A review by emilylovesbooks94
Sweet as Pie by Beth Bolden

5.0

Luca and Oliver's story absolutely lived up to its name. Theirs was the sweetest, most delightful romance with a storyline that made me feel so warm and happy--I couldn't get enough! I could gush forever about how freaking cute and adorable and perfect they were together, and I can't even count the number of times a goofy smile kept crossing my face as I was reading. The snark and sexual tension were perfectly balanced in the early stages of their relationship, and as their connection morphed into something deeper, I really believed in Luca and Oliver's love. One of the things I really liked about this book was how love made Luca a better version of himself instead of changing him. Oliver was exactly the right kind of person to understand and accept and appreciate him without ever asking Luca to be different, and that made their connection feel so much deeper. Plus there was also something really sweet about two pragmatic, driven guys falling in love even when they knew their relationship had an expiration date. I was firmly on team "Luca and Oliver forever" but these guys had to take their time to figure out they could never let each other go. I thought the deli and family storylines were balanced nicely with the romance, and the angstiness at the end was just enough to add urgency to their pending decision without being excessive. Overall, this book just made me so happy, from the beginning all the way to the hilarious family chaos at the end!

**I voluntarily read an ARC of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.