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36 Hours #5.1
Cinderella Story Part 1
36 Hours Serial
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
Cinderella Story Part 1
The night the lights go out at the lodge, waitress Nina Lindstrom flees the arms of millionaire Alex Bennett after a romantic dance. But he's determined not to lose sight of the beautiful stranger. Finding her days later, he has a business proposition for the widow and mother—a fake engagement that could reward her enough to save her son Tommy's life.
Nina tells herself she doesn't believe in fairy tales. Her relationship with Alex is strictly professional. But as she spends more time with her handsome rescuer, it's harder to see him as just a business partner. In trying to save her son, is she risking her own heart?
The story continues in Cinderella Story Parts 2 and 3.
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
Cinderella Story Part 1
The night the lights go out at the lodge, waitress Nina Lindstrom flees the arms of millionaire Alex Bennett after a romantic dance. But he's determined not to lose sight of the beautiful stranger. Finding her days later, he has a business proposition for the widow and mother—a fake engagement that could reward her enough to save her son Tommy's life.
Nina tells herself she doesn't believe in fairy tales. Her relationship with Alex is strictly professional. But as she spends more time with her handsome rescuer, it's harder to see him as just a business partner. In trying to save her son, is she risking her own heart?
The story continues in Cinderella Story Parts 2 and 3.
75 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2014
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About the author
Elizabeth August
83 books12 followersBetty Marie Wilhite had always wanted to write. She married Doug, and they had three boys, the first was Douglas Jr., four years later Benjamin, and nine years later the last, Matthew. The family lived in Wilmington, Delaware. She began writing romances soon after Matthew was born. She wrote under the pseudonyms of Betsy Page, Elizabeth Douglas, Elizabeth August and Kathleen Ward.
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January 3, 2019
I wasn't at first sure I'd enjoy this as much due to it being a part 1 of 3, but I actually did enjoy it alot. I now am looking forwards to getting the rest of it so that I can see what happens with Nina and Alex :). I do hope that Tommy gets well too. Loved It!
April 15, 2022
Wow!
Fabulous stuff! This story truly makes you think about how cruel life can be. It also helps you to remember that not everything can come easy and be the way you envision. This was a great read.
Fabulous stuff! This story truly makes you think about how cruel life can be. It also helps you to remember that not everything can come easy and be the way you envision. This was a great read.
May 21, 2020
honestly this would’ve just been fine and a tropey little story but the constantly sexist and weirdly gendered asides were just way too much
January 17, 2025
honestly this would’ve just been fine and a tropey little story but the constantly sexist and weirdly gendered asides were just way too much
May 20, 2014
Business partner or romance
Alex's grandfather wants Alex to be married any plays a trick on him that he's going to die soon and wants Alex to marry before he does.
The wedding didn't go through because right before the bride disappeared and so the people that were serving at the reception were told that they can go take off their aprons and enjoy the reception so the food doesn't go to waste and in that time Alex is drawn to Nina but after their first dance Alex goes to kiss Nina and she gets scared and takes off.
When Alex 's grandfather told him what he wants Alex brings up that he was involved with Nina and he describes her to him so now he has to set out to make a deal with Nina but knows nothing about her when he finds her does it work out to be a partnership or does it turn out to be a romance read the book to find out.
Happy reading!
Alex's grandfather wants Alex to be married any plays a trick on him that he's going to die soon and wants Alex to marry before he does.
The wedding didn't go through because right before the bride disappeared and so the people that were serving at the reception were told that they can go take off their aprons and enjoy the reception so the food doesn't go to waste and in that time Alex is drawn to Nina but after their first dance Alex goes to kiss Nina and she gets scared and takes off.
When Alex 's grandfather told him what he wants Alex brings up that he was involved with Nina and he describes her to him so now he has to set out to make a deal with Nina but knows nothing about her when he finds her does it work out to be a partnership or does it turn out to be a romance read the book to find out.
Happy reading!
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August 6, 2016Okay, here it goes. I thought this book was a little cheesy initially, but that soon changed. As I continued reading, I found myself deeply moved by what was happening with this family. How devastating to face such a serious illness. Of course, once my tears dried and my hope grew, the book left me hanging. Seriously! All I can say is c'mon. I am rooting for this couple though. I want everybody to have a happily ever after...and I want Charles to thaw out. Lastly, I don't know if I am a fan of this 1-2-3 part formula. I was more frustrated than pleased by the abrupt ending.
Best Feature: Clean story about family
Worst Feature: Abrupt ending
Best Feature: Clean story about family
Worst Feature: Abrupt ending
April 28, 2015
Eh. It was perfectly ordinary. Rich guy who can have anyone magically finds himself wanting a women of lower status. I guess the title should have clued me in, but I guess I was hoping that this would somehow break the mold. It didn't. And why is it broken into three parts? Are they all only 70ish pages? Did someone just assume that the average reader couldn't handle a whopping 210ish page book? I don't get why people break books into separate parts. I won't be buying the next two, especially considering this first one was free.
June 8, 2014
During a rough time in my life this was a much welcomed escape from reality. We all dream of finding the perfect person to share our lives with and as it may just be a fantasy in our heads this book allows you to escape even if for a short moment.
September 20, 2017
Not to bad for a new author the story line seems pretty good but this is only part one of three.
Not bad at all I will read the Luther two and I bet it gets much better.
Not bad at all I will read the Luther two and I bet it gets much better.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 20, 2014
I can't even imagine what this situation must be for Nina. :-(
Will be reading the next two parts to see where these guys end up.
Will be reading the next two parts to see where these guys end up.
July 20, 2014
Part one down, parts two & three to go. Nothing concrete yet but so far, so good. Part 1 was good enough for me to want to purchase part 2 & I guess we'll go from there... Onward to Amazon! ;)
July 14, 2015
Disturbing that they give you the first chapter and then charge you for all the rest. Okay story but not worth the extortionary tactic.
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