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The Icing on the Cake (A Cooper Glenn Novel) Kindle Edition

by Rosemarie Naramore (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 504 ratings
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Kristine Branton co-owns a bakery with her mother and sister in the small town of Cooper Glenn. She’s working herself to a frazzle struggling to keep the family afloat, with little help from them.

When Joe Lancaster moves back to town, Kristine literally drops into his arms and into his life—via a rickety ladder and an overly exuberant pit bull mix puppy.

Joe soon acknowledges having feelings for Kristine, but unfortunately, he had dated her big sister Lori when they were in high school, and Lori still has feelings for him.

Can Kristine find her way after a catastrophe event alters her world as she knows it? Will Joe find a place in her heart and life? Or will Lori’s jealousy destroy their budding romance?
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    May 11, 2014
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00K9ZLUB4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rosemarie Naramore; 1st edition (May 11, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 11, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1280 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 219 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 504 ratings

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Rosemarie Naramore

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Rosemarie Naramore's fondest desire has always been to write fiction. She was delighted when her first romance novel, "Just in Time," was published by Avalon Books. She went on to write three other lighthearted romances for Avalon--"Armed and Disarming," "The Detour," and "Lacey's Homecoming," as well as a mystery entitled "The Listing Agent." When Amazon acquired Avalon in 2012, her second mystery/police procedural, "Deputy Down," was published under the Thomas & Mercer imprint. She is pleased that her romance novels have been released by Amazon under their Montlake imprint.

Rosemarie has self-published a varied selection of e-books available exclusively from Amazon. From middle grade horror to young adult fantasy, from romance to mystery, Rosemarie has tried it all. She enjoys writing in the aforementioned genres and may even explore others.

Award-winning author Rosemarie Naramore lives and writes in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She is married to a deputy sheriff. Her readers have no doubt discovered that law enforcement officers are often featured prominently in her books. She hopes you'll find her heroes and heroines 'arresting' and that her books provide an entertaining respite from the demands of busy lives.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Homesteader
5.0 out of 5 stars Despite the cake on the cover, this book has meat
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2014
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The icing on the cake of this book is the love story, but the two layers and the filling are all about the struggle of a young woman to come to terms with her family's flaws. As the book opens, our heroine is struggling to keep the family bakery afloat on her own, is picking her sister's kid up from daycare since her sister is "busy" with a date, and is doing all of the chores around their shared family home to boot. As someone who wants to please those she loves and who wants to fix all of their problems, every ounce of our heroine's struggles rang true.

The only part that didn't ring true was the sister's turn-around at the end of the book. But if we can accept love at first sight and happily ever afters, why not accept that a spoiled sister can change her stripes? After all, this genre is all about wish fulfillment, and who doesn't wish that our family could accept us and support us because of who we are?

That caveat aside, Naramore's book was engrossing and appealing. A fast, fun read that will suck you in more than many contemporary romances. Despite the cake on the cover, this book has meat.
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HopefulRomantic
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, Clean Romance
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2014
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I truly enjoyed The Icing on the Cake. It is, first and foremost, a good, clean romance.

What worked for me: Joe's character is one of kindness and compassion. His concern for Kristine is touching throughout the book. He's a good, strong hero that I believe most romance readers will like.

What nearly didn't work: Kristine is about as close as a woman can get to being a doormat. She carries the family bakery after her father dies, with little to no help from her sister, who claims the title of manager. Kristine pays her mother rent while the sister, Lori, and her 6-year old son have moved back and are living with them rent-free.

What didn't work: Lori is just horrible. From the get-go, she's selfish, petty, and mean-spirited. Joe hits the nail on the head when he says she was a mean girl before the movie. Then by the end of the book, she's miraculously changed. I wanted to reach into the book and smack Lori and her mother both.

Overall, though, this is a good romance and I'd recommend it to anyone who likes a nice, clean read. I did get a little tired of the soapbox about pit bulls being good dogs. I get it. Don't beat me over the head with it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Icing on the Cake
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2014
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Gave five stars....Thanks to Rosemarie Naramore for the wonderful clean love story. I really enjoyed this sweet story especially since it was a clean written story. So many love stories these days want to add such bad language and the sexual sences are too explicit...please leave something for the imagination.
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Katie Babs
3.0 out of 5 stars Uber-Sweet Romance (B Grade)
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2014
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The Icing on the Cake is an uber-sweet romance, perfect for all ages. I can always count on Rosemarie Naramore for a great read. Kristine runs the family bakery, and is run ragged by a careless older sister (with a young song she barely has the time to take care of) who only thinks of herself, and a mother who is still coming to terms with the death of her husband (Kristine’s father). Kristine loves her life, even though it’s hectic and she doesn’t have much time to sleep. One day Joe, Lori’s ex-boyfriend in high school (Kristine used to have a crush on Joe) waltzes in the bakery and announces he’s moved back home. Kristine, or Krissy as he calls her, assumes he’s back to woo Lori.

Kristine is oblivious to Joe’s overtures. He wants Kristine, not Lori. But Kristine doesn’t want to hurt Lori, who may want Joe back. Kristine becomes friends with Joe, and soon they bond. She even helps him with his new puppy and takes care of his house while he sees his sick father in the hospital. But then a fire happens at the bakery and Kristine can’t help but wonder if someone close to her purposely started it to get the insurance money. Kristine then has to decide if she wants to rebuild the bakery or move on, and away from Joe, the man she has always wanted for herself.

The Icing on the Cake is a feel good romance. Kristine is an incredibly, kind and giving woman. Joe is her perfect mate. Lori and her mother are over the top rude and heartless to Kristine, so much so I wanted to smack them. But they change their stripes in a way that should make readers happy.

If you’re in the mood for a fluffy feel good PG rated romance with adorable puppy antics and a true Prince Charming of a guy set in a small town, do check out The Icing on the Cake.

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Kathryn E.
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2014
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I love this story and the family dynamics portrayed with the main characters. Makes my family not look so dysfunction. This is a story that almost anyone can relate to and know a neighbor facing something similar. This book should be read on the porch with a cold glass of lemonade.
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bubblepebble245
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet as it's title!
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2014
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It was really a sweet read.The characters were very decent.Joe was the best (i had wished he used little more cheesier lines).While the main character krissy was not far behind him, she was a simple girl who loved baking and had some difficulties in family matters. Even though it was very simple, I certainly was impressed by the way everything was so nicely sculptered in it.This is best suited for readers who prefer light romance Or If you are just looking for an light read with a cup of tea in the evening, this would be perfect.Even though I can't say it's been a great read, I could always give it the credit of a good book.
So go for the book fellas! Hope you enjoy the read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Really great read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2014
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I love all of the books I have read by Rose Naramore. This new book is one of my favorites. It has the right blend of romance, family conflict and a bit of mystery. A really clean and fun romance. I can't wait for the next one.
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Christine Pratt
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2014
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This was a fun story. I loved the story line. I really got into the book, could hardy put it down. This is the 1st book I have read from this author, I will look to read other stories from this author as well. I did think that Kristine should have blown up at her sister and mother way sooner then she did, but I'm glad Joe and Kristine finally met up after several years of being apart, and she finally set things straight with her mother and sister. It would be fun to see other stories from the town of Cooper Glenn, it seems to have several interesting characters that could make fun reads.
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Cindy
5.0 out of 5 stars The Icing on the Cake (by Rosemarie Naramore
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2014
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A modern day kind of a Cinderella story where the youngest sister is put upon by her family to do their bidding but finds love by simply falling off a ladder into his arms, who just happens to be her sister's ex boyfriend from high school.Kristine is convinced Joe has come back to town to rekindle the relationship with her sister, but in truth she has deep feelings for him herself which she has to keep hidden from everyone because of her sister. However, the real truth is that Joe came back to town for Kristine who he always had strong feelings for. After some doubt on Kristine's part, the truth came out and makes for a happy ending. A very pleasant read.
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Becca
4.0 out of 5 stars Really good book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2014
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I really enjoyed this book and managed to finish it in just under a day. It's a lovely romantic book which teaches you to appreciate the things you have.
I loved it
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ffionevans14
5.0 out of 5 stars This book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2014
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This book was amazing I loved it, and once I started reading it I didn't want to put ot down. I would recommend this book t all my friends because it is truly amazing.
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Susan Fitton
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2014
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great
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Hippychick777
2.0 out of 5 stars the icing on the cake.....
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2014
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Hmmm, well, apart from the usual "why are they treating me this way, oh woe is me!" drama queen isst thou. Painful in its execution as it is, it meets the mark, unfortunately quite low, of the early "mills and boon" heroine. I have read and loved these books for the past
X plus years and have always been proud of it. But this one is pushing it. Give yourself a pause before you buy.
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