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Heritage Bay #3.5
Marriage, Mayhem & Happily Ever After
The anticipated wedding of Zach Easton and Jayla King has finally arrived.
Zach and Jayla’s love story concludes in this novella. Read how their families came together to plan the wedding of the year, to their not-so-perfect honeymoon, and even a glimpse into their lives ten years later.
*This book is NOT a standalone. Must read previous book in the series.
*Not recommended for readers under the age of 18 due to language and sexual situations.
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Zach and Jayla’s love story concludes in this novella. Read how their families came together to plan the wedding of the year, to their not-so-perfect honeymoon, and even a glimpse into their lives ten years later.
*This book is NOT a standalone. Must read previous book in the series.
*Not recommended for readers under the age of 18 due to language and sexual situations.
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- GenresContemporary
148 pages, Paperback
Published September 20, 2019
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About the author
M.A. Foster
23 books861 followersM.A Foster resides in Tampa Bay, Florida with her husband, kids, and her crazy dog, Lola.
When she’s not reading or writing, she’s either catching up with friends and family or chatting with her readers and fellow author friends on Facebook.
When she’s not reading or writing, she’s either catching up with friends and family or chatting with her readers and fellow author friends on Facebook.
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November 10, 2020
Love revisiting my Heritage Bay peeps and world. My heart is so full right now. I am living in the high of this beautiful telling.
As the title refers this is the before, during, and after of the marriage of Jayla and Zach. Eek what is best of all, the whole clan is part of this wonderful novella. It is the best continuation of all three amazing Heritage Bay books. Yes you need to read them to understand this amazing tale.
This read brings out all the emotions. I laughed hysterically, I cried (boy did I ever), and I swooned at the HEA part of this story.
Umm I would be amiss if I didn’t say this story intertwines intriguing teases of possible books all throughout it. I love all the side characters that gave us little tastes of future reads. Clapping Hands. I can’t wait.
Plan to experience all the feels with this story. What an amazing five star book. Happy Reading Everyone! XOXO
As the title refers this is the before, during, and after of the marriage of Jayla and Zach. Eek what is best of all, the whole clan is part of this wonderful novella. It is the best continuation of all three amazing Heritage Bay books. Yes you need to read them to understand this amazing tale.
This read brings out all the emotions. I laughed hysterically, I cried (boy did I ever), and I swooned at the HEA part of this story.
Umm I would be amiss if I didn’t say this story intertwines intriguing teases of possible books all throughout it. I love all the side characters that gave us little tastes of future reads. Clapping Hands. I can’t wait.
Plan to experience all the feels with this story. What an amazing five star book. Happy Reading Everyone! XOXO
September 21, 2019
I am never disappointed in M.A. Foster’s books. The Heritage Bay series is one of my all time favorite series and I have enjoyed every single book and getting to know all of the characters throughout the whole journey. This book gave me so many feels. I cried tears of joy, sadness and hotness all in one. I love the writing style of this author; the storyline is flawless and the characters I have loved since book one. What a great ending to a beautiful story! Marriage, Mayhem & Happily Ever After is NOT a standalone. You need to read the first three books since there are spoilers in this Novella. You will not be disappointed In any of M.A. Foster’s books.
September 23, 2019
What a heartfelt story with lots of tears, laughter and full of surprises. All the characters are back to share in this exciting wedding that is happening for Zach and Jayla. For being a novella, it sure is filled with so many exciting things and its just filled with so many emotions throughout reading it. And the end of it made my heart so happy reading. I am looking forward to more books from MA Foster. They are so good.
September 22, 2019
"Their story has only just begun,but as they say in fairy tales, the prince and the princess always get their happily ever after."
This story is a novella from The Heritage Bay series which includes Jaybird, Mackenzie and Cougar so if you haven't read those stop reading this review and go read those. Seriously, Stop now start with Jaybird and embrace your new book addiction. You're welcome !
Once again I am writing an M.A. Foster book review with tears in my eyes but a smile on my face. Zach and Jayla deserve this book and all the happiness that they receive in it. I loved reading about the path to the wedding, all the ups and downs and all the emotion. The happiness mixed with sadness when Jay tries her dress on for the first time. The support and strength Emerson and Jay give each other in that moment is powerful. It broke my heart and I wanted nothing more to give Jay her father back. The letters from Marcus alone are enough to have you crying like a big baby but as I said it so worth it. The emotion you feel when you read an M.A. Foster book is pure and from deep in your soul. Her characters are so genuine and realistic you root for them from your core. This Novella is no different. Her writing is so genuine and entertaining, through this book you will laugh and cry and then laugh again. I loved it as I do all her other books. Zach and Jay’s wedding and happily ever after is everything we have been waiting for and then some. Can’t wait for what's to come.
September 21, 2019
I loved this series! I never got the image of Jayla in a sparkly princess T-shirt headed to Disney World at 5. She came home, and wrote a song about Zach. She sat her dad down and told him about Zach.
This book was about their wedding, but so much more than that. Her mom’s advice is to never go to bed angry or leave the house angry. Always say ‘I love you’ and mean it. I also loved her dad’s advice to Z in his letter. Those letters gutted me every time! Cole’s tattoo of the advice Marcus gave him of our biggest mistakes turn out to be the most beautiful blessings.
Finally, I can’t leave out Jayla’s fairytale of a prince meeting a rock princess at the Magic Kingdom. I can imagine her holding their children and rocking them to sleep. This series was truly a pleasure to read! I hope we get more of this huge family. ❤️❤️❤️
This book was about their wedding, but so much more than that. Her mom’s advice is to never go to bed angry or leave the house angry. Always say ‘I love you’ and mean it. I also loved her dad’s advice to Z in his letter. Those letters gutted me every time! Cole’s tattoo of the advice Marcus gave him of our biggest mistakes turn out to be the most beautiful blessings.
Finally, I can’t leave out Jayla’s fairytale of a prince meeting a rock princess at the Magic Kingdom. I can imagine her holding their children and rocking them to sleep. This series was truly a pleasure to read! I hope we get more of this huge family. ❤️❤️❤️
September 21, 2019
Another amazing story written by the extremely talented M.A. Foster. I love Jayla and Zach. Their story is one that brings out every emotion. They have been in love since they were 5 & 6, and have had their relationship put to the test in the years since then. They both proved that they could get through everything and live their happily ever after. I love how this book intertwines the stories of the characters of Heritage Bay. This is a must read book, but to fully understand everything that is going on in this story, you should really start from the beginning by reading Jaybird. I highly recommend every book in this series. M.A. Foster is phenomenal, and you will never be disappointed reading her books!
September 21, 2019
This beautiful novella gives us the perfect Happy Ever After for Jay and Zack. A lovely couple who knew since a young age they were meant for each other.
It was an emotional read, I laughed, cried hard and also had some OMG moments. This group of people is amazing and very close to my heart. I wish there was a book for each one of them, but I'll conform with the ones I know of so far ❤️.
I loved it very much and I'm honored M A. Foster shared it with me before releasing. Zack and Jay are not perfect, bit this was a perfect ending for a beautiful couple.
It was an emotional read, I laughed, cried hard and also had some OMG moments. This group of people is amazing and very close to my heart. I wish there was a book for each one of them, but I'll conform with the ones I know of so far ❤️.
I loved it very much and I'm honored M A. Foster shared it with me before releasing. Zack and Jay are not perfect, bit this was a perfect ending for a beautiful couple.
September 21, 2019
M.A. Foster has written another winner! To go along with her other awesome books Jaybird, Mackenzie and Cougar, Ms. Foster has beautifully “closed the book” on the King family and left me feeling sooooo emotional. From the beginning of Jaybird to the end of Marriage, Mayhem and Happily Ever After, I was filled with every emotion possible. This book is sad, sweet and sexy all rolled into one terrific book. I will miss these characters and I look forward to reading more about the happenings in Heritage Bay.
September 21, 2019
I have loved the Heritage Bay Series thus far and this was the perfect ending for Zach and Jay. As is the case with all of HBS book, this one was emotional. I laughed and cried and there were definitely a couple of surprises. Like I have said before Zach and Jayla are perfectly imperfect and make a beautiful couple. I am so happy that they got their Happily Ever After. This book is not a standalone and you'll want to read Jaybird, Mackenzie, and Cougar first. I will recommend this book and all of the HBS to anyone who will listen! This one is 5 stars for sure!!!
September 22, 2019
I absolutely love this series! In this addition, you get to see all things leading up to the wedding, the wedding itself, and a glimpse into the future. I love Jay, and Z, and I love the fact that we get some more Heritage Bay. I absolutely love Jay and Weenies fight. It was funny as hell, and so sweet. I want a friendship like that! This book made me laugh out loud, and cry my eyes out. It's a perfect book. Y'all if you haven't read any M.A. Foster, you should! I can't say enough good things about this whole series. Get it! It's another 5 star read!
October 1, 2019
It's always great to get drawn back into the world of Heritage Bay!! I devoured every single page!!
I was so happy to be able to read all about Zach and Jay's special day and all the heart tugging moments between. MA Foster really does a great job of creating a book and having it play like a movie in my head.
I love the little bits and pieces she subtly dropped of maybe what is going to happen in the future with certain characters in the wonderful world of Heritage Bay and I CANNOT wait to read all about them!!
Fantastic Read!!!!
I was so happy to be able to read all about Zach and Jay's special day and all the heart tugging moments between. MA Foster really does a great job of creating a book and having it play like a movie in my head.
I love the little bits and pieces she subtly dropped of maybe what is going to happen in the future with certain characters in the wonderful world of Heritage Bay and I CANNOT wait to read all about them!!
Fantastic Read!!!!
September 21, 2019
Marriage, Mayhem, & Happily Ever After by M. A. Foster is phenomenal!!
This book is not a standalone, you’ll want to read Jaybird, Mackenzie, and Cougar first. It’ll be so much more fun once you know all of these amazing characters.
Foster definitely knows how to deliver the feels and bring her readers into the world of Mayhem.
Absolutely loved!!!
“The prince and the princess always get their happily ever after.”
4.5 Stars
This book is not a standalone, you’ll want to read Jaybird, Mackenzie, and Cougar first. It’ll be so much more fun once you know all of these amazing characters.
Foster definitely knows how to deliver the feels and bring her readers into the world of Mayhem.
Absolutely loved!!!
“The prince and the princess always get their happily ever after.”
4.5 Stars
September 21, 2019
LOVED!!! A perfect conclusion to the love story of Jaybird! The whole gang from Heritage Bay is back to celebrate the union of Jayla and Zach! Marriage, Mayhem and Happily Ever After was so amazing. I loved everything about this novella from beginning to end, was beautifully written. I loved that everyone you grew to love from the very beginning was included. I am sad this is the ending for Jaybird love story, but I am excited to see what Heritage Bay has in store for the future!!!
September 21, 2019
I adored the story of Zac and Jayla’s wedding. You definitely need to read the previous books to understand the touching moments and depth of emotions the story entails. This story was filled with moments that will make you blush and a few pages later you’re welling up with tears. You definitely wanna carve out some time to finish the entire novella in one sitting. You will not want to put it down.
September 22, 2019
This author is great at giving you all the feels! She always pulls at your heart strings and brings the HEA.
I’m so happy we got this little piece of the Heritage Bay family!
This writer has made these characters imprinted in my heart forever because they feel so real.
Zach and Jayla had some rough patches but their wedding and life is filled with so much love. I’m so happy they got their happily ever after and us readers got to see their love again!
I’m so happy we got this little piece of the Heritage Bay family!
This writer has made these characters imprinted in my heart forever because they feel so real.
Zach and Jayla had some rough patches but their wedding and life is filled with so much love. I’m so happy they got their happily ever after and us readers got to see their love again!
September 21, 2019
This was absolutely perfect. Exactly what I wanted when it was announced there would be a wedding novella!
I cried. I laughed. And at the end I felt super content with how this all came together. Like any book by this author there is some parts that will make you feel so hard you may cry in a public place. you will also laugh and gasp. Basically this is a book and a series you should be reading!
I cried. I laughed. And at the end I felt super content with how this all came together. Like any book by this author there is some parts that will make you feel so hard you may cry in a public place. you will also laugh and gasp. Basically this is a book and a series you should be reading!
September 21, 2019
Absolutely the perfect love story. Jay & Zach have had my heart since Jaybird and this book just makes you fall in love with them more. MA Foster has an unique talent that you don’t see in many authors. If there is any book you are contemplating to read, don’t think for another second. This book will truly fill you with love. Exquisite job MA! 💙
September 23, 2019
I love this series and all its characters. I always welcome any chance to go back to Heritage Bay. This little novella takes you through Jayla & Zach's love story from start to finish. This one leaves out most of the drama, but keeps all the love between the couple and all their family & friends. I'm invested and never want this series to end!
October 4, 2019
MA Foster never disappoints!! I adore the whole Heritage Bay family and am always waiting for the next installment. I love getting the details of Z amd Jay's wedding that we missed out on in previous books. MM&HEA made it worth the wait! Some new storylines opened up for some other characters that I CAN. NOT. WAIT. to get my hands on!!!
September 22, 2019
Gah this book!!!! I already loved Jay and Zach before but this story summed up their story perfectly. I felt so many emotions reading this...as I knew I would because I’d expect nothing less from MA Foster. I can’t wait to see what this author has for us next!
September 29, 2019
Omg what a totally amazing book. This book will have you laughing and then crying and laughing again. You have to read the first three books as there are spoilers in it. This is an absolute must read
September 26, 2019
First of all let me say that in order to understand this fun and heartfelt novella you need to read the first three books on this series, Mackenzie, Jaybird, and Cougar to get familiar with the characters.
Now, let me tell you Jayla and Zach have loved each other for a long time, they separated for a while but destiny brought them back together. And this time, they were not going to waste any time to spend the rest of their lives together. Their love is definitely one for the ages despite they are stil young.
This book brings back characters from past books and is a delight to see where they are in their lives and how their lives and stories intertwines. I loved how the author celebrates the relationship Jayla had with her father, it was heartbreaking but heartwarming at the same time. Jayla is fearless and faithful to her family and friends, and Zach is the man who supports her and loves her with all his being.
Ms. Foster's writing is flawless and you can feel that she put her heart and soul bringing this beautiful story to her readers. I highly recommend you read this series, it won't disappoint.
Now, let me tell you Jayla and Zach have loved each other for a long time, they separated for a while but destiny brought them back together. And this time, they were not going to waste any time to spend the rest of their lives together. Their love is definitely one for the ages despite they are stil young.
This book brings back characters from past books and is a delight to see where they are in their lives and how their lives and stories intertwines. I loved how the author celebrates the relationship Jayla had with her father, it was heartbreaking but heartwarming at the same time. Jayla is fearless and faithful to her family and friends, and Zach is the man who supports her and loves her with all his being.
Ms. Foster's writing is flawless and you can feel that she put her heart and soul bringing this beautiful story to her readers. I highly recommend you read this series, it won't disappoint.
September 23, 2019
I fell in love with this series and binge read the first three books in 2 days. I was late to the game but amazed by the storylines and writing . You would never guess these books are written about high school students. So anyways I was so excited to get an ARC of this novella to continue this amazing series .... ALL THE FEELS !!!!! Seriously this book wrecked me in the best of ways. Jayla and Zach are literally a match made in heaven, even though they've been thru he!! ..... Noone at their ages should have to go thru what they have. But it's what makes these books so amazing. Real life real emotions are poured onto these pages. And I can't get enough... I'm dying to get my hands on more . DYING!!!!!!!! they're love story isn't perfect as a matter of fact it's about as imperfect as one can get BUT IT IS REAL and its beautiful....
September 21, 2019
HEA❤
***sorry ya"ll getting my emotions in check***
Phew. Marriage,Mayhem &HEA is most definitely a 5🌟 read! I love that MA Foster gave us this insight of our favorite crew❤ This read had so many LOL scenes and so so many emotional ones. One that stuck with me was... "“It’s supposed to be one of the happiest days of my life, but it won’t be because he’s not here to give me away.”-Jay *queue the 😭* I ain't giving you all anymore you must must read this one! But make sure you read Jaybird,MacKenzie, and Cougar before you read this one! If you haven't read Jaybird i highly recommened a box of tissue's and wine.... Lots of wine! LOL! Trust me this series is one you don't want to miss out on.
***sorry ya"ll getting my emotions in check***
Phew. Marriage,Mayhem &HEA is most definitely a 5🌟 read! I love that MA Foster gave us this insight of our favorite crew❤ This read had so many LOL scenes and so so many emotional ones. One that stuck with me was... "“It’s supposed to be one of the happiest days of my life, but it won’t be because he’s not here to give me away.”-Jay *queue the 😭* I ain't giving you all anymore you must must read this one! But make sure you read Jaybird,MacKenzie, and Cougar before you read this one! If you haven't read Jaybird i highly recommened a box of tissue's and wine.... Lots of wine! LOL! Trust me this series is one you don't want to miss out on.
September 24, 2019
This was the perfect way to wrap up Jayla and Zach's love story! It was beautiful and heartbreaking all at same time. I cried especially with the letters and at the wedding of course. I loved seeing all the gang back together and showing how close they truly are. While it breaks my heart with how it ends but I'm glad that Jay got her big family and her love of her life. Grab the tissues with this one and it might be good to read Jaybird, MacKenzie and Cougar before all this just so you know how they met and fell in love. Oh and you can experience the heartbreaking torture of Marcus over and over again. I swear I'm so glad it's over and I don't have to deal with this again. My heart can't take anymore, I swear!!
September 29, 2019
Jay and Zach’s secret is out to the world, and now they need to deal with the consequences of their actions. Can they handle the fall out? And dealing with how family and friends feel betrayed? Well these two are going to come together and do their best to make amends to family and friends and accept the help that is offered. There are a couple surprises even for the newly married couple, will they be able to handle what life throws at them?
This strong characters will have you weeping alongside them so have tissues handy, but they might also make good fans as well for the steamy moments. MA has pulled out all the stops for this book.
This strong characters will have you weeping alongside them so have tissues handy, but they might also make good fans as well for the steamy moments. MA has pulled out all the stops for this book.
October 5, 2019
Well omg this novella was everything I expected it to be and so much more. It really does tie up the first three books in the heritage bay series. It follows Jayla and Zach story again from mostly the wedding side of things. If you had any questions from the first three books in sure this novella will answer them for you.
This sweet romantic story will leave you wanting more from heritage bay and it's residents to see what mayhem is to come next.
Jayla and Zach make you believe in happy ever afters in this heart warming love story.
Very well written detailed and and just enough to scratch the itch lol.
Well done M.A. Foster another marv read can't wait to see what's next.
This sweet romantic story will leave you wanting more from heritage bay and it's residents to see what mayhem is to come next.
Jayla and Zach make you believe in happy ever afters in this heart warming love story.
Very well written detailed and and just enough to scratch the itch lol.
Well done M.A. Foster another marv read can't wait to see what's next.
September 22, 2019
Mayhem is as it should be!
Marriage, Mayhem & HEA is the perfect compliment to Jaybird, Mackenzie and Cougar. This is the topper on the wedding cake to the series.
I absolutely love Jayla and Zach, as well as all their various friends and family, and while we got an ending in Jaybird, this story gives us a look at the lead up to the wedding and what comes after.
This is truly one of those books that makes you laugh one moment, cry the next, then makes you want to message the author and ask them why they did that and can you have more please?
Marriage, Mayhem & HEA is the perfect compliment to Jaybird, Mackenzie and Cougar. This is the topper on the wedding cake to the series.
I absolutely love Jayla and Zach, as well as all their various friends and family, and while we got an ending in Jaybird, this story gives us a look at the lead up to the wedding and what comes after.
This is truly one of those books that makes you laugh one moment, cry the next, then makes you want to message the author and ask them why they did that and can you have more please?
September 30, 2019
AWESOME READ,as usual! Wouldn’t expect anything less from MA Foster. She has a special gift that allows her to capture her characters and make them come alive for her reading audience. The blending of the first three Heritage Series is brought to final tale of a myriad of emotions. When I say I literally laughed, then cried, then smiled and cried a whole lot more is the utmost truth. You grow such an attachment to these Heritage Bay people that you don’t want the story to end. Foster’s books will be read over and over again with great pleasure!
October 3, 2019
What a perfect wrap-up to Jayla's story! I love how the author took all of the pieces from previous books and pulled it together for the HEA. Marcus's last letter to Jayla totally wrecked me, but I was expecting that. I was not expecting Zach to be so romantic, but that is something this author does well: strong, sexy men with swoon-worthy romantic streaks. I love this universe, and I'm not ready to leave Jaybird. Thank goodness for re-read! This review was written based on a complimentary, pre-release, digital ARC of the book.
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