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What happens when the queen of romance falls for the king of horror--you get "a hilarious rom-com romp," perfect for fans of Beach Read. (Kirkus, starred review)

Event planner Kate Sweet is famous for creating the perfect happily-ever-after moment for her clients’ dream weddings. So how is it that her best friend has roped her into planning a bestselling horror writer’s book launch extravaganza? But the second Kate meets—or rather, accidentally maims—the drop-dead-hot Drake Matthews, her well-ordered life quickly transforms into an absolute nightmare.

Drake Matthews is tired of the spotlight and tired of his reputation as the Knight of Nightmares. He's really a nice guy! But he’s not prepared for Kate, a fearless agent of chaos in steel-tipped stilettos, or for that sweet sting of attraction he feels for her. She’s inspiring him to take his writing in a whole new direction—one that no one expects. Because now Kate and Drake are changing up the rules, and this plot twist might just surprise everyone . . . including themselves.

"Fans of The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert, and Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur will adore How Sweet It Is!" --The Nerd Daily

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“Newton's debut romance is laugh-out-loud funny, with enough antics, fast pacing, and chemistry to keep readers as engrossed as any of her hero's bestselling horror novels would. In fact, the only struggle with this exemplary standout comes when one reaches the very last page. A hilarious rom-com romp that delivers on both sweet and heat.”―Kirkus, starred review

“Opposites attract in the most adorable way in How Sweet It Is.”―People

“Brimming with witty banter, sweet characters and sizzling charm.”―Woman's World

 "The funny moments that had me laughing out loud. ...The end of this book was super romantic and very fitting! How Sweet It Is exceeded my expectations. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to other romance readers!"―Nerd Daily

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Dylan Newton was born and raised in a small town where the library was her favorite hang-out. After over a decade working in corporate America, Dylan quit to pursue her passion: writing books. When she isn't writing, Dylan is pursuing her own happily ever after with her high school sweetheart as they split time between Florida and Upstate New York with their two much cooler daughters and a tone-deaf cockatiel.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forever
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 13, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1538754401
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1538754405
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 1.1 x 7.95 inches
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Author Dylan Newton was born and raised in a small town where the library was her favorite hang-out. After over a decade working in corporate America, Dylan quit to pursue her passion: writing books. When she isn't writing her next romantic comedy, Dylan is pursuing her own happily ever after with her high school sweetheart as they split time between Florida and Upstate New York with their two much cooler daughters and a tone-deaf cockatiel.

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Customers find this book an enjoyable read that keeps them entertained throughout, featuring a sweet love story with funny romance elements and laugh-out-loud moments. The characters are likeable, and one customer particularly appreciates the chemistry between Kate and Drake. Customers describe the book as an amazing meet-cute with the right amount of sweetness, and they praise its beautiful writing style.

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24 customers mention "Readability"24 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and entertaining, with fun encounters throughout. One customer mentions it's a great read to brighten a cold dreary January.

"...I absolutely loved this book! And I think what made it even better was the chat that we had with Dylan after we all read it!..." Read more

"...Having her in his house wakes up other appetites too. Captivating. Watching the romance grow was delicious...." Read more

"...There is a lot of buildup before they come together, but their encounters are fun, cute, and a little chaotic along the way...." Read more

"*Selected for ARC honest review* This book is amazing! The characters were relatable, loveable and flawed in the right ways...." Read more

17 customers mention "Romance"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, describing it as a sweet and funny love story, with one customer noting how the romance and horror genres are skillfully combined.

"...The characters are unique, the story was evenly balanced with laugh out loud moments as well as truly lovely ones...." Read more

"...Captivating. Watching the romance grow was delicious. I’m now on the hunt for more by this author. Excerpt: “Kate...." Read more

"...interactions amount to a comedy of errors in this adorable, dual POV romantic comedy...." Read more

"...Which to me makes the story realistic but still a great escape...." Read more

12 customers mention "Character development"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, finding them likeable, with one customer particularly appreciating the chemistry between Kate and Drake.

"...I absolutely adored everything about it! The characters are unique, the story was evenly balanced with laugh out loud moments as well as truly..." Read more

"...This book was super cute, and I enjoyed the distinctive voices of the two main characters. I guess you could characterize it as a slow burn...." Read more

"...This book is amazing! The characters were relatable, loveable and flawed in the right ways...." Read more

"...I loved this book from beginning to end! The characters are realistic and loveable; the juxtaposition of romance and horror is fascinating; and the..." Read more

8 customers mention "Humor"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous, with multiple reviews mentioning laugh-out-loud moments.

"...The characters are unique, the story was evenly balanced with laugh out loud moments as well as truly lovely ones...." Read more

"...If you are looking for a cozy and humorous read, I highly recommend it...." Read more

"...How Sweet It Is has the right amount of sweet, spice, laughs and swoon. Don't miss on this perfect rom-com." Read more

"...Dylan Newton's story is a laugh-a-minute! A perfect happy-ever-after!" Read more

7 customers mention "Adorableness"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book adorable, describing it as an amazing meet-cute and loveable.

"...This book was super cute, and I enjoyed the distinctive voices of the two main characters. I guess you could characterize it as a slow burn...." Read more

"...This book is amazing! The characters were relatable, loveable and flawed in the right ways...." Read more

"...How Sweet It Is centers on the charming and memorable Kate Sweet, a buttoned-up, spreadsheet toting wedding planner with a reputation for perfection..." Read more

"...town, this book captured my heart almost instantly with one amazing meet-cute...." Read more

6 customers mention "Sweetness"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the right amount of sweetness in the book, finding it delightful, with one customer specifically mentioning the pumpkin spice lattes.

"...This is a sweet, funny, autumn themed rom-com! I absolutely adored everything about it!..." Read more

"...This book had me dreaming of sweater weather and pumpkin spice lattes, and the scene descriptions were so beautifully written, I could almost feel..." Read more

"Dylan Newton had me at word one in this delightful, engaging story...." Read more

"...How Sweet It Is has the right amount of sweet, spice, laughs and swoon. Don't miss on this perfect rom-com." Read more

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Customers appreciate the development of the book, with one noting its meticulous construction and another highlighting its perfect little HEA.

"...She is meticulous, driven, and aims to create dream weddings for all of her clients...." Read more

"...The hero, heroine, and secondary characters were compelling, smart, and likable. I enjoyed all of the humor blended with an intriguing courtship...." Read more

"...A nice, easy read, slow burn story with a perfect little HEA." Read more

"...The characters were so likeable and well-developed and the plot took some turns I did not anticipate...." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing style"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as beautiful and sweet, with one customer noting particularly well-crafted scene descriptions.

"...sweater weather and pumpkin spice lattes, and the scene descriptions were so beautifully written, I could almost feel the chill in the Fall air as I..." Read more

"...Dylan Newton has a unique writing style that I am looking forward to reading more of. Synopsis:..." Read more

"...I don’t usually enjoy slow burns all that much, but this one was written beautifully and I really enjoyed it!..." Read more

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  • Shannons_Bookcase
    5.0 out of 5 stars A sweet, funny romance
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This was a Buddy Read for February with the Bookish Friends on Instagram.

    I absolutely loved this book! And I think what made it even better was the chat that we had with Dylan after we all read it! It was great hearing tidbits of background for the characters and some hints as to what the future holds for them! I cannot wait to read the other books in this series!

    This is a sweet, funny, autumn themed rom-com! I absolutely adored everything about it! The characters are unique, the story was evenly balanced with laugh out loud moments as well as truly lovely ones. I loved the chemistry between Kate and Drake - the slow burn, miscommunications at times kept me turning the pages! Although there were some sensitive topics in this book, Dylan did a great job with them. I really appreciate when a book makes you feel all the feels!

    In this book is…
    Forced Proximity
    Slow burn
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    Book about books
    Fall time romance
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  • Madison W Fairbanks
    4.0 out of 5 stars How Sweet It Is by Dylan Newton
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2021
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    How Sweet It Is by Dylan Newton
    Contemporary romantic comedy.
    Kate loves her spreadsheet details. It keeps her organized and on time for her Events business. Meeting her new client, Drake, has chaos reigning and unexpected results.
    Drake has been struggling to write his next horror novel. Kate’s unexpected interruptions in his life wakes up his creativity in writing. Having her in his house wakes up other appetites too.

    Captivating. Watching the romance grow was delicious.
    I’m now on the hunt for more by this author.

    Excerpt:
    “Kate.
    His mind still whirred with the electric zing of their first encounter. His fingers itched to be on the keyboard, capturing the details while they were still fresh and visceral. He remembered the smooth heat of her upper thighs, the floral scent of her hair, the way her eyes gazed up at him like he was some sort of superhero, when all he’d done was pick her up out of the mucky grass so she wouldn’t break an ankle. He recalled his sense of awe when he’d come around after passing out and found himself on top of her. The feel of her silky auburn hair in his hands, the sprinkle of freckles across her nose, the way she looked up at him, her green eyes wide—all of it had goosed his muse into overdrive. He wanted to start typing. He knew exactly what to do now with his hero when he first meets the woman he’s to marry. He’d write about how they literally ran into each other; the plot device allowing for forced intimacy, bringing his characters together faster…”
    Excerpt from How Sweet it is by Dylan Newton

    I received a copy of this from NetGalley. I also purchased a copy to share.
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  • NatashaReadsBooks
    3.0 out of 5 stars cute contemporary read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023
    Format: Kindle
    So, I picked up this book because I was recommended this book because my favorite movie is Nightmare Before Christmas, & I decided to finally give it a go over Christmas break to round out my reading goal.

    Kate Sweets is the Queen of Happily Ever Afters. She is a event planner- who plans weddings and more, and is known for her "aww moment." When she gets ripped into planning a book launch event for THE Drake Matthews- the Knight of Nightmares, horror writer extraordinare, how could she say no? Especially if it results in her winning a top reward- and possibly her parents approval, what could possibly go wrong?

    So, I was hesitant diving into this book, bc I'm not usually a fan of the illustrated covers- I love art prints, and graphic novels/comics, but for some reason, I often skip over illustrated book covers (mostly romance ones). They don't just have that allure to draw me in. But I finally decided to dive in over the holidays. I needed something light that I could read. And being recommended it because of my favorite movie ever? Count me in!

    It was a cute story. It was supposed to be a rom-com with some disasters between the characters- but besides a few parts that made me laugh, or smile, it was mostly just a cute contemporary romance (& reminded me why I don't often read traditional romance). It was a slow-burn... Kinda. While yes it took about 80% before anything happened between the characters (well, sex- there was one kiss scene shortly before but not by much) there wasn't as much build up between the characters. I would have preferred more push and pull between the characters. The will they or won't they leading up to finally getting together. And then of course, shortly after their first get together- there was conflict & a break up, so closely to them getting together, I wasn't really that invested in them together.

    So, this was nothing like my favorite movie- the Knight of Nightmares was just a horror author who wanted to branch out into romance. And the Queen of HEA was just Sweet (like her name).

    So while this wasn't really for me, it was a cute contemporary read, that might just be someone else's favorite. 3 ⭐ out of 5⭐.
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  • LJez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a “sweet” read!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2021
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I can’t adequately put into words how much I loved this book, but Netgalley provided me an ARC to do just that, so I’ll try my best.

    What happens when a sweet, hyper-organized event planner puts together a Halloween book launch for a horror writer known as the Knight of Nightmares? You get a book that’s the perfect blend sweetness and humor with a little spookiness and a lot of swoon.

    Event planner Kate seemed to have chaos constantly following her throughout the book, and I found myself laughing out loud several times. I even caught myself saying an, “Oh, Kate” out loud. And the hero, Drake Matthews, had such a warm and protective quality to him, he was like a warm cup of cocoa personified.

    This book had me dreaming of sweater weather and pumpkin spice lattes, and the scene descriptions were so beautifully written, I could almost feel the chill in the Fall air as I read Dylan Newton’s words.

    If you’re looking for a book that will make you smile, do yourself a favor and read this one. I’m already looking forward to a second read when it gets closer to Fall.

    Thanks again to Netgalley for this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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  • NK
    5.0 out of 5 stars So enjoyable!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2021
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    I loved this book and couldn't believe the author doesn't usually do romance/comedy as this is such a fun read!
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  • Myriam Lapointe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sooo fun !
    Reviewed in Canada on September 20, 2023
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    It’s such a good reading ! It’s perfect for spooky season because of the event they’re creating for the Knight of Nightmare !
    Love it 🙏🏼
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  • Julie L
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun lighthearted read, would recommend
    Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2025
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I really liked both of the characters in this book, and thought they were well rounded. They both had baggage from past relationships or family expectations which helped to make them feel more real.
    Although there was an instant attraction I wouldn’t say this book had any insta-love, there was a lot of resistance at first to forming a relationship due to the circumstances they find themselves in.
    I find myself still thinking about the characters, and my one drawback from the book was the ending felt rushed. The third act conflict happened so close to the end, that the resolution felt rushed, and not flushed out as much as I would expect. Otherwise, a fantastic lighthearted, and funny read.
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