I’m beyond excited to be celebrating the release of my middle grade fantasy book
THE SECRET OF SWEET TREATS KINGDOM!
What it’s about:
Amber Addison is fed up with her kindergartener sister. It’s Ava’s fault she’s missing her best friend’s birthday party, the most anticipated event in their sixth-grade class. To make matters worse, Ava has coerced her into playing Sweet Treats board game and she keeps losing to a five-year-old. When Amber’s irritation gets the best of her, she throws the game, destroying it.
As the board disintegrates, the two girls are swept into a swirling vortex and they find themselves in the middle of Sweet Treats kingdom. Ava is kidnapped by an evil queen, and Amber finds herself relying on a mint-green rabbit to help her find her way to Bonbon Castle with the hope of finding her sister. Along the way, she encounters more sweets than she could ever eat along with fantastical beings. Some will become her friend and others create danger that she must survive in order to save her sister and find their way home.
Includes a fun recipe for kids!
The book is available at most online book retailers in both print and ebook:
I’m delighted to offer a $10 Amazon gift card and a Sugarfina Candy Land gift pack* to one lucky winner! Contest ends February 10, 2024 at 11:59 pm PST and is limited to U.S. residents only. Please use the Rafflecopter box located below to enter. The winner will be announced on this page and on Cinnamon & Sugar’s Facebook page, as well as notified by email (so check your spam folder!)
The reviews are coming in!
“The Secret of the Sweet Treats Kingdom is an amazing ‘treat.’ I picked up the book, lured by the fascinating title and synopsis, and I was not disappointed at all. Young readers are bound to be delighted by the kingdom of sweets.” ~ Afifa Raisa for Readers’ Favorite
“Fun! Just plain ol’ fun. It’s a quick, easy read and I’m not sure I stopped grinning more than a time or two all the way through. I honestly didn’t intend to read it all in basically one sitting but, well, once I started reading, I fell under the book’s spell and next thing your know, “The End”. ” ~ June P., Goodreads Reviewer
“I know this is book is written as a middle school fantasy adventure book, but I loved it and couldn’t put it down! he story is very well written and really draws the reader into it. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and hmm… hoping for a yummy sequel!” ~ Jill, Goodreads Reviewer
How the story came to be:
Years ago, when my youngest granddaughter, Emory, was in second grade and a reluctant reader, I thought if she could help craft a storyline she might be more interested in reading over the summer. Her first stipulation was that the book had to include lots of candy! The two days a week that Emory came to my house, we talked about what should happen next and then I’d write the chapters and she’d read them the next time she came over.
It was such a fun process and she actually read without complaining. I’m happy to report that now, as a 19-year-old, Emory enjoys reading and on occasion even gives me book recommendations to try!
Needless to say, it’s been a long process finding a publisher for The Secret of Sweet Treats Kingdom, but I’m happy to report that TouchPoint Press has contracted for four books in the Board Game Chronicles series.
Are you a NetGalley reviewer? The Secret of Sweet Treats Kingdom is now available for download. Click on the graphic to access.
Sugarfina Candy Land gift pack details:
The iconic Candy Land® gets a sweet Sugarfina makeover! Say hello to our very first Candy Board Game. Make your way to the Candy Castle while delighting in Sugarfina treats along the way. Inside each keepsake Candy Game Board, find game pieces and Sugarfina treats. This treat-filled journey will give you all the memories of the classic Candyland®, with the added delight of Sugarfina sweets making the journey to the Candy Castle sweeter than the victory!
Omgosh, this look so fun!! How cute!