Whisked away was such a fun and cozy quick read. I did really enjoy the story and the characters. It definitely felt like a hallmark movie on the page. I also enjoyed that the magic was used more uniquely that I expected.

What kept this from being a higher rating for me was the fact that because this book was a shorter book there just wasn’t enough time to fully explain or get into some things. And maybe we aren’t supposed to know everything since this is book one but with it being a quicker read it felt like some things were a bit rushed. I really would’ve liked more explanation on why Ethan’s shifting was such a big deal even within the magical community. I would’ve liked to see a bit more of the budding romance between Ethan and Alex.

Even though I’m nitpicking a little this was still a very nice and cozy read that I very much enjoyed.

Whisked Away by Noel Bailey is book #1 in the Magnolia Cove Magic series. This is a small town, rivals to lovers, sweet and magical romance.

Alex is a food journalist for the acclaimed Gastronomy Eats, working hard to support her sister and avoiding love. She is assigned to expose the small-town bakery in Magnolia Cove where the handsome and charming baker Ethan Hart is serving up delicious pastries. Alex knows that this article is the key to a promotion and career boost and she is determined to see this through, however the small town charm and magic of Magnolia Cove and Ethan get under her skin. This was a fun, quick read with lots of sweet moments. I really enjoyed seeing the character development throughout the novel and am excited to read more in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley, Victory Editing, and the author for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love this book, it brings in a character who has just as much Golden Retriever energy as the dog itself. The way that this man protected his way of life and then disregarded his own feelings was truly a heart puller. I will definitely recommend this book to my friends and future students to read!

Alex goes to small town to expose a bakeshop that is too good to be true. Especially skeptical of the gorgeous baker Ethan. Lots of magic, lots of fun characters. A quick and fun read that would be great for a summer read. Would recommend.

This is a delightful confection of a novel that serves a small town cozy romance where we are whisked to a small-town bakery with a pinch of magic. We blend dual perspectives from Alex, a food critic and journalist, and Ethan, the charming small town baker. Alex is set on writing a scathing exposé about a local bakery in Magnolia Cove, however, her plans are kneaded into a different shape when Ethan and the town charm her.

The writing includes a baker’s dozen of baking metaphors and culinary imagery to build the setting of our story. The romance is very light and fluffy, so don’t go into the small town expecting anything deep.

If you enjoyed Legends and Lattes but wished there was a bit more romantic tension and a bit less poetic description of food or plot, then this book is perfect for you.

I did have an enjoyable time reading it. I think it is fun and very small town so it reminds me of stories like a hallmark movie. The preview for the next book gives us a hint that we follow the small town librarian and books which sounds cute. I would pick it up!

Alex llega a Magnolia Cove con una sola misión: destruir la panadería The Whimsical Wisk con una crítica implacable. Enfocada únicamente en su carrera y el dinero, está decidida a no dejar que loa sentimientos arruinen su vida otra vez. Sin embargo, cuando conoce an Ethan, el dueño de la panaderia, su perspectiva comienza a cambiar. A medida que se adentra en este mundo de dulces y secretos, Alex se ve atrapado por la magia de Magnolia Cove y por los sentimientos que empieza a desarrollar por Ethan. Entre lecciones de repostería y miradas furtivas, se enfrenta a un dilema: seguir con su plan y arruinarlo todo, o rendirse al amor y descubrir lo que realmente importa. Una historia de magia, romance y decisiones difíciles que te mantendrá atrapado hasta el final.







Tengo una queja: el momento en que Ethan mostro que clase de monstruo era. Todo el libro espere la transformación y ocurrió hasta el final.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.