For every action, there’s a reaction.Or in my case, a consequence.One night.One party.One girl.One time.One unforeseen tragedy.Two shattered hearts.Two lives changed forever.
Another great book from M.A. Foster. Mackenzie can be read as a stand-alone. I read this book first adored it then had to read Jaybird (the first book in the series) then I reread Mackenzie because I enjoyed it that much.
Author
kimowens
3 years ago
Give me more!
I am so in love with M. A. Foster’s writing! First, she rocked my world with Jaybird and now Mackenzie?!?I am not sure what to do with myself, now that I have finished.
While Cole and Harper’s story did not knock me off my feet and punch me in the gut the way Zach and Jay’s story did, I didn’t really expect it to. It would have been near impossible to accomplish that. That being said, even though I knew a lot of what was coming, just from a different perspective, I still found myself holding my breath, shedding some tears, swooning and laughing out loud!
From the first page, my mind was blown! I hadn’t seen Willow coming and she grabbed me by the heart and ran.
I loved how the scenes from Jaybird replayed themselves; however this time from Cole and Harper’s point of view. The same characters that I loved so much, along with some pretty special new ones still played a huge role in this story.
If you enjoy beautiful coming of age stories that will play on your heart strings, you must read the Heritage Bay Series! They are what make the YA/NA genre amazing.
Author
katrinadehart
3 years ago
If I could give Mackenzie more than five stars, I would!!! MA Foster has once again wrote a book that hit every emotion.
Her characters are so we’ll developed. You can’t help but to fall in love with the whole Mackenzie family.
You learn lessons of what family really means, whether blood or not. Also, no pun intended, but as they say “don’t judge a book by the cover”.
Cole isn’t what people make him out to be.
I totally recommend this book!
Can’t wait for the next
Author
samw1026
3 years ago
Oh so good! Start with a nice big surprise! I really enjoyed Jaybird so I was excited to read this and it did not disappoint. I think the only thing I would have liked was them to connect earlier. It was more then 50% into the book before they started really talking. But I did love all the extra time before that When you really got to know both characters. Definitely a few surprises thrown in. It was a really touching and emotional story. Loved that all the characters from the previous book were included. Willow was the freaking cutest little thing too. Loved her. This was just really good. Absolutely loved the epilogue though!
Author
klw815
3 years ago
First let me say that this book can be read as a standalone but I would recommend reading Jaybird first so you get invested in all the characters and fall hard like I did.
Mackenzie is a slow burn book. It’s more realistic than an insta love.
Cole is in high school and his life changes completely. When I read about the surprise I was shocked. It was so good I never saw it coming. He isn’t the best guy when it comes to females but that’s when you fall for him even more when he starts to see himself differently. He starts to grow up.
Harper! You just feel for her and her life. So much as happened to her and she is still standing on her own two feet. She’s weak yet strong. She’s imperfectly perfect.
This story is about loss, love, friendship and hope.
It will make you smile and cry and feel happy that you read their story.
I’m not a big YA or NA reader but with this author her writing is so good I couldn’t pass up this story. I’ll be reading all her upcoming books for sure.
Author
glo
3 years ago
AM.A.Z.I.N.G READ!!!!
First off I loved loved Jaybird but Mackenzie totally had all the feels and more!!! It felt like forever waiting on this book but the wait was so worth it!!!
Harper and Cole are swoon-worthy I loved everything about their story. That little Willow is so darn cute!!! I honestly can’t wait for what’s next. Best Series E.V.E.R
Author
charlieammy
3 years ago
I loved this book, it was heartfelt, and emotional. It has laugh out loud moments, and again moments when you cry. I love that the book reads from both points of view, and you get some more story from the first book. I recommend that you read Jaybird first. They are both worth it! I can’t wait for more. Excellent job M.A. Foster. I’ll one click your books from now on!!
Author
elsieraquel
3 years ago
“We all make mistakes, Cole. Sometimes even our biggest mistakes turn out to be the most beautiful blessings.” Marcus King
Mackenzie tells us Cole and Harper story, we meet them in Jaybird, Jay and Zach’s story. This book starts off with a mind blowing revelation. The gorgeous cover give us a hint but trust me you won’t see it coming.
Aside from the developing of Cole and Harper’s relationship, we get to fall in love again with all the amazing characters that form this series. we get a bunch of crazy teenage drama and a pack of crazy, funny and loving adults. We experience heartbreak all over with Jay and also Harper and Cole.
They have to go thru so much first apart and then together in order to reach their happily ever after, but rest assured they get it and it’s beautiful. I love Willow and the way Cole chose to put on his big pants and move on and be responsible and loving. Just because of that he has a special place in my heart.
I can’t wait to read more from this awesome group of people.
Author
delane
3 years ago
I loved Cole and Harper and Willows story. Harper loses her family, is alone, shows great resilience, courage and spunk facing a heartbreaking future. Cole finds out he’s a young dad, embraces the challenges, loves Harper. We meet Jay, Zach, and a cast of others in great back stories, and layered character development. I love the tone, the familiar feel of the story. Sweet heat, mild violence. ell written book! Recomended.
Author
dardexavery
3 years ago
Mackenzie by M. A. Foster is absolute perfection! I seriously did not want to put this book down. Foster has a way of bringing characters to life and giving you a glimpse into the depths of their souls.
Cole Mackenzie has it all. A great family, a future in football, and friends who are loyal. However, his world is about to be flipped upside down.
Harper on the other hand has faced loss no one should have to face at any age. She is a warrior with a vulnerable heart, and finds herself learning what true friendship and family mean.
I love the way Foster lets this story unfold. She gives you pieces of characters you grew to love in Jaybird, while still allowing this book to stand on its own.
“Just love her with every beat of your heart, every breath in your lungs, and protect her with every bone in your body. Be her everything.”
5 Huge Stars!!!
Author
robynk
3 years ago
Mackenzie is an absolute must read book! M.A. Foster is an amazing author! This book grabbed me from page one, and kept me glued until the end. I couldn’t put it down. I love the characters and their chemistry, loyalty, tenacity, fierceness, and strength. I went through a whirlwind of emotions reading Mackenzie. I hope M.A. Foster keeps writing, because I will definitely keep reading her phenomenal books!
Author
jackiejames1004
3 years ago
I’m not crying . . . You are!
Send tissues ASAP! Because this emotional rollercoaster will drop you to your knees faster then a throat punch by Jayla King. If you have read Jaybird, a lot of these scenes will be super familiar as Cole and Harper’s story blooms at the same time. I guess that’s why the reading went so much quicker and I felt like I knew everyone already. But what I really wanted to know was all the missing scenes between Cole and Harper! And this makes everything so clear and perfectly imperfect in the world of love.
I didn’t really like Cole (flirty man-skank) and Harper was just there . . . Just another drama filled couple learning about life and love. But this story made me fall hard and so far it is my absolute favorite Heritage Bay Series book. I am in love with Cole MacKenzie! Yep I totally admitted that, in a publicly posted review . . . Freaking book boys and these magical word welding authors! Ugh, I just can’t stop! This series is like MSG in Chinese food and Cole is the crispy chicken that hits all the taste buds! Yummy! And Willow (yes another girl in this particular trio-read the book to find out) is like the sweet pineapple that pops in every now and then that brings the smile to your mouth. And of course Harper . . . Well you can’t have chicken without rice, right? You think it’s bland but you realize there’s more to the rice . . . Like it been through the fry process and there’s peas and eggs and a bit salty. How’s the food analogy going? Are you hungry yet? Let’s get back on track here, this trio makes this story tug at all the heart strings you never thought you had and you want to keep reading because the emotions are just too strong. . . And then bam the realization comes that you are in love with a book character! And its all good! P.S. MA Foster has a website and you can order a paperback of MacKenzie to have and to hold from this day forward . . . No judgement, ever!
Anyways, if you havent yet started this series, and are a bit backlogged with TBR . . . Push them all aside and hop on the Heritage Bay series steam-roller, because it is fast, hot and ready to take you for a ride. I can’t wait to read what else the next season of Heritage Bay has in store for me!
Author
jaime
3 years ago
This series is terrific so far and one I will definitely be recommending. I really wanted to dislike Cole so much but he certainly redeemed me in the end. Looks are deciding and things are always what they seem. You will want to laugh and scream, while falling in love with him and Harper. Willow stole my heart. Lots of emotions and a wild ride so far. Can’t wait to read more.
Author
summer
3 years ago
Well huh, I didn’t think it was possible but MA Foster went and made me fall for Cole Mackenzie! After meeting Cole in Jaybird all I wanted to do was smack him upside his cocky head but instead I fell in love Cole and all of his perfect imperfections.
I was already halfway head over heels for Harper with her quiet demeanor and her backbone made of steel. With all the tragedy she faced in her life she still had an amazing heart. I wasn’t sure what I was expecting from this book but man it was amazing and heartfelt and just greatness.
Author
sueallysonmingo5478
3 years ago
I loved Harper and Cole’s story. It was great to see their POV on several events that happened in the first book. Then to see their love story and the tragedy they had to overcome. Their were a lot of obstacles and a few surprises. Overall it was a great book to read
Author
laurenh86
3 years ago
Another hit. I wasn’t expecting a lot of what happened in this story but I loved it so much. I was hooked. Desperately trying to read quicker to find out what happened next. The storyline was brilliant and the characters were very likeable and easy to read about. There were a few twists and turns but it was brilliant. I highly recommend this book and series.
Author
lisareynolds
3 years ago
I have been trying to come up with such an awesome review so you’ll want to read this book. I’ve read Jaybird which is the first book with all the characters, but let me tell you Mackenzie is so awesome. I’m having a hard time deciding which I like more. Jaybird had a special place for me though. You don’t have to read it to read this though just to be clear.
This book has lots of emotions through it. The way she wrote this story it just was mind blowing. I love all the characters she writes in the book. I love how she intertwined them in it too from Jaybird. I really was amazed at the strength of Harper for all she went through and how she dealt with it and the way she came out. Everything Cole went through and what he faced from one huge mistake, so glad he stepped up. And Willow enough said. You need to read this. Highly recommend. I love her dedication in the beginning and her acknowledgments at the end. I don’t want to give any spoilers but something Jaybird’s father said to Cole I really loved.
(Even our biggest mistakes turn out to be the most beautiful blessings.)
I just really loved this book. I’m so excited to see what more this author comes up with next. So much more I could say but no spoilers.
PS. I really hope Dylan gets a story. along with others in the books too.
Author
littlestaple
3 years ago
Absolutely loved Mackenzie, this was a YA book about Cole Mackenzie. I devoured this and I couldn’t put this down. This was easy to read and flows so good. Cole is the cousin of Jayla the heroine in The first book Jaybird. After one night, his life changed forever. Harper had a rough life the past 4 years and faced a lot of loss. Jay and Harper become fast friends and is introduced into her circle of friends. Cole is intrigued by her and pursues. Can the secrets they both hold keep them together or rip them apart?
Author
amy
3 years ago
So this is the book I’ve been waiting on. Yes we get a lot of Cole from jaybird but we really didn’t know his story until now. Cole is cocky, charming, a bit of an asshole at times but he truly cares about the people he loves. The Mackenzie clan is tight and support their own 1000%. Yes Cole messed up but it bought him the biggest blessing. Most people in his position, would either give up or try to wrangle everything. Cole makes it look easy but there’s times you just laugh! 3 teenage boys trying to change a diaper, I laughed a lot during that part! Anyway, I loved Cole and his story. Harper has had a rough life but now things are starting to look up for her. She has a family who loves her and Cole who us madly in love with her. She goes thru a lot in this book but comes out a stronger sassier woman because of it. She’s got fire but always a sweet side. You don’t necessarily have to read Jaybird before this but I’d encourage you to just for the joy of seeing how her and Zach find their happiness and get acquainted more with the characters. This book makes you feel so many emotions. You laugh, cry,swoon and even want to punch a few bitches out in the process.. maybe that was just me lol. This book is incredible.. no it’s truly perfection. I loved every minute of this book! What Cole and Harper have is truly amazing! They complete each other so well. Oh and the cover of this book is so well done and perfect for this story.
Author
caligalsbookblog
3 years ago
OMG I devoured this book in a day which is hard to do because this story is SO FILLED with details and an assortment of characters.
It is a slow build for our two main characters (Cole and Harper) as this author sets a beautiful stage of life full of what I feel is reality. I am an emotional mess after this read. What the heck happened. It is so difficult to even talk about this book. By the end I was sobbing by the beauty of its telling. Yes some aspects hit close to home but it is even MORE than that.
This is so much more than a love story. The message of family ugh so touched my heart. In the beginning I wasn’t sure this was a romance read but that becomes the brilliance of this authors telling. Yes I am being a little cryptic but you will have to read to see if you agree (haha). When you add children in the mix well I am more than intrigued. Plan for a story full of secrets and half truths. Drama is an element right from the start. As the story unfolds you get some steamy between Cole and Harper that really spice things up (wink wink). So yep a definite recommended book. Happy Reading!
Another great book from M.A. Foster. Mackenzie can be read as a stand-alone. I read this book first adored it then had to read Jaybird (the first book in the series) then I reread Mackenzie because I enjoyed it that much.
Give me more!
I am so in love with M. A. Foster’s writing! First, she rocked my world with Jaybird and now Mackenzie?!?I am not sure what to do with myself, now that I have finished.
While Cole and Harper’s story did not knock me off my feet and punch me in the gut the way Zach and Jay’s story did, I didn’t really expect it to. It would have been near impossible to accomplish that. That being said, even though I knew a lot of what was coming, just from a different perspective, I still found myself holding my breath, shedding some tears, swooning and laughing out loud!
From the first page, my mind was blown! I hadn’t seen Willow coming and she grabbed me by the heart and ran.
I loved how the scenes from Jaybird replayed themselves; however this time from Cole and Harper’s point of view. The same characters that I loved so much, along with some pretty special new ones still played a huge role in this story.
If you enjoy beautiful coming of age stories that will play on your heart strings, you must read the Heritage Bay Series! They are what make the YA/NA genre amazing.
If I could give Mackenzie more than five stars, I would!!! MA Foster has once again wrote a book that hit every emotion.
Her characters are so we’ll developed. You can’t help but to fall in love with the whole Mackenzie family.
You learn lessons of what family really means, whether blood or not. Also, no pun intended, but as they say “don’t judge a book by the cover”.
Cole isn’t what people make him out to be.
I totally recommend this book!
Can’t wait for the next
Oh so good! Start with a nice big surprise! I really enjoyed Jaybird so I was excited to read this and it did not disappoint. I think the only thing I would have liked was them to connect earlier. It was more then 50% into the book before they started really talking. But I did love all the extra time before that When you really got to know both characters. Definitely a few surprises thrown in. It was a really touching and emotional story. Loved that all the characters from the previous book were included. Willow was the freaking cutest little thing too. Loved her. This was just really good. Absolutely loved the epilogue though!
First let me say that this book can be read as a standalone but I would recommend reading Jaybird first so you get invested in all the characters and fall hard like I did.
Mackenzie is a slow burn book. It’s more realistic than an insta love.
Cole is in high school and his life changes completely. When I read about the surprise I was shocked. It was so good I never saw it coming. He isn’t the best guy when it comes to females but that’s when you fall for him even more when he starts to see himself differently. He starts to grow up.
Harper! You just feel for her and her life. So much as happened to her and she is still standing on her own two feet. She’s weak yet strong. She’s imperfectly perfect.
This story is about loss, love, friendship and hope.
It will make you smile and cry and feel happy that you read their story.
I’m not a big YA or NA reader but with this author her writing is so good I couldn’t pass up this story. I’ll be reading all her upcoming books for sure.
AM.A.Z.I.N.G READ!!!!
First off I loved loved Jaybird but Mackenzie totally had all the feels and more!!! It felt like forever waiting on this book but the wait was so worth it!!!
Harper and Cole are swoon-worthy I loved everything about their story. That little Willow is so darn cute!!! I honestly can’t wait for what’s next. Best Series E.V.E.R
I loved this book, it was heartfelt, and emotional. It has laugh out loud moments, and again moments when you cry. I love that the book reads from both points of view, and you get some more story from the first book. I recommend that you read Jaybird first. They are both worth it! I can’t wait for more. Excellent job M.A. Foster. I’ll one click your books from now on!!
“We all make mistakes, Cole. Sometimes even our biggest mistakes turn out to be the most beautiful blessings.” Marcus King
Mackenzie tells us Cole and Harper story, we meet them in Jaybird, Jay and Zach’s story. This book starts off with a mind blowing revelation. The gorgeous cover give us a hint but trust me you won’t see it coming.
Aside from the developing of Cole and Harper’s relationship, we get to fall in love again with all the amazing characters that form this series. we get a bunch of crazy teenage drama and a pack of crazy, funny and loving adults. We experience heartbreak all over with Jay and also Harper and Cole.
They have to go thru so much first apart and then together in order to reach their happily ever after, but rest assured they get it and it’s beautiful. I love Willow and the way Cole chose to put on his big pants and move on and be responsible and loving. Just because of that he has a special place in my heart.
I can’t wait to read more from this awesome group of people.
I loved Cole and Harper and Willows story. Harper loses her family, is alone, shows great resilience, courage and spunk facing a heartbreaking future. Cole finds out he’s a young dad, embraces the challenges, loves Harper. We meet Jay, Zach, and a cast of others in great back stories, and layered character development. I love the tone, the familiar feel of the story. Sweet heat, mild violence. ell written book! Recomended.
Mackenzie by M. A. Foster is absolute perfection! I seriously did not want to put this book down. Foster has a way of bringing characters to life and giving you a glimpse into the depths of their souls.
Cole Mackenzie has it all. A great family, a future in football, and friends who are loyal. However, his world is about to be flipped upside down.
Harper on the other hand has faced loss no one should have to face at any age. She is a warrior with a vulnerable heart, and finds herself learning what true friendship and family mean.
I love the way Foster lets this story unfold. She gives you pieces of characters you grew to love in Jaybird, while still allowing this book to stand on its own.
“Just love her with every beat of your heart, every breath in your lungs, and protect her with every bone in your body. Be her everything.”
5 Huge Stars!!!
Mackenzie is an absolute must read book! M.A. Foster is an amazing author! This book grabbed me from page one, and kept me glued until the end. I couldn’t put it down. I love the characters and their chemistry, loyalty, tenacity, fierceness, and strength. I went through a whirlwind of emotions reading Mackenzie. I hope M.A. Foster keeps writing, because I will definitely keep reading her phenomenal books!
I’m not crying . . . You are!
Send tissues ASAP! Because this emotional rollercoaster will drop you to your knees faster then a throat punch by Jayla King. If you have read Jaybird, a lot of these scenes will be super familiar as Cole and Harper’s story blooms at the same time. I guess that’s why the reading went so much quicker and I felt like I knew everyone already. But what I really wanted to know was all the missing scenes between Cole and Harper! And this makes everything so clear and perfectly imperfect in the world of love.
I didn’t really like Cole (flirty man-skank) and Harper was just there . . . Just another drama filled couple learning about life and love. But this story made me fall hard and so far it is my absolute favorite Heritage Bay Series book. I am in love with Cole MacKenzie! Yep I totally admitted that, in a publicly posted review . . . Freaking book boys and these magical word welding authors! Ugh, I just can’t stop! This series is like MSG in Chinese food and Cole is the crispy chicken that hits all the taste buds! Yummy! And Willow (yes another girl in this particular trio-read the book to find out) is like the sweet pineapple that pops in every now and then that brings the smile to your mouth. And of course Harper . . . Well you can’t have chicken without rice, right? You think it’s bland but you realize there’s more to the rice . . . Like it been through the fry process and there’s peas and eggs and a bit salty. How’s the food analogy going? Are you hungry yet? Let’s get back on track here, this trio makes this story tug at all the heart strings you never thought you had and you want to keep reading because the emotions are just too strong. . . And then bam the realization comes that you are in love with a book character! And its all good! P.S. MA Foster has a website and you can order a paperback of MacKenzie to have and to hold from this day forward . . . No judgement, ever!
Anyways, if you havent yet started this series, and are a bit backlogged with TBR . . . Push them all aside and hop on the Heritage Bay series steam-roller, because it is fast, hot and ready to take you for a ride. I can’t wait to read what else the next season of Heritage Bay has in store for me!
This series is terrific so far and one I will definitely be recommending. I really wanted to dislike Cole so much but he certainly redeemed me in the end. Looks are deciding and things are always what they seem. You will want to laugh and scream, while falling in love with him and Harper. Willow stole my heart. Lots of emotions and a wild ride so far. Can’t wait to read more.
Well huh, I didn’t think it was possible but MA Foster went and made me fall for Cole Mackenzie! After meeting Cole in Jaybird all I wanted to do was smack him upside his cocky head but instead I fell in love Cole and all of his perfect imperfections.
I was already halfway head over heels for Harper with her quiet demeanor and her backbone made of steel. With all the tragedy she faced in her life she still had an amazing heart. I wasn’t sure what I was expecting from this book but man it was amazing and heartfelt and just greatness.
I loved Harper and Cole’s story. It was great to see their POV on several events that happened in the first book. Then to see their love story and the tragedy they had to overcome. Their were a lot of obstacles and a few surprises. Overall it was a great book to read
Another hit. I wasn’t expecting a lot of what happened in this story but I loved it so much. I was hooked. Desperately trying to read quicker to find out what happened next. The storyline was brilliant and the characters were very likeable and easy to read about. There were a few twists and turns but it was brilliant. I highly recommend this book and series.
I have been trying to come up with such an awesome review so you’ll want to read this book. I’ve read Jaybird which is the first book with all the characters, but let me tell you Mackenzie is so awesome. I’m having a hard time deciding which I like more. Jaybird had a special place for me though. You don’t have to read it to read this though just to be clear.
This book has lots of emotions through it. The way she wrote this story it just was mind blowing. I love all the characters she writes in the book. I love how she intertwined them in it too from Jaybird. I really was amazed at the strength of Harper for all she went through and how she dealt with it and the way she came out. Everything Cole went through and what he faced from one huge mistake, so glad he stepped up. And Willow enough said. You need to read this. Highly recommend. I love her dedication in the beginning and her acknowledgments at the end. I don’t want to give any spoilers but something Jaybird’s father said to Cole I really loved.
(Even our biggest mistakes turn out to be the most beautiful blessings.)
I just really loved this book. I’m so excited to see what more this author comes up with next. So much more I could say but no spoilers.
PS. I really hope Dylan gets a story. along with others in the books too.
Absolutely loved Mackenzie, this was a YA book about Cole Mackenzie. I devoured this and I couldn’t put this down. This was easy to read and flows so good. Cole is the cousin of Jayla the heroine in The first book Jaybird. After one night, his life changed forever. Harper had a rough life the past 4 years and faced a lot of loss. Jay and Harper become fast friends and is introduced into her circle of friends. Cole is intrigued by her and pursues. Can the secrets they both hold keep them together or rip them apart?
So this is the book I’ve been waiting on. Yes we get a lot of Cole from jaybird but we really didn’t know his story until now. Cole is cocky, charming, a bit of an asshole at times but he truly cares about the people he loves. The Mackenzie clan is tight and support their own 1000%. Yes Cole messed up but it bought him the biggest blessing. Most people in his position, would either give up or try to wrangle everything. Cole makes it look easy but there’s times you just laugh! 3 teenage boys trying to change a diaper, I laughed a lot during that part! Anyway, I loved Cole and his story. Harper has had a rough life but now things are starting to look up for her. She has a family who loves her and Cole who us madly in love with her. She goes thru a lot in this book but comes out a stronger sassier woman because of it. She’s got fire but always a sweet side. You don’t necessarily have to read Jaybird before this but I’d encourage you to just for the joy of seeing how her and Zach find their happiness and get acquainted more with the characters. This book makes you feel so many emotions. You laugh, cry,swoon and even want to punch a few bitches out in the process.. maybe that was just me lol. This book is incredible.. no it’s truly perfection. I loved every minute of this book! What Cole and Harper have is truly amazing! They complete each other so well. Oh and the cover of this book is so well done and perfect for this story.
OMG I devoured this book in a day which is hard to do because this story is SO FILLED with details and an assortment of characters.
It is a slow build for our two main characters (Cole and Harper) as this author sets a beautiful stage of life full of what I feel is reality. I am an emotional mess after this read. What the heck happened. It is so difficult to even talk about this book. By the end I was sobbing by the beauty of its telling. Yes some aspects hit close to home but it is even MORE than that.
This is so much more than a love story. The message of family ugh so touched my heart. In the beginning I wasn’t sure this was a romance read but that becomes the brilliance of this authors telling. Yes I am being a little cryptic but you will have to read to see if you agree (haha). When you add children in the mix well I am more than intrigued. Plan for a story full of secrets and half truths. Drama is an element right from the start. As the story unfolds you get some steamy between Cole and Harper that really spice things up (wink wink). So yep a definite recommended book. Happy Reading!