“Tradition meets modern progress, and it’s a delicious combination!”
—Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author of Yours Truly
“Debut author Kung Jessen does an impeccable job helping two adversarial lovers find common ground in their Chinese American heritage and creating a slow-burn romance with lots of humor, family, and food.”
—Library Journal, starred review
“Jessen’s debut rom-com hits all the beats of a tried-and-true rivals-to-lovers narrative.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A refreshing and unexpected take on matchmaking! This will be a perfect match for any reader looking for a heartwarming romance steeped in cultural traditions.”
—Jesse Sutanto, national bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties
“Rich and tender in the best of ways, Lunar Love wraps an enemies-to-lovers story around a tale of family devotion and love.”
—AllAboutRomance.com
“Lauren Kung Jessen writes supremely satisfying slow burn and rivals-to-lovers. There’s heat, friction, sparks—it’s a lit match.”
—Sarah Hogle, author of Just Like Magic
“You’ve Got Mail meets the Chinese Zodiac in Jessen’s delightful ode to food, Los Angeles, family, and finding your perfect match. A delicious treat for fans of Jasmine Guillory and Helen Hoang.”
—Georgia Clark, author of Island Time
“Lunar Love has all the makings of a new rom-com classic. Insightful, atmospheric, and breathtakingly romantic.”
—Ava Wilder, author of How to Fake It in Hollywood
“A lovingly crafted rival-to-lovers rom-com about navigating the space between traditional and modern dating! This book is a delight!”
—Farah Heron, author of Jana Goes Wild
“Fans of Jasmine Guillory and Sally Thorne will delight in Lunar Love, a deliciously romantic tale about the true and wildly unpredictable nature of attraction, compatibility, and love.”
—Amy Poeppel, author of The Sweet Spot
“I dare you not to fall in love with Lauren Kung Jessen’s writing. Brimming with crackling chemistry from page one, Olivia and Bennett prove that those who may appear the most incompatible on paper may just be our perfect match.”
—Amy Lea, author of Set on You
“An enemies-to-lovers romance with a warm and gooey cinnamon bun hero. It was an added bonus to learn so much about Chinese culture.”
—Jayci Lee, author of Booked on a Feeling
“Lunar Love is a sweet rom-com that shows that in the battle of tradition and modernity, love plays by its own rules.”
—Julie Tieu, author of The Donut Trap
“Lunar Love is a touching tribute to Chinese-American culture and the power of family. Bennett O’Brien is the perfect book boyfriend!”
—Hannah Orenstein, author of Meant to be Mine
and Playing with Matches
“This sweet opposites-attract story shines brighter than a supermoon on a warm summer night. It has all the feels and will make you believe in soulmates. It’s a match made in heaven for all rom-com fans.”
—Elizabeth Thompson, USA Today bestselling
author of Lost in Paris
“A bright new voice in romance. A heartwarming debut that upends everything you know about love.”
—Carolyn Huynh, author of The Fortunes of Jaded Women
“A delightful, sparkling romance full of family bonds, a swoon-worthy hero, and plenty of delicious food. This super-sweet read is perfect for rom-com fans!”
—Kerry Winfrey, author of Just Another Love Song
and Waiting for Tom Hanks
“Prepare to laugh, cry, swoon, and rush to the nearest Chinese bakery to get your fix of Swiss rolls with vanilla cream filling!”
—Meredith Schorr, author of As Seen on TV
“A delightful romantic escape. Tradition and technology collide in this scrumptious match made in rom-com heaven.”
—Dylan Newton, author of All Fired Up
“Lunar Love is filled with wide-eyed optimism and singular characters whose search for love will delight even the most cynical of readers.”
—Lynda Cohen Loigman, USA Today bestselling
author of The Matchmaker’s Gift
“Lauren Kung Jessen is an author to watch, and her debut romance is both smart and swoony and will earn a place on your keeper shelf.”
—Elizabeth Everett, author of the
Secret Scientists of London series
“Matchmaking meets the modern age in this delicious and delightful romantic comedy.”
—Elizabeth Boyle, New York Times bestselling
author of Six Impossible Things
“A fun, flirty romance book with an emphasis on family, culture, and food!”
—TeaTimeLit.com