Cori regresa a Kingston con el corazón hecho pedazos y la determinación de empezar de nuevo. Su nueva oportunidad llega al convertirse en niñera de dos pequeños encantadores, en una casa tan acogedora como desafiante. Allí conoce a Milo, el chef privado de la familia: un hombre reservado, perfeccionista y con más responsabilidad de la que deja ver a simple vista.

Lo que comienza como roces y malentendidos en la cocina pronto se transforma en una conexión inesperada, marcada por miradas furtivas, conversaciones sinceras y un sentimiento que crece pese a las diferencias entre ambos. En medio de rutinas familiares, recetas deliciosas y momentos caóticos con los niños, Cori descubrirá que quizá esta nueva vida no solo le ofrece estabilidad, sino también la posibilidad de un amor verdadero.



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Para algunos lectores podría resultar conflictivo que Milo este legalmente casado, pero su relación había terminado mucho antes y el divorcio estaba en proceso desde hacía un año. Ninguno tenía sentimientos por el otro.




Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

Four stars!

This was such a charming and heartwarming read—I enjoyed every second of it! Right from the first chapter, I found myself hooked, and I loved how the story took its time letting me get to know Cori and Milo individually before hinting at romance. That slower build made their eventual relationship feel natural, layered, and incredibly satisfying. It wasn’t just a love story slapped together—it felt like two real people slowly finding comfort and joy in one another.

The dual POV format it absolutely shined. Milo’s chapters were some of my favorites—he’s the kind of character that sneaks up on you with his quiet strength. Shy, a little grumpy, but endlessly kind, dependable, and surprisingly communicative, he was such a refreshing male lead. On the other side, Cori’s perspective felt just as vivid and engaging, and I especially loved the way her OCD was represented. It gave so much insight into her daily life without ever feeling forced or overly explained, and it made me appreciate her resilience and her humor even more.

The romance itself is exactly what I want from a cozy rom-com—closed-door, but filled with heart-melting moments, banter that actually made me laugh out loud, and the kind of warmth that makes you want to hug the book when you finish it. The relationship between Cori and Milo developed in such an realistic way that I found myself rooting for them at every turn. It was funny, sweet, and surprisingly thoughtful.

Even though it’s a quick read, it delivered exactly what I hoped for: a tender, uplifting, and charming romance that made me smile from beginning to end. If you’re looking for something cozy, quick, and full of sweetness, this book is an absolute gem. I’d happily recommend it to anyone who loves low-stakes romances that still leave a big impact.

This book was the perfect fall read—warm, cozy, and sweet, with just the right touch of heartache and healing. It had everything I love in a romcom: a charming small-town setting, delicious food descriptions, and characters who feel real, flawed, and deeply lovable.

Corinne was such a wonderful heroine. I really appreciated how the book portrayed her struggles with OCD alongside her optimism and resilience. She wasn’t reduced to her challenges, but they were an important and honest part of who she was. Watching her return home, rebuild her confidence, and slowly open herself up again was so rewarding.

And then there’s Emilio. Grumpy chef + golden retriever nanny is such a delightful pairing, and the chemistry between them was undeniable from the very beginning (that flour scene had me grinning). I liked how the book gave us his vulnerabilities too—his family worries, his complicated past—so he never felt one-dimensional.

The romance itself was slow and steady, but in the best way. The tension built gradually, woven through stolen glances, shared meals, and those stormy, cozy moments that made me want to curl up with a blanket and a pastry while reading. The “fade-to-black” style worked perfectly here—it let the emotions shine while keeping things light and sweet.

I also adored the autumn vibes: cozy kitchens, baked goods galore, and little moments that made Kingston feel alive and comforting. This book is basically the literary equivalent of sitting by the window on a rainy day with a cup of tea and a slice of pie.

The only reason this wasn’t a full 5 stars for me is that a few parts felt a little drawn out, and I wished we got even more resolution with some of the side storylines. But overall, this was such a lovely, heartwarming romcom that left me smiling.

If you’re looking for a perfect fall romance with mild spice, a guaranteed HEA, and characters you’ll root for, Don’t Go Breaking My Tarte is the one to pick up. 🍂🥧💛

I had a very lovely time with this book!

The pacing felt right from the start, which was pleasantly surprising considering this is quite a short book, and I loved slowly getting to know Cori and Milo. We spend many chapters learning who both of them are before getting any hint of a relationship, which really helped me connect with both of them. (Especially Cori! Coming form Québec as well, thank you for the great Québec representation!)

This book has a dual POV, which can be hit or miss for me, but in this case it really works. I loved Milo's chapters! The author managed to write a shy, grumpy man that is still kind and communicates well.

I was not aware of the OCD representation in this book until I started reading it, and I quite enjoyed it! Admittedly, I know very little about OCD, but the depiction of it felt very genuine and I loved learning Cori's perspective of it.

This book delivers exactly what it promised, which makes for a very enjoyable cozy read!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy!

Don't Go Breaking My Tarte was a cute, sweet read. There was a lot of fun interactions and a lot of different relationships portrayed. I liked seeing both Milo and Cori interact with the kids...so sweet! There wasn't quite as much depth as I'd like and some parts felt a little bit rushed, but I'd say it's a solid 3.5, rounded up to 4!

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

this was a very fun, cute short read. the characters were quirky and sweet. i loved pretty much everything about it except one thing:

i didn’t feel like the OCD representation was clearly shown by the main character. i feel as if it was only talked about. if i hadn’t read the description when the fmc spoke about her OCD for the first time about 50% of the way into the book i would have felt blindsided. i felt the representation could have been shown in some of the fmc’s mannerisms instead it was really only obvious to me when she spoke to other people about it.

i don’t have OCD, but i do experience other mental health disorders and feel that when reading a book from someone’s first person POV with mental health disorders they could be portrayed more so than they were in this book. being that the compulsions occur more mentally and cause the fmc to do outward things occasionally, i didn’t see any of that in the book. not once, actually.

other than that, i thought it was very sweet, very fun.