[All That Glitters (Once Upon a Dream Series #2)] [By: Hicks, Barbara Jean] [June, 1999]

Once Upon a Dream #2

by Barbara Jean Hicks

After seven years of waiting tables in little Pilchuck, Washington, aspiring apparel designer Cindy Reilly is beginning to despair of ever seeing her line of evening dresses on the racks of a major department store. And when her longtime boyfriend falls for a classy big-city society girl, her future looks even bleaker.Enter Franklin Cameron Fitz III–of Seattle’s Strawbridge & Fitz department store fame–who wants nothing more than to help Cindy sell her designs. Except to win Cindy’s heart, that is…When Cindy embarks on an ambitious self-improvement campaign to win back her boyfriend, Franklin reluctantly agrees to help. The results are hilarious–and surprisingly successful. But when both “princes” fall at Cindy’s feet–at a high society ball, no less–will she choose the right one?

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Paperback

First published June 15, 1999

About the author

Acclaimed children's book author Barbara Jean Hicks offers visiting author programs and workshops for aspiring writers of all ages. With a flair for the dramatic, Barbara engages, entertains, educates and inspires her audiences. She has taught at the preschool, middle school and community college levels and most recently worked in an elementary school as author-in-residence, program facilitator and parent educator. She has also written marketing copy and edited manuscripts for numerous trade publishers. Her picture books include the award-winning Jitterbug Jam: A Monster Tale and The Secret Life of Walter Kitty. Barbara lives in Oxnard, California.

Reviews

[Becca · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quick, fun Cinderella retelling.

[Cindy aka "The Book Fairy" · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had forgotten that I had read this years ago! It was indeed a laugh out loud tale :) Such an awww, feel good story....

[Atarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A retelling of the Cinderella story, set in present time. I put this book in my "fluffy" category. Enjoyed it. Not extremely realistic, but a nice, fluffy escape from reality. I enjoyed both An Unlikely Prince and Love Me, Love Me Not better, but I wouldn't discard this book. Nice, fluffy read.

[Saralyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute.