Reviews
Praise for author Mia King:
“Mia King not only spins a fine tale, but she’s a winner when it comes to creating memorable characters readers will love.”
USA Today Bestselling Author Jill Marie Landis
“Mia King writes with style and verve, making you laugh and cry.”
Bestselling Author Jessica Barksdale Inclán
“[Mia King's] stories tell of modern love, won and lost and won again, and are leavened with a love of food and a special recipe section at the end.”
Chico Enterprise Record
Reviews and praise for TABLE MANNERS:
“Readers will be delighted.”
Booklist
“A delicious feast to be served up leisurely as the sun shines warm on your cheeks, the sea breeze blows gently through your hair, and you have nothing more to do than let the sand creep in between your toes.”
Daily Sun News
“A story about finding your passion.”
Chico Enterprise Record
“TABLE MANNERS is a delightful sequel to King’s GOOD THINGS.”
Costa Mesa Daily Pilot
“TABLE MANNERS delights.”
New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery
“King provides a feast for the imagination.”
Sandra Garcia-Myers, Romantic Times
“Entertaining … a light, foodie fiction tale, with a little romance thrown in for good measure.”
Gourmet Girl Magazine
“A fun read! I finished this book in one evening; smiling, sniffing, chuckling, gasping the whole way through … Deidre [is] the kind of character we love to love.”
Book Queen Review
“A fine, contemporary romance.”
Harriet Klausner, Genre Go Round Reviews
“The literary version of a romantic comedy … as engrossing as any chick flick.”
Food Loves Writing
Reviews and praise for SWEET LIFE:
“Best of all are King’s small touches to evoke a vivid sense of place–one ’sweet’ such addendum is a collection of island recipes at the back of the book.”
Modern Luxury Hawai’i
“A truly delightful read by the author of GOOD THINGS (2007) that highlights the nontourist Hawaii and incorporates King’s trademark recipes.”
Booklist
“Colorful … a breezy, satisfying read.”
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
“Frothily fun and very readable … Fans of this literary genus, or those wanting to see an amiable view of the island of Hawai’i, will be charmed.”
Honolulu Weekly
“A sweet story … seasoned to perfection.”
Chico Enterprise Record
“SWEET LIFE is the ultimate ‘escape-and-find-yourself’ novel … funny, poignant, and filled with home truths any woman can relate to. This book is as warm and delicious as the recipes … a delightful indulgence!”
New York Times Bestselling Author Susan Wiggs
“Another fun, compelling read full of characters you want to be best friends with. I devoured Sweet Life!”
Bestselling Author Patricia Wood
“Mia King’s SWEET LIFE is unforgettable … SWEET LIFE is a book I’ll be giving to family and friends this Christmas. It’s that good.”
Kay James, Romance Reader at Heart
“Mia King has written a delightful tale about life changes and the elusive opportunity to grasp those changes and embrace them. SWEET LIFE is filled with tears and laughter as Marissa learns this lesson. Bring a hankie, you will need it.”
Deborah C. Jackson, Romance Reviews Today
“This is a breezy read, perfect for a “stay-cation” at home if you are dreaming of a Hawaiian vacation this year. King captures the atmosphere of the island beautifully. She infuses relaxing descriptions of island life–relaxed clothes, tropical flowers, the terrain, and local cuisine–to balance out the Price family drama. There are even some bonus Hawaiian recipes in the back of the book, perfect for cooking up your own Hawaiian experience without the travel costs!”
Fresh Fiction
“Mia King has written a great tale of the enchantment, magic and mystery of Hawaii and its people. The author proves with this well done story of love lost and found that anything is possible in Paradise.”
Dee Daily, The Romance Studio
“It’s interesting to see the bonds that can be formed when fate throws women together. The descriptions of Hawaii are picturesque.”
Romantic Times
“Fans will enjoy this fine tale of a woman rediscovering just who she is.”
Harriet Klausner, Genre Go Round Reviews
“Enlightening.”
Night Owl Romance
“A truly enjoyable read.”
Book Room Reviews
Reviews and Praise for GOOD THINGS:
“A fresh and thoroughly enjoyable story as enticing as the delectable recipes at the end of the book.”
Booklist
“Entertaining.”
Seattle Times
“A fun, energized read with food sprinkled liberally throughout, whetting your appetite.”
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
“A captivating, contemporary romance.”
Chico Enterprise-Record
“GOOD THINGS is filled with real life, love and a little magic. A delightful read.”
Rosemary Febbo, Mama Rose’s Kitchen
KZFR 90.1 F
“A fun, delicious read! GOOD THINGS is packed with characters you’ll cheer for and food you’ll want to eat. Happily Mia King satisfies all cravings and provides a dozen mouth-watering recipes at the end.”
Award-winning Author Jane Porter
“Written with intelligence, wit and an abundance of optimism for starting over, GOOD THINGS isn’t just good, it’s fantastic!”
Bestselling Author Laura Caldwell
“A sophisticated, funny, sexy, slice-of-life story to be savored. An impressive debut by a talented new author!”
Bestselling Author Catherine Spangler
“GOOD THINGS is a funny, true look at a woman’s quest for taste in life–whether in men or in food. You’ll enjoy every morsel of this book.”
Bestselling Author Jessica Barksdale Inclán
“Every woman needs a Lake Wish of her own, a respite to find and be herself. So thank heaven—and Mia King—that we have this delightful debut novel to remind us of what’s important. Save GOOD THINGS for one of these weeks where nothing is going right, because this book is sure to rescue you.”
Bestselling Author Justina Chen Headley
“Smart and sassy … a delightful and engaging novel.”
Curled Up With a Good Book
“An appealing story … great fun to read. Readers will be left with a smile for a triumphant woman who worked hard for her victory, and over a dozen tempting recipes to accompany the tale.”
Love Romances and More
“A very nice read … Debut author Mia King has written a warm and touching story about a woman’s journey to self-discovery and love … I’m looking forward to her next book!”
Armchair Interviews
“Fresh, entertaining, and filled with humor … a delightful read.”
The Long and Short of It
“I have to be truthful and tell you that I didn’t get a good read. I got a great read! This first effort by this new author had me turning pages late into the night, and taking every opportunity presented to me to read until the last page was turned.”
CK2S Kwips and Kritiques
“GOOD THINGS is a great book about a woman who finds herself when she loses everything … I truly hope Ms. King will write a follow-up to GOOD THINGS because I already miss reading about these wonderful people.”
Romance Junkies
“Mia King’s debut novel is a fun read with great characters.”
Affaire de Coeur
“For a debut novel well worth your time, give GOOD THINGS a try!”
Romance Reviews Today
“GOOD THINGS is one of those books that you never want to end! Mia King’s stunning in her debut novel … King’s voice sparkles, and her writing shines with wit and joie de vivre. Deidre McIntosh quickly got this reviewer’s vote for favorite female character in a romance novel … GOOD THINGS can’t be recommended highly enough!”
The Romance Readers Connection
“[A] complex story about living life, and finding love … [a happily ever after] that worked for me.”
Romancing the Blog
“GOOD THINGS will give the reader a satisfying happy ending and some great recipes to experiment with once the final page is turned.”
Wantz Upon a Time
“Every page is packed with the kind of writing that kept me up until the wee hours of the morning … this is a fantastic love story and tale.”
Dee Dailey, The Romance Studio
“Deidre is a heroine to whom it is easy to relate and whose story is one that can offer hope to anyone facing struggles.”
Huntress Book Reviews
“GOOD THINGS is a fun, contemporary romance that fans who enjoy a lighthearted fare will appreciate.”
Harriet Klausner, Genre Go Round Reviews
