Sweet and Spiteful Rivalries

A Short Romance (Sweetheart Scones & Stories, Book 2)

By: C.K. Darling

Narrated by: Andi Eloise, Ryan Lee Dunlap

When love is on the menu, revenge never tasted so sweet.

Romance author Brittany Quinn is juggling her writing and her business—no time for snooty critics. Yet when striking chef Holt Hawthorne delivers a biting critique of her beloved bakery-bookstore, Brittany's ready to serve up a piece of her mind.

There’s just one problem the infuriating critic isn't just attractive—he's disarmingly charming. As Brittany and Holt's paths intertwine, their spirited debates ignite even fiercer kisses, blurring the lines between frustration and attraction.

Their budding romance is seasoned with late-night escapades and friendly clashes at the town's fall festival. Brittany and Holt soon discover that the best love stories might just start with rivalry and a whole lot of passion.

Get swept away in a sweet and steamy journey through small-town Georgia, where the thrill of competition spices up every romance. Sweet and Spiteful Rivalries is a captivating, fiery tale and the perfect treat for busy listeners craving a satisfying story that packs both heat and heart in approximately 2 hours.

This book is perfect for listeners who love:

Fiery enemies-to-lovers dynamic

A tattooed chef with a heart of gold

Cozy small-town intrigue

Deliciously competitive foodie romance

Sweet and Spiteful Rivalries is the second book in the interconnect Sweetheart Scones & Stories series. Each book follows a different friend finding their happily ever after in their small town of Peachwood Grove. While part of a series, each book can be listened to as a standalone.

Spice Level 2-3

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Rivals to ROMANCE

This was such a fun listen omg. I loved the back and forth between these two, it was so entertaining to hear the tension and tease build between the MFC and MMC. This book still had the same cozy heartwarming vibe as the first one, so it definitely makes you feel good. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a little ‘gotta make em work for it’ to their romance.

Really great story. The couple is so cute. The author did a great job of keeping the storyline unpredictable.

I really like this book. I love that it’s a short read. The storyline was good and the characters were well thought out. I recommend this book to anyone who’s looking for a brief romance story that can be read in a little over two hours. If you listen to it on audible, the characters, voices are great.