Everything’s Coming Up Daisy by Nancy Fraser | $20 Giveaway, Review, and Excerpt
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Book Details
Everything's Coming Up Daisy by Nancy Fraser Series: Part of the Last Chance Beach Series
Published by Books From a Romantic's Heart on 04/25/2022
Genres: Fiction, Romantic Comedy
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 202
Kristen Matthews is a single mother of a very precocious five-year old named, Daisy. When Kristen and Daisy relocate to Last Chance Beach to live with Kristen’s elderly aunt, Kristen has her reservations. The move brings them in close proximity to her ex-boyfriend’s rich family. Given Daisy’s father never wanted a permanent arrangement, neither he nor Kristen ever told his family about Daisy’s birth.
Ellis Tait has taken over the management of all of Tait Holding’s businesses since his father’s passing. His step-mother prefers her Miami Beach condo. His playboy brother hasn’t been seen or heard from in nearly five years, preferring to travel around Europe squandering his inheritance. After a number of intense business negotiations, Tait travels to the family’s vacation estate on Last Chance Beach for a few weeks of relaxation—not that he ever truly relaxes.
When Kristen and Tait meet for the first time, Kristen’s determined to keep the secret of Daisy’s heritage to herself. However, the more she gets to know Ellis, the more she realizes he’s nothing at all like his younger brother.
A modern twist on the classic Sabrina. Can this single-mom avoid her ex’s family and hide the fact that her daughter is heiress to the family fortune? Or, will the island magic of Last Chance Beach unite an overworked mom and curmudgeon of a family patriarch in time for a happily-ever-after?
Source: Goddess Fish Promotions, Received from the author or publisher for review.
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Excerpt from Everything’s Coming Up Daisy
*Authorized excerpt provided by the author/publisher for this review.*
Crosswinds Bridge, Point of Entry for Last Chance Beach
Present Day
This was a mistake. A huge mistake.
Kristen Matthews pulled into line behind the cars waiting for access to the bridge leading to the island. She spared a quick glance in her rear view mirror and assured herself that her daughter was securely buckled, and her booster seat was in the upright position.
To Daisy, this was a big adventure, a chance to live in a place filled with sunlight, ocean breezes, and fun! To Kristen, it was a recipe for disaster.
“Are we almost there, mommy?” Daisy asked.
“Yes, Doodlebug. We’re about to get on the bridge. Then, once we drive across the water, we’ll be on the island.”
“I wanted to take the ferry, like we did last summer when we came to visit Auntie El.”
“We couldn’t this time because we’re pulling a trailer full of our things. There’s no room on the ferry for trailers, just cars.”
“Are we going to live in one of Auntie El’s cottages, or in the big house?”
“We’ll live in the big house with Aunt Eloise. From what she told me in her last email, she got rid of the cabins last fall.”
“She gave them away?”
“No, dear. She had them torn down and the land cleared. I’m pretty sure she also had the main house painted as well.”
A soft whimper sounded from the back seat. “But I liked the polka dots. I hope she kept them.”
“This is Aunt Eloise. Even if the dots are gone, I’m pretty sure there will be something just as fancy in their place.”
“Maybe it’ll be unicorns,” Daisy reasoned. “I love unicorns.”
“Yes, I know,” Kristen agreed, a chuckle smothered rather quickly behind a yawn. It had been a long day, with no measurable end in sight.
“I can’t wait to see Jerry, and Elvira, and Petunia, and even Juniper. Maybe this time, she won’t think my finger is a carrot stick.”
“In Juniper’s defense, you have to remember she is blind in one eye. You have to be careful when you offer her food and make sure you approach from her good side.”
“I wonder if Auntie El has adopted any more guinea pigs?”
Oh please, no. Kristen pulled in a breath and prayed there wouldn’t be more rescued animals added to the menagerie who lived in her aunt’s home. Between the four guineas, two barn cats, and her fourteen year old terrier, Jake, you couldn’t go ten feet without tripping over a water bowl or stray toy.
They reached the island less than twenty minutes later, and Kristen merged into traffic along Ocean Drive. Eloise’s home was on Windsurfer Drive, with a beautiful ocean view and within walking distance to one of the nicest public beaches on the island.
“Look, mama,” Daisy said suddenly. “You can see someone flying up in the sky.”
Kristen chuckled. “I’d better not take my eyes off the road. No doubt it’s a tourist taking advantage of Land or Leap’s parasailing adventures.”
“I think it’s a superhero flying around protecting people.”
She spared a quick thought for her good friends Chase and Jared, owners of Land or Leap. Both were certainly hunky enough to be considered superheroes. “Maybe,” she conceded. “Or, maybe, it’s a flying guinea pig.”
Daisy’s exaggerated sigh echoed through the car. “Don’t be silly, mommy. Piggies don’t fly. According to Auntie El, all they do is eat and poop.”
“Well you know what your grandpa always says. ‘If you’re going to do something, do it really well.’ I’d say the piggies have mastered both.”
They passed Barnacle Bill’s mini golf, the pier leading out to Rod’s bar, the parking lot at Cliff House, finally turning onto the side road leading to house. Pulling into her aunt’s long driveway, she drew to halt, raised her gaze, and let the latest changes to the century old home sink in.
For frick sakes! Like Daisy, Kristen found herself wishing for the return of the polka dots. “What do you think, Doodlebug? Has Auntie El outdone herself with the renovations?”
“Wowzers,” Daisy said, giggling. “One, two, three, four… um… five different colors. It looks like a box of crayons exploded all over the front of auntie’s house.”
“One thing’s for sure. We’ll never get lost. I’m pretty sure this place glows in the dark.”
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My thoughts on Everything’s Coming Up Daisy
Everything’s Coming Up Daisy is another romantic comedy by Nancy Fraser that is a delight to read.
This book is part of the Last Chance Beach Romance series. I’m delighted to be reviewing another book by this author. She is becoming my go-to author when I’m in the mood for a light-hearted read with romance, great characters, and a well-thought-out plot. Many of her books are on the shorter side, which usually suits me perfectly.
Everything’s Coming Up Daisy is a modern-day retelling of the classic Sabrina, one of my favorites. So I had a general idea of where the plot was going, but that didn’t stop me immensely from enjoying the story.
The characters are incredibly likable; even the bad guy has many redeeming qualities. When Ellis decides to befriend Daisy and her mother, the smiles come quickly for the reader. Daisy is precocious, and Kristen is a single mom we can all root for. Aunt Eloise is a hoot, and I wish I could be more like her.
I highly recommend this book to lovers of beachy, second-chance at love romance novels. I met several characters in the book that I hope to learn more about in the rest of the series. (Hint: I just added all of them to my TBR list!)
I received a copy of Everything’s Coming Up Daisy for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Nancy Fraser
Nancy Fraser —Jumping Across Romance Genres with Gleeful Abandon—is an Amazon Top 100 and Award-Winning author who can’t seem to decide which romance genre suits her best. So, she writes them all.
Nancy has published over forty books in full-length, novella, and short format. When not writing (which is almost never), Nancy dotes on her five wonderful grandchildren and looks forward to traveling and reading when time permits.
Nancy lives in Atlantic Canada where she enjoys the relaxed pace and colorful people.
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Giveaway!
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Thank you for sharing your review of Everything’s Coming Up Daisy, the cover is beautiful and I loved the synopsis and excerpt, this is a must read for me
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Gina, thank you so much for the lovely review, and for taking the time to share Daisy with your readers. I’ll be back later for comments and questions.