{"product_id":"battle-royal-a-novel-isbn-9780063040069","title":"Battle Royal: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Lucy Parker writes deliciously fun enemies-to-lovers perfection!”  — Tessa Bailey\u003cem\u003e, New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeloved author Lucy Parker pens a delicious new romantic comedy that is a battle of whisks and wits.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReady…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour years ago, Sylvie Fairchild charmed the world as a contestant on the hit baking show, \u003cem\u003eOperation Cake\u003c\/em\u003e. Her ingenious, creations captivated viewers and intrigued all but one of the judges, Dominic De Vere. When Sylvie's unicorn cake went spectacularly sideways, Dominic was quick to vote her off the show. Since then, Sylvie has used her fame to fulfill her dream of opening a bakery. The toast of Instagram, Sugar Fair has captured the attention of the \u003cem\u003eOperation Cake\u003c\/em\u003e producers…and a princess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSet…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDominic is His Majesty the King’s favorite baker and a veritable British institution. He’s brilliant, talented, hard-working. And an icy, starchy grouch. Learning that Sylvie will be joining him on the \u003cem\u003eOperation Cake \u003c\/em\u003ejudging panel is enough to make the famously dour baker even more grim. Her fantastical baking is only slightly more troublesome than the fact that he can’t stop thinking about her pink-streaked hair and irrepressible dimple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMatch…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Dominic and Sylvie learn they will be fighting for the once in a lifetime opportunity to bake a cake for the upcoming wedding of Princess Rose, the flour begins to fly as they fight to come out on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bride adores Sylvie’s quirky style. The palace wants Dominic’s classic perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this royal battle, can there be room for two?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its quirky characters, witty humor, and mouth-watering descriptions of baked goods, Battle Royal is the perfect beach read for fans of contemporary romance and the Great British Bake Off. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“One of my personal favorite combinations of romance tropes is the English lord in a contemporary tale with a Jane Austen twist, and \u003cem\u003eThe Austen Playbook\u003c\/em\u003e by Lucy Parker delivers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNPR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lucy Parker’s books are marvels of wit and warmth and empathy, and \u003cem\u003eBattle Royal\u003c\/em\u003e is no exception. It’s as delicious as the cakes baked by Sylvie and Dominic, from first page to last. I swooned, laughed, wept, and loved the story wholeheartedly, and I can’t wait to reread it ASAP.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOlivia Dade, national bestselling author of Spoiler Alert\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Battle Royal\u003c\/em\u003e is Lucy Parker at her best! This book is the coziness of your favorite baking competition show with the snipe and spark of a great enemies to lovers romance. Try and have a snack handy while you're reading this one ... you will get hungry from all the delicious descriptions while Dominic and Sylvie bake, banter, and fall in love.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJen DeLuca, author of Well Played\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Brimming with pop culture references and quick wit… irresistible banter and even more irresistible chemistry… The result has all the fun of a fluffy rom-com, with the emotional catharsis of a more dramatic romance.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Parker is a writer who knows her audience, and she keeps raising the bar when it comes to warm romances and charming tropes. Opposites attracting over delicious cakes and the fearsome thrill of competition are a heady combination as Sylvie and Dominic's chemistry snaps, crackles, and pops off every page. The slow burn of the romance is tantalizing and well paced, though there is plenty of setting and detail to take in while readers await the inevitable happily-ever-after. An utterly delicious romance that's meant to be devoured.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Parker’s winsomely witty and whimsically inventive contemporary romance is truly scrumptious. From the zippy dialogue and humorous banter exchanged between the book’s perfectly matched protagonists to the delectable descriptions of sweet treats that would not be out of place in Willy Wonka’s factory, this deliciously sexy love story whips up everything romance readers crave.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Only an author as deft and gifted as Parker could seamlessly mix these things into one tale and have them come out as perfectly calibrated, delectably sweet, and emotionally layered as a masterful wedding cake.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lucy Parker's \u003cem\u003eBattle Royal\u003c\/em\u003e won my heart with its effortless effervescence and deep notes of aching poignancy. I adored this tale of rival bakers who forge an unexpected connection while vying for a royal commission.\"   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuby Lang, author of Playing House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Delightful, funny, romantic, and surprisingly emotional, \u003cem\u003eBattle Royal\u003c\/em\u003e is Lucy Parker at her best. A wonderful must read romance that I could not put down.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKristen Callihan, New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As magical as it’s heroine’s confectionary creations, \u003cem\u003eBattle Royal \u003c\/em\u003eis absolutely enchanting. Lucy Parker is the Michelangelo of grumpy + sunshine. I gobbled this book up!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRosie Danan, author of The Intimacy Experiment\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"There are so many things to love about this book! Its wit and warmth; the deft way Parker weaves in a \u003cem\u003eGreat British Bake Off\u003c\/em\u003e-like competition; the scintillating royal secrets. But my favorite by far was watching the icy hero melt into a puddle at his sunshine heroine's feet. Battle Royal is the perfect reading-slump buster, and once again proves why Lucy Parker is the Queen of the Grump.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTherese Beharrie, author of One Last Chance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lucy Parker writes deliciously fun enemies-to-lovers perfection!” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With a perfect trifecta of endearing characters, superb use of the enemies-to-lovers trope, and a chemistry-laden slow burn, this excellent start to Parker’s newest series is one readers will rush to dive into.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889535971557,"sku":"NP9780063040069","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063040069.jpg?v=1730231452","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/battle-royal-a-novel-isbn-9780063040069","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}