Forget Cinderella, this New Yorker doesn’t need a fairy godmother — or a prince.22-year-old Gabriella Davis aspires to be pop music’s next big thing. And she’s going to make it. She’s got to – she’s got her kid sister to save. But first, she needs to get away from her gold-digging stepmother who has her working her butt off as assistant to her band. Super-hot singer Cole Grant is a country boy … Grant is a country boy at heart, so when he leaves his native Tennessee for New York City, he’s about as comfortable as a deer on ice. He’s determined to make the most of this chance of a lifetime, but with the explosive family secret Cole needs to keep, this is one opportunity that might just blow up in his face.
When City meets Country and fame and fortune beckon, can they open their hearts to one another? Or will the secrets they hold keep them from finding their happily ever after?
Manhattan Cinderella is a sweet and sexy contemporary romance retelling of the Cinderella story for fans of Lauren Layne.
This full-length book is a little sexier than my other “chick lit” titles, such as the Cozy Cottage Café series, but with my same light-hearted, feel-good tone.
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Kate O’Keeffe’s retelling of the Cinderella story, set in the present day kingdom of New York City, sparkles like a glass slipper and proves how a single shoe can change a life or two. Thanks to a glittery sandal left behind in a taxi and a coating of green goop from a spilled smoothie, Gabby and Cole meet cute and fall hard for each other. With their separate agendas for achieving their happily-ever-afters, or at least survival goals for the near future, a fairy tale romance is a complication they should resist, especially when love and ambition are at odds. Benevolent kings, evil stepmonsters, and a trio of Ellas round out the cast of this charming book that is full of heart, wit, and passion.
This was a fun read, just what I needed. I love fairy tale retellings and this one was no exception. I started reading it right after coming back from a trip to NYC so the author’s descriptions of the area rang true and took me right
back there. Gabby and Cole are great and their romance is sweet and sexy as much as believable. Loved it.
Love this author! All of her books have been well-written and thoroughly enjoyable. Highly recommended.
If you love a Cinderella story with a twist, do yourself a huge favour, and snag a copy of Kate O’Keeffe’s latest romcom! Manhattan Cinderella has all the feels, the laughs, and the happy sighs I look for in a great book. Cannot wait for book two to come out!
It is a story about a woman who tried to save her younger sister from her abusive stepmother, a guy who just found his father, a shoe that brought them together, a story that tore them apart, and a HEA. This was from Hidden Gems and my honest opinion.
Very well written modern day Cinderella story
This is my first book of this author and I have to admit I’m very surprised by the style of writing. It’s hard to capture and describe with the words but it feels kind of different to all other authors I had a chance to read till now. In a positive way of course. It flows effortlessly, it builds the tension and the story so well. It brings some angst but it’s not even close to the felling of restlessness. The story even if spread in the very short amount of time is not rushed, it is very well paced and really gives the reader a chance to know all the characters quite well. By the time we are brought to the end the last events are kind of surprising. When you read it you will for sure know why. Loved this story very much and would gladly read more about the characters from the first part of the series. Can’t wait for the next one.
Fabulous fairytale twist! This story is a great mix to sweet and sassy. Loved the humor and the interaction between Gabby and Cole. It took me a few pages to connect with Gabby, but once she and Cole collided, the story flew. Great read! I’d give it a solid four stars.
Loved this contemporary and fun spin on a Cinderella story it is filled with lots of witty banter, family drama and heartwarming moments…. was a great read from beginning to end. Really enjoyed all the emotional thrills, action packed twists and undeniable passion. A very fun entertaining journey.
This was such a cute twist on the Cinderella storyline. The characters are well developed and engaging and the storyline flowed with ease that I was engaged from the start.
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Cinderella as you’ve never seen her.
This new story has an interesting plot and good characters.
I like how the story unfolded and ended.
Kate O’Keeffe has written another must read story.
Manhattan Cinderella is loosely based on the fairy tale, but with very modern twists. The stepmother was also a stage mother and used Gabby as a general gopher for all daily tasks. Gabby and Cole were both songwriters and singers. Both Gabby and Cole have family issues they must overcome. This book is well written and often funny. Gabby and Cole have a meet cute and a whirlwind courtship. If you like fairy tales, young love and chick lit, you will not want to miss this book.
I loved this Cinderella story. The characters were fun and exciting. Gabby and Cole had their work cut out for them but they finally got their HEA. Great read
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I don’t usually read modern fairy tales, but I really enjoyed the story! It was very loosely based on Cinderella, so you’re not going to feel like you’re reading a kiddie book. In fact, if it wasn’t in the title or description you might not make all the connections. I don’t want to give any plot away with too much description, but I really enjoyed this. Gabby and Cole just had this easy banter that had me smirking through most of the book. For those of you that this part matters – there is sex, but it’s not overly descriptive or graphic in any way, just enough in my opinion that you know what happened and their relationship.
A Cinderella songstress dying for a career break and the southern boy she can’t forget
April 7, 2019
Format: Paperback
4.5stars
I really enjoyed this updated version of Cinderella with all of its ties into the music industry. The evil stepmother is also an evil stagemother and the hero and heroine are gifted singers and songwriters. Their accidental, messy meeting and lightning courtship while prowling the streets of Manhattan provided some wit, humor and amusing conversations. Their physical relationship was not explicit and the romantic scenes were touching. Both heroine Gabby and hero Cole have major family issues to deal with that give the story a bit more depth.
I would recommend this one; it is well-written and totally oozes the feeling of young love.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
Contemporary Cinderella setting
A very familiar story line, but super well written and fun to read. The characters are interesting, and the dialog great. Also, sarcasm, and other forms of humor, I found myself smiling a lot.
This is the sixth book I’ve read by O’Keeffe and I’m really glad I found her. I look forward to reading others!
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I thought this was a wonderful romantic comedy. I enjoyed reading about Gariella and Cole. I enjoyed the storyline. It was well written. I thought these two characters had chemistry. It kept my instrest throughout the story.
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Cute NA Cinderella story!
* Absent father: Check
* Evil stepmother and stepsisters: Check
* Lost shoe: Check
The usual trappings of the trope are firmly in place to make Gabby’s life less than easy.
What I like about Kate O’Keeffe’s interpretation of the story is that Gabby is actively working on a plan to get herself and her little sister out of the difficult situation their father has left them in.
Which is still easier with a little help from Cole, who makes a swoon-worthy Prince Charming to complement Gabby. I also appreciated how his side of the story played out – family drama and clashes with “Man Bun” included.
While the insta-love was a bit much for me (I’m not the biggest fan of that particular trope, but that’s just me), I still enjoyed the story overall and couldn’t help but fall in love with Gabby and Cole a little myself.
Bonus point for a fun supporting cast including the “Ellas” (looking forward to reading their stories) and Cole’s family, especially cousin Avery and her twins.
A modern day Cinderella story. Gabby lost her mother several years ago, her father remarried and left then for an extended sabbatical, her little sister has been shoplifting, and she is trying to break into the music business. Cole never knew who is rather was, recently lost his grandmother, and when he finds out who his father is rushed to NYC to meet him. They literally bump into each other at a recording studio and once they wipe the kale smoothie off themselves their attraction is immediate. This story is funny, snarky, heartwarming and romantic with great characters. Highly recommend.
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I am a big fan of this author, so I was excited to read this latest from her. The title pretty much tells you what you need to know about the book, and the author does a great job of putting a modern twist on the classic fairy tale. The writing is lighthearted, and the plot moves along breezily. I really liked how both Gabby and Cole were not exactly the stereotypes of the characters they were representing; they both had some depth to them that added to their relationship arc. I particularly enjoyed Cole’s story, because I was expecting it go in a totally different direction than it actually did, and I love that the author didn’t go down a “usual” path with it – that was a pleasant surprise. The book was a nice, fun read that reminded me of the TV show “Nashville” with a hint of “Never Been Kissed,” and I highly recommend picking it up. Oh, and I must give a shout out to Thaddeus Kensington III…just because! This review was based on a complimentary pre-release copy.
I loved this take on Cinderella with Gabriella having to come to her sister’s rescue against the wicked stepmother and her atrocious daughters. Gabriella has a plan for getting her career off to a start but will her step mother pull the plug on Gabriella’s plans? This story is funny, and will keep you turning the pages.
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