That Prince is Mine

Jayci Lee

Jul 2024 · Sold by St. Martin's Griffin

About this ebook

Library Journal's Romance Pick of the Month

A love-averse Korean royal court cuisine instructor is waylaid by a gorgeous professor—and prince in disguise—who will do anything to prove to her that love and happily ever after can be theirs.

Emma Yoon dreams of opening a culinary school in Los Angeles. To that end, she teaches Korean royal court cuisine to hopeful brides of upper-crust Korean families. Thanks to her godmother, a renowned matchmaker, business is booming. But when rival matchmakers plot against her godmother using Emma’s single status, she must save her godmother’s reputation and her dreams by finding a perfect-on-paper husband—even if she’s not ready for love. Meeting the gorgeous and irresistible Professor Michel Chevalier is not part of her plan.

Prince Michel Chevalier refuses to marry a woman handpicked by his elders. If he must spend the rest of his life in service to his country, he wants to do so with someone he loves by his side. With only three months left until his arranged engagement is formally announced, Michel escapes to Los Angeles to find a bride of his choosing, someone who loves him for himself rather than his crown. Serendipity leads him right to Emma Yoon, who might just be the woman of his dreams.

Ratings and reviews

Imagine: a Korean American young woman whose godmother is a matchmaker searching for her perfect match meets an incognito European prince who is searching for a loving mate so as not to have to marry his since birth predetermined mate. Source for a cute story for certain. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Emma and Michael's romance was an absolute joy and utter perfection. These characters and their story captured my attention and stole my heart. A skillful and smart blend of genuineness and swoon creates a fun yet emotional romance that has that magical feel to it that truly sweeps you away and makes falling head over heels extra sweet.

This is a funny, emotional read with a well-paced plot and lovable characters. Emma is guarded with her heart, and Michel with his secrets, but eventually they learn to trust each other. I enjoyed the audiobook narration. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

About the author

JAYCI LEE writes poignant, sexy, and laugh-out-loud romance featuring Korean American main characters. Her books have been in O, The Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, Hollywood Reporter, E! News, and Women’s World. Jayci is retired from her fifteen-year career as a litigator because of all the badass heroines and drool worthy heroes demanding to have their stories told. Food, wine and travel are her jam. She makes her home in sunny California with her tall-dark-and-handsome husband, two amazing boys, and a fluffy rescue.