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Sweet Indulgence (Charleston Harbor Novels Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Debbie White (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 1,463 ratings

Real Men Eat Cupcakes. Just ask Annie McPherson…

Annie McPherson has had it with all the blind dates her grandmother and auntie set her up with. Her focus is the Sweet Indulgence cupcake bakery now.

Women are the last thing on Jack’s mind. After a quick stop to the new and upcoming cupcake shop to pick up cupcakes for his niece’s birthday party, Jack meets reserved Annie.

While helping him with his order, Annie notices his warm smile, the way he laughs when he gets icing on his fingers and then licks them like a big kid, and the cheesy grin when he realizes he’s been caught, and for a fleeting moment wishes he’d been one of her blind dates.

Jack leaves with the cupcakes but Annie’s twinkling eyes make her hard to forget and for a brief moment he considers taking home something other than cupcakes. Annie watches him go but a little voice deep inside hopes he’ll return and this time for something other than cupcakes.

A note from the author:

If you enjoy reading light, sweet romance—think Hallmark, then you’ll enjoy the first installment of the Charleston Harbor Novels. Book 1 sets the series up by introducing you to the characters and locations. Follow along with books 2, 3, and 4 and watch as Annie and Jack create a life built on love and trust. And although each book can be read as a stand-alone, it’s much more fulfilling if you read the entire set.

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    Charleston Harbor Novels
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    270 pages
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  5. Publication date
    January 16, 2018
  6. File size
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"A cozy, clean, contemporary romance." - Kirkus Reviews

"White (Sweet Magnolia, 2018, etc.) is a veteran author who has written several novels and series. Her professionalism shows in her polished structure and dialogue, which eschew the common mistakes of novices. The inviting book is a standard contemporary romance that's on the tame side, with only vague references to physical intimacy that go no further than explicitly described kisses." - Kirkus Reviews

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This is a series revolving around two families. 
Book 1 - Sweet IndulgenceBook 2 - Sweet MagnoliaBook 3 - Sweet CarolinaBook 4 - Sweet Remembrance 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0777BVXX5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 16, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 270 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Charleston Harbor Novels
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 1,463 ratings

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Debbie currently resides in South Carolina with her husband of 47 years and one very spoiled silky dachshund they affectionately refer to as Princess Viola. She's best known for her Charleston Harbor Novels and Romance Across State Lines series. She is passionate about animal rescue and, as such, happily donates a percentage of all book sales to animal rescue organizations.

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Customers enjoy the book's Charleston settings and find it a perfect summer read. The story quality receives mixed reactions - while some find it a great love story, others say the storyline lacks depth. The writing quality and character development also get mixed reviews, with some praising the writing while others criticize the awkward dialogue, and some loving the characters while others find them forgettable. Customers find the book boring and predictable.

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43 customers mention "Readability"43 positive0 negative

Customers find the book perfect for summer reading, describing it as a pleasant and entertaining beach book.

"...Annie and Jack have great chemistry. You have small town romance, a cute dog, a small boat and an island. This is a wonderful afternoon read...." Read more

"...For the price I purchased this at, it was a good read, but nothing extraordinary...." Read more

"...This is an easy read, one to be enjoyed on a lazy afternoon." Read more

"...I really enjoyed this delicious first book in the Charleston Harbor Series!" Read more

6 customers mention "Setting"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the Charleston setting of the book, with one customer specifically mentioning the locations of Charleston and Kiawah.

"I liked the setting in Charleston and Kiawah. Sounds like a place that I would like to visit...." Read more

"Quick beach read, interesting setting" Read more

"...Nice change from lots of drama. Loved the southern setting." Read more

"...Bumps and surprises along the way.Lots of kisses !!! The setting was great...." Read more

52 customers mention "Story quality"35 positive17 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's story quality, with some enjoying it as a sweet romance quick read about love and family, while others find the storyline lacks depth and tension.

"...Annie and Jack have great chemistry. You have small town romance, a cute dog, a small boat and an island. This is a wonderful afternoon read...." Read more

"...The story did keep my attention, but seemed a bit too coincidental at times for my tastes...." Read more

"...The only thing I didn't like was that the story didn't end there. I guess if you want the complete story, you need to get the next two books." Read more

"...grandmother and aunt, are nosy and interfering, but add a delightful aspect to the story. This is an easy read, one to be enjoyed on a lazy afternoon." Read more

28 customers mention "Writing quality"17 positive11 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it well written and easy to read, while others criticize the awkward dialogue.

"...This is an easy read, one to be enjoyed on a lazy afternoon." Read more

"...The dialogue was awkward, almost too formal and didn't reveal anything about the characters feelings...." Read more

"Ok book. Moving on to the next book. Debbie white is a good author. Need five more words to get off this review" Read more

"Easy to read, easy to put down and pick back up and still follow. Sweet story of love and friendship." Read more

22 customers mention "Character development"14 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book, with some loving the characters and enjoying watching them develop and grow, while others find them forgettable and unlikable, particularly the female protagonist.

"...Sweet Indulgence is a great name for a cupcakery! All the characters sparkle. Auntie Patty and Grandma Lilly were wonderful...." Read more

"...I disliked the main character, she was far too moralistic and wasn't developed enough as a character to identify with...." Read more

"...Fun secondary characters and families. I recommend this book." Read more

"A sweet premise, pin intended. Interesting characters, but I struggled to get engaged in the story...." Read more

18 customers mention "Boredom"0 positive18 negative

Customers find the book boring and lacking excitement.

"I liked the premise of the book, but unfortunately found it a little boring and predictable...." Read more

"This book was disappointing. I was really hoping for a fun read but instead had to push myself to finish it...." Read more

"What a boring book! I kept reading to see if something would actually happen, but no...." Read more

"...Lots and lots of deep detail. It was boring." Read more

9 customers mention "Predictability"0 positive9 negative

Customers find the book very predictable, with one noting that there are no surprises or hardships to overcome, and another mentioning that it feels too coincidental at times.

"...The story did keep my attention, but seemed a bit too coincidental at times for my tastes...." Read more

"...premise of the book, but unfortunately found it a little boring and predictable. The way it was written reminded me of young adult based book...." Read more

"The story line was average, no real surprises or hardships to overcome...." Read more

"Sweetly romantic but a bit predictable. Still, it was fun to watch the characters develop and grow. Perfect summer read." Read more

Debbie White is a great author who draws you into the lives of the characters
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Debbie White is a great author who draws you into the lives of the characters
Just finished Sweet Indulgence and loved it. It was an easy read and couldn't put it down, even for dinner! The emotional sides of the characters put me into the story with them. I enjoy series books and look forward to the reading the continuing stories. Always love to escape my day-to-day routine if even for a little while! Debbie White doesn't disappoint.
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  • Bernadette Cinkoske
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2018
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    This is an awesome beginning for the Charleston Harbor novels. Sweet Indulgence is a great name for a cupcakery! All the characters sparkle. Auntie Patty and Grandma Lilly were wonderful. Annie and Jack have great chemistry. You have small town romance, a cute dog, a small boat and an island. This is a wonderful afternoon read. Now on to book 2!
    7 people found this helpful
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  • razee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Indulgence
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2019
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    I thought it was a clean sweet romance story. I enjoyed the auntie and the grandmother being a part of Mary and Annie's lives as well as Buffy Annie's pup. The only thing I didn't like was that the story didn't end there. I guess if you want the complete story, you need to get the next two books.
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  • XAR
    3.0 out of 5 stars A bit to coincidental for my tastes, and ends on a bit of a cliffhanger...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2018
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    This is my first time with this author, so I wasn't too sure what to expect. The story did keep my attention, but seemed a bit too coincidental at times for my tastes.

    I liked the slow pacing on Jack and Annie's romance, but there were little details that were thrown into the story that didn't make any sense, as they weren't revisited. Seeing that the next book is a continuation of this one made this make sense, but I found it very annoying while I was reading!

    Also, Annie was a bit to judgmental for my tastes. It didn't help that Jack kept popping up places too, as if he was trying too hard to get Annie to go out with him, or help her out in various ways. This really kept me from connecting to either of them.

    For the price I purchased this at, it was a good read, but nothing extraordinary. I'm OCD enough to want to know what happens next, so I'll be reading the next book of the series.
    8 people found this helpful
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  • E Cowgill
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet Story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2020
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    This was a very sweet story, no pun intended, since it is a about Annie, who owns a cupcakery. The characters, Annie's grandmother and aunt, are nosy and interfering, but add a delightful aspect to the story. This is an easy read, one to be enjoyed on a lazy afternoon.
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  • Dianna Rogers
    4.0 out of 5 stars Just okay
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020
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    I liked the premise of the book, but unfortunately found it a little boring and predictable. The way it was written reminded me of young adult based book. To me felt like it jumped from one scene to the other. Although I would like to know where book 2 is going to go, I’m debating on buying same. I did like that she did not force sex not every page, there was nothing more than kissing, which is okay, I also liked the happy ever after ending and how there were elderly people in the book treated with respect, but to me they were more background fillers when they could have been front runners and could have been more interesting.
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  • Debra
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet Love Story...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2019
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    SWEET INDULGENCE was a story I fell in love with from the first page and was instantly hooked. Annie McPherson’s Grandmother and Aunt are always trying to set her up on blind dates, while Annie is only interested in making her bakery, Sweet Indulgence, successful. Jack isn’t interested in women, he is only picking up cupcakes for his niece’s birthday until he sees Annie. I really enjoyed this delicious first book in the Charleston Harbor Series!
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  • Craftsalatte
    2.0 out of 5 stars Really wanted to like it, but...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2018
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This was a strange little happy story, without drama or conflict. The premise of the book showed promise, but the characters just didn't DO anything. I disliked the main character, she was far too moralistic and wasn't developed enough as a character to identify with. I kept hoping that something interesting would happen to her, but she just plods through her days, meets a guy, and he proposes, they marry, the end. It reminded me of a 1950s mindset, and she seemed to just be passing time until she meets "the one" but she doesn't even seem particularly taken with him. The dialogue was awkward, almost too formal and didn't reveal anything about the characters feelings. The scenes just kind of flipped by, no real reason or connection between them. I admit, I skimmed the last 50 or so pages just to see if anything happens. I won't be reading any other books by this author.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Wasted Potential, Waste of Time
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2018
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    This book was disappointing. I was really hoping for a fun read but instead had to push myself to finish it. Female protagonist was unlikable, there was no chemistry between the male and female protagonists at all. No reason they should have fallen in love. Stupid dialogue, with things that just didn't make sense...for instance, the main couple seemed to have been dating for a while but she didn't know his birthday was in October? That's one of the first things you learn about a new friend.
    Bad writing, simplistic plot, unlikable female protagonist, wasted potential of what could've been a really fun book.
    I got the series of three in a bundle but I don't know if I can stomach the remaining two books. Disappointed.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unputdownable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2018
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    Fun relaxing read. Can't wait to read book two.

    Annie and Jack, Mary and Danny, where does it all end
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  • Natalie Taylor
    4.0 out of 5 stars Annie you are a Sweetheart
    Reviewed in Australia on May 2, 2019
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    I love Annie and Jack. Two beautiful normal people who fall in love and start life together. Looking forward to reading more in the next book
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  • Mary
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on April 3, 2018
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    Good Light read.
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  • Rebecca
    4.0 out of 5 stars An easy read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2018
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    Great start to the series - I had to buy the following books - an easy read.
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  • Tracy Carroll
    3.0 out of 5 stars OK light summer read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 9, 2019
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    An OK light summer ready, not that exciting and a bit too cheesy for me
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