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Review: ‘Muffin Man’ by Naomi Springthorp

September 7, 2023
Review: ‘Muffin Man’ by Naomi Springthorp

Muffin Man

by Naomi Springthorp
Published by Self-Published on September 4, 2018
SubGenres: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy
Format: Paperback
Source: Purchased
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three-half-stars

Rules are made to be broken.Mick’s the hot fireman who rescued me. One look at his muscled body and gorgeous smile, I'm on fire.He doesn’t do second dates. Neither do I.He’s perfect. I’ve always wanted a fireman. We've got three days together.I’m going to enjoy it.Robbi’s a bleach blond with a shape to die for. Her sexy, smart-assed mouth drives me crazy. She wants me, but I’m married to my job.I want a special woman like her in my life, unfortunately it’s not an option. She deserves better than me.It’s three days and we’re done.This might work out for both of us.What does it take to save you from yourself?


Muffin Man was a quick, steamy, funny read for me and something I enjoyed between reading other books, especially when the characters initially met. Poor Robbi just wanted her hair done, and she found herself a hottie firefighter, Mick, who had to save her from within a dog grooming tub. (You’ll have to read the novella to find out why.) Per the doctor’s orders, she’s stuck with the firefighter for three days so he can watch over her. (The doctor who happens to be the firefighter’s sister) The tension between the two will be unbearable, and they’ll have difficulty keeping their hands off one another. 

I’m usually not a fan of the instant love trope in contemporary romance/romantic comedy books, but Naomi makes it work with Mick and Robbi. I wish it would have been a longer novel because I would have loved to know Robbi, Mick, and the other characters, especially Mick’s co-workers. I loved Robbi’s character because she wasn’t afraid to speak her mind, except for how she felt about Mick. Besides the characters driving me batty with the lack of communication, it was an entertaining novella. I plan on checking out other books that Naomi Springthorp has written. 


Story Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️.5

Steam/Spice Rating: 🌶🌶.5

Would I recommend this novella? Yes. I recommend this short novella to readers who love a funny, no-filter heroine and a hot firefighter who can bake delicious muffins.

Genre/SubGenre(s): Romance | Contemporary Romance | Romantic Comedy

Trope(s)/Element(s): Instant Love | Strangers to Lovers | Firefighter MMC | Forced Proximity

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About Naomi Springthorp

USA Today Bestselling Author Naomi Springthorp is a born and raised Southern California girl. She's a baseball freak who supports her team all season long and blatantly admires the athletes in those pants. Music has always been part of her life and she believes everything has a soundtrack. She loves her two feline fur babies, though they're not quite sure what to do with her.

She writes Baseball Romance, Romantic Comedies, 90s Throwback, and Contemporary Romance--all with heat and sometimes a little sweet.

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