Everything tastes sweeter when you’ve been soured! People often say too much sweetness will leave a sour taste in your mouth. That isn’t the case with me. I only have one life, so I plan to make the most of it. If you want to join the crazy ride, you’re more than welcome — the more, the merrier. But if you want a smooth, boring track without a single curve in the road, you’re associating with … associating with the wrong woman.
My name is Harlow Murphy. I’m the baker the billionaire can’t wait to taste. He ordered six dozen cupcakes; he left with so much more, so why didn’t he come back for a second helping?
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People often say honesty should be the first chapter of every book, but if it stops the magic from happening, why can’t it be pushed back a few chapters? No one knows how a story will end; you have to trust the author. That’s what I’ve been doing since I ran into a baker with a sassy attitude and sugary mouth. I’m trusting my instincts. I’m giving our story a chance to be written. It may be based on a lie, but it is a chance all the same.
Every sweet has its sour, but will my secrets be too bitter for her to swallow? I’m Cormack McGregor, the billionaire who wants a second taste.
Author Warning: This is book thirteen in the Enigma Series, but it can be read as a standalone. It has steamy scenes and adult situations that reader discretion is advised.
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She’s SUGAR… He’s SPICE… Together~ They Combine To Make Something VERY Nice!
He walks into my Bakery all full O’ Swagger,
That is…
‘Till She Beans him with Raw Eggs & chases him ’round her Shop!
You’ve NEVER seen a Business MAN grow MORE childlike with Glee,
Than watchin’ HIM Chase her as she Flees!
Of Course, she took the Wind outta his Sails,
Effectively derailing his plans for her Business Sale!
Now, he’s findin’ it harder than H€LL,
To Stay away from this Spitfire who lights Up his Days!
But… What’s gonna happen when the TRUTH comes OUT,
That he was the ONE trying to get her to SELL OUT!
When they’re together it may be “Sugar and Spice: And All Things Nice. . .”
But he knows,
H€LL HATH No Fury like a Woman who’s LOVE’s Turned to HATE!
I was granted an ARC of Shandi Boyes’ “Sugar and Spice: And All Things Nice. . . (Enigma Book 13)” via Booksprout; I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time… Happy Reading!
4.5 stars
Love the Enigma Series, the characters and their stories. Shandi never disappoints. I always enjoy reading more.
This another book by this author that I couldn’t put down. Harlow & Cormack are great characters & i also liked how people you knew from other books in this series where in it aswell giving that connection/flow.
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Another great read in this author’s library. Harlow is a baker and she lives her life as if there is no tomorrow with no regrets. So when the sexy, billionaire, Cormack walks in for his six dozen cupcakes and walks out with more, well she anticipates he will be back. Cormack wants a second helping of Harlow but he comes with secrets that could ruin their current sweetness. A well written story, full of details, ties, humour and of course, steaminess. Enjoy!
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Very well built and exciting story, and all of that with simplicity
4.5
I really liked the style of the author, the transmission of feelings to the reader and the excellent characters with convictions, temperament. On the one hand, the story is simple, partially predictable, and on the other it is exciting from start to finish.
Harlow receives offers to sell her declining bakery, but she refuses to do so when she meets Cormack. They are very attracted, but she does not know that he is the instigator of the destruction of her business, in order to be able to enlarge his business. The more he tries to forget her in order to succeed, the more she reminds him that she exists and that something is missing in his life. Now Harlow does this pridely, putting him face to face with his errors, but she still doesn’t know that he is the one who wanted her property and between their social gap, family pressures and Cormack’s past, their story is complicated.
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He won’t get her bakery but he will get her goodies
Sugar and Spice: And All Things Nice. . . is part of the Enigma series and is the story of Harlow and Cormack. I have read some of the previous books but not all in the series but this books works as a standalone. However, there were a number of little side roads that were taken during this story that I was not sure about as they did not seem to fit into the overall story-line and did not add anything to it. But I am thinking these are setting up future books in the series.
Harlow and Cormack have an interesting journey to their relationship with ups and downs between them. She is strong-willed, nothing wrong with that, and there are some things she will not be moved on, which Cormack finds out on their first meeting. But they have a strong attraction which helps them get through some drama that other people in their lives cause.
Overall I liked this story and the journey that Harlow and Cormack’s relationship took. There were some things that I rolled my eyes about but that did not stop me from continuing.
Harlow is all sweetness while Cormack brings the sourness or spice but together, it’s perfect. There are some lies involved and secrets from Cormack’s side but you can tell they have an intense connection and attraction. The story had some seriousness but was also fun, witty, and sexy.
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We get glimpses of Cormack throughout the series of Perception and Isaacs/Izzy and a brief mention in his sister Clara’s story with Brax. there have been hints but now we get the full story. Harlow and Cormack start off in a silly and immature meeting that will make you smile and shake your head. She is a strong willed, independent woman. she is down to earth and sweet. croamck is rich and from a completely different place than Harlow However does not think he is better than her. She makes him a better man. Their romance is filled with opposition, secrets and insecurities. Laughter, stubbornness and a whole lot of love pull them through.
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love this book
Loved it as I always love Shandi Boyes!!
Ok so if it wasn’t the week leading up to Christmas when everything is crazy busy, I would of liked to think this book would of been devoured in one sitting!!!
We finally get to go back to Ravenshoe and the story of Harlow and Cormack!
Their story was so refreshing to read! The banter between the two will have you laughing out loud, it’s real and it’s chaotic but it fits these two characters perfectly !!!
The passion is hot, fast and you are in for a ride as these two finally get to the bedroom!
But lies and Consequences will cause tension and could the lies possibly ruin the chance of their fairytale???
Harlow is such a breath of fresh air! She’s real, honest and sassy!
Cormack rivals book boyfriends with his looks, charm and did I mention looks?
This book also refers back to when Izzy and Isaac are starting out and I also forgot how much of a cow Clara was!!!!
We also get another character to fall in love with! Someone who will make you laugh and cry!
Another epic tale from the folks at Ravenshoe and the creative talents of Shandi Boyes!
I was hooked to my kindle from the very first page with the great storyline and well detailed characters! As I turned each and every page I felt like Harlow and Cormack jumped from the pages and pulled me right into their story as it unfolded!
Harlow runs a bakery and its been struggling. Cormack is a wealthy businessman and he wants the land where her bakery is. Cormack is very determine to get what he wants and that means putting Harlow out of business. Sparks fly between them every time Cormack ad Harlow are within a few feet of one another. Harlow never really knows what Cormack is up to until they are involved. When she discovers his secret will she be able to forgive him? Can Cormack show her that by meeting her she changed him?
This is a great story that will captivate you from beginning to end. The chemistry between them is off the charts hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
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She makes cupcakes and he tastes them. She expects he to come back but he does not. What is going to happen between them? Will be taste more cupcakes? See what will happen
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Another great read by Shandi! Love this series. Hooked right from the start! Fun, hilariously funny, witty dialog and chemistry off the charts!
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I loved, loved, loved this book. It is so different that what I am use to. The heroine, Harlow, is an amazing character. I love her witty, spark filled enthusiasm for life. She is unusual, direct but not crude or confrontational. She just is very honest. I like her a lot. The hero, Cormack, is a result oriented, determined businessman. Harlow brings out the man he always wanted to be. The great thing is that Cormack thought that part of him was lost forever but it wasn’t. It was amazing reading the conversion from caterpillar to butterfly. (I know that that may be a feminine analog, but I can’t think of anything else). The antagonist is Cormack’s sister Clara. Clara does everything she can to demean Harlow and tries to ruin Cormack. It is never stated why. But I gather it is because of greed. But then I do wonder what was really behind her actions. Did she want to be loved like Cormack is by their family? Is it the way Cormack loves Harlow and she wishes she could find that kind of love? The story does not get into it. I wish it did. When Clara causes the breakup of Harlow and Cormack, Cormack threatens to take every financial benefit he provides her away. The story states that Cormack is going to teach Clara a lesson long overdue, but it does not specify what action he took. I would have loved been a fly on the wall when out of love Cormack gives Clara a dressing down. Then there was Cormack’s grandmother, “K”. Loved her character. She became ill and was in the hospital. But then the story does not tell us what happened to her after that. Her name did not come up for the rest of the story. Anyway, I gave this a four-star rating instead of five because of the loose ends. I have read two books by this author before and I love her writing style. I look forward to her next book and I highly recommend this book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
4 1/2 Stars
I loved this easy to read entertaining romance between lovely loyal Harlow and confidently sensitive Cormack. This Baker and the Billionaire romance was sweet, upbeat, funny and steamy.
I liked the way the author develops the main couple and has Cormack loving everything about Harlow, especially the quirky, spunky parts. I loved their chemistry and camaraderie along with their witty dialogue and connection.
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Fun fast paced book
Harlow and Cormack have a great first meet in Shandi Boyes’ Sugar and Spice: And All Things Nice.
From the very first moment their chemistry is off the charts. Secrets cause some serious ups and downs before they get to their very satisfying HEA. The secondary characters added extra texture ti the story though I really disliked Clara!
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Cormack was just as wonderful as I expected. I’ve loved these men since the first book I read. Each story just makes me want more! Shandi is one of my favorites author and continues to deliver amazing stories.
I enjoyed this book. The characters were well developed and drew you into the story. Harlow was spunky, funny, irreverent and real. Cormack was a bit entitled, arrogant and sexy. Their instant chemistry was steamy and the initial meeting in the bakery was hilarious. The secondary characters were just as great. Highly recommend.
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