy grouch. Learning that Sylvie will be joining him on the\u00a0<em>Operation Cake\u00a0<\/em>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\u2019t stop thinking about her pink-streaked hair and irrepressible dimple.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Match\u2026<\/em><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">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.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The bride adores Sylvie\u2019s quirky style. The palace wants Dominic\u2019s classic perfection.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In this royal battle, can there be room for two?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-top-pick-banner-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong><br \/>Release Date:<\/strong> Aug 17, 2021<br \/><strong>Heat Level:<\/strong> Sensual<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0HarperCollins<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Avon Books<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $10.99<\/p><hr \/><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>A lovely first in Parker\u2019s new series, Palace Insiders.<\/em><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is something whimsical about enemies to lovers romances, when you add in the fact our hero and heroine are rival bakers who are also judging the same reality television show it adds something extra special.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Sylvie Fairchild<\/strong> is a woman who\u2019s had a tough life, fought for everything she ever wanted, and at her heart is a true romantic. I loved her with the same amount of affection as she has for using glitter in her baking. Her bakery, Sugar Fair, sits across the street from her number one competitor. The rival bakery owned by the infamous<strong> Dominic De Vere<\/strong>. Dominic is the grumpy, logical, and detached hero that begs to be taken down a peg or two by Sylvie\u2019s sweetness, among other things.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Outside of fabulous character development, there\u2019s multiple competitions from judging the reality show Operation Cake to competing for a chance to create a cake for a royal wedding along with several small mysteries. Each plot point forces Sylvie and Dominic to work together to get further with their individual goals, but along the way they fall for each other... of course.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Parker infuses these adventures with plenty of heartfelt moments, humor (I couldn\u2019t contain my laughter at some points), and relatable scenarios around family, friendship, and love. I can\u2019t wait to see who gets the next book. There is also Parker\u2019s ability to create an entire cast you want to root for and others you don\u2019t want to succeed.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Overall, this is a book I easily was hooked on from the first page with a story that made emotions run the gamut. Definitely a great rom-com and I highly recommend for readers who enjoy <em><strong>Christina Lauren<\/strong> <\/em>or <em><strong>Sally Thorne<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>~ Landra<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2W0HoXk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/books.apple.com\/us\/book\/battle-royal\/id1540744053?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=11l88k&amp;ct=books_battle_royal&amp;ls=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iBooks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/battle-royal-lucy-parker\/1137403740?ean=9780063040076\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&amp;N<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/battle-royal-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kobo<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Lucy_Parker_Battle_Royal?id=sIAJEAAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27567","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27567"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27567\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29417,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27567\/revisions\/29417"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29415"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27567"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27567"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27567"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}