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Honey & Spice

the addictive, funny and heart-melting romcom perfect for summer reading
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Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola is a delightful romance that follows Kiki Banjo, a university student known for her witty radio show where she advises women on love while safeguarding her own heart. However, her world turns upside down when she unexpectedly finds herself entangled with Malakai Korede, the very type of guy she warns about. This charming tale unravels as Kiki navigates the sweet complexity of love, friendship, and self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you love witty and charming romances that focus on complex and modern relationships. The story offers a delightful mix of humour and heartfelt moments, and it's perfect for readers who appreciate a strong female lead finding love while navigating her personal and professional ambitions.

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Honey & Spice is the debut novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Love in Colour, Bolu Babalola. Written with her biting wit and trademark humour, this is the romantic comedy you don't want to miss.

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A REESE'S BOOK CLUB AND TIKTOK BOOK CLUB PICK

'Hilarious, hot and heartfelt' MEG CABOT

'Gorgeously written and heart-meltingly romantic' BETH O'LEARY

'Romantic, sexy, fun, delicious and important' MARIAN KEYES

Sisters, beware the 'Wasteman of Whitewell' . . .

As host of the radio show Brown Sugar, Kiki Banjo's mission is to protect her listeners from heartbreak. Which puts Whitewell College's newest student, handsome 'player' Malakai Korede, at the top of her hitlist.

But when Kiki's dream summer internship in New York depends on finding a fresh angle for her radio show, she must make an unlikely bargain with Malakai himself - to put their simmering clashes aside to form a fake relationship, something sweet and spicy enough to win over the whole campus.

However, close proximity to the notorious heartbreaker brings everything Kiki thought she knew about her own heart into question. Why does throwing out her stringent romantic rulebook suddenly seem so tempting?

Will she find it in her to resist?

A fresh, utterly addictive rom-com from Sunday Times bestselling author Bolu Babalola, Honey & Spice is full of delicious tension and romantic intrigue that will make you weak at the knees.

'Romance will never be dead, as long as Bolu is writing it' JESSIE BURTON

'Everything you could ever want from a romance and more - the vibes are simply immaculate' ZOELLA

'Charming and funny' OBSERVER

'The book many have been waiting for' LIZZIE DAMILOLA BLACKBURN

'Kiki compares her feelings for Malakai as like swallowing a star. That's a bit how I felt after reading this messy but joyful book' THE TIMES

'Breathes new life into the genre with its vibrant characters and sexy, authentic voice' RED

'Smart, sexy and energetic' EMMA GANNON

'This book is so addictive' ANNIE LORD

WHY READERS LOVE HONEY & SPICE

'Sweet and spicy'

'How modern chick flicks should, and probably will, look like'

'Warm, funny and sweet. I see a lot of myself & experiences in the main character Kiki - and we love that kind of representation'

'Funny, hot, thought-provoking'

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Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola is praised for its captivating romance and dynamic chemistry between characters Kiki and Malakai. The novel is hailed as charming, funny, and an exceptional romance that captures the intensity and joy of first love, with some reviewers noting its potential for a screen adaptation. The writing is described as sharp, sexy, and addictive, leaving readers deeply engaged with its vibrant characters and storyline.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472286420

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Review

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Bolu Babalola is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling and Waterstones Book of the year shortlisted collection, Love in Colour and the Reese's Book Club Pick and TikTok Book of the Year novel Honey & Spice. She is a London based writer of books, scripts, culture pieces and retorts, specialising in stories of dynamic women with distinct voices who love and are loved audaciously.

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