Minted (The Scarsdale Fosters Book 3)

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 228 ratings

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Last update: 01-06-2025


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Thank goodness Christmas only comes once a year, because Barbara just wants to survive it and move on already.

Barbara’s year has not been going well. Both her parents died, she gained a lot of weight, and her husband left her. And now, she’s stuck attending a million holiday parties for work. . .with both her ex and his new girlfriend. She’s not feeling the holiday cheer, that’s for sure.

Bentley, on the other hand, has realized that while his life is pretty good, he really wants to settle down with an amazing woman. Unfortunately, while he’s a whiz at making money, he’s not so great at choosing people to date. He and his old friend Barbara make a deal. He’ll be her date to the dreaded holiday parties, and in exchange, she’ll help him weed through the dross to find the shimmering treasure he wants to build a life with.

It doesn’t take Bentley very long to realize that Barbara’s the one he wants, but she’s not as quick to believe that she’s good enough for the handsome billionaire Bentley. Can he convince her that she’s everything he needs in time to spruce up the holiday season? Or will her miserable year come to just as tragic a close?

Top reviews from the United States

  • hockeygma2
    5.0 out of 5 stars When bad things happens in 3's, get a Bentley!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2024
    Never too late for love! Sometimes it has been staring you in the face!! A truly enjoyable read with Barbara finally getting her due plus 3!! Its a heartfelt story of a woman who is always giving of herself and the tradedy she endures to finally open her eyes to love and happiness. There are moments within the book that are comical which had me laughing out loud!
  • MaryEllen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Barbara and Bentley
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
    Barbara and Bentley have been friends for years. She's a really kind and helpful person. Everyone likes her, but her husband, ex now, has killed her self-esteem.

    While Bentley has realized she's “the one,” she refuses to believe that anyone would want her until she changes herself.

    The story plays out really well. I did get tired of Barbara constantly putting herself down, but I love how her friends never failed to rally around her.
    It takes her a while to see the truth, and I was happy to see the HEA coming her way.
  • KatieMa
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024
    I have enjoyed all the books by B.E. Baker that I have read so far. I enjoy the foster children stories mixed with the romance. I enjoy this story being about a couple that is a bit older.
  • Sour
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024
    What a great read. The story is very well written I'm glad it's a holiday because that means I didn't have to put it down! Start to finish, I could easily relate to and love these characters (especially Lucky, the dog). A sweet clean romance I thoroughly enjoyed.
  • musicmum
    5.0 out of 5 stars The B's Get their Happily Ever After
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2023
    Bentley and Barbara both live to help others, but believe they don't deserve the other. It is great to see them both learn to trust in the sincerity of the other. They also rescue a couple of 11 year olds. Don't miss this great story. As always, Baker writes family friendly stories that warm the heart, and increase our faith in humanity.
  • Gretchen M. Krause
    5.0 out of 5 stars what a sweet book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2023
    I loved this unplanned book by B.E. Baker. I’m so glad she wrote it. I love that Barbara isn’t the skinny girl and Bentley falls in love anyway. He doesn’t need her to change and helps her see he worth. I also love that we get another foster story. And of course, I love that it’s a Christmas time story
  • Beverly C
    3.0 out of 5 stars Too series type
    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2024
    I dislike reading a book, coming to the ending and find out basically the end epilogue is in the next book.
  • Lydlyd
    4.0 out of 5 stars good....but
    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
    I hate the foster child trope. I don't know any foster parents whose foster children have adapted easily. Some never adapt. I fear it gives the wrong impression that foster care is easy-peezy. There is no way those girls would've lost their mother and have somebody swoop in and take them home and not have grief and attachment issues.

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