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Silver Creek Novella #1
Cinderella: a REAL life fairy tale
If a dream is a wish your heart makes then Cindee Ellis is in major trouble. There’s no way Henry Christensen will ever notice her under all those oil stains and brake fluid splattered across her shirt. Unless—she’s dead wrong about him. Join her with this real life fairytale set in the small town of Silver Creek to find out how she’ll work her guts out to make her own happily ever after.
149 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 3, 2017
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June 15, 2017
I got this from ebooksforreview.com. I love retellings and modern fairy tales. As obvious as the title, my favorite fairy tale classic is given a modern twist and a new breath of life. The author--Jamie Brook Thompson, took on the challenge of retelling classic fairy tales and making them alive in a contemporary setting. I have read three of these and have been very impressed and overjoyed. Makes me hope that maybe, I too can have my own fairy tale just like the unfortunate ladies in her stories who found their princes and true love.
First of the three fairy tales that Miss Thompson tackled is Cinderella. The heart of the classics. I think every girl who has read her story wants to end up with a prince and escape the life of hardship and pain. Whoever doesn't?
I love that Cindee in this story is a strong and bad-ass woman. An in-demand mechanic in the small town of Silver Creek. What could be more bad-ass than that? I just dig it. The main character is portrayed oozing with strength and spunk. She's not some hopeless damsel in distress. She is working hard to get to a goal. Like the original tale, Cindee is an orphan and was taken under his Uncle's care. Unfortunately, the uncle is often passed out drunk throughout the whole story. The only good thing is he is good to Cindee. Her aunt with a daughter from a previous marriage are the ones making her life miserable. Her only hope of getting out from the shed (literally, she lives in the shed, not in the main house) is to save enough money to get her own space to be away from the sharp claws of her aunt and step-cousin.
Prince Charming comes in the form of Henry Christensen. The town's most eligible bachelor and Cindee's crush since high school. A guy who sees Cindee beyond her greasy and dirty appearance. One who wants to pursue his own dreams and not the path set by his family. Cindee and Henry have a lot in common than they ever know.
Wow! I know Cinderella's story had been given a thousand versions but this is the farthest it could take from the original yet preserve the essence of the classic fairy tale. I just love this story! This is probably the best so far that I have encountered. Very low-key, no flamboyant or excessive productions. A very simple story yet hit its mark. And the setting, no palace or kingdom but just a small town. A small town brimming with interesting characters that are going to be called forth to take center stage in the next stories of the author. Another merit to this is it's not too lengthy. The story was direct to the point. No dilly-dallying yet able to capture all the necessary ingredients for it to work and worm its way to the heart of the readers. Yes, definitely, you will fall in love again with Cindee's prince charming and that Cinderella's story could still be anyone's--even yours.
I give this more than 5/5 delicious and mouth-watering cupcakes. I need not say more. You have to read the book to experience this sweet and warm-and-fuzzy-all-over story. Thank you again, Kathy of ebooksforreview.com and Jaime Brook Thompson. I am looking forward to read the rest of the fairy tales given a new life by your creativity. Hopeful and inspiring.
Life isn't about waiting for Prince Charming, or fitting that glass slipper. It's about having a plan and going for it.
- Jamie Brook Thompson, Cinderella -
First of the three fairy tales that Miss Thompson tackled is Cinderella. The heart of the classics. I think every girl who has read her story wants to end up with a prince and escape the life of hardship and pain. Whoever doesn't?
I love that Cindee in this story is a strong and bad-ass woman. An in-demand mechanic in the small town of Silver Creek. What could be more bad-ass than that? I just dig it. The main character is portrayed oozing with strength and spunk. She's not some hopeless damsel in distress. She is working hard to get to a goal. Like the original tale, Cindee is an orphan and was taken under his Uncle's care. Unfortunately, the uncle is often passed out drunk throughout the whole story. The only good thing is he is good to Cindee. Her aunt with a daughter from a previous marriage are the ones making her life miserable. Her only hope of getting out from the shed (literally, she lives in the shed, not in the main house) is to save enough money to get her own space to be away from the sharp claws of her aunt and step-cousin.
Prince Charming comes in the form of Henry Christensen. The town's most eligible bachelor and Cindee's crush since high school. A guy who sees Cindee beyond her greasy and dirty appearance. One who wants to pursue his own dreams and not the path set by his family. Cindee and Henry have a lot in common than they ever know.
Wow! I know Cinderella's story had been given a thousand versions but this is the farthest it could take from the original yet preserve the essence of the classic fairy tale. I just love this story! This is probably the best so far that I have encountered. Very low-key, no flamboyant or excessive productions. A very simple story yet hit its mark. And the setting, no palace or kingdom but just a small town. A small town brimming with interesting characters that are going to be called forth to take center stage in the next stories of the author. Another merit to this is it's not too lengthy. The story was direct to the point. No dilly-dallying yet able to capture all the necessary ingredients for it to work and worm its way to the heart of the readers. Yes, definitely, you will fall in love again with Cindee's prince charming and that Cinderella's story could still be anyone's--even yours.
I give this more than 5/5 delicious and mouth-watering cupcakes. I need not say more. You have to read the book to experience this sweet and warm-and-fuzzy-all-over story. Thank you again, Kathy of ebooksforreview.com and Jaime Brook Thompson. I am looking forward to read the rest of the fairy tales given a new life by your creativity. Hopeful and inspiring.
Life isn't about waiting for Prince Charming, or fitting that glass slipper. It's about having a plan and going for it.
- Jamie Brook Thompson, Cinderella -
May 27, 2017
Cinderella è la prima storia della serie Real life fairytale di Jamie Brook Thompson. Ammetto di averla letta solo dopo Beauty and the Beast, il secondo volume che non ho apprezzato molto, e per questo le mie aspettative erano davvero basse. Invece la storia di Cindee, pur con tutti i suoi difetti, si è rivelata di gran lunga migliore di quella di Belle.
L'autrice ha cercato di inserire pressappoco tutti gli elementi della fiaba in un contesto moderno. Così, la protagonista è un'orfana che è stata affidata allo zio, e che vive in un capanno sul retro della proprietà da quando l'uomo si è risposato ed ha accolto con sé non solo la nuova moglie, ma anche la figlia di questa, Priscilla.
Cindee è appassionata di motori e porta avanti l'officina di famiglia, con il risultato di avere sempre e solo abiti sporchi di olio e grasso.
La storia è ambientata nella piccola cittadina di Silver Creek, in cui la gente non fa altro che spettegolare, le donne portano tutte lo stesso taglio di capelli e qualsiasi eccezione alla regola viene punita con l'esclusione sociale.
L'interesse amoroso di Cindee, il suo Prince Charming, è Henry, un ragazzo per cui ha una cotta dagli anni del liceo, ma con cui non ha mai nemmeno scambiato una parola.
E qui cominciano a vedersi le crepe di una storia, che, seppur naturalmente prevedibile, avrebbe tutto sommato potuto essere piacevole.
Henry parla per la prima volta con Cindee a causa di un lavoro in officina, e lì scopre come si chiami la ragazza; i due si vedono una seconda volta sempre per motivi di lavoro... e al loro terzo incontro parlano di matrimonio! Di certo non sono veloci quanto Belle e Adam nel secondo volume, ma, a quanto pare, se a Silver Creek una donna e un uomo passano circa venti minuti da soli, devono considerarsi fidanzati!
E poi tutto si conclude non solo molto velocemente, ma anche in modo molto banale, con i due che in quattro e quattr'otto riescono a passare da una situazione alquanto disperata al successo immediato. Molto da cartone animato.
Per quanto riguarda i personaggi, c'è da dire che i protagonisti sono carini, ma si comportano come
dei liceali e non come persone più adulte quali sono descritti; Priscilla, la cugina acquisita di Cindee, è meno che monodimensionale: tipico personaggio "cattivo", è fastidiosa, viziata, esageratamente odiosa, malvagia - ma stupida, come tutti i malvagi che si rispettino e che vanno acciuffati - e, naturalmente, meno bella della protagonista.
Lo stile è semplice e chiaro, ma l'autrice tende ad usare un vocabolario poco ricco, utilizzando gli stessi termini innumerevoli volte e dando così l'impressione che le frasi continuino a ripetersi.
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L'autrice ha cercato di inserire pressappoco tutti gli elementi della fiaba in un contesto moderno. Così, la protagonista è un'orfana che è stata affidata allo zio, e che vive in un capanno sul retro della proprietà da quando l'uomo si è risposato ed ha accolto con sé non solo la nuova moglie, ma anche la figlia di questa, Priscilla.
Cindee è appassionata di motori e porta avanti l'officina di famiglia, con il risultato di avere sempre e solo abiti sporchi di olio e grasso.
La storia è ambientata nella piccola cittadina di Silver Creek, in cui la gente non fa altro che spettegolare, le donne portano tutte lo stesso taglio di capelli e qualsiasi eccezione alla regola viene punita con l'esclusione sociale.
L'interesse amoroso di Cindee, il suo Prince Charming, è Henry, un ragazzo per cui ha una cotta dagli anni del liceo, ma con cui non ha mai nemmeno scambiato una parola.
E qui cominciano a vedersi le crepe di una storia, che, seppur naturalmente prevedibile, avrebbe tutto sommato potuto essere piacevole.
Henry parla per la prima volta con Cindee a causa di un lavoro in officina, e lì scopre come si chiami la ragazza; i due si vedono una seconda volta sempre per motivi di lavoro... e al loro terzo incontro parlano di matrimonio! Di certo non sono veloci quanto Belle e Adam nel secondo volume, ma, a quanto pare, se a Silver Creek una donna e un uomo passano circa venti minuti da soli, devono considerarsi fidanzati!
E poi tutto si conclude non solo molto velocemente, ma anche in modo molto banale, con i due che in quattro e quattr'otto riescono a passare da una situazione alquanto disperata al successo immediato. Molto da cartone animato.
Per quanto riguarda i personaggi, c'è da dire che i protagonisti sono carini, ma si comportano come
dei liceali e non come persone più adulte quali sono descritti; Priscilla, la cugina acquisita di Cindee, è meno che monodimensionale: tipico personaggio "cattivo", è fastidiosa, viziata, esageratamente odiosa, malvagia - ma stupida, come tutti i malvagi che si rispettino e che vanno acciuffati - e, naturalmente, meno bella della protagonista.
Lo stile è semplice e chiaro, ma l'autrice tende ad usare un vocabolario poco ricco, utilizzando gli stessi termini innumerevoli volte e dando così l'impressione che le frasi continuino a ripetersi.
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September 24, 2017
This cute story has a little bit of everything! A handsome cowboy, an adorable wiener dog, best friendships, and a happily ever after. Cindee Ellis has lived in Silver Creek all her life with her uncle and his wife Marge and daughter Priscilla. Cindee's step aunt and step cousin are just as evil as in the traditional fairy tale, and Cindee is overworked, underpaid, and kept under their thumb by constant demands. Cindee works as a mechanic in her uncle's garage and is a genius under the hood. One day her lifelong crush Henry Christensen arrives to get his truck detailed, and despite her grease splattered clothes and tongue tied shyness, he actually flirts with her.
I love a good makeover story, and I love a story where the girl is just as strong, independent, and knowledgeable as the love interest. This novella has both. The traditional gender role reversals are so well done. Even though the story is narrated by Cindee, it's easy to see why Henry likes her so much. She's strong, funny, and smart to boot. Her low self esteem caused by her living situation and family background is believable and it was great to tag along and watch her finally stand up for herself.
I really didn't want the story to end, I wanted to hear more about this adorable couple. Luckily there's a short story from Henry's point of view called Henry's Courage available online.
The narrator was perfect, her pace was spot on and her twang fit the story so well. A lot of Cindee's dialogue in the beginning of the story was in her head, and Angie Hickman did a good job differentiating between what was spoken aloud and what was not. This is my second story by the narrator and I can tell she's one to follow! I was given a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
I love a good makeover story, and I love a story where the girl is just as strong, independent, and knowledgeable as the love interest. This novella has both. The traditional gender role reversals are so well done. Even though the story is narrated by Cindee, it's easy to see why Henry likes her so much. She's strong, funny, and smart to boot. Her low self esteem caused by her living situation and family background is believable and it was great to tag along and watch her finally stand up for herself.
I really didn't want the story to end, I wanted to hear more about this adorable couple. Luckily there's a short story from Henry's point of view called Henry's Courage available online.
The narrator was perfect, her pace was spot on and her twang fit the story so well. A lot of Cindee's dialogue in the beginning of the story was in her head, and Angie Hickman did a good job differentiating between what was spoken aloud and what was not. This is my second story by the narrator and I can tell she's one to follow! I was given a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
May 8, 2017
This new take on an old fairytale was a breath of fresh air. While we all know the story, you can't help but keep listening to find out what is going to happen. Cindee is pretty much a tomboy, enjoying her work as a mechanic. Henry, her lifelong secret passion and our prince charming to our surprise enjoys baking. A little twist in the prince charming family gives this old fairy tale some new life. I really enjoyed the budding relationship between the two and how they finally got together. The conceptions of different people always is interesting too, bringing in Gottfried as the best friend and how he had no friends but for Cindee and Henry. He is so lovable, you can help but love his character(hoping he is not forgotten and we get a continuation of this group) and of course we hate the evil "stepsister" of Priscilla and how horrible of a person she is. Jamie Brook Thompson created a cast of characters you can't help be love.
Angie Hickman was amazing as the narrator of this book. This is my first audio by her and she nails each character with the emotion and tact necessary to keep my interest. She also is able to differentiate the characters well and perform with all the feels! Loved it!
--I was given a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review
Angie Hickman was amazing as the narrator of this book. This is my first audio by her and she nails each character with the emotion and tact necessary to keep my interest. She also is able to differentiate the characters well and perform with all the feels! Loved it!
--I was given a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review
May 26, 2017
I was voluntarily provided with this review copy audiobook at no charge by the narrator.
When I read the description of this book I was intrigued with it and I requested it. When I started to listen to it I was very entertained for half of the book. The other half, I was pretty annoyed with the main character Cindee Ellis. (Cool name though)
The first part of the story was interesting with the awkward talking to her crush and trying something new to get his attention, even the part where her cousin got a truck stuck in a ditch was interesting, but after that the story got cliche.
Cindee got really annoying and did not even have the courage to say goodbye to her best friend. She whined about everything and barely did anything about it.
But even with that, I liked the book, especially the author's note at the end.
The narrator gave a lot of interest to the story with how she was able to bring the characters to life, but I'm not really interested in reading the other books.
When I read the description of this book I was intrigued with it and I requested it. When I started to listen to it I was very entertained for half of the book. The other half, I was pretty annoyed with the main character Cindee Ellis. (Cool name though)
The first part of the story was interesting with the awkward talking to her crush and trying something new to get his attention, even the part where her cousin got a truck stuck in a ditch was interesting, but after that the story got cliche.
Cindee got really annoying and did not even have the courage to say goodbye to her best friend. She whined about everything and barely did anything about it.
But even with that, I liked the book, especially the author's note at the end.
The narrator gave a lot of interest to the story with how she was able to bring the characters to life, but I'm not really interested in reading the other books.
June 6, 2017
I’m so glad I read this wonderful retell of Cinderella. I’m a little girl by heart and I usually find difficult to read the twisted in fairytales because they miss the simple message of the story, fight for your happiness. I truly appreciate how the author finds a way to fit Cinderella in the modern times as a mechanic but keeps her kindness and sweetness intact. I also like to get to know the “prince”, who has a great personality that it is easy to like.
I will recommend this book to anyone who wants to enjoy a classic once more. For sure I will give it to my daughter when she is old enough to see how “princesses” can be real in our times.
Beyond that I really like the words of the author at the end of the book and I can see her point all over her writing style and build of the story. Hope is needed in our times and knowing that there is a happy ending is always encouraging to keep going.
I will recommend this book to anyone who wants to enjoy a classic once more. For sure I will give it to my daughter when she is old enough to see how “princesses” can be real in our times.
Beyond that I really like the words of the author at the end of the book and I can see her point all over her writing style and build of the story. Hope is needed in our times and knowing that there is a happy ending is always encouraging to keep going.
June 1, 2017
“Garage monkey” Cindee Ellis is not afraid to get her hands dirty. Not your typical heroine, she is not a girlie girl. Cindee has her hands full with her wicked step mother and step cousin making her life miserable. But her positive attitude and hard work keeps the business successful and her family intact. “I prefer farm equipment to conversation with human beings.” Handsome Harry Christensen swoops in and sweeps her off her feet or at least off her creeper. “Henry has the biggest heart ever seen on a cowboy.” His “little oil girl” has stolen his heart. They have obstacles to overcome but with great friends beside them, they cannot fail. “Do what you’re passionate about no matter what anybody thinks.” This is a fun, lighthearted, modern twist on a classic fairytale.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are uniquely my own.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are uniquely my own.
June 4, 2017
I absolutely loved this modern version of the Cinderella fairy tale! Cindee is not a girly girl and is more comfortable under the hood of a car than talking to men, especially Henry. She is happy to be a mechanic and is usually covered in grease. Henry, her sweet and handsome cowboy, loves to bake and dreams of opening his own bakery. What a wonderful role reversal! And the adorable little wiener dog? Precious! The "helmet" hairstyle that was all the rage in Silver Creek? Hilarious! Angie Hickman was wonderful as the narrator and was the perfect choice for this story. This was such a cute story and a pleasure to listen to. I would recommend Cinderella: A Real Life Fairytale.
I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator. This review is my honest opinion.
I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator. This review is my honest opinion.
May 9, 2017
What a Book!!! Enjoying you're book Cinderella so far 😉. Very Interesting Jamie. When I saw it on Amazon. I wanted to read it. So! I bought it! Start reading.....😊😊😊.
To tell you the truth Jamie 😉. I enjoyed it once i picked it up. I gotten to Chapter two already 😊. Your real life fairytale series gotten me hooked already. Want read more.
A small town of Silver Creek. Where real modern fairytale have happy ever afters 😉!
Cowboys Prince 🤠. YeeeHah!!! lol 😂
Beautiful story Jamie. Always dream of a Mysterious Guy myself. Just a dream guy Jamie.... 😍😘😗
But I'm enjoying you're Modern fairytale stories in Silver Creek. Can't wait for more 😉. Cinderella is interesting! Beauty and the Beast! That be even be more amazing!
To tell you the truth Jamie 😉. I enjoyed it once i picked it up. I gotten to Chapter two already 😊. Your real life fairytale series gotten me hooked already. Want read more.
A small town of Silver Creek. Where real modern fairytale have happy ever afters 😉!
Cowboys Prince 🤠. YeeeHah!!! lol 😂
Beautiful story Jamie. Always dream of a Mysterious Guy myself. Just a dream guy Jamie.... 😍😘😗
But I'm enjoying you're Modern fairytale stories in Silver Creek. Can't wait for more 😉. Cinderella is interesting! Beauty and the Beast! That be even be more amazing!
May 4, 2017
This is a series of novella length stories that are loosely based on the various fairy tales. They are each sweet and clean with no offensive language or sexual material. They do contain kissing.
In Cinderella, Cindee Ellis is stuck living with her evil step-Aunt, Marge, who want her daughter to marry Henry
Christensen. The only problem is that Henry only has eyes for Cindee.
I enjoyed reading these stories. They are each simple reads with quick romances and very little conflict - just like every other fairy tale. They are meant to allow the reader to daydream of the possibility of meeting their own prince.
My rating - 4 stars.
In Cinderella, Cindee Ellis is stuck living with her evil step-Aunt, Marge, who want her daughter to marry Henry
Christensen. The only problem is that Henry only has eyes for Cindee.
I enjoyed reading these stories. They are each simple reads with quick romances and very little conflict - just like every other fairy tale. They are meant to allow the reader to daydream of the possibility of meeting their own prince.
My rating - 4 stars.
May 9, 2017
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
I had high hopes this book and I was sorely disappointed. In the beginning I thought that this story was about high school aged kids and was shocked when they turned out to be older. A lot of the things that were said, the way the characters acted, they seemed really immature for being how old they are. I thought that it was rushed and I know it's a novella but it went too fast for me and wasn't what I was hoping for. I did like how self-sufficient Cindee is and I thought that some parts were cute between Cindee and Henry but just didn't really like the book as a whole.
I had high hopes this book and I was sorely disappointed. In the beginning I thought that this story was about high school aged kids and was shocked when they turned out to be older. A lot of the things that were said, the way the characters acted, they seemed really immature for being how old they are. I thought that it was rushed and I know it's a novella but it went too fast for me and wasn't what I was hoping for. I did like how self-sufficient Cindee is and I thought that some parts were cute between Cindee and Henry but just didn't really like the book as a whole.
May 28, 2017
I am a sucker for fairy tale retellings. This one was different because Cindee is a mechanic. Her cousin has a crush on the same guy Cindee does--but what guy wants to date a girl who is more comfortable working on his car than having a conversation?!?
Cindee has to decide if she is willing to make waves to pursue Henry or if she will just keep her head down and avoid like she always has.
The book is an easy and quick read. The insta-love is a little bit over the top, but it is a cute take on Cinderella.
Cindee has to decide if she is willing to make waves to pursue Henry or if she will just keep her head down and avoid like she always has.
The book is an easy and quick read. The insta-love is a little bit over the top, but it is a cute take on Cinderella.
June 5, 2017
*I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review
Cinderella is a well known story, and I was looking forward to something familiar and perhaps a little fun! Instead I was a little more than confused and with a bit of whiplash. The storyline is quick, and it takes half that short story to figure out how old the characters actually are, and you never get to really feel the emotion between the two. Kind of a let down! Was hoping for a bit more romance, at least more than two days worth of noticing each other.
Cinderella is a well known story, and I was looking forward to something familiar and perhaps a little fun! Instead I was a little more than confused and with a bit of whiplash. The storyline is quick, and it takes half that short story to figure out how old the characters actually are, and you never get to really feel the emotion between the two. Kind of a let down! Was hoping for a bit more romance, at least more than two days worth of noticing each other.
July 22, 2017
This was a really cute story and not quite what I was expecting. I loved Angie's accent and how she kept it through the entire narration with changes for different characters. Her voice was just perfect for the shyly sweet Cindee. I loved the charm and ease of Henry and just the overall wonderful feelings this book produced. It's great hearing a Cinderella story that's so modernized and yet does great at keeping to the theme without coming across forced.
May 6, 2017
A sweet clean romance, a novella which has been inspired by the fairy tale. Cindee, the heroine is not your normal girlie girl but is a mechanic who works in her aunt's gas station. She is a very brave positive character who breaks out of her tough life and finds a happily ever after with Henry as well as with her mobile mechanic business.
May 21, 2017
I was highly disappointed in this book. I was expecting more but it never came. I think the book might beeen better not as a novella.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
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July 23, 2017
I love fairy talesretelling so when I see one of them it always catches my attention. This modern version of Cinderella was fun. Cindi was sassy and hardworking. The story is short and quick read. The romance is a bit quick but great if you enjoy fairy tales and don't want to stay up all night reading.
May 15, 2017
Short, sweet and funny story.
I`m becoming a big fan of Angie Hickman, I just love her voice.
It`s a soothing voice that can make you crack up at a drop of a hat, just love all her work.
And Jamie writes the loveliest short stories.
I`m becoming a big fan of Angie Hickman, I just love her voice.
It`s a soothing voice that can make you crack up at a drop of a hat, just love all her work.
And Jamie writes the loveliest short stories.
May 24, 2017
These stories had all of my favorite fairy tales. The author created a quick story that was fun to read. I loved the stories and the twist to the timeless classics. So, if you enjoy fairy tales, you will love these twisted tales.
May 31, 2017
Angie did an amazing job with this, its a short read but worth it, bell is one of my favs.
The plot isn't the best but I like it and would read it again.
I got this free copy in return for my unbiased review
The plot isn't the best but I like it and would read it again.
I got this free copy in return for my unbiased review
June 3, 2017
This was a fun, modern retelling of the fairy tale Cinderella. I enjoyed how she worked it all in to this story even the nasty step-relatives. It was a quick and clean story.
I read this novella in The Real Life Fairy Tale Box Set. I was given a copy by the I Am A Reader, Not A Writer Blog.
I read this novella in The Real Life Fairy Tale Box Set. I was given a copy by the I Am A Reader, Not A Writer Blog.
June 7, 2018
Love it
Ok so I like to read any Cinderella book I can find. I’ve always liked them. Funny thing is, she wasn’t my favorite princess growing up. The little mermaid was and is. This story didn’t disappoint. I just wish it was longer. It’s that good. Now on to her other books
Ok so I like to read any Cinderella book I can find. I’ve always liked them. Funny thing is, she wasn’t my favorite princess growing up. The little mermaid was and is. This story didn’t disappoint. I just wish it was longer. It’s that good. Now on to her other books
May 22, 2021
Awesome book
Love reading this book, full of evilness, goodness and a happy ending, that is real. The book read smoothly and quickly, I didn't want to put it down, so I have enjoyed reading it all night. Can't wait to read the next book.
Love reading this book, full of evilness, goodness and a happy ending, that is real. The book read smoothly and quickly, I didn't want to put it down, so I have enjoyed reading it all night. Can't wait to read the next book.
May 23, 2017
Short Quick HEA
Need a quick happily ever after? This is the book for you! It's a sweet and clean treat and I'm excited to read more from this author!
Need a quick happily ever after? This is the book for you! It's a sweet and clean treat and I'm excited to read more from this author!
July 24, 2017
Easy reading YA.
Sweet little small town story with a wonderful cowboy and lovely girl.
Sweet little small town story with a wonderful cowboy and lovely girl.
January 11, 2019
Cinderella: A Real Life Story
A delightful book with twists and turns that will hold your interest. Am looking forward to reading more of this author's books.
A delightful book with twists and turns that will hold your interest. Am looking forward to reading more of this author's books.
January 26, 2019
Opening line:
"Henry Christensen is a cowboy."
This is such a cute, sweet story! I would recommend this book AND this author to any reader!
"Henry Christensen is a cowboy."
This is such a cute, sweet story! I would recommend this book AND this author to any reader!
February 2, 2019
Cute quick read
The writing wasn't The best but the storyline was cute. A modern twist to the original Cinderella story. Very quick easy read.
The writing wasn't The best but the storyline was cute. A modern twist to the original Cinderella story. Very quick easy read.
August 4, 2021
Fun read.
I read in one sitting. Another Cinderella story with a twist. Simple girl meets a great guy. Clean read that anyone can read and will enjoy.
I read in one sitting. Another Cinderella story with a twist. Simple girl meets a great guy. Clean read that anyone can read and will enjoy.
June 20, 2017
I loved this book. It got a 4 out of 5 stars only because I wanted Cindee to be tougher but Henry is dreamy enough to make this 4.5 stars! Cindee is tougher in the next few books of the series so I think she just got stuck with "world building" where the others were more character focused. I love all the heroines and heroes in this series. The guys are dreamy and I want to live in this town. Even if the ones in charge are backwards. Hope they get what's coming to them!
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