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Fairy Godmothers #2
Magic for Joy
Joy Aaronson is an accident waiting to happen. She's long since learned to accept her ability to create catastrophes, and she definitely doesn't need help in that arena. But help's just what she's getting.
The fairies are back! And Myrtle, Fern, and Blossom have decided that Joy isn't joyful. They're going to change that. They're bound and determined tosee to it another Aaronson bites the matrimonial bullet. It doesn't matter to them if Joy's Prince Charming, Gabriel St. John, thinks she's comfortable. They're sure he'll eventually fall in love with her. In fact, they're counting on it. But can Joy count on the three bumbling fairies to make her dreams come true?
If Gabriel and Joy survive Myrtle, Fern, and Blossom's help, they just might just discover the Magic of Joy!
The fairies are back! And Myrtle, Fern, and Blossom have decided that Joy isn't joyful. They're going to change that. They're bound and determined tosee to it another Aaronson bites the matrimonial bullet. It doesn't matter to them if Joy's Prince Charming, Gabriel St. John, thinks she's comfortable. They're sure he'll eventually fall in love with her. In fact, they're counting on it. But can Joy count on the three bumbling fairies to make her dreams come true?
If Gabriel and Joy survive Myrtle, Fern, and Blossom's help, they just might just discover the Magic of Joy!
150 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 15, 2000
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About the author
Holly Jacobs
177 books281 followersHolly Jacobs leads a life full of romance and adventure. From skydiving to jet-setting around Europe, from snorkeling in coral reefs to writing while wearing beautiful silk peignoir sets and popping chocolate bonbons, Holly Jacobs leads a life that is the epitome of romance...
Well, my fictional life sounds more interesting, but not better than my real life. Really, I'm the happily married mother of four. I cook a lot, garden and weave baskets! I write for Montlake Romance and Harlequin. My books range from lighthearted comedies to more serious dramas...but at heart, they're all stories of love.
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I don't always set out to write a series of books, but seem to find myself gravitating to them. Because so many people have asked, I've posted lists of all my series in order at www.hollyjacobs.com/bookseries.html. I really try to make each story stand alone, but many of my readers enjoy reading the series in order. Hope this helps!
Thank you to everyone who's picked up a single book, or more of them. I'm so lucky to be surrounded by so much support!
Holly
Well, my fictional life sounds more interesting, but not better than my real life. Really, I'm the happily married mother of four. I cook a lot, garden and weave baskets! I write for Montlake Romance and Harlequin. My books range from lighthearted comedies to more serious dramas...but at heart, they're all stories of love.
You can visit me at
http://www.HollyJacobs.com.
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HollyJacobsA...
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HollyJacobs1
PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/hollyjacobs1/
I don't always set out to write a series of books, but seem to find myself gravitating to them. Because so many people have asked, I've posted lists of all my series in order at www.hollyjacobs.com/bookseries.html. I really try to make each story stand alone, but many of my readers enjoy reading the series in order. Hope this helps!
Thank you to everyone who's picked up a single book, or more of them. I'm so lucky to be surrounded by so much support!
Holly
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September 24, 2016
A fairy godmother is anyone's dream... right? Maybe not when you have three to deal with and you never know what they are going to do next! Joy doesn't believe in fairy godmothers, despite hearing about them from her sister in law, but when Myrtle, Blossom and Fern show up to help her with her love life, she has no choice but to believe. Luckily, even though their methods are slightly unusual, they can get the job done and Joy will get her happy ever after.
February 16, 2018
Joy is a fundraiser for a company who helps people in need. She meets the daughter of the donor and the little girl and her get along great. Three fairy godmothers appear and tell Joy She will get what she wishes. Trudi the mother of the little girl is getting married and wants Joy to bring the little girl to her father. When she gets to the father Gabriel with his daughter he is pleasantly surprised. Rather charming story. I enjoyed it but the fairy godmothers were rather annoying
September 29, 2017
Sweet, clean, and fun!
May 27, 2019
Cute, fun and entertaining
September 25, 2016
Holly Jacobs Second Book in the Dear Fairy Godmother series is a fun return to a world in which three fictional characters become the zany love life advisors to real humans who have to decide whether they have gone crazy or just been given the gift of a lifetime.
Although not the most deep subject or thrilling romance, Magic for Joy was non-the-less a really wonderful read that I easily finished in one sitting. I loved the characters Ms. Jacobs created in the three fairy Godmothers and especially in Joy Aaronson. Joy was a lovely and completely human character who exemplified almost exactly the reactions and words I would have had and said given her situation. I loved her compassion for little Sophie, who was feeling so unloved by her mother, and that she gave selflessly of her time to help Sophie arrive at her fathers house and then helped her feel comfortable in her new home. It was also great to watch her balk at the interference of the fairy Godmothers who were trying to match her up with Sophie's father, Gabriel St. John. Joy was content in her life and was not looking to fall in love and the absurd situations she finds herself in while trying to ignore the "help" of the Godmothers were laugh out loud funny. Gabriel is still feeling wary after his ex-wife Trudi left him, taking his daughter Sophie with her and allowing him little if any time to get to know Sophie. It is no surprise that both Sophie and Gabriel are a little shy of trusting one another although they both want to belong to a family. And when Ms. Jacobs added Joy and the Godmothers to the mix, she created a story that is sure to have readers coming back often to re-read this delightful story. As to the relationship between Joy and Gabriel, Ms. Jacobs used my favorite literary devices in bringing two people together - Confused feelings and Assumptions. Joy feels an immediate attraction to Gabriel but is determined not to act on it as she is sure that Gabriel will be happier with his "girlfriend" Helen, given that Joy plans to return to Chicago as soon as a replacement nanny can be found for Sophie. When Gabriel offers her marriage she refuses, believing he cannot love her since she is neither beautiful nor will she help him further his career. Gabriel is likewise confused by his almost immediate attraction to Joy and must decide whether or not he can live without her if she returns to Chicago. Gabriel must work very hard to show, and tell, Joy exactly how much he needs her - not just for Sophie but for himself, as he loves her deeply.
There were a couple of things that made me give this story only 4 out of 5 stars - the odd formatting of the book and the inclusion of unnecessary language. If this book had not been released before I would not have made note of the formatting but this is a re-release and I expected it to have been properly formatted. It was somewhat distracting to be reading along and have to fill in the end of sentences that were incomplete. There was also a notable lack of punctuation in some of the chapters that was distracting to the story. Although some might not be bothered, I found this to be detracting from the story as I am an English buff. The other problem I had with this story was the inclusion of unnecessary language. I realize that the average person may choose to include curse words in their everyday life, but I never believe it has a place in literature. I find this to be especially true in a romance book where one likes to focus on the words spoken to feel the emotions of the characters. Its a little odd to be reading words of love and then stumble across a harsh curse word in the middle of a romantic conversation. I would have been much happier if those had been left out in favor of more appropriate words.
In spite of those two issues I would still recommend this book to my friends, with a word of warning of the inclusion of language for those who might be offended. I am looking forward to reading more from this author and will put her books on my "To Read" list.
This E-book was provided to me free of charge by BelleBooks/Imajinn Books through Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. I will receive no fiscal compensation from either company for this review.
Although not the most deep subject or thrilling romance, Magic for Joy was non-the-less a really wonderful read that I easily finished in one sitting. I loved the characters Ms. Jacobs created in the three fairy Godmothers and especially in Joy Aaronson. Joy was a lovely and completely human character who exemplified almost exactly the reactions and words I would have had and said given her situation. I loved her compassion for little Sophie, who was feeling so unloved by her mother, and that she gave selflessly of her time to help Sophie arrive at her fathers house and then helped her feel comfortable in her new home. It was also great to watch her balk at the interference of the fairy Godmothers who were trying to match her up with Sophie's father, Gabriel St. John. Joy was content in her life and was not looking to fall in love and the absurd situations she finds herself in while trying to ignore the "help" of the Godmothers were laugh out loud funny. Gabriel is still feeling wary after his ex-wife Trudi left him, taking his daughter Sophie with her and allowing him little if any time to get to know Sophie. It is no surprise that both Sophie and Gabriel are a little shy of trusting one another although they both want to belong to a family. And when Ms. Jacobs added Joy and the Godmothers to the mix, she created a story that is sure to have readers coming back often to re-read this delightful story. As to the relationship between Joy and Gabriel, Ms. Jacobs used my favorite literary devices in bringing two people together - Confused feelings and Assumptions. Joy feels an immediate attraction to Gabriel but is determined not to act on it as she is sure that Gabriel will be happier with his "girlfriend" Helen, given that Joy plans to return to Chicago as soon as a replacement nanny can be found for Sophie. When Gabriel offers her marriage she refuses, believing he cannot love her since she is neither beautiful nor will she help him further his career. Gabriel is likewise confused by his almost immediate attraction to Joy and must decide whether or not he can live without her if she returns to Chicago. Gabriel must work very hard to show, and tell, Joy exactly how much he needs her - not just for Sophie but for himself, as he loves her deeply.
There were a couple of things that made me give this story only 4 out of 5 stars - the odd formatting of the book and the inclusion of unnecessary language. If this book had not been released before I would not have made note of the formatting but this is a re-release and I expected it to have been properly formatted. It was somewhat distracting to be reading along and have to fill in the end of sentences that were incomplete. There was also a notable lack of punctuation in some of the chapters that was distracting to the story. Although some might not be bothered, I found this to be detracting from the story as I am an English buff. The other problem I had with this story was the inclusion of unnecessary language. I realize that the average person may choose to include curse words in their everyday life, but I never believe it has a place in literature. I find this to be especially true in a romance book where one likes to focus on the words spoken to feel the emotions of the characters. Its a little odd to be reading words of love and then stumble across a harsh curse word in the middle of a romantic conversation. I would have been much happier if those had been left out in favor of more appropriate words.
In spite of those two issues I would still recommend this book to my friends, with a word of warning of the inclusion of language for those who might be offended. I am looking forward to reading more from this author and will put her books on my "To Read" list.
This E-book was provided to me free of charge by BelleBooks/Imajinn Books through Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. I will receive no fiscal compensation from either company for this review.
September 30, 2016
Title: Magic for Joy - Dear Fairy Godmother Book 2
Author: Holly Jacobs
Published: 11-30-2000
Publisher: Belle Book
Pages: 192
Genre: Mythology & Folk Tales
Sub Genre: Fantasy
ISBN: 13-978-1893896192
ASIN: B004RPR73W
Reviewer: DelAnne
Reviewed For: NetGalley in exchange for my honest review
My Rating: 4.5 Stars
The Fairy Godmothers have decided it is time for Joy to be the next Aaronson to find her happily ever-after. They have decided that her Prince Charming is to be Gabriel St. John. Joy is use to fading into the woodwork when it comes to men, not to mention chaos surrounds her in her daily life. Knowing what it is like to feel like an outsider she is determined to help Sophie St. John in any way she can when she meets her. Even if it means being friendly with Sophie's Dad, Gabriel who claims she is comfortable to be with.
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Once again Holly Jacobs uses humor to lift the spirits of her readers as the enjoy her talented style of bringing her characters to life. They are easy to identify with. Well developed and fast paced, "Magic for Joy" is a joy to read.
The Godmother's first appeared in book one of the series, "Mad About Max" and stole my heart. I finished it and could not wait to read more about the and their leery charges. Having finished book to I hope to have finished book 3, "Miracles for Nick" and book four, Fairly Human within the next few days. If you enjoy lighthearted romances with a touch of humor then this is a series you will not want to miss.
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Author: Holly Jacobs
Published: 11-30-2000
Publisher: Belle Book
Pages: 192
Genre: Mythology & Folk Tales
Sub Genre: Fantasy
ISBN: 13-978-1893896192
ASIN: B004RPR73W
Reviewer: DelAnne
Reviewed For: NetGalley in exchange for my honest review
My Rating: 4.5 Stars
The Fairy Godmothers have decided it is time for Joy to be the next Aaronson to find her happily ever-after. They have decided that her Prince Charming is to be Gabriel St. John. Joy is use to fading into the woodwork when it comes to men, not to mention chaos surrounds her in her daily life. Knowing what it is like to feel like an outsider she is determined to help Sophie St. John in any way she can when she meets her. Even if it means being friendly with Sophie's Dad, Gabriel who claims she is comfortable to be with.
.
Once again Holly Jacobs uses humor to lift the spirits of her readers as the enjoy her talented style of bringing her characters to life. They are easy to identify with. Well developed and fast paced, "Magic for Joy" is a joy to read.
The Godmother's first appeared in book one of the series, "Mad About Max" and stole my heart. I finished it and could not wait to read more about the and their leery charges. Having finished book to I hope to have finished book 3, "Miracles for Nick" and book four, Fairly Human within the next few days. If you enjoy lighthearted romances with a touch of humor then this is a series you will not want to miss.
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RPW73W/...
Barnes and Noble link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/magic...#
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September 15, 2016
This is Book 2 in Holly's fairy godmother series, and the three inept fairies are at it again. This time, Joy, a fundraiser, encounters six-year-old Sophie when she trips over her. This sets in motion a series of events into which the bumbling fairies enter. I thoroughly enjoyed the antics of the fairies and liked all the characters.
July 18, 2016
This is a great book; this is the second book in the Dear Fairy Godmother series written by Holly Jacobs. The fairies are back! And they're determined to see that another Aaronson sibling bites the matrimonial bullet. Whether she enjoys the experience or not. Joy Aaronson is an accident waiting to happen. But she's long since learned to accept her ability to create catastrophes. She doesn't need help, especially not fairy help. But that's just what she's getting, like it or not. This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading long into the night. If you are looking for a great book, then you need to read this book. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author. A Review copy was provided to me in exchange for a fair and honest review. The free book held no determination on my personal review.
August 3, 2016
What a sweet story! Holly Jacob's usual humor is very present here, but there was heart in this one that I really, really enjoyed. Our main character, Joy, almost immediately bonds with a little girl, Sophie, and then, unexpectedly, is thrown together with the girl for the remainder of the story. Well, the girl and her *ahem* handsome, sweetheart single dad, Gabriel. ;)
The pesky fairy godmothers create some humorous situations, as they did for Grace and Max in the previous book in this series, and ultimately lead Joy, Gabriel, and Sophie to a happily-ever-after.
This is lighthearted and fun and an all-around wonderful read!
The pesky fairy godmothers create some humorous situations, as they did for Grace and Max in the previous book in this series, and ultimately lead Joy, Gabriel, and Sophie to a happily-ever-after.
This is lighthearted and fun and an all-around wonderful read!
August 12, 2016
Holly Jacobs is a breath of fresh air. She brings her sense of humor and pureness of heart to every novel she writes. Magic for Joy is as creative as it is emotional. Joy has never fit in. Her ability to land in interesting situations, makes her trouble with a capital "T". She cares deeply and makes and that what draws her into the life of Sophie and her frustrating father. It also puts her on the radar of some seriously determined matchmakers. Fairy dust and a handful of magic is what makes for an adorable read.
September 21, 2016
This is a great little series that features 3 fairy Godmothers who find true love for their godchild. This is book 2 and we meet Joy, Max's sister. Joy drives young Sophie to Erie to return the little girl to her Father , Gabriel. Little Sophie has worked her way into Joy's heart and she stays to be the girl's nanny. The godmothers think Gabriel will be Joy's perfect love and the chaos begins. A great feel good shorter story that has you smiling.
December 7, 2016
Looks like it's Joy's turn with the three fairy godmothers!
This was a cute fast read.
The fairies are so much trouble you just cant help but fall in love with them
Can't wait to read the last one of this series!
My thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was a cute fast read.
The fairies are so much trouble you just cant help but fall in love with them
Can't wait to read the last one of this series!
My thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 19, 2012
A delightful & fun read!
July 18, 2016
A charming book by a talented author.
September 4, 2016
second in the series. you did not have to have read the first to follow. typical romance fluff
October 12, 2016
this is a fun series it was a great book and i just loved it a recommended series
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