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Mixing It Up Kindle Edition

by Tracie Banister (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 76 ratings

Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, Manhattan upper-cruster Cecily Sinclair now uses that pricey utensil to dish up fancy French fare on her cooking show, Serving Romance. When there’s an executive shake-up at the network, she’s not worried. Not much anyway. Her show’s a hit after all. Why would the new CEO want to mess with success?

The driving force behind several buzzed-about networks, Devlin Hayes is considered to be a wunderkind in the television industry. Although his plans to rebrand CuisineTV and make Serving Romance more Millennial-friendly don’t thrill Cecily, her charming, blue-eyed boss is a hard man to say “no” to and she really wants to keep her job—even if that means sharing screen time with a loathsome blast from her past.

Mercurial Italian chef Dante Marchetti a.k.a. “Il Duce” was once Cecily’s boss, and she has the PTSD to prove it. Now the owner of one of the hottest restaurants in town, Dante’s egomania knows no bounds and his constant attempts to provoke and upstage Cecily make her want to conk him on the head with a sauté pan. She thinks they’re toxic together, but viewers love their chemistry and clamor for more.

As Cecily battles to maintain the integrity of her show, she finds herself scheming and manipulating right along with Dante and Devlin. Is she fighting a lost cause? Does she really belong on TV, or would her culinary talent be better served elsewhere? And could one of the men who makes Cecily’s blood boil ignite a passion in her for something other than food?
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WINNER of the 2017 Independent Press Award (Romantic Comedy category).

BRONZE MEDAL WINNER in the 2017 Readers' Favorite Awards (Chick Lit category).

FINALIST in the 2017 National Indie Excellence Awards (Romantic Comedy category).
"If you enjoy reading about feisty characters and sizzling chemistry then this book is the one for you."--Rae Reads

"Banister has written some incredibly clever, likeable, and interesting characters here and I absolutely loved them all. Each one brought something new to the story, another dimension that just added to the depth and direction the plot was going in."
--Readers' Favorite "A fast paced world of food and television perfectly seasoned with fascinating characters, descriptive charm and humorous dialogue."--Life is a Walking Shadow "5 stars to the lovely Tracie Banister for cooking up a perfectly delectable romantic comedy!"--Living Life With Joy "As usual, Banister's writing is engaging and her characters will send you on a roller coaster ride of emotion--peals of laughter, righteous indignation and a whole lot of swooning. This book does not disappoint!"--Glynis Astie, author of Gamer Girl "There were plenty of laugh out loud moments, intriguing reality TV scenes, and mixed all together it left me one happy chick lit reader."--Chick Lit Plus

"I haven't read a novel this enjoyable in a long time, and it was like abreath of fresh air. A stand-out book with a host of wonderfulcharacters who held me captive. I loved it!"
--The Book Babe "This book was witty, hilarious, and smart which added up to being a highly amusing read. Do not pick this up if you're hungry, I swear the descriptions of the food are droolworthy."--NovelGossip "Mixing It Up is a very entertaining story that had me in stitches all while trying to figure out who Cecily was going to end up with and what direction her life was going to take. Tracie definitely has a great sense of humor and it totally comes out in her stories and her characters."--The Book Bag

About the Author

An avid reader and writer, Tracie Banister has been scribbling stories since she was a child, most of them featuring feisty heroines with complicated love lives like her favorite fictional protagonist Scarlett O'Hara. Her work was first seen on the stage of her elementary school, where her 4th grade class performed an original holiday play she penned. (Like all good divas-in-the-making, she also starred in and tried to direct the production.)

Tracie's dreams of authorial success were put on the backburner when she reached adulthood and discovered that she needed a "real" job in order to pay her bills. Her career as personal assistant to a local entrepreneur lasted for 12 years. When it ended, she decided to follow her bliss and dedicate herself to writing full-time. Mixing It Up is her fourth Chick Lit release, and in it Tracie finally got to live out her fantasy of being a Cordon Bleu-trained chef.

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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 15, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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An avid reader and writer, Tracie Banister has been scribbling stories since she was a child, most of them featuring feisty heroines with complicated love lives like her favorite fictional protagonist Scarlett O'Hara. Her work was first seen on the stage of her elementary school, where her 4th grade class performed an original holiday play she penned. (Like all good divas-in-the-making, she also starred in and tried to direct the production.)

Tracie’s dreams of authorial success were put on the backburner when she reached adulthood and discovered that she needed a "real" job in order to pay her bills. Her career as personal assistant to a local entrepreneur lasted for 12 years. When it ended, she decided to follow her bliss and dedicate herself to writing full-time. She is the proud winner of the 2017 Independent Press Award (Romantic Comedy) and a Bronze Medal in the 2017 Readers’ Favorite Awards (Chick Lit).

Although Tracie swore she’d never write a sequel to any of her books, the character of Izzy Alvarez, who first appeared in In Need of Therapy, would not be denied. Izzy As Is is Tracie’s fifth novel, and she hopes readers enjoy this return trip to Miami.

Tracie blogs about books and other fun stuff at http://traciebanister.blogspot.com/

You can subscribe to her author newsletter, The Banister Buzz, here: http://eepurl.com/by0VAv

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Customers find this book an enjoyable read with a wonderfully funny and likeable love story. Moreover, the book features interesting characters, and one customer notes how the author's passion for food is infectious. Additionally, the writing style is well-crafted, making it a light yet compelling read, and customers appreciate the plot twists. They describe it as a chick-lit novel.

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12 customers mention "Enjoyment"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and highly recommend it, with one mentioning it took three wonderful evenings to read.

"...Foodies and Chick Lit fans are sure to enjoy this entertaining read that excels in gastronomy, humor, and romance. Highly recommended!" Read more

"...For a speed reader like myself, this one took me three wonderful evenings!..." Read more

"...It was funny and entertaining and an enjoyable read." Read more

"...I was invested in Cecily's journey from start to finish and highly recommend this book!" Read more

12 customers mention "Humor"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book wonderfully funny and enjoy its likeable love story, with one customer describing it as a solid romantic comedy.

"...are sure to enjoy this entertaining read that excels in gastronomy, humor, and romance. Highly recommended!" Read more

"...happy sigh* What I most likely about this book is that the romance is an aside rather than the main focus...." Read more

"...It was funny and entertaining and an enjoyable read." Read more

"...MIXING IT UP has interesting characters, hilarious dialogue, and food descriptions that made me crave whatever heroine Cecily was cooking/baking/..." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book.

"...Tracie Banister creates some unforgettable characters and completely envelopes you in this world she's created and makes you wish it was a real show..." Read more

"...MIXING IT UP has interesting characters, hilarious dialogue, and food descriptions that made me crave whatever heroine Cecily was cooking/baking/..." Read more

"...Her sharp wit and fabulous, complicated characters virtually leap off the page. You cannot separate this book and New York City...." Read more

"...Even the secondary characters are fully-fledged and you'll find yourself easily invested in their stories as well...." Read more

5 customers mention "Food knowledge"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's food knowledge, describing it as a real foodie's guide with major recipe secrets, and one customer notes how the author's passion for food is infectious.

"...Chick Lit fans are sure to enjoy this entertaining read that excels in gastronomy, humor, and romance. Highly recommended!" Read more

"...MIXING IT UP has interesting characters, hilarious dialogue, and food descriptions that made me crave whatever heroine Cecily was cooking/baking/..." Read more

"...And finally, I love the food!..." Read more

"Page turner, plot twists, MAJOR RECIPE SECRETS, decent romance story. I love how the main character narcissistic superior...." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing style"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as well written and easy to read, with one customer noting it's a light read.

"...The best aspect of Mixing It Up is the author’s writing style, which is so natural and effortless, making it an easy yet compelling read...." Read more

"...Tracie's ability to write realistic, complex characters and situations puts this book in the highest class of chick-lit and rom-com...." Read more

"...a book by Tracie Banister is that you know you're going to get a well thought out and researched book...." Read more

"...It's a fun journey and a quick, light read." Read more

4 customers mention "Plot twists"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the plot twists in the book, with one describing it as an unpredictable well-written drama.

"...With Cecily’s love life unclear, there’s enough work drama and family drama to keep the story moving along...." Read more

"...Full-fledged characters and ongoing, and unpredictable well-written drama...." Read more

"Page turner, plot twists, MAJOR RECIPE SECRETS, decent romance story. I love how the main character narcissistic superior...." Read more

"Great read, funny, sexy & craziness..." Read more

3 customers mention "Book genre"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this chick-lit novel, describing it as sexy.

"...This is chick lit with a serious brain on its shoulders. Another great read from Tracie Bannister!" Read more

"Great chick-lit novel by the hilarious Tracie Banister! I could practically taste the French cuisine Cecily made on her cooking show...." Read more

"If you love cooking shows or hate them, you will love this book. Funny, sexy and entertaining...." Read more

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  • Nancy
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars! Great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2017
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    Manhattanite Cecily Sinclair is the host of cooking show Serving Romance where she creates gourmet French cuisine. When new CEO Devlin Hayes takes over CuisineTV with plans to rebrand the network, Cecily finds out that her show is going to change drastically, including the addition of Cecily’s former nightmare of a boss, Italian chef Dante Marchetti. Despite constantly being at odds, viewers love their chemistry together, much to Cecily's dismay. But Cecily is determined to maintain her reputation and the integrity of her show, which means getting a step ahead of Dante and Devlin with her own schemes. As she tries to figure out if she's really meant for TV or if she should take a new path, she finds herself embroiled in romantic drama with both men who drive her crazy.

    Mixing It Up is a fast-paced, well-written novel that will have readers guessing until the very end. Cecily is determined to control all aspects of her life. The more curveballs that are thrown her way, the more headstrong she becomes. She is definitely one of the strongest Chick Lit heroines, but her stubbornness gets her into some trouble. So, it’s a good thing Cecily has caring friends to help her relax a bit. The dynamic between Cecily and her best friend/cousin, Dina, is fun to read because they are so different, but they balance each other out so well at all the right times. For most of the book, it’s unclear who Cecily will end up with romantically. She has chemistry with Dante and Devlin, which makes things interesting. Readers will likely root for both men at different times during the book, as well as be frustrated by both. With Cecily’s love life unclear, there’s enough work drama and family drama to keep the story moving along.

    The best aspect of Mixing It Up is the author’s writing style, which is so natural and effortless, making it an easy yet compelling read. Cecily’s passion for food jumps off the pages thanks to the author’s exquisitely detailed culinary descriptions. Foodies and Chick Lit fans are sure to enjoy this entertaining read that excels in gastronomy, humor, and romance. Highly recommended!
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  • MS_Birdlady
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tracie Banister Does It Again! #5Stars!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2017
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    Mixing It Up has to be one of the best books I've read this year.  Tracie's ability to write realistic, complex characters and situations puts this book in the highest class of chick-lit and rom-com.  I have to admit, it took me several times before I could settle down with this book.  This is not a fast, happy-go-lucky read.  No, this book is like watching a full-fledged, ongoing, well-written TV series: The _Entire_ Season!  Tracie Banister writes some amazing literary meat here.  Full-fledged characters and ongoing, and unpredictable well-written drama.  What I most enjoyed about this book was the unerring focus on the main character, Cecily, and her challenging, unexpected roll-with-the-punches career.  I found myself rooting for Cecily and personally invested in Cecily's successes and failures all throughout this book.  Tracie Banister creates some unforgettable characters and completely envelopes you in this world she's created and makes you wish it was a real show! *happy sigh*  What I most likely about this book is that the romance is an aside rather than the main focus.  This allows Cecily's character to fully blossom and shine, rather than as a reflex or in response to the (romantic) influence of a man, although she meets many masculine-given career challenges head on!  I admire Cecily's pluck, and the devious, mischievousness of her foil in Dante, is pure comic genius.  My one caveat, is I found the ending to be a little too soon!  I'd love to have had an epilogue, but perhaps a sequel will be forthcoming *hint, hint, hope, hope*.  If you like high quality, in depth books, this one is for you!  For a speed reader like myself, this one took me three wonderful evenings!  And while you're at it, enjoy her In Need of Therapy and also Blame It On the Fame books, two other #5Stars reads!  Enjoy!  :)
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  • Bonzie
    4.0 out of 5 stars It's All About Good Food and Some Love
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2016
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    I really enjoyed reading this book. If you're a foodie and like reading a romance book with some food dish descriptions thrown in, you'll love this book. It was funny and entertaining and an enjoyable read.
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  • CLA
    5.0 out of 5 stars MIXING IT UP by Tracie Banister
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2016
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    A new book by Tracie Banister is always a cause for celebration and I'm happy to say this book is an absolute must-read!
    I've enjoyed all of Tracie's books, but this one might be my favorite.

    MIXING IT UP has interesting characters, hilarious dialogue, and food descriptions that made me crave whatever heroine Cecily was cooking/baking/eating at the time. She's a real foodie and her passion for food is infectious. Even though she comes from money (and lots of it) Cecily is not a spoiled brat and that's what I loved about her and what made her so relatable. She's not afraid to fight for what she believes in..., which leads to some seriously hilarious interactions with leading men Dante and Devlin.

    Tracie Banister also creates a fabulous cast of supporting characters and they each bring something to the story.
    I was invested in Cecily's journey from start to finish and highly recommend this book!
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  • Blonde Girl Reads
    5.0 out of 5 stars Chick lit with a serious brain on its shoulders
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017
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    Tracie Banister has cooked up (yes, I went there) a wonderfully funny, clever, and totally enjoyable rom com romp with this, her latest title. Her sharp wit and fabulous, complicated characters virtually leap off the page. You cannot separate this book and New York City. The main character, Cecily, is a total WASP, born with an entire drawer of silver spoons in her mouth. But that doesn't stop her being driven and career-minded, and I could tell Tracie Banister had a lot of fun with her. Although she was incredibly uptight, I couldn't help but like her, right down to her twinset and pearls. This is chick lit with a serious brain on its shoulders. Another great read from Tracie Bannister!
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  • MF Miller
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Mixing it Up" a Glorious Concoction
    Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2017
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    Tracie Banister could write the phone book, and it would be utterly fascinating, full of wit, humor, warmth and comedy. Fortunately, "Mixing it Up" is not the phone book: Instead, this time Tracie Banister expertly takes us into the fascinating and frightening world of TV cooking shows, complete with an ambitious heroine, a too-good-to-be-true male boss and an egomaniacal rival that heroine Cecily Hayes is forced to pair up with.

    At first glance, Cecily has it all: A rich family, beauty, youth and considerable culinary talent. Along with that comes shrewdness, a caustic wit and just enough vulnerability to make her dangerous to herself--plus her family has high expectations and a Borgia stranglehold on her loyalties. Romance-wise, she has two potential conquests to choose from, and a seemingly insoluble career problem. The mayhem she causes and experiences while negotiating these tricky shoals is thoroughly entertaining, and kept me reading through the night.
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  • B.R. Maycock
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sparkling, intelligent, sophisticated, chick lit
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2017
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Okay so I’m not going to bore you again with how rubbish I am at cooking, and how much food and baking and cooking stories and blogs make me so so happy. As a result when I saw this I was beyond thrilled, and, knowing Tracie Banister’s impeccible style and sophistication in terms of chick lit made me hit pre order straight away. It is beyond regretful that it’s taken me this long to get to the review, especially as I had read Ms. Banister’s ‘In Need Of Therapy’ (read review here) and loved it. No more that here, I often find reading blogs and blogging tears you away from the books you started the blog for, sparkling treats that pull you out of reading ruts, and this is one of those books.
    We are set up with a bang into the world of tv cooking and this, put with that great cover, placed me firmly there, at Cuisine tv with Cecily Sinclair, whose identity is her cookery show Serving Romance. Of course in tv land nothing stays the same for long enough and, when a shake up takes place in the studios, Cecily’s show gains a guest host. I was excited that I heard Dante was difficult to work with, and settled into a read that beyond flew by.

    The dialogue in this book (I won’t say between who!), when snippy, was so funny, and when loaded, was electric. The romance was of the fluttery yet hot type, the comedy sparkling, and the characters perfection. I actually learned from the food talk, and came away from the book feeling like I do when I get to watch QI, satisfied and that little bit more knowledgeable. All in all this is definitely a book that fans of sophisticated, sparkly, bright, intelligent romance will love, as I did.
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  • Books&Coffee
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderfully Witty, Swoon-worthy Page Turner Mixing It Up is ...
    Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2018
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    A Wonderfully Witty, Swoon-worthy Page Turner

    Mixing It Up is by far my favourite romantic comedy of the year! From loveable quirky side characters to a storyline that surprises and delights to the sizzling romance between Cecily and Devlin, this fun, fast-paced tale will have you up all night reading. Be warned—the vivid descriptions of all of Cecily’s culinary creations will have your mouth watering, so make sure your pantry is stocked with all things sweet and savoury (just like this book!). I simply can’t wait to dig into my next read by Ms. Banister.
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  • Rani S
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mixing it Up
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2016
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    This book is absolutely amazing and it had me absorbed from start to finish. Its addictive, sassy, romantic, fast-paced and at times comic. The book is about food, with classy, high society Cecily Sinclair having her own successful cookery show. That's until a new CEO appears on the scene, the rather dashing, blue eyed wonder boy Devlin Hayes who has his own ideas about the show and spices it up by introducing Cecily's one time arch enemy in to the equation , Dante Marchetti. What results is lots of bickering, sauciness and fun, and plenty of tasty food cooked up.

    I absolutely loved the ending and the surprise romantic hero Cecily ends up with. I would put this book down as one of my favourite Tracie Banister books and hope to read many more like it.
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  • Pam P
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fun fast-paced read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2017
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    Very entertaining and enjoyable. A real 'feast'. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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