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The MacBrides #2
The Pickle Queen
Pickles are mentioned in the Bible. Cleopatra ate them as a beauty regimen. Shakespeare put them in his plays. Mason designed jars for bottling them. So did Ball. Did Mason and Ball fight over the King of the Pickle Jars title? I don't know. I did know this I used pickles to keep fear, pride, and my love of Jay Wakefield behind a door I would not risk opening again. Even now.
Wakefields take what they want. MacBrides never surrender. For nearly a hundred years, a battle of wills between these two deeply-rooted Appalachian families has ended in defeat and heartache-most often, for MacBrides. Now the MacBride name is barely more than a legend, and it's up to Gabby MacBride to deal with the pain of her childhood memories and also the challenge of a MacBride legacy she's only beginning to understand.
That will mean coming to terms with her bittersweet love for Jay Wakefield, the lonely rich boy who became her soul mate when they were kids, before the dark demands of his own legacy forced him to betray her.
Wakefields take what they want. MacBrides never surrender. For nearly a hundred years, a battle of wills between these two deeply-rooted Appalachian families has ended in defeat and heartache-most often, for MacBrides. Now the MacBride name is barely more than a legend, and it's up to Gabby MacBride to deal with the pain of her childhood memories and also the challenge of a MacBride legacy she's only beginning to understand.
That will mean coming to terms with her bittersweet love for Jay Wakefield, the lonely rich boy who became her soul mate when they were kids, before the dark demands of his own legacy forced him to betray her.
174 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 15, 2013
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About the author
Deborah Smith
81 books417 followersaka Jackie Leigh
aka Della Stone
aka Leigh Bridger
Bestselling Author
Co-founder, co-publisher
Vice-president, Editor in Chief
BelleBooks, Memphis, TN
Deborah Smith is the New York Times bestselling author of A Place to Call Home, and the No. 1 Kindle Bestseller The Crossroads Cafe, A Gentle Rain and other acclaimed romantic novels portraying life and love in the modern Appalachian South. A native Georgian, Deborah is a former newspaper editor who turned to novel-writing with great success.
With more than 35 romance, women's fiction and fantasy novels to her credit, Deborah's books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Among her honors is a Lifetime Achievement Award from Romantic Times Magazine and a nomination for the prestigious Townsend Literary Award. In 2003 Disney optioned Sweet Hush for film. In 2008 A Gentle Rain was a finalist in Romance Writers of America's RITA awards.
For the past fifteen years Deborah has partnered with Debra Dixon to run BelleBooks, a small press originally known for southern fiction, including the Mossy Creek Hometown Series and the Sweet Tea story collections. As editor, she has worked on projects as diverse as the nonfiction Bra Talk book by three-time Oprah Winfrey guest Susan Nethero, and the In My Dreams novella by New York Times bestselling author Sarah Addison Allen.
In 2008 BelleBooks launched Bell Bridge Books, an imprint with a focus on fantasy novels and now expanded to include multi-genre fiction--mystery, suspense, thrillers, women's fiction, nonfiction and other. In 2013 BelleBooks acquired the late Linda Kichline's paranormal romance press, ImaJinn Books, and hired legendary editor Brenda Chin, formerly of Harlequin Books, as editorial director. Chin will expand the imprint to cover a diverse mix of all romance types.
Deborah's newest books are the Crossroads Cafe novellas: THE BISCUIT WITCH, THE PICKLE QUEEN, THE YARN SPINNER, and THE KITCHEN CHARMER (2014). She released a mini-short story, SAVING JONQUILS, in March 2014. A sexy romantic novella, A HARD MAN TO FIND, is scheduled for later in the month.
aka Della Stone
aka Leigh Bridger
Bestselling Author
Co-founder, co-publisher
Vice-president, Editor in Chief
BelleBooks, Memphis, TN
Deborah Smith is the New York Times bestselling author of A Place to Call Home, and the No. 1 Kindle Bestseller The Crossroads Cafe, A Gentle Rain and other acclaimed romantic novels portraying life and love in the modern Appalachian South. A native Georgian, Deborah is a former newspaper editor who turned to novel-writing with great success.
With more than 35 romance, women's fiction and fantasy novels to her credit, Deborah's books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Among her honors is a Lifetime Achievement Award from Romantic Times Magazine and a nomination for the prestigious Townsend Literary Award. In 2003 Disney optioned Sweet Hush for film. In 2008 A Gentle Rain was a finalist in Romance Writers of America's RITA awards.
For the past fifteen years Deborah has partnered with Debra Dixon to run BelleBooks, a small press originally known for southern fiction, including the Mossy Creek Hometown Series and the Sweet Tea story collections. As editor, she has worked on projects as diverse as the nonfiction Bra Talk book by three-time Oprah Winfrey guest Susan Nethero, and the In My Dreams novella by New York Times bestselling author Sarah Addison Allen.
In 2008 BelleBooks launched Bell Bridge Books, an imprint with a focus on fantasy novels and now expanded to include multi-genre fiction--mystery, suspense, thrillers, women's fiction, nonfiction and other. In 2013 BelleBooks acquired the late Linda Kichline's paranormal romance press, ImaJinn Books, and hired legendary editor Brenda Chin, formerly of Harlequin Books, as editorial director. Chin will expand the imprint to cover a diverse mix of all romance types.
Deborah's newest books are the Crossroads Cafe novellas: THE BISCUIT WITCH, THE PICKLE QUEEN, THE YARN SPINNER, and THE KITCHEN CHARMER (2014). She released a mini-short story, SAVING JONQUILS, in March 2014. A sexy romantic novella, A HARD MAN TO FIND, is scheduled for later in the month.
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January 8, 2014
Gets a 3 only because it's a novella. This story deserves it's own novel. Do not have to read the first in the series (Biscuit Witch) or The Crossroads Cafe first, but you will enjoy the MacBrides better if you meet Delta and the Crossroads gang first. For people who like Sarah Addison Allen and other authors who believe in food, family, and magic.
September 19, 2016
I was absolutely enchanted by this second book (or novella) in the MacBride series by Deborah Smith. I ordered this book only minutes after finishing The Biscuit Witch, the 1st book in the series which captured me also. I can't wait to start The Yarn Spinner, which is the final offering in the series. The Pickle Queen centers around Gabby MacBride, the older sister of the 3 MacBride children, and Jay Wakefield, her wealthy childhood friend who is feared and loathed by many of the North Carolinians living in remote and hidden valleys near Asheville, which were settled generations ago by Scotch Irish immigrants and now occupied by their descendants and many other "lost souls" who somehow found their way there.
Gabby shares the family trait of 1) making her living in the food preparation industry (her specialty is pickles) and 2) having a 6th sense that reveals a food and sense-based 'aura' around anyone and everyone she meets. Good people have good food auras (apples and cinnamon, for instance) or bad (liver, onions). Many interesting characters are introduced in this short novella, which offers important glimpses at the back stories of the Mac Bride children and their ancestors and also the Wakefield family of several generations. As in The Biscuit Witch, the descriptions of the remote NC valleys and villages Gabby finds are so charming and captivating--beautifully written, with imaginative detail. I want to go there!
The language of cooking is interwoven, as well, and becomes the language of redemption and second chances. I loved the following passage, for its simplicity yet depth--Gabby's thoughts:
"An aura of acceptance, of welcome, settled around me. There is a moment when the consummation between lovers is inevitable; the die has been cast; the rest becomes preparation, acknowledged by both parties. Great truths and easy lies simmer in that phase. I hoped for the former."
Having now read the first 2 books, I heartily recommend this series. They are easy reads, beautifully and thoughtfully written.
Gabby shares the family trait of 1) making her living in the food preparation industry (her specialty is pickles) and 2) having a 6th sense that reveals a food and sense-based 'aura' around anyone and everyone she meets. Good people have good food auras (apples and cinnamon, for instance) or bad (liver, onions). Many interesting characters are introduced in this short novella, which offers important glimpses at the back stories of the Mac Bride children and their ancestors and also the Wakefield family of several generations. As in The Biscuit Witch, the descriptions of the remote NC valleys and villages Gabby finds are so charming and captivating--beautifully written, with imaginative detail. I want to go there!
The language of cooking is interwoven, as well, and becomes the language of redemption and second chances. I loved the following passage, for its simplicity yet depth--Gabby's thoughts:
"An aura of acceptance, of welcome, settled around me. There is a moment when the consummation between lovers is inevitable; the die has been cast; the rest becomes preparation, acknowledged by both parties. Great truths and easy lies simmer in that phase. I hoped for the former."
Having now read the first 2 books, I heartily recommend this series. They are easy reads, beautifully and thoughtfully written.
August 19, 2014
I read this book in May of 2014. I held off reading this book as long as I could. Usually people devour books by their favorite authors, but I like to wait until I have time to savor them as much as a speed reader like myself can. I still have no idea how to put into words how beautiful this story is. This is a novella yet has everything a perfect novel needs. I would have loved to have a longer book, especially since all of Deborah's stories are so intricate and detailed oriented. She has this way of using all of your senses to pull you into a story.
I was eagerly looking forward to Gabby and Jay's story. There's so much history between their families and most of it's not good. I was devastated by what happened to both of them in their childhoods. DEVASTATED. I mean as in curl up into a ball, ugly cry, and rail at the cruelty of the world. I wanted the freeze around Jay's heart to thaw and the protective walls Gabby had built around her heart to come down. I wanted them to fall in love with with each other and make everything be okay in Free Wheeler. I understood why it'd be so difficult, but that doesn't mean I wanted it any less.
It was great to see the denizens of the Crossroads. I don't just mean Cousin Delta with her biscuit witchery, but also everyone else. The thing about genuine people is you want to be around them and just about everyone in this book is genuine. You can tell who isn't almost right away. There were some moments when I didn't know if Jay was one of the good guys or not. To find out for sure, you're just going to have to read the book. And just so you know, this book can be read as a stand alone. There is a novella that precedes it, The Biscuit Witch. That's another great book and I'd highly recommend you read it first.
I can not wait to read Gus's story. He's Gabby's brother, and will hopefully have his own novella or novel. I'm not picky. :p Deborah Smith has written a story that is a veritable feast for the mind and soul. She tempts you with characters you love and kitchen witchery, like Gabby with her pickles. Let me tell you, I craved pickles something fierce as I read the book! So make sure you have some on hand to satisfy them when you pick up this book. Deborah's story telling is seamlessly going from present to past and back again. She incorporates Southern style and history into a modern contemporary tale that will you wanting more. There's magic in every word and page she writes. You'll have to experience it to see what I mean.
I was eagerly looking forward to Gabby and Jay's story. There's so much history between their families and most of it's not good. I was devastated by what happened to both of them in their childhoods. DEVASTATED. I mean as in curl up into a ball, ugly cry, and rail at the cruelty of the world. I wanted the freeze around Jay's heart to thaw and the protective walls Gabby had built around her heart to come down. I wanted them to fall in love with with each other and make everything be okay in Free Wheeler. I understood why it'd be so difficult, but that doesn't mean I wanted it any less.
It was great to see the denizens of the Crossroads. I don't just mean Cousin Delta with her biscuit witchery, but also everyone else. The thing about genuine people is you want to be around them and just about everyone in this book is genuine. You can tell who isn't almost right away. There were some moments when I didn't know if Jay was one of the good guys or not. To find out for sure, you're just going to have to read the book. And just so you know, this book can be read as a stand alone. There is a novella that precedes it, The Biscuit Witch. That's another great book and I'd highly recommend you read it first.
I can not wait to read Gus's story. He's Gabby's brother, and will hopefully have his own novella or novel. I'm not picky. :p Deborah Smith has written a story that is a veritable feast for the mind and soul. She tempts you with characters you love and kitchen witchery, like Gabby with her pickles. Let me tell you, I craved pickles something fierce as I read the book! So make sure you have some on hand to satisfy them when you pick up this book. Deborah's story telling is seamlessly going from present to past and back again. She incorporates Southern style and history into a modern contemporary tale that will you wanting more. There's magic in every word and page she writes. You'll have to experience it to see what I mean.
November 26, 2013
I have loved Deborah Smith from the time she was a Loveswept romance author in the 1980s through her hardcover mainstream publisher glory days to her fine novels released through her Belle Books publishing company. But I have to admit that this novella format is not turning out to be her best friend. She is trying to cram too much into too few pages and something is lost in the process. I was looking forward to the childhood friends-turned-enemies love story between Gabby and Jay ever since they were introduced in The Biscuit Witch, but I felt like their story was shortchanged in favor of introducing numerous colorful secondary characters. The reader doesn't get to see enough of the two of them together, so the impact of their reunion and realization of their true feelings is muted. An extra hundred pages of development would have been welcomed.
I will still be first in line to get the last book in this trilogy.
I will still be first in line to get the last book in this trilogy.
October 7, 2024
Is this a great book? No, but it's a COMFORTING book. There's simply something that makes me keep reading happily. That doesn't mean it's a sappy romance. But it is a romance of past, present, future which doesn't give a hint about whether all will actually work out by the end. But this whole series keeps my interest. I enjoy the people, many of them outcasts of society, and the love shown. Love between friends, made families, the land, between couples, and, oh yes, food.
The McBride kids didn't have it easy, but had loving parents in the Asheville, North Carolina, area. Until they didn't. Both parents died and their lives began a journey of foster homes, moving across country and becoming part of another family, and separate adult lives. The each have their own lives, but each of them have a "specialty" and a book in this series. This magical realism series unfolds as they each gradually make their way back to the mountains of North Carolina. All the while, the series also gives readers more of the family and their extended connections' histories.
The McBrides' early lives were shared with a young orphaned boy. After the death of the McBride parents died, he was left alone with an uncle and an employee of the corporation who actually functioned as the boys closest ally. Did I say that his family was wealthy? And his uncle was the bad guy? Jay life is not happy that, but his love of the McBrides, especially Gabby, does not die. But now he must try to save his cousins from having miserable lives, too, and the lives of the McBrides and Wakefields once more come together...
I'm looking forward to reading volume three of the McBrides. I really suggest that readers read them in order in order to understand the actions of various characters. Begin with The Crossroads Cafe, which deals with some of the extended characters. It's also a nice romance!
The McBride kids didn't have it easy, but had loving parents in the Asheville, North Carolina, area. Until they didn't. Both parents died and their lives began a journey of foster homes, moving across country and becoming part of another family, and separate adult lives. The each have their own lives, but each of them have a "specialty" and a book in this series. This magical realism series unfolds as they each gradually make their way back to the mountains of North Carolina. All the while, the series also gives readers more of the family and their extended connections' histories.
The McBrides' early lives were shared with a young orphaned boy. After the death of the McBride parents died, he was left alone with an uncle and an employee of the corporation who actually functioned as the boys closest ally. Did I say that his family was wealthy? And his uncle was the bad guy? Jay life is not happy that, but his love of the McBrides, especially Gabby, does not die. But now he must try to save his cousins from having miserable lives, too, and the lives of the McBrides and Wakefields once more come together...
I'm looking forward to reading volume three of the McBrides. I really suggest that readers read them in order in order to understand the actions of various characters. Begin with The Crossroads Cafe, which deals with some of the extended characters. It's also a nice romance!
July 6, 2018
Can the past be overcome?
Terrific. Whilst her sister is a baking queen, she is more into pickles. Her heart had been broken in the past by the son of the family who have caused endless misery to her family. Can the two overcome all the obstacles placed in their path. Her in overcoming her feelings of rejection and he in winning her back and trying to bring his remaining family to pay for all the harm that they have caused through the years. Wonderfully woven with a storyline that will grip you from the start. The characters are wonderful and so clear that you can see them in your minds eye.
Terrific. Whilst her sister is a baking queen, she is more into pickles. Her heart had been broken in the past by the son of the family who have caused endless misery to her family. Can the two overcome all the obstacles placed in their path. Her in overcoming her feelings of rejection and he in winning her back and trying to bring his remaining family to pay for all the harm that they have caused through the years. Wonderfully woven with a storyline that will grip you from the start. The characters are wonderful and so clear that you can see them in your minds eye.
September 3, 2018
I enjoyed this but it did get a bit kooky-crazy in parts!
June 3, 2019
I’m loving this series and can’t wait to read The Kitchen Charmer.
January 8, 2023
I enjoyed the story behind all the excessive descriptions and confusing family tree references.
February 20, 2024
After reading this, I now have cravings for pickles, of all kinds. This is my second Deborah Smith book. I will be looking for more.
December 8, 2013
Cooking from the heart, romance, and suspense highlight Deborah Smith's fabulous and fun The Pickle Queen
Oh my, I've got a reader crush on Deborah Smith as she has combined some unbelievable southern sassiness and fun, culinary wow, romance and suspense in her MacBrides series. I absolutely loved the first book in the series, The Biscuit Witch and couldn't wait to read her second, The Pickle Queen.
A suggestion, if you haven't already read The Biscuit Witch, do so before reading The Pickle Queen. While this could be a stand-alone novel, if you don't you'll be missing out on quite a bit of back-story and actually a rollicking good read. Just be forewarned that you may want to stock up with some pickled items and biscuits before you start the story. If you want to read the book that started it all, check out The Crossroads Café. I've just added it to my library as I want to know more about the café owner (and culinary reality-contestant), Delta, and the famous actress who accompanied her to Manhattan - both of whom may play more of a role in book three. [And just a note, Smith terms the MacBride series as Crossroad Café novellas, however I'd call them novels both in length and intricacy of plot. In other words, don't be put off by seeing "novella" in the title.]
The Pickle Queen's heroine is Gabby MacBride, the eldest MacBride sister and self-professed pickle queen, whose hot LA restaurant is closing as her ex partner played dirty. And this is all embarrassing headline news on all the entertainment channels as her ex partner is a Hollywood star. But someone comes to her rescue at the last moment in court - and Gabby has an idea who might have been her errant Southern Prince Charming. Though I don't think she sees Jay Wakefield on a white horse, probably more like a mule.
In A Biscuit Witch, I was convinced that Jay Wakefield might have some redeeming qualities and had a sense that there was some hidden history with Gabby - and all is explained in The Pickle Queen. Smith mixes into her culinary goddesses' fare a good deal of magic - and that might explain the soul-mate connection between Jay and Gabby - but it also could be fate. I love the fact that psychic powers are behind some of this feel-good home-cooking and if you're craving some BBQ, cornbread or biscuits, and pickles - don't blame me!
There are wild and fun plot twists, including pickle eating contests, a spam and pineapple dinner that may help save a soul, cliff side fights, and so much more. This book is impossible to put down. I admit it, I'm totally hooked on this series and am now jonesing for book three, The Kitchen Charmer, which will tell the story of Tal and Gabby's armed services brother Gus (the kitchen charmer) and wool spinner Lucy.
So, if you're like me and you love stories set in the south, romances that have a strong culinary bent, and a little mysticism mixed in with some page-turning suspense - DO add Deborah Smith's The MacBrides series to your TBR shelf. It's a fabulous must-read.
Fab Fantasy Fiction
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I received an eARC from the publisher through NetGalley for use in this review.
Oh my, I've got a reader crush on Deborah Smith as she has combined some unbelievable southern sassiness and fun, culinary wow, romance and suspense in her MacBrides series. I absolutely loved the first book in the series, The Biscuit Witch and couldn't wait to read her second, The Pickle Queen.
A suggestion, if you haven't already read The Biscuit Witch, do so before reading The Pickle Queen. While this could be a stand-alone novel, if you don't you'll be missing out on quite a bit of back-story and actually a rollicking good read. Just be forewarned that you may want to stock up with some pickled items and biscuits before you start the story. If you want to read the book that started it all, check out The Crossroads Café. I've just added it to my library as I want to know more about the café owner (and culinary reality-contestant), Delta, and the famous actress who accompanied her to Manhattan - both of whom may play more of a role in book three. [And just a note, Smith terms the MacBride series as Crossroad Café novellas, however I'd call them novels both in length and intricacy of plot. In other words, don't be put off by seeing "novella" in the title.]
The Pickle Queen's heroine is Gabby MacBride, the eldest MacBride sister and self-professed pickle queen, whose hot LA restaurant is closing as her ex partner played dirty. And this is all embarrassing headline news on all the entertainment channels as her ex partner is a Hollywood star. But someone comes to her rescue at the last moment in court - and Gabby has an idea who might have been her errant Southern Prince Charming. Though I don't think she sees Jay Wakefield on a white horse, probably more like a mule.
In A Biscuit Witch, I was convinced that Jay Wakefield might have some redeeming qualities and had a sense that there was some hidden history with Gabby - and all is explained in The Pickle Queen. Smith mixes into her culinary goddesses' fare a good deal of magic - and that might explain the soul-mate connection between Jay and Gabby - but it also could be fate. I love the fact that psychic powers are behind some of this feel-good home-cooking and if you're craving some BBQ, cornbread or biscuits, and pickles - don't blame me!
There are wild and fun plot twists, including pickle eating contests, a spam and pineapple dinner that may help save a soul, cliff side fights, and so much more. This book is impossible to put down. I admit it, I'm totally hooked on this series and am now jonesing for book three, The Kitchen Charmer, which will tell the story of Tal and Gabby's armed services brother Gus (the kitchen charmer) and wool spinner Lucy.
So, if you're like me and you love stories set in the south, romances that have a strong culinary bent, and a little mysticism mixed in with some page-turning suspense - DO add Deborah Smith's The MacBrides series to your TBR shelf. It's a fabulous must-read.
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I received an eARC from the publisher through NetGalley for use in this review.
February 9, 2017
My logical brain just could not cope with the illogical inanities of this plot (or lack of it).
(I mean, I like quirky Southern magical realism as much as anyone, but it has to actually get somewhere and do something!
As always, my reviews and prejudices are my own and I notice that I seem to be the exception to the rule compared to other readers and their positive reactions to this book. YMMV.
(I mean, I like quirky Southern magical realism as much as anyone, but it has to actually get somewhere and do something!
As always, my reviews and prejudices are my own and I notice that I seem to be the exception to the rule compared to other readers and their positive reactions to this book. YMMV.
April 1, 2016
4.5 stars
This book follows Biscuit Witch but takes a decidedly left turn in thematic approach.
It's still somewhat "women in distress" but takes the MacBrides into "Hatfields & McCoys" territory.
Not sure how to describe it but I enjoyed the descriptions of a utopic off grid community that might sound like a hippie commune but is home to many others as well.
I'm annoyed already because I can't find the 3rd title yet in any of my libraries' Overdrive systems. Will have to petition for it to be added post haste.
This book follows Biscuit Witch but takes a decidedly left turn in thematic approach.
It's still somewhat "women in distress" but takes the MacBrides into "Hatfields & McCoys" territory.
Not sure how to describe it but I enjoyed the descriptions of a utopic off grid community that might sound like a hippie commune but is home to many others as well.
I'm annoyed already because I can't find the 3rd title yet in any of my libraries' Overdrive systems. Will have to petition for it to be added post haste.
December 23, 2013
A really good read.
I discovered this author after I got my Kindle and her books were some that came up when I was searching for some books to buy. I am glad I found her. The Biscuit Witch and The Pickle Queen were great and now I can't wait for Gus' story to be told in The Kitchen Charmer. I hope it is released soon.
I discovered this author after I got my Kindle and her books were some that came up when I was searching for some books to buy. I am glad I found her. The Biscuit Witch and The Pickle Queen were great and now I can't wait for Gus' story to be told in The Kitchen Charmer. I hope it is released soon.
August 12, 2016
If you enjoyed The Crossroads Cafe or The Biscuit Witch, you will enjoy this book. There is all of the food "magic" and quirky characters that you would expect. I will have to say that I was a little disappointed in the ending. I was expecting something much bigger. It just seemed a little anti-climatic to me.
August 8, 2015
I read my first Deborah Smith book (Blue Willow) on a long international trip many years ago. Her writing pulls me in and captures me, and I don't want to break for sleep or food. Great for long plane rides; less so for daily life. But I make it happen. Excellent storytelling, delightfully quirky and flawed characters, and beautiful imagery. another great read.
November 30, 2013
Magically enchanting, full of wonderful characters and divine language. Cannot WAIT for Kitchen Charmer to come out. I even reread
Biscuit Witch sonic would take longer to finish.
Biscuit Witch sonic would take longer to finish.
September 13, 2014
Great. Funny. Very well written.
September 10, 2016
not a fan of this style but I'm going to read the next one in the series anyway :)
February 12, 2017
Cute and funny with tons of food references is all I need to say about this book. It is as quirky as a gherkin! Enjoy!
November 30, 2015
Horrible.
December 6, 2015
I figured out what was different about the prior book and this one; they are simple contemporary romance!
Now I can enjoy the series for that, and not compare it to her earlier works.
Now I can enjoy the series for that, and not compare it to her earlier works.
December 26, 2015
I like the characters and the concept; however, there was too much there to feel satisfied with a novella. I don't think I'll read the third in this series.
February 24, 2015
Loved it!! I can't wait to get my hands on the next one in the series.
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