Tinsel

Devney Perry has done it again! Sofia is the spoiled rich youngest daughter. She feels neglected by her family and makes a big mistake in the press. So she runs to Logan, her big brother, and his wife, Thia, comes to the rescue as her fairy godmother. Except in this version, she is put to work at a bar in Lark Cove. Thia decides on a last minute trip to Paris with her family right before New Years Eve. Dakota is enlisted as Sofia’s babysitter. Except he is everything she is running from. He is driven to succeed. He has left the reservation and is trying to succeed to prove to his family that there is another way than the way they want for him. Can these two overcome the many obstacles in their path to get their happily ever after? This is a must read! As is every book that Devney writes! 5 amazing stars

Sofia’s brother and sister might have excelled in the business, but she decided to live a life of a princess. She had nothing to worry about, but what to wear and dress for the occasion. She already had two scandalous divorce and publicized breakup under her name, so a society magazine called her superficial and every other name in the book, it swept the rug off her feet and made her realize some things.

She’s a TINSEL.

It’s a good thing that Logan welcomed her to Montana when she decided to lay low and escape the city. Nothing is peaceful than Lark Cove. All she need is a relaxing weekend, until her sister-in-law decided to have an impromptu vacation and pushed her into working in a bar with Dakota Magee.

Dakota was happy on his own and didn’t want to babysit a princess, even a very beautiful one. She proved herself a disaster, and a complete distraction. But he couldn’t help but feel somewhat sorry for her, and now trying to make her feel better about herself.

Will a princess and a pauper work out?

If you have met Sofia previously, you wouldn’t like her. I don’t like her. Never did. She was an entitled brat, and that was my first impression of her. Oh boy, I was so wrong. Because our princess redeemed herself in TINSEL.

If there’s one thing TINSEL taught it’s readers is that – people change. No matter how you think irredeemable the quality might be, there is always room for change. All it needs is a bit of support and push. Her changes weren’t dramatically fast, oh no. It was gradual. Like an awakening, which felt real. Her realizations, and her sudden remorse to everything that she did. I love that Logan welcomed her, and that she was pushed to work alongside Dakota.

Dakota wanted more from his life, and that itself is admirable. He came from a close-knit community where his bloodlines was important. They were comfortable, but not rich, and all he wanted to do was to succeed. He lived frugally and tried to invest wisely into real estate. Now if he can only swallow a bit of his pride, everything would work out just fine.

Their relationship wasn’t an easy HEA. It was a long journey. Up to a point where you’ll say that only fate will know if they will be together in the end. They had their misunderstanding and their share of separation, but it the end, it was fate that brought them back together, and it was just amazing. When you are meant to be, you are really meant to be.

I enjoyed reading the story. I devoured it in one sitting, didn’t have the heart to put it down. TINSEL, like it’s predecessors, is stunning and compelling with characters you’d surely adore and root for.

GAH! I love the Lark Cove Series! These books are never quite what you expect in all the best ways!

Sophia Kendrick is the kind of girl I love to hate in books. When we were introduced to her in the first book, Tattered, she really irritated me. I’m so happy we got to see all of her in this story. There is so much more to her than what you see on the surface.

At first, Dakota feels the same way about Sophia as I did. But he also sees this girl, who needs help. She needs to find a purpose in life and he feels drawn to help her. They quickly bond as they work together in Thea’s bar.

These two quickly realize that they can’t ignore their chemistry forever and decide to have a no-strings attached relationship. However, that doesn’t last long as their feelings for each other quickly deepen.

I loved every minute of watching Dakota and Sophia’s characters grow and develop throughout this story. Things are not easy for them and they work together to grow into the people they are meant to be. They are truly each other’s better half and their journey to a happily ever after was perfect.

This series holds a special place in my heart and I am so sad to say goodbye. The families, friendships, and bonds in these love stories are what we all want in life.

Pride.

A small word, only 5 characters, but one that carries so much power.

Pride can be positive. Something that can propel a person forward. Help forge someone’s personality and drive to make themselves better. Be better.

And just as equally hold someone back. Keep someone from bettering themselves because they shouldn’t want to be better if that comes with accepting help or giving someone the power to hurt or betray.

Acceptance. Forgiveness. More powerful words. With meanings and actions that can determine how someone will face the future. Accepting one’s own hopes, wants, needs and how they mesh with someone else’s—be it a lover, a friend or a family member. And forgiving those who are unwilling or unable to accept that you are your own person, and that your decisions are your own to make.

Where am I going with this? Well, pride, acceptance and forgiveness are woven throughout the story of Sofia and Dakota’s romance.

Sofia’s lived a life of a rich socialite—never worked a day and when confronted with the cold, harsh reality of her life, she finally realizes that she needs to find her way. Find her own self, her passion in order to truly find happiness.

Dakota is a proud man. His family is Native American and their strict, focused beliefs have forced him to choose between a life he wants to live and obligation to his family and heritage. He’s worked hard to make something for himself—to build a life, but will his family ever be as proud of him as he is for himself? And will his pride get in the way of his future?

And this is where acceptance and forgiveness come into play. Sofia and Dakota need to forgive themselves for wanting a better life. For loving the wrong people. For leaving or staying home, a job, a relationship. For wanting more and for not settling. For being who they are.

For Sofia and Dakota to have a future, they’re going to need to accept things that they cannot change about themselves, their lives and each other. Like past loves, family history and wealth. They both need to grow up, mature and truly figure out what they really want in life and if they’re happier together forging that future or if they’ll let each other go.

I absolutely loved the romance that developed between Sofia and Dakota. Loved what seemed like a fast burning, smokin’ hot love that would snuff out quickly but really turned into a slow burning, intense heat that could not be put out, no matter how hard time and distance tried. Their relationship was passionate. Emotional. Loving. Fun. Sexy. Smart. Respectful. And wholly satisfying. I loved Tinsel from start to finish and it was the perfect ending to this fantastic Lark Cove series.

I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving my review. Sofia and Dakota were perfect for each other. He made her believe she was more than people saw her as. More than just tinsel. Absolutely adored this book

I feel like my mind inhales everything Devney writes and Tinsel was no exception. I loved the book, perfect ending to the series. Dakota and Sophia’s story was very angtsy but funny too so you fall in love with them.
Buy this book so you won’t be sad!!
Can’t wait for the next series

Tinsel was a great book to end an amazing series. We know Sofia from some of the other Lark Cove Series books–she is a Kendrick–which means she has money, and is used to being treated like a princess. After a couple of bad relationships and some publicity that makes her look even worse than most people already thought she was, she runs to Montana (to her brother’s home) to escape some of the drama. Little does she know that she’s about to run into Dakota Magee(a bartender in her brother/sister in law’s) bar. He’s asked to “help/babysit” her, and in a way, she thinks her sister in law does it to try to teach her a life lesson. She learns a lot more than how to work in a bar. HOLY SMOKES…those two have some HOT chemistry.
Dakota is struggling with some family issues that go back several years. He is torn about what HE wants and what is expected of him–especially when his annoying helper in the bar isn’t so annoying anymore.
I LOVED the easy way these characters connected. I loved their banter and the way Dakota becomes Sofia’s biggest fan. She’s never been applauded for much but he teaches her self worth. They both teach each other about love, loss and forgiveness!!!
I’m so sorry to see this series end but I know we have lots more to come from Devney Perry. I highly recommend that the series be read in order so you can meet the other characters but it could totally be a standalone as well. Well done Devney…and thank you for your awesome words!!

This the fourth book in the Lark Cove Series, each one of them is a pleasure to read. Ms. Perry combines romance, family and real life stories to make her books impossible to put down.

Sofia Kendrick, Logan’s youngest sister, is a princess. Sofia was born of privilege, but felt like she went essentially unnoticed by her family….until she got in trouble.She has been married and divorced twice, never had a real job, and is devastated by a smear article in a magazine she thought was going to love her. She couldn’t stay in N.Y. so heads to Logan and Thea’s place in Montana, to escape the tabloids and humiliation.

Dakota Magee is a Native American bartender at Thea’s bar. Thea has surprised them all by taking Logan to Paris on an unplanned holiday, and left Sophia to help Dakota. Help he doesn’t want or need. After a very rough start, he has taught her how to make drinks, cook and realize she has a purpose. He also realizes he is extremely attracted to her, and she feels the same. The reality of the situation is such that Dakota’s family will never accept her. Raised on a reservation, they have never forgiven his leaving. He has issues with the fact she has lots of money, and doesn’t see how they can fit. Sophia totally disagrees, but it’s a hard road to compromise. But the “Happily Ever After” is worth the fight.

I read this story in a day. It is hot, funny at times and faces real issues of our time. I highly recommend this very engaging book.
Pat Fordyce

Even though this is one of my favorite authors, I really wasn’t that pumped up for Sofia’s book. With meeting her previously I honestly didn’t like her, she was a stuck up rich person that I wanted to strangle. But after reading Tinsel, I am totally in love with her character. Yes, she rich and maybe a little spoiled but she has a huge heart and she has fears just like the test of us. She’s really a beautiful person who really turned out to be a awesome character. Her and Dakota are perfect together, both having their own issues and I loved reading how they cane together and helped each other heal.
I’ve loved every one of the books in the series and it just keeps getting better and better.

*Review by Michelle

Five stars aren’t nearly enough for the amazing journey this book takes you on. Devney Perry continues to amaze me with her story telling. Just when I think her stories are perfect and I have found my favorite, she blows me away with a new offering. Tinsel is the book that has set the standard for a beautiful yet heart aching and tear inducing story. The tears were both gut wrenching and insanely happy ones as I read (and couldn’t put down) the last story in in the Lark Cove series.

We have met Dakota and Sofia in the previous Lark Cove books. We don’t know a lot about Dakota at the beginning of this book. And if you have read the previous books, your feelings about Sofia are….shall we say, not the best.
Well get ready for all of this to change. Because Devney Perry has worked her literary magic and made a society princess’s slightly tarnished tiara shine. And she has made a closed off man who is trying to find a balance in two conflicting worlds open up to the possibility of finding his peace and purpose.

When Sofia Kendrick has had enough of people portraying her as a spoiled brat she escapes to Montana to sort her life out. When she gets there a plan is put in place to help Sofia find herself. And Dakota Magee is left as the one to help her, much to his discomfort and dismay.
These two are so different and yet so alike. There’s a definite spark between them and yes they eventually act on it. But it’s only be for the time Sofia is in town and then they will go their separate ways. Because how can a socialite and a conflicted man who left his family back on their reservation ever have a life together? It’s impossible. Right?

Through many many ups and downs. A ton of heartache (its seriously tear inducing, rip your heart out at times) and even more heart healing goodness they will find a way. Because in the end love always shines through.