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The Magic Jukebox #1
Changes
The Magic Jukebox sits in the Faulk Street Tavern in the quiet seaside town of Brogan’s Point, Massachusetts. No one knows what classic rock songs will come out of the jukebox when a coin is inserted, but every now and then, the jukebox will play a song that casts a spell on two bar patrons—a song that will change their lives and open their hearts to love.
Antiques dealer Diana Simms is engaged to her longtime boyfriend when she finds herself inside the Faulk Street Tavern. The song “Changes” emerges from the jukebox and enchants her. It also captivates Nick Fiore, a local guy who’s arrived at adulthood the hard way, after a tour through the juvenile justice system. Now he’s dedicated his life to helping other troubled kids. He has no business even looking at a beautiful, well-bred woman wearing a diamond engagement ring. But once they’re bewitched by the jukebox, he and Diana must change their lives, their goals, their dreams…and their hearts.
Antiques dealer Diana Simms is engaged to her longtime boyfriend when she finds herself inside the Faulk Street Tavern. The song “Changes” emerges from the jukebox and enchants her. It also captivates Nick Fiore, a local guy who’s arrived at adulthood the hard way, after a tour through the juvenile justice system. Now he’s dedicated his life to helping other troubled kids. He has no business even looking at a beautiful, well-bred woman wearing a diamond engagement ring. But once they’re bewitched by the jukebox, he and Diana must change their lives, their goals, their dreams…and their hearts.
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Judith Arnold
183 books173 followersBarbara Keiler
aka Ariel Berk, Thea Frederick, Judith Arnold
Barbara Keiler was born on April 7th. She started telling stories before shecould write. She was four when her sister, Carolyn, stuffed a crayon intoher hand and taught her the alphabet, and she's been writing ever since.
Barbara is a graduate of Smith College, where she learned to aim for thestars, and she received a master's degree in creative writing from BrownUniversity, where she took aim at a good-looking graduate student in thechemistry department and wound up marrying him. She says: "Before myhusband and I were married, I had a job in California and he was working onhis Ph.D. in Rhode Island. I became ill, and he hopped on a plane and flewacross the country to be with me. Neither of us had any money, but he saidhe simply couldn't concentrate on his research, knowing I was three thousandmiles away and facing a serious health problem all by myself. He stayed fortwo weeks, until I was pretty well recovered. That he would just drop whathe was doing, put his life on hold and race to my side told me how much heloved me. After that, I knew this was the man I wanted to marry."
Barbara has received writing fellowships from the Shubert Foundation and theNational Endowment for the Arts, and has taught at colleges and universitiesaround the country. She has also written several plays that have beenprofessionally staged at regional theaters in San Francisco, Washington, D.C.,Connecticut and off-off-Broadway.
Since her first romance novel's publication in 1983 as Ariel Berk. Shewrote one novel as Thea Frederick, and since 1985 she writes asJudith Arnold. Barbara has sold more than 70 novels, with eight millioncopies in print worldwide. She has recently signed a contract with MIRABooks. Her first MIRA novel will appear in 2001. She has received severalawards from Romantic Times Magazine, including awards for the Best HarlequinAmerican Romance of the Year, Best Harlequin Superromance of the Year, BestSeries Romantic Novel of the Year and a Lifetime Achievement Certificate ofMerit for Innovative Series Romance. She has also been a finalist for theGolden Medallion Award and the RITA Award for Romance Writer of America. Hernovel Barefoot in the Grass has appeared on the recommended reading listsdistributed by cancer support services at several hospitals.
Barbara lives in a small town not far from Boston, Massachusetts, New England with her husband, two teenage sons, and a guinea pig named Wilbur. Her sister Carolyn died of breast cancer in 1998.
aka Ariel Berk, Thea Frederick, Judith Arnold
Barbara Keiler was born on April 7th. She started telling stories before shecould write. She was four when her sister, Carolyn, stuffed a crayon intoher hand and taught her the alphabet, and she's been writing ever since.
Barbara is a graduate of Smith College, where she learned to aim for thestars, and she received a master's degree in creative writing from BrownUniversity, where she took aim at a good-looking graduate student in thechemistry department and wound up marrying him. She says: "Before myhusband and I were married, I had a job in California and he was working onhis Ph.D. in Rhode Island. I became ill, and he hopped on a plane and flewacross the country to be with me. Neither of us had any money, but he saidhe simply couldn't concentrate on his research, knowing I was three thousandmiles away and facing a serious health problem all by myself. He stayed fortwo weeks, until I was pretty well recovered. That he would just drop whathe was doing, put his life on hold and race to my side told me how much heloved me. After that, I knew this was the man I wanted to marry."
Barbara has received writing fellowships from the Shubert Foundation and theNational Endowment for the Arts, and has taught at colleges and universitiesaround the country. She has also written several plays that have beenprofessionally staged at regional theaters in San Francisco, Washington, D.C.,Connecticut and off-off-Broadway.
Since her first romance novel's publication in 1983 as Ariel Berk. Shewrote one novel as Thea Frederick, and since 1985 she writes asJudith Arnold. Barbara has sold more than 70 novels, with eight millioncopies in print worldwide. She has recently signed a contract with MIRABooks. Her first MIRA novel will appear in 2001. She has received severalawards from Romantic Times Magazine, including awards for the Best HarlequinAmerican Romance of the Year, Best Harlequin Superromance of the Year, BestSeries Romantic Novel of the Year and a Lifetime Achievement Certificate ofMerit for Innovative Series Romance. She has also been a finalist for theGolden Medallion Award and the RITA Award for Romance Writer of America. Hernovel Barefoot in the Grass has appeared on the recommended reading listsdistributed by cancer support services at several hospitals.
Barbara lives in a small town not far from Boston, Massachusetts, New England with her husband, two teenage sons, and a guinea pig named Wilbur. Her sister Carolyn died of breast cancer in 1998.
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January 4, 2015
I used to read this author's books many years ago when she wrote for Harlequin (Mills&Boon type romances). I've always enjoyed her writing style and where her books are set.
Although I'm not normally a fan of instant love the theme of this series with the magic jukebox made it more acceptable. Nick and Diana are in the same bar when the jukebox plays David Bowie's song 'changes'. Their eyes meet across the bar and there is an instant connection. Only trouble with that is Diana is there with her stuffy fiance!
As the song suggested Diana and Nick need to make changes in their lives. Does Diana really want to marry Peter? Can Nick forgive his mother for something that happened in his youth?
This is a lovely gentle romance. I liked both Diana and Nick and was glad the magic brought them together. It's a short story that I feel would have worked well as a full length novel. However, there are more books in this series about different characters so maybe we will catch up again with this couple.
An enjoyable read that made a refreshing change from my recent reading material.
Although I'm not normally a fan of instant love the theme of this series with the magic jukebox made it more acceptable. Nick and Diana are in the same bar when the jukebox plays David Bowie's song 'changes'. Their eyes meet across the bar and there is an instant connection. Only trouble with that is Diana is there with her stuffy fiance!
As the song suggested Diana and Nick need to make changes in their lives. Does Diana really want to marry Peter? Can Nick forgive his mother for something that happened in his youth?
This is a lovely gentle romance. I liked both Diana and Nick and was glad the magic brought them together. It's a short story that I feel would have worked well as a full length novel. However, there are more books in this series about different characters so maybe we will catch up again with this couple.
An enjoyable read that made a refreshing change from my recent reading material.
January 8, 2015
OMG, a book can give you an ear worm!!! I enjoyed the story here. It was a tiny dash of magic and a heap of realism and I liked that mix. Gorgeous writing, believable characters, and a HFN which was super.
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February 3, 2015
Diana and her fiancé, Peter, are visiting Brogan's point to check out wedding venues. Diana, an antiques dealer, wants to check out a jukebox at the local Faulk Street Tavern. According to locals, one doesn't choose what the jukebox plays, instead, the jukebox plays what it thinks you need to hear. So while Diana and her fiancé are sitting there "changes" plays on the jukebox while Diana's eyes meet those of Nick, the local social worker. Nick is everything Peter is not, working class, came from humble beginnings whereas Diana and Peter were born with silver spoons in their mouths...but when the jukebox played that song, he was struck down just like Diana. Diana then refuses to go home with Peter, making excuses to stay at Brogan's Point a few more days, while fate finds ways to bring Nick and Diana together.
I had a few problems with this book, the first being Diana herself. The entire first chapter, readers hear how idiotic she sounds thinking about all the "changes" she will work on installing in Peter "after" they are married. And we wonder why so many marriages end in divorce???? Or the fact that she can "see" love when she looks at other couples, but has to question whether she "loves" Peter??? Irritates me that people are in love with weddings and pageantry but don't really think all that much about the people they are with....so I found myself not liking her very much from the start. Other problem I had was how she gets into an argument with Peter and takes his engagement ring off, goes to dinner with Nick, and then says "I can't"... Again, found this very irritating and somewhat immature on her part, so again, she was less endearing and I found myself hoping she ended up with Peter instead of Nick. If you can get past some of the heroine's lack of maturity, the story itself is well written and is a sweet romance, I just had a hard time liking Diana as a person.
I had a few problems with this book, the first being Diana herself. The entire first chapter, readers hear how idiotic she sounds thinking about all the "changes" she will work on installing in Peter "after" they are married. And we wonder why so many marriages end in divorce???? Or the fact that she can "see" love when she looks at other couples, but has to question whether she "loves" Peter??? Irritates me that people are in love with weddings and pageantry but don't really think all that much about the people they are with....so I found myself not liking her very much from the start. Other problem I had was how she gets into an argument with Peter and takes his engagement ring off, goes to dinner with Nick, and then says "I can't"... Again, found this very irritating and somewhat immature on her part, so again, she was less endearing and I found myself hoping she ended up with Peter instead of Nick. If you can get past some of the heroine's lack of maturity, the story itself is well written and is a sweet romance, I just had a hard time liking Diana as a person.
February 6, 2015
Was torn between 2 or 3 stars for this book. I thought the magic jukebox premise was dumb, but maybe necessary for the story to unfold as quickly as it did. In a classic "wrong side of the tracks" story, Nick and Diana fall in love in the blink of an eye after hearing a song on a jukebox in a local dive bar. They're both well-developed, complex characters even in such a short story. Not sure I would continue with this series just because the jukebox thing drove me crazy, but I would read more by this author.
August 9, 2015
I really enjoyed this book....until the epilogue. ...it left me without a sense of closure, and while it's a series, the next book deals with a different couple, so you're not even guaranteed reading the next one will help with that. Loved the characters and the premise. Would have been 4 stars, if not for that epilogue.
April 2, 2021
So extremely well written. This author is amazing. Looking forward to the other books in the series.
March 30, 2015
Fun, fast read with a paranormal cute-meet in the form of a mystical jukebox that plays the song someone needs to hear order to make the right changes in their life.
Diana is engaged to a rich, stick in the mud guy, and in the north of Boston town of Brogan's Point to check out a possible wedding venue. When they stop by a local watering hole for a drink, the antique dealer in Diana falls in love with the ancient jukebox and puts in a quarter The third song it plays for her is Changes by David Bowie, and her eyes lock with a stranger across the bar.
Nick is a Brogan Point local, a guy with a checkered past who is. Making good for himself and doing good in the community, but when. The jukebox plays changes, he sees the preppie Bostonian across the bar and knows his life is about to change, despite the 3 carat ring on the woman's finger.
I enjoyed the slightly paranormal bent as well as the character development and wonderful sense of place. I have lived on the North Shore of Boston, and felt at home with the authors characters and settings. Great, fast story. Totally recommend for a grey day lift of spirits.
Diana is engaged to a rich, stick in the mud guy, and in the north of Boston town of Brogan's Point to check out a possible wedding venue. When they stop by a local watering hole for a drink, the antique dealer in Diana falls in love with the ancient jukebox and puts in a quarter The third song it plays for her is Changes by David Bowie, and her eyes lock with a stranger across the bar.
Nick is a Brogan Point local, a guy with a checkered past who is. Making good for himself and doing good in the community, but when. The jukebox plays changes, he sees the preppie Bostonian across the bar and knows his life is about to change, despite the 3 carat ring on the woman's finger.
I enjoyed the slightly paranormal bent as well as the character development and wonderful sense of place. I have lived on the North Shore of Boston, and felt at home with the authors characters and settings. Great, fast story. Totally recommend for a grey day lift of spirits.
April 7, 2015
Loved Changes. I enjoyed the minor "magic" element of the jukebox that which was pivotal to the story even though it was only a small scene. I loved the the feeling that the magic brought allowed Diana to be open to the changes that she needed to make and couldn't wait to find out what changes Nick would make. The speed of the romance fit because it was started by the magic of their song. I can't wait to read the next ones; I am so glad there are others ready to read!
August 15, 2015
It was an enjoyable enough romance as long as you're willing to suspend disbelief a bit. I liked the main characters, but it was hard to swallow their love at first sight as orchestrated by a magic jukebox playing the song "Changes". Once you get past that, it's nice to see people making changes in their lives which make them better for their own sakes, as well as that of their (new) partners.
August 29, 2015
I was pulled in by the concept of a pop song being "magical" and bringing two people together. Thought it was a different plot line. You can tell Judith Arnold is a good writer, but besides the jukebox angle, there's nothing very original here. It's your cookie cutter romance novel. Still, it's a quick read and I wouldn't mind reading the other books in the series.
February 9, 2016
This book was a little slow to get going but once it did I really enjoyed it. Once we got to know the MCs and they started spending time together I was cheering them on. I liked the mild supernatural element with the magic jukebox. It gave a good excuse for the insta love.
Kindle freebie. I would read the others in the series but $3.99 is too much for a 150 page book.
Kindle freebie. I would read the others in the series but $3.99 is too much for a 150 page book.
February 25, 2017
Diana and Mark lock eyes across a crowded room in this seaside romance. The story is a little too neat and tidy in the end for me to rate it as a great read but it's fun and easy-going as a holiday read.
August 25, 2018
I mostly enjoyed this story, though by the end you may doubt that.
It is an insta-love tale that could have used more polish, particularly toward the end. I have a lot of quibbles with it, though the quick love isn't included. People take ten years or ten days, are right or right for a while, or wrong; love comes when it's ready, and it varies. And maybe it was the jukebox.
The drop in quality in the second half is something I see most often in sale novels, as if readers will forgive it because it's cheaper or free.
Not this reader. At 70% in or so, I tweeted:
"#reading None of these character reactions is ringing true - at 70% into this novel. I'll probably finish reading it, but...this is not a good sign. If she's going to panic, that needed some foreshadowing."
And then, that issue is resolved very quickly with just a bit of talk and they run off to have sex. Which is when I wrote the second tweet:
"Oh, seriously... No you don't have unprotected sex just because you lurves him, you idiot. YOU don't know how close to the end of this book you are!
"(I didn't say that out loud, but it was close.)"
There was no exchange of health documents, no discussion of sexual histories. Diana assumes her only other partner's been honest, and doesn't ask Nick anything, nor does Nick think better of it. This is irresponsible. Also, the sex is not well written, but I was too mad to care about that, other than I was glad it was quick.
I liked the bar owner/policeman lovers part of the epilogue more than Nick's scene.
It's not a terrible book. But it wouldn't have taken much to make it much better, and that is disappointing.
It is an insta-love tale that could have used more polish, particularly toward the end. I have a lot of quibbles with it, though the quick love isn't included. People take ten years or ten days, are right or right for a while, or wrong; love comes when it's ready, and it varies. And maybe it was the jukebox.
The drop in quality in the second half is something I see most often in sale novels, as if readers will forgive it because it's cheaper or free.
Not this reader. At 70% in or so, I tweeted:
"#reading None of these character reactions is ringing true - at 70% into this novel. I'll probably finish reading it, but...this is not a good sign. If she's going to panic, that needed some foreshadowing."
And then, that issue is resolved very quickly with just a bit of talk and they run off to have sex. Which is when I wrote the second tweet:
"Oh, seriously... No you don't have unprotected sex just because you lurves him, you idiot. YOU don't know how close to the end of this book you are!
"(I didn't say that out loud, but it was close.)"
There was no exchange of health documents, no discussion of sexual histories. Diana assumes her only other partner's been honest, and doesn't ask Nick anything, nor does Nick think better of it. This is irresponsible. Also, the sex is not well written, but I was too mad to care about that, other than I was glad it was quick.
I liked the bar owner/policeman lovers part of the epilogue more than Nick's scene.
It's not a terrible book. But it wouldn't have taken much to make it much better, and that is disappointing.
November 14, 2018
A not uninteresting plot, protagonists who are the complete opposite of each other, which usually would make for nice sparks and whatever flowing between them - however for me, the telling of their story just did not spark anything in me, except yawns.
A magic jukebox plays any song in its repertoire, and it means something special for one or two individuals. In this case, the song "Changes" hits Diana and Nick between the eyes. Problem: Diana is there with her fiancé, and Nick has a sealed juvenile record. So far so good.
Then, unfortunately, the story unfolds, telling about the changes happening to the two people affected. Don't worry if you didn't see the change the first time it happens or appears, you will be hit over the head with it several times, with a heavy club. You will understand during one of the numerous repetitive inner monologues of the protagonists. Actually they monologue you to death with the revelation, just in case you did not understand what was going on the first three or eight times (apologies for the sarcasm).
I am sorry, but I just found the book boring, and the further I delved into it, the less magical that jukebox seemed to me (I actually had the urge to take an axe to it).
I don't think I will follow this series.
A magic jukebox plays any song in its repertoire, and it means something special for one or two individuals. In this case, the song "Changes" hits Diana and Nick between the eyes. Problem: Diana is there with her fiancé, and Nick has a sealed juvenile record. So far so good.
Then, unfortunately, the story unfolds, telling about the changes happening to the two people affected. Don't worry if you didn't see the change the first time it happens or appears, you will be hit over the head with it several times, with a heavy club. You will understand during one of the numerous repetitive inner monologues of the protagonists. Actually they monologue you to death with the revelation, just in case you did not understand what was going on the first three or eight times (apologies for the sarcasm).
I am sorry, but I just found the book boring, and the further I delved into it, the less magical that jukebox seemed to me (I actually had the urge to take an axe to it).
I don't think I will follow this series.
November 18, 2017
I've debated on whether to give this one 2 or 3 stars. I've finally decided on 3, obviously. The premise of the magic jukebox intrigued me and I wanted to see what Ms Arnold would do with it. Well, she used it for the "insta-love" factor. And, it pretty much works in this setting. At least, all the locals would say it works.
Diana Simms and her fiance are at Brogan's Point to check out a wedding venue. They run in Boston's high society crowd and have been destined to marry since birth. Peter, the fiance, egotistical and over-bearing, and just about as boring as they come. So, yeah, it's easy to cheer on Diana when she decides to dump him.
Nick is the local bad boy gone good. He's got a sordid history, but he's trying his best to overcome it. He definitely knows that Diana is out of his league, but when they both are ensnared by the jukebox neither one seems to care.
This is definitely uber light reading. It's one of those rainy afternoon books you can pick up with ease, settle into, and enjoy the ride. However, it's not one that makes you really connect with the characters or develop any real emotional ties with.
Diana Simms and her fiance are at Brogan's Point to check out a wedding venue. They run in Boston's high society crowd and have been destined to marry since birth. Peter, the fiance, egotistical and over-bearing, and just about as boring as they come. So, yeah, it's easy to cheer on Diana when she decides to dump him.
Nick is the local bad boy gone good. He's got a sordid history, but he's trying his best to overcome it. He definitely knows that Diana is out of his league, but when they both are ensnared by the jukebox neither one seems to care.
This is definitely uber light reading. It's one of those rainy afternoon books you can pick up with ease, settle into, and enjoy the ride. However, it's not one that makes you really connect with the characters or develop any real emotional ties with.
August 30, 2017
Nick Fiore
Diana Simms
Read Aug 2017 | 2.5 stars
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Book synopsis: The Magic Jukebox sits in the Faulk Street Tavern in the quiet seaside town of Brogan’s Point, Massachusetts. No one knows what classic rock songs will come out of the jukebox when a coin is inserted, but every now and then, the jukebox will play a song that casts a spell on two bar patrons—a song that will change their lives and open their hearts to love.
Antiques dealer Diana Simms is engaged to her longtime boyfriend when she finds herself inside the Faulk Street Tavern. The song “Changes” emerges from the jukebox and enchants her. It also captivates Nick Fiore, a local guy who’s arrived at adulthood the hard way, after a tour through the juvenile justice system. Now he’s dedicated his life to helping other troubled kids. He has no business even looking at a beautiful, well-bred woman wearing a diamond engagement ring. But once they’re bewitched by the jukebox, he and Diana must change their lives, their goals, their dreams…and their hearts.
Diana Simms
Read Aug 2017 | 2.5 stars
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Book synopsis: The Magic Jukebox sits in the Faulk Street Tavern in the quiet seaside town of Brogan’s Point, Massachusetts. No one knows what classic rock songs will come out of the jukebox when a coin is inserted, but every now and then, the jukebox will play a song that casts a spell on two bar patrons—a song that will change their lives and open their hearts to love.
Antiques dealer Diana Simms is engaged to her longtime boyfriend when she finds herself inside the Faulk Street Tavern. The song “Changes” emerges from the jukebox and enchants her. It also captivates Nick Fiore, a local guy who’s arrived at adulthood the hard way, after a tour through the juvenile justice system. Now he’s dedicated his life to helping other troubled kids. He has no business even looking at a beautiful, well-bred woman wearing a diamond engagement ring. But once they’re bewitched by the jukebox, he and Diana must change their lives, their goals, their dreams…and their hearts.
August 30, 2017
I really loved this sweet, wonderful book. The premise is about the power of an old Wurlitzer jukebox on certain individuals who come into a little tavern in Brogan's Point, Massachusetts. Maybe I identified with the story because I come from North Tonawanda, New York, and there used to be a big Wurlitzer factory that made these jukeboxes, along with organs and pianos. After hearing David Bowie's "Changes", Diana Simms and Nick Fiore "change" their lives forever. The process of change is both difficult and life-affirming. Two people from different places in society learn the true meaning of love and change to attain the dreams they didn't even realize they had. Everything in the story isn't a fairy tale. There is a certain amount of darkness to overcome. I loved the characters and the small town. I'm planning to read the entire Magic Jukebox series. Judith Arnold is simply an original and impressive writer.
November 3, 2020
I really enjoyed this one. Diana has grown up being the good daughter and doing everything everyone has wanted her to do. Her parents, Peter, his parents, her boss. Now she's been touched by the magic of the juke box and things are changing for her. She is changing. Suddenly she's looking at it from her own perspective, what does Diana want?! And it's not the same as everyone else. Her boss is thrilled. Peter and the parents, not so much, but she's convinced they'll learn to live with it. They'll have to because she's changing!
And whose eyes did she meet across that dance floor at the tavern when the juke box played the song? That would be Nick. and he doesn't want to change. He's happy the way he is. But if he wants to have Diana, he's going to have to do a bit of changing that's long overdue. Recommended.
And whose eyes did she meet across that dance floor at the tavern when the juke box played the song? That would be Nick. and he doesn't want to change. He's happy the way he is. But if he wants to have Diana, he's going to have to do a bit of changing that's long overdue. Recommended.
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July 12, 2017
Nice change
Such an interesting story. This book was read so fast, I finished it in less than two hours. The storyline was so different, it was hard not to get sucked into this book.
I don't want to give anything away. Diana walks into a bar in the small town outside of Boston with her fiancee, and sees an old fashioned jukebox playing she insists on hearing it play. Nick is at the same bar, when the "magic" jukebox plays a song that instantly stops his world. Nick locks eyes with Diana and the two of them are frozen while David Bowie's song "Changes" plays. Something big happens to both of them after the song is played.
Little do they know that their lives are about to be changed.
A MUST read!!
Such an interesting story. This book was read so fast, I finished it in less than two hours. The storyline was so different, it was hard not to get sucked into this book.
I don't want to give anything away. Diana walks into a bar in the small town outside of Boston with her fiancee, and sees an old fashioned jukebox playing she insists on hearing it play. Nick is at the same bar, when the "magic" jukebox plays a song that instantly stops his world. Nick locks eyes with Diana and the two of them are frozen while David Bowie's song "Changes" plays. Something big happens to both of them after the song is played.
Little do they know that their lives are about to be changed.
A MUST read!!
November 7, 2020
Can a magic jukebox play the perfect song just for the perfect person? Well the jukebox at Faulk Street Tavern did just that. When Diana Simms convinced her fiancé to come to see the antique jukebox she did not know that it would change her life. Apparently you have no choice of what song you want to play, the jukebox plays what you need. The third song from the three for a quarter was “Changes” and the first person she saw when the song started was Nick Fiore and their eyes locked during the song and neither could see or hear anyone else. This is a very heartwarming story of seeing where you are going and what changes you need to make to live your life like you want, not what is expected of you. Good read.
January 24, 2021
Changes: A Rich Girl. A Troubled Guy
Oh my! This was a great story. Diana and Peter went into this tavern and she was eyeing a beautiful juke box. Diana was into antiques and she knew this one was valuable. Gus told her it was called the Magic Juke Box for it played a song for someone who needed a special message. She put a quarter in, played a Frank Sinatra song, the next, David Bowie, “Changes”, and her vision was drawn to a man standing at the bar, and his eyes were focused on her, as if a spell was cast on them. Well, you will need to read this one and enjoy their finding love.
Oh my! This was a great story. Diana and Peter went into this tavern and she was eyeing a beautiful juke box. Diana was into antiques and she knew this one was valuable. Gus told her it was called the Magic Juke Box for it played a song for someone who needed a special message. She put a quarter in, played a Frank Sinatra song, the next, David Bowie, “Changes”, and her vision was drawn to a man standing at the bar, and his eyes were focused on her, as if a spell was cast on them. Well, you will need to read this one and enjoy their finding love.
June 23, 2021
Diana has an over-bearing fiance who she never says no too. She has over-bearing parents who she never says no too. She has an over-bearing employer who she never says no too. But, while visiting places to hold the wedding, Diana comes across a small cove where the people are friendly. At a the local bar, Diana finds an old juke box. She puts in a quarter and the song Changes starts to play. As Diana looks around, her eyes lock with Nick's. As the song works its magic, Diana finds her back bone and starts standing up to people. Nick overcomes his struggle with his mother and finally finds forgiveness. A good romance.
August 26, 2025
What I adored about Changes is how real the characters felt. Diana could have been one of those stereotypical “wealthy woman tempted by the bad boy” heroines, but Judith Arnold gave her so much nuance. She’s loyal, thoughtful, and truly does care about her fiancé, but there’s this undeniable chemistry between her and Nick that refuses to be ignored. I loved the way the jukebox wasn’t just a gimmick but felt like a guiding hand from fate, nudging them toward what they really needed. The seaside town of Brogan’s Point came alive, too, I could picture the tavern, the salty air, the quiet streets. It felt like stepping into another world for a few days.
March 17, 2018
I enjoyed this book, and I really like the characters. In fact I found myself missing Diana and Nick so much that I bought the second book in the series. The reason I only gave it three stars is that not much happens in the book - it is in fact more like a short story or novella, not much time for any major conflict or follow up. Suddenly the book is over! Judith Arnold is a great writer and this is a good, happy read.
June 21, 2019
Rhythm of life!
I really liked this book. The story line was fast moving and kept me, as the reader wanting more. The love interests were in a need of a "Change" . They saw inside themselves to make the changes to bring happiness to their lives and each others. Can't wait to read the next edition and see what song brings a new life to another couple who never saw it coming from the Magic Jukebox . Enjoy! I did.
I really liked this book. The story line was fast moving and kept me, as the reader wanting more. The love interests were in a need of a "Change" . They saw inside themselves to make the changes to bring happiness to their lives and each others. Can't wait to read the next edition and see what song brings a new life to another couple who never saw it coming from the Magic Jukebox . Enjoy! I did.
August 21, 2019
A magical jukebox
Diana and her fiancé Peter are checking out places for their wedding. They go to a bar in the small town they are staying. Diana falls in love with the antique jukebox. A song comes on that magically starts changes in her. At the same time in also starts changes in Nick. How will these changes effect their lives? Will Diana and Peter choose the inn to hold their wedding? What will the jukebox magic bring about?
Diana and her fiancé Peter are checking out places for their wedding. They go to a bar in the small town they are staying. Diana falls in love with the antique jukebox. A song comes on that magically starts changes in her. At the same time in also starts changes in Nick. How will these changes effect their lives? Will Diana and Peter choose the inn to hold their wedding? What will the jukebox magic bring about?
September 28, 2020
I thought this book was wonderful! It held a little fantasy that was charming. I just wanted to keep reading to find out what the main characters would do next. I was cheering for both of them and it all turned out the way I wanted it to.
I had to stop myself from buying the next book in this series because I have 81 pgs of books stored on my kindle. However, I may do it anyway. :) I recommend this book for an easy, pleasant read.
I had to stop myself from buying the next book in this series because I have 81 pgs of books stored on my kindle. However, I may do it anyway. :) I recommend this book for an easy, pleasant read.
October 16, 2024
I do like the character development and where everyone eventually ended up in the story; how they took charge of their lives regardless of how that looks like.
I have always found the whole love at first sight really hard to believe, and the fact that it is kind of facilitated by a magic jukebox of some sorts is a little farfetched, especially since everything else had no magic elements to them at all.
Overall, it was a decent read, but I would not recommend this book.
I have always found the whole love at first sight really hard to believe, and the fact that it is kind of facilitated by a magic jukebox of some sorts is a little farfetched, especially since everything else had no magic elements to them at all.
Overall, it was a decent read, but I would not recommend this book.
September 21, 2017
Different in a good way
I like a little magic, or carma or angels in my life. You can call it what you want but it guides you down a road that changes your perspective of things, Even makes you look closer to what is going on. The " song " was played and two people changed their paths. How and why is for you to find out. Enjoy I did!
I like a little magic, or carma or angels in my life. You can call it what you want but it guides you down a road that changes your perspective of things, Even makes you look closer to what is going on. The " song " was played and two people changed their paths. How and why is for you to find out. Enjoy I did!
July 3, 2018
Intriguing
I liked this book. The words flowed without a stutter. The basis of the collection of books were intriguing and delightful. It was a love story that didn't feel typical. I wish they were all free so i could afford to read them. But the writer definitely deserves her pay for these books.
Grab a glass of wine, a bit of chocolate and enjoy. You won't regret the read.
I liked this book. The words flowed without a stutter. The basis of the collection of books were intriguing and delightful. It was a love story that didn't feel typical. I wish they were all free so i could afford to read them. But the writer definitely deserves her pay for these books.
Grab a glass of wine, a bit of chocolate and enjoy. You won't regret the read.
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