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Not My Prince Charming (Calico Cove) Kindle Edition

by Hailey Shore (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 2,588 ratings

To: Jackson (Not My Prince Charming) Dumont

From: Lola Pappas

What did you think was going to happen when you came back to Calico Cove after being gone for years? That I would forget how you were my best friend before you became my worst enemy? Or did you want me to pretend that night at the bonfire when you humiliated me in front of everyone didn't happen?

I don’t care that you’re handsome as sin and rich AF, or even that you're pretending to worry about my family's diner - I’m not falling for your charm again.

To: Lola

From: Jackson

Please let me prove myself to you. I can still be your Prince Charming.

Author’s Note: This Cinderella retelling includes one nasty stepmom, two clueless step-sisters, a godfather with gold eye shadow, a best friend lost and found, hot action on a boat and a LOT of groveling.

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  4. Publication date
    October 20, 2022
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BC1WVMWC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (October 20, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 20, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 703 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers enjoy this emotionally charged Cinderella story with friends-to-enemies-to-lovers dynamics. The book features well-developed characters and amazing writing, with one customer noting it's an upbeat, light, and quirky read. They appreciate the humor, with one mentioning it made them laugh and cry, and find the spicy elements nicely done.

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19 customers mention "Story quality"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a sweet and emotionally charged Cinderella tale.

"...But it's still another interesting well written story of lives in Calico Cove...." Read more

"...The story was good. The characters were good. But it was fairly slow...." Read more

"...friends to enemies to lovers, rich boy, townie girl, emotionally charged Cinderella story...." Read more

"Okay, this story was great. The first part was told through Lola's point of view, which I did not mind at all...." Read more

10 customers mention "Readability"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, with one describing it as an upbeat, light, and quirky read.

"...Then bam, it was done. That said, it was still a good book. It's a little longer than necessary but worth the read." Read more

"This is a great series and I especially enjoyed this book. The characters have to come to grips with adversity and find their way to each other...." Read more

"...I loved the whole book though! It was amazing! I loved the small cove town vibes and the friends to enemies to lovers feel!..." Read more

"I loved this book and even cried. Hailey Shore is an amazing author and I can’t wait to read Vanessa’s story next" Read more

8 customers mention "Emotional content"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional content of the book, particularly the friends-to-enemies-to-lovers storyline and the buildup to the emotional climax.

"...Tugged all my heartstrings." Read more

"Best friends to enemies to lovers, rich boy, townie girl, emotionally charged Cinderella story...." Read more

"...I could see and feel every single emotion from Lola to my bones, and my love/hate issues with Jackson made this book even better...." Read more

"I enjoyed the buildup to the emotional (…and physical) climax. There were a couple of goofy parts but were fitting and a nod to the fairytale genre...." Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one mentioning that the main characters have a good family dynamic.

"...The story was good. The characters were good. But it was fairly slow...." Read more

"...The main characters Had a good family and the other 1 had parental abuse which is not uncommon...." Read more

"...Disappointed by that since the characters were so well-defined and I was rooting for them...." Read more

"It was such a good story. I loved the characters and how they found their way in this story. I couldn't put it down." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book.

"I loved this book and even cried. Hailey Shore is an amazing author and I can’t wait to read Vanessa’s story next" Read more

"Another winner written by Hailey Shore. I love the alternating points of view and the really well-written story...." Read more

"Very well written. It kept me glued to the edge of my seat the whole time. I would definitely recommend." Read more

"Amazing writing! I love this series! This book can stand alone but it’s even better when you read the first book!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Humor"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, with one mentioning it made them laugh and cry.

"...The humor; 2) The ages of Lola and Jackson when their story starts; and 3) The yummy steamy parts." Read more

"Ok this book and the first one had me laughing and crying I can't wait for the next ones to be out!" Read more

"A little goofy and sweet..." Read more

3 customers mention "Spice level"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the spicy elements of the book, with one mentioning the yummy steamy parts and another noting its sweetness.

"...The yummy steamy parts." Read more

"...The spicy is nicely done; the emotions run high in this Cinderella retelling but in the best way, in the end. I dig the HEA we get...." Read more

"A little goofy and sweet..." Read more

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  • Julia Takacs
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not My Prince Charming
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2025
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    With the happily ever afters all the Calico Cove books which I've read thus far have had, the many trials and tribulations the main male character, Jackson, overcame and settled he definitely became and deserved the title of her, Lola's, prince charming. This book follows their love story beginning in their childhood into their mid-twenties. The loss of parents, physical child abuse, greed, jealousy, cheating and lack of moral fiber are all covered in this book making it a serious, darker read even with its happy outcome. But it's still another interesting well written story of lives in Calico Cove. It also provides more depth as to how the lives of the main and supporting characters in this book and the main and supporting characters of the other books in the series are interconnected. Definently recommend this book.
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  • meagan p
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read but slow 3.5 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
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    Good book, really giving it 3.5 stars. The only complaints I had were the pacing and that there was a section that made it very obviously a Cinderella retelling.

    The story was good. The characters were good. But it was fairly slow. Most of the book was the MMC being a jerk and the FMC's response to his behavior. It wasn't until about the 80% mark that they shifted their relationship. Then bam, it was done. That said, it was still a good book. It's a little longer than necessary but worth the read.
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  • Linnette Parris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2025
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    This is a great series and I especially enjoyed this book. The characters have to come to grips with adversity and find their way to each other.Tugged all my heartstrings.
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  • Erin E. Molta
    5.0 out of 5 stars So much angst
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2025
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    Best friends to enemies to lovers, rich boy, townie girl, emotionally charged Cinderella story. Fiercely independent heroine and alpha protector hero—so much to love in this book.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars And enjoyable story
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023
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    I enjoyed the characters in this going from childhood to adulthood and the changes that went on with both the main characters. The story could be of almost any couple as they grow older and their child grieves. The main characters Had a good family and the other 1 had parental abuse which is not uncommon. I found it interested in the way they dealt with it. I didn't enjoy this story and stayed up way too late to finish it.
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  • tMori928
    3.0 out of 5 stars Started out really well...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023
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    ... but ended up being a porno novel. Disappointed by that since the characters were so well-defined and I was rooting for them. I would have scored this novel higher if it weren't for that. Won't be reading other books in the series for that reason.
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  • Johanna
    5.0 out of 5 stars So Much Fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2025
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    Ok this is the second book I’ve tread by this author. I wasn’t sure I was going to read more of her work as the first book in the series was a little choppy but this one caught my attention with the blurb and the connection they shared that was a big part of the first book so I caved lol

    I really enjoyed this one a lot! Jackson turned out to be a really great guy. I love how he worked to earn her trust again.

    This one was a slow sweet rebuild of their friendship intertwined with a relationship.

    When the truth about who he was came out and they fought I liked how they didn’t break up over it they just worked through it right there.

    They make a great couple ❤️
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  • Sonya B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2024
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    This book was heartbreaking. I hated how alone Lola felt and how horrible she was treated. I also hated the way Jackson was behaving. I also hated to see the end of this book because it was just that good. Now 3 things I loved about this book: 1) The humor; 2) The ages of Lola and Jackson when their story starts; and 3) The yummy steamy parts.
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  • Yasmin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read!
    Reviewed in Australia on January 15, 2023
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    This book took me about 36 hours to read this time.. another lovely read. Sometimes books in these little series can be a bit too repetitive, but while there are some common themes with the first book, this second one was different enough to be interesting. I do wish it had a bit about Jolie and Mal in it though, especially since Lola and Jolie are best friends. Great read nonetheless, super keen to start the next one!
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  • Tina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2024
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    Loved Lola’s and Jackson’s story. The format of how the book was written was fantastic. Two people from different sides of the track find each other through friendship that started at a young age. Loved their story. Looking forward to reading more.
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  • Em07
    5.0 out of 5 stars Retelling of Cinderella
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2022
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    A great Cinderella story. It has the wicked stepmother, Tiffani with an i. Two (ugly on the inside) step sisters, Georgie the fairy godfather and a masquerade ball. Second book in the Calico Cove seies.

    Lola and Jackson first meet as children. Lola is a local girl from Calico Cove who lives with her parents who own the local diner. Jackson comes from a very rich family who own the newly built hotel in Calico Cove, and spend time in their summer vacation home. Lola and Jackson spend their first summer together and quickly became best friends, however towards the end of summer an incident happens and Jackson turns on Lola which leaves her confused and heartbroken. Over several years Jackson continues to return to Calico Cove and they remain enemies. During this time Lolas mum passes away and her dad gets married again to Tiffani with an i. Her dad then passes away and leaves the diner to his new wife because he wants Lola to see the world and not be tied to the old diner. Lola, however, only wants to stay in Calico Cove and run the diner so when her stepmother puts the diner up for sale Lola needs to find the money to buy it.

    This is a funny, sometimes heart breaking, story with twists and turns that keep you hooked.

    My only complaint is that in the first book, Happily ever...maybe? Lola is described as Jolies best friend. They text regularly and Jolie spends time in the diner with Lola. However in this book Jolie is rarely mentioned and appear to be nothing more than acquaintances. I was looking forward to seeing more of Jolie and Mal.

    Trigger warning - parents death, child abuse, bullying/humiliation.
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  • just me
    4.0 out of 5 stars I really want to love it but....
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2023
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    It's well written
    It's engaging
    It kept me up half the night reading. But....
    The big crescendo that you know had to happen lasts for about 5 pages. It just felt a bit like the author only had so many pages and needed to wrap up quickly.
    Also if you have read the first book you will know that the main characters in that book and this book are supposed to be best friends. And yet she only gets named about 3 times.
    I don't mind a series but if you are going to have one story leading into another, keep the characters in it. Not just as a name check and not much else. I'm quite disappointed by it. Maybe book 3 will be better considering who is in it and the close link to this book.
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  • SJ
    4.0 out of 5 stars Epic!!
    Reviewed in Australia on October 29, 2022
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    This was epic!
    Be warned- there is heart break along the way, angst, anger, sadness and it is a journey but also sweetness and so so good!
    I loved Jackson and Lola so much!!
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