I am always looking for clean well written books. I really enjoyed these stories.This book contains 3 separate novella's that tie into each other in a fun way! Perfect for when you want to read but don't have a lot of time. Love the setting of Tangerine Street and how each individual story overlaps with the others. I also enjoyed the fortune cookies playing a part in each story. Unique and charming. I was drawn in right at the beginning. These 3 authors have a wonderful writing style and create beautiful and exciting stories with compelling characters. When the first one ended I did not think the second could compare, but again it was great. All 3 were wonderful! I am really looking forward to the next Tangerine Street book. I was given a free copy for an honest review. I was not compensated in any way. The Fortune CaféA Tangerine Street Romance A Novel in three parts by Julie Wright, Melanie Jacobson andHeather B. MoorePart One; MisFortune Reclusive Emma Armstrong has waitressed for four years at The Fortune Café avoiding the magical fortune cookies until in an effort to stop a food fight one is launched at her head and it cracks open. Denying the fortune, “look around, love is trying to catch you”, does Emma no good as she is pursued by Harrison, a friend from her past. Emma has little time or interest in a relationship as she juggles the responsibilities of pursuing her drawing, making ends meet and caring for her mother. Part Two: Love not Luck Lucy Dalton makes a cameo appearance in part one where she shares a lunch date with her parents, fiancé, Blake Sefton and her future in-laws. Lucy has always relied on her “magic” jade necklace and is devastated when it is broken at the Fortune Café. Leaving the necklace in Seashell Beach for repairs has her life spiraling out of control. Leaning on the unluckiest person she knows, Carter, her next door neighbor changes Lucy’s perspective. You will find yourself laughing out loud when you read Carter’s take on the perks of his bad luck. “I meet new people almost every time I leave the house. Granted they’re paramedics.”Part Three; Take-out Stella Novak makes her living as a jeweler in Seashell Beach where she frequently gets take-out from you guessed it, the Fortune Café. When her ex-boyfriend seems intent on rekindling a relationship that Stella is trying to avoid, she kisses Evan Rockham, the new chef at the Mariposa. While that may end one story line it does open up all kinds of new possibilities. The beauty of this book lies in the fact that you can find a common thread throughout all of the stories but each one is complete on it’s own. The characters are well written and seem like people you would like getting to know. So get yourself a copy and one for a friend.
What do You think about The Fortune Cafe (2014)?
I only wish the 3 stories were longer. fun read. looking forward to the next.
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