Suddenly Cinderella Bundle

Suddenly Cinderella #1-3

by Hope C. Tarr

Suddenly Cinderella Bundle by Hope Tarr

Operation Cinderella

Magazine editor Macie Graham devises a plan to masquerade as a modern-day Cinderella and get her revenge on infuriating Texan Ross Mannon. She'll do anything to uncover the dirt on the famous radio personality but when she finally uncovers a secret that could destroy Ross's reputation, she faces losing her job or losing the fairy-tale ending she didn't even know she wanted.

The Cinderella Makeover

Chic fashion photographer Francesca St. James agrees to work as a "fashion fairy godmother" on a new reality TV show, but she doesn't agree to falling for one of the contestants. Tech company CEO Greg just needs some help transforming himself enough to find his happily ever after, and butting heads with his high-and-mighty fairy godmother isn't in his plan. The two couldn't be more different, but as Greg transforms into the smoking-hot, confident guy he was always meant to be, will his makeover find him his one true love?

The Cinderella Seduction

Four months ago, Nick's bachelor-style life was turned upside down. Now the sole parent to a seven-year-old daughter he never knew existed, Nick doesn't have time for pleasure. But he hadn't factored in Stefanie or the intense attraction he'd feel for her. As her seduction heats up, so do the stakes, both professionally and romantically. Can he let business go long enough to allow Stefanie into his heart?

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Romance, Ebooks

400 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 13, 2014

About the author

Award-winning author of the American Songbook series: IRISH EYES and STARDUST (Joffe Books).

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Reviews

[Gloria Herrera for As You Wish Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

These are three uniquely erotic and seductive stories. The characters flow from one book to the next because they are related or friends. As each character seeks their soul mate, they pass on a pair of beautiful and vintage Saks red shoes. Legend has it these shoes were once owned by a famous Hollywood star who finally found her happily ever after through wearing them.

All three stories are absolutely lovely modern fairy tales! I could not put these books down. I started reading I had to know how each story was going to resolve the issues surrounding the main characters.

So, if you feel like a wonderful time, pick-up this bundle of three delightful stories and read them. By the way, the seduction scenes are very HOT and erotic. I had to turn the ceiling fan on to cool down. Believe me, it was not a hot flash!

[Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Suddenly Cinderella is an okay trilogy of Contemporary Romances connected by a pair of magical peep-toe pumps. It's a super adorable idea, but the couples' themselves are not as interesting.

Operation Cinderella
Operation Cinderella simply rubbed me the wrong way. It's an opposites attract, nemesis to lovers Romance. Although Ross doesn't know that they're opposites or nemeses, since Macie is undercover to write an expose on him for her magazine after he trashed one of her articles. He's ultra conservative and has some serious issues with teenage sex, and teenage girls in general, so he wants a live-in housekeeper/nanny for his daughter who will uphold his old school values. Macie is anything but old school, but she fakes it to get into his life. Needless to say, her plan fails and they fall in love and live happily every after.

My main issue with Operation Cinderella was Ross himself, and not just because he's a Republican--he actually wins a Republican of the year award, ew. He hires a woman to be a role model for his fifteen year old daughter. As far as I could tell, the only thing the girl did wrong was wear too much makeup, have a few piercings, and wear ripped jeans. Otherwise, she's a normal teenage girl. Later into things, Ross is lamenting about being an awful father because he forgot to pick her up and she wound up in a car accident. Then five minutes later he whisks Macie away to have sex because his daughter probably isn't going to wake up anytime soon. THEN, Macie reveals her issues with sex, and his response is basically that she just hasn't had sex with him (and it works). Gross.

The Cinderella Makeover
The Cinderella Makeover was giving me The Swan flashbacks. Anyone remember that horrible show? Well, the show in this book wasn't as extreme, but the main them was still there: you're ugly and unlovable without the proper makeover! Greg is known as the "camera-shy CEO" but then he signs up for this reality show where he'll receive a makeover and win a chance at love. One of the coaches is Francesca, who failed to get his photo for a magazine spread, so she's a bit miffed at having to work with him again. But then a bet with a rival coach drives them closer together.

The Cinderella Makeover was definitely better than its predecessor, but still not great. Greg and Francesca are certainly more likeable, and the only part that really got on my nerves was the inevitable fight near the end. It was cute to see Francesca help Greg come out of his shell to help him win the competition (and her wager). He's a classic geek to chic fairy tale! But when he finds out about the bet, he understandable doesn't take it well. However, the bet was that he would WIN. Francesca was helping him WIN. He wanted to WIN. She wanted to WIN. What's the problem. He claims it's because she lied to him, but she didn't. It was just drama for the sake of drama.

In the end, The Cinderella Makeover was quick and cute. Nothing special or particularly memorable.

The Cinderella Seduction
The Cinderella Seduction is the best of the three, but it still wasn't totally my thing. I'm not big on the devoted single dad and loving wannabe stepmom type Romance. Stefanie is the "ugly duckling" of her family, so she gives herself a makeover in hopes of seducing Nikolaos. He's coming from Greece to possible take over their family business if Stefani's father can't pay his debts. When he arrives, Stefani turns on the charm, but she winds up being the one seduced.

I like The Cinderella Seduction. I'm always up for an underdog coming out on top, especially when that's a plump woman stepping into her confidence and getting her man. Which is exactly what Stefani does. Nick is a reformed playboy who's just trying to do right by his young daughter, which means no more dating around. He needs a stable relationship. Of course, there has to be a fight because Nick finds out that Stefani was plotting to seduce him. But being the gentleman that he is, he does check in on her rather than disappearing for a length a time before returning.

The Cinderella Seduction was short and sweet. A bit too sweet and family-oriented for my liking, but still an enjoyable read. I just wish there had been more food since Stefani is a chef.

[Jasmyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Operation Cinderella:
This was a great introduction to this series. Macie is a hot headed liberal and Ross is an ultra conservative family man that are at each other's throats professionally. When Macie goes undercover to find a deep dark secret she can use against him, she doesn't expect to find the type of guy she could fall in love with and a teenage daughter that needs her. This was a very cute story with lots of laughts and "awwwww" moments. I especially loved the relationship Macie developed with Ross's daughter, Samantha. It was very sweet and touching how they helped each other out and in the end Samantha was a very important force bringing them together.


The Cinderella Makeover:
We got to meet Francesca, Ross's ex-wife and Samantha's mother, a few times in book one. She was fun and sassy and oh so very Britsh. As a famous photographer she traveled a lot, but is not looking to settle down and rebuild her relationship with her daughter. Her ticket is a new reality show where she is one of the Greg's coaches. Greg seems to have it all, but can't find love, so he enters a reality show to transform himself into a new person - with a little help from Francesca. Their chemistry on the set is amazing, but when he finds out she made a bet on his success he turns his back on her. With the end of the season quickly approaching, Francesca will have to pull out all the stops to get him to take her back.

I adored Francesca. She was arrogant, very much a clothes snob, and totally stereotypically british - I loved it all. She was my favorite character from this series (although I haven't read the short novella yet).



The Cinderella Seduction:
I loved Stephanie's character and her family played their parts in the story perfectly. Constantly relying on her to pick up the slack and take care or things, she never seemed to know how to say no. Her setp sisters were priceless. I could just picture them screeching in the background and complaining just like the original Cinderella story.

Nick was an iffy prince charming at first. Known for trying a new flavor of woman every few weeks, he really didn't fit the mold of the traditional prince charming. But leave it up to an adorable seven year old to make a man change his ways for the better. He was chivalrous, charming, and handsome. His daughter managed to show him that being a prince charming was the better way to be.

Their story has a few ups and downs as it goes. Even though it dutifully followed the Cinderella storyline, there were a few surprises thrown in to keep things interesting and different.


*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*

[Melissa Kendall · Rating 5 out of 5]

So i will confess i actually started this series with the last book The Cinderella Seduction which i read and was supposed to review in December but i suspect i may have forgotten to post the review. But it was the reading of The Cinderella Seduction that made me jump at reviewing this bundle. Because the moment i finished the last book i instantly wanted to go back and read all the predecessors. And that is pretty much what this bundle is the entire series minus the one novella.

Operation Cinderella

This is a fabulous start to the series Ross was a little hypocritical for my liking at the start but i suspect that was the point. I loved that Hope was able to turn that around and have me loving him by the end a little like how Macie felt.

Sexy dads are one of my favourite types of hero's and Ross definitely lived up to my hopes. I also loved that Macie's transformation was a little bit of a reverse Cinderella.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

The Cinderella Makeover

I think this is technically the third book in the series but it is the second in the bundle. Francesca ex wife of the Ross from book one has hit a bit of a dating slump and is insanely jealous of her ex and the happiness he has found. She is also very lonely missing her daughter a lot since she chose to live with her father on a permanent basis.

Backed into a corner she agrees to be a Fairy Godmother for a new reality tv series.

This is where she runs into bane of her existence Gregory Knickerbocker ( on a side note but hero surname i have ever encountered). His publicity shyness ruined her business and her reputation and she is furious to see him one the show.

Greg fits the geek to sexy model perfectly and i love that the Cinderella transformation this time was the bloke. That being said Francesca does her own share of transforming.

A great read.

The Cinderella Seduction

As I said above i actually read this book first. But loved that not only does it provide a great story in it's own right but it also ties up the story lines from the other books nicely as well.

I am going to have to admit Mediterranean men don't normally do it for me but Hope has written Nick in such a manner that you can't help but fall in love with him. of course he has the sexy daddy thing going for him which i always enjoy.

This book has a bit of a 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' feel to it but that in no way deteriorates from the book.

Definitely a great read.

Overall i give this bundle/series 4.5 out of 5 Loved it.

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Operation Cinderella

This is one of those books that is not earth shattering nor boring. It was good to read and I picked up the second one right away so you know it's a decent series.
Macie Graham, MJ, Martha Jane works for a magazine in NYC where recently they are being attacked by a "do-gooder" because of an article they posted about teen sex. Now losing contracts, Macie strikes out to get the dirt on one Ross Mannon. Hence Operation Cinderella.
Nothing goes as plan as she becomes the house keeper and live in babysitter for Ross's daughter.
This book is good because everything that Macie was running from seems to be exactly where she ends up when she steps foot into Ross's house. Ross gets and eye opening experience when he realizes he isn't living the way he talks about on his radio show and just the journey of the two falling in love. It was a really good story.

The Cinderella Makeover

I did not like this as much as the first one. For some reason it felt sorta dragged out a bit. There were points I seriously enjoyed and over all I did like the book. But there were just some parts that felt BLAH come on move one already.
Francesca is still dealing with her Daughter deciding to live with her dad instead of her. However she has a plan to do a show that could make the summer free to spend with her daughter. What could be better to fix their relationship right?
Greg is doing this reality show because he's tired of being alone. there is something wrong and maybe this makeover will be what he needs to find his soul mate.
Together it's a fun story and we get to see Franc the original sharer of the shoes ;)

The Cinderella Seduction

I was iffy about this story because for me the last one just didn't have it for me. Stefanie we didn't get much out of the past two except she is Macie's best friend and life saver from her time living as Ross's house keeper. To be honest I think i like this one the most.
Stefanie has been left with the task of keeping Nick entertained while her father comes up with plans to fix the falling in his company. What she doesnt' count on is the surprise Nick brings with him.
Nick is now in charge of his father's company and wants to call in the money that is owed by Stefanies father to complete a dream of his own. They are put together for a week adn of course teh slippers make a play.
A Cinderella love story, this time with a real life prince move.

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

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I seriously began to think this series would NEVER END! This seemed like the LONGEST trilogy I've ever read, and while row out of three stories were cute, this bundle is just too long to read. I got bored with the characters, and very much wanted to quit halfway through Francesca's story. I prevailed though, and finally (FINALLY) finished this series. Individual book reviews are as follows:

OPERATION CINDERELLA

OMG the 90s tYpInG LiKe ThIs has GOT To go! Giving me a major headache.
Bad typeface aside, this story was a good first one. I picked up this series just based on the title, and while I was expecting normal girls turned royalty stories ( a la Duchess Kate) I wasn't too badly disappointed.
Macie/Martha/MJ was a cute heroine, and Sam was by far my favorite character. I'm hoping for a ten years down the road Sam story.
The only thing I didn't care for was the epilogue. I'm a Christian, and I felt the whole looking down from heaven was a little sacrilegious, but that was just a minor flaw.
Otherwise, I'm definitely looking forward to Francesca's book.

THE CINDERELLA MAKEOVER

So the 90s typing is still getting on my nerves. Definitely still need to do away with that.

I have to say I didn't care much for this book. I found it a little long and boring, and I didn't connect with either Greg or Francesca. I'm hoping Book 3 will be a lot better than this one.

THE CINDERELLA SEDUCTION

I skipped Nick's entire email because the typing was giving me a hEaDaChE. Ugh.

Besides that, this story was cute. Better than Francesca's but not quite as good as Macie's. That could also be because I got kind of sick of these storylines and characters by the time this book rolled around.


I'd say definitely read the first one, but skip the last two, especially since they're all standalones, all have HEAs and even though all three girls are mentioned in each book, there is absolutely nothing new with any of them until the last two sentences of the last book. I got bored quickly, and found myself just wanting the series to end.

*Received an ARC for honest review.*

[Darci Goodman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review pertains to the Suddenly Cinderella Bundle, By Hope Tarr. Thank you to Entangled Publishing and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review. This was a great series of stories and I definitely enjoyed reading. This was my first time reading Hope Tarr, and I really enjoyed the writing style. The novels were fast paced and enjoyable. There were moments where I was laughing out loud and others where you were feeling everything the characters were. I started reading this series when I only had a short time to read…big mistake! I didn’t want to put the book down, and I was mad at the plans I had. I rushed home to finish reading. Great series, Great writing, All in All…Great and Highly recommended to romance readers, you won’t be disappointed as there really is something for everyone in this series,

[Rosemary K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maddie Mulligan, a Hollywood legend, is playing matchmaker from The Great Beyond. She found true love with Carlos. Now she wants to help others find their happiness. How does she do it? With those magic red velvet heels. These books are humorous and very hot. The stories are filled with engaging characters who need a little help to find their HEA. Hope Tarr will have you alternately laughing and sighing. What a great collection of stories! The heroes are handsome and determined and the ladies are tantalizing and feisty. The path to love is not easy but they have magical help. This bundle is perfect for Valentine's Day. If you like your romance with a touch of the paranormal, this is for you.

[Emily (Mrs B's Books) · Rating 3 out of 5]

**Copy Provided by Netgalley and Entangled Publishing, LLC for an honest review**

Three stories that are linked by friends and family and a vintage pair of 1930's owned by a famous Hollywood star who finally found her happily ever after through wearing them.

These shoes however are being looked at from Happily Ever After and the Hollywood star and her husband who wants to give four women their own happily ever after.

Of course things don't go exactly smoothly to HEA but each story is sweeten its own way and they get better as each one goes through, my favourite however was Cinderella Seduction.

The stories are cute and the sex scenes hot. the book won't leave you weeping or give you any revelations but they are a nice read.

[Mariel Hoss · Rating 4 out of 5]

***ARC from NetGalley in Exchange for an honest review***

I love that there is a thread running through these 3 (Suddenly Cinderella 1, 2 & 3) books in the form of a vintage “Cinderella” shoe that brings true love to a group of friends/acquaintances so you get to follow “familiar” people in their journeys and that there is a “look back” section from “heaven” from the original owner of the shoe…

The characters, supporting and main, in all three are well written and well developed. They are all quirky, fun and human making this a very enjoyable read. Read in one sitting! Yes, alI three! I wish they had included Suddenly Cinderella 1.5 though so that you get the complete journey of the “Cinderella” shoe.

[Susan (susayq ~) · Rating 4 out of 5]

All three books were good. I liked the first and third ones the best.

You can find reviews for the individual books here...

Operation Cinderella

The Cinderella Makeover

The Cinderella Seduction

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Looking for a bundle that has humor, steam (and I mean a lot of it) and HOT HOT hunks?? Then this is definitely the bundle for you. Three separate stories that are all interwoven together somehow. I couldn't put it down once I started and it certainly didn't fell like I had read three books by the time I was done. Will definitely be looking for more books by Hope in the future! I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was delighted with this trio of stories. They were all unique but passionate and erotic. The books have characters in common, which made it extremely fun as did the "magic" shoes. I was taken by each story - modern fairy tales all, as they were well plotted and set. Hope Tarr wrote a trio of wonderfully romances that had passion and sensuality - the erotic scenes actually moved the story along. I was smitten.
*I received my copy from NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

An awesome collection of books that are related yet are wonderful stories on their own as well. Each story is full of steam, humor, and of course a HEA. A cute modern day fairy tale that youre sure to love!! I adored them all in theirselves but LOVED that they came bundled!
*ARC recieved from NetGalley