I like pretty much all of Tara's books, but this stuff right here? This is why I love her books. 

At The Stroke Of Midnight is a bit of a spoof off of Disney Princess characters. It isn't done in a way that would have you rolling your eyes, I can see why some would think that. Most of the references are either ones you wouldn't pick up on if you were not paying attention or they are kinda thrown in as a joke with the character. I've read other books that have attempted this and I rolled my eyes the whole time reading them. I never once did that while reading it. 

This book in the series is about Cindy (Cinderella) and her divorce with her husband and how she meets PJ  (the prince). She meets two other girls that help her find herself again and move on, they are Ariel and Belle. I just love Ariel because she is basically me. I just kept laughing the whole time because out of a group of friends, I am her. These girls decided to learn to become strippers to make enough money for what each of them need it for, they all have their reasons. Then it becomes them starting a business and finding their independence. It's witty, hilarious and flawless. I can't wait for the next book. 

I loved Cindy and PJ's story and their chemistry together. He brought out the best in her and she needed that more than ever. I never felt it was a rebound for her, I really liked that. They were perfect for each other. 

You want to read this. I couldn't put it down and right now, a few days later, I want to read it again already. LOVE IT!

This book was freaking hilarious. I went into this book completely blind. I have only read one other Tara Sivec book, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but I was completely impressed. I am pretty sure I laughed out loud during 90% of this book. The story line is completely original and intriguing and the characters are just down right awesome. This book was a great way to escape the day. While the book was extremely hilarious, it also had some serious components, and a strong message about strong women and picking yourself back up after life has let you down. I can see myself reading this book many times for the laughs alone. Well done!!!

Tara Sivec is the queen of adult comedy!

I've said it before and I'll say it again, nothing makes me laugh like Tara's romantic comedies.

"Okay, I get it now. If he had said it makes his frickle hard, that wouldn't have been as hot."

The characters are fun, real and crazy (in the best possible way)! The one-liners in this book had me laughing so hard I snorted. I love the ladies in this book. Cindy is strong-willed, ballsey and sexy but years of oppression force her into the mould of a prude. It takes a crappy wake up call, new friends and a man who lights everything on fire with his smoulder to give Cindy the push she needs to take back control of her life. And she does it in style!

"You will tell me everything about why you walked over here an hour ago just to talk business and suddenly I find you riding him like Seabiscuit."

Fans of Tara's Holiday's series will also be happy to spot the little Easter Egg from two of our favourite Holiday's characters in this book.

This book is perfect for anyone who needs a side-splitting laugh with a heavy dose of grin-inducing romance, a hero to swoon for and three badass leading ladies (plus the other awesome ladies in this book) who pack punches, kicks and more dirty talk than a ship full of sailors. Fans of Tara's Chocolate Lovers/Chocoholics Series and Jed Had to Die will devour this book!

"My God, you have eye chlamydia! See, I told you it wasn't an urban legend!"

If you love princesses, but wish they were a little more 'real' you need to read At the Stroke of Midnight! I can't wait for Belle to tackle the Beast in book number two!! I'll be over here still laughing at this book while I wait, and ordering myself a few tequila t-shirts ;)

This was unlike anything I've ever read, and I mean that in a good way. Think modern-day retelling of Cinderella, plus stripper poles. So... you know, definitely up my alley. ;)



Cynthia was served divorce papers by her husband after 13 years, him running away with their younger babysitter. Now 32, she's jobless, only having experience heading the PTA and neighborhood organizations, so basically no marketable skills. Bills are piling up, her 13 year old daughter needs lunch money, and the entire neighborhood is talking about her.

She attempts to keep up a strong front, lying about her ex-husband's whereabouts, but a foul-mouthed neighbor decides to befriend her, letting her know just how bad things are. Ariel, her neighbor, not only tells her she has personal experience in Cindy's husband's infidelity but that no one is buying her prim and proper life act.

She introduces Cindy to a quiet librarian named Isabelle, or Belle for short, the three of them have their own reasons for breaking out of their individual expected molds. Of course, this story mainly focuses on Cindy, but the three of them grow throughout this story in a big way.

Realizing that there's money to be made in stripping, the three of them set out to learn what they can at the local gentleman's club, Charming's , and attempt their hand at dancing at parties. So is born the Naughty Princess Club.

What Cindy didn't expect is the dashingly handsome owner of Charming's, PJ, to be such an asshole, and at first, refuse to give her any advice on her upcoming venture. But one night changes everything and suddenly he's become somewhat of a mentor to her. She can't figure out why, but she knows she'll do quite a bit to keep him around her. If not only because she's so attracted to him.

As the months pass, Cindy takes her future into her own hands, alongside a man who lets her choose her own path, bolstering her confidence. Friends who accept her for who she is. It's unlike anything she's ever experienced, but maybe that's how it was always supposed to be. Life, friends, love. All of it.

This story, start to finish, was hilarious, inspirational and totally kick-ass. Seeing Ms. Gluten-free muffins break out of her shell, destroy things, rediscover her sexuality -- so amazing. Plus, in the end the Princess got her Prince. And what's better than that?

GREAT READ! NOT GOOD READ! BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY! If I could give 10 stars I would!
WOW! What a wonderful story. I loved the characters, the plot, the way it unfolds. I love the humor, the passion, the romance. This author is one of the best I have read in some years. Her imagination is so wonderful that even with only the small amount of paranormal the rest just is enchanting. I absolute adore this book and to me it is a KEEPER! I would of thought in this series , that it would as many do, just be so so. She has amazed me making this book even better...

Every once in while, I'll have an opportunity to read an ARC for a book that I never would have read otherwise and end up finding a new favorite author. This is one of those books. I wasn't really sure if I'd like it when I initially met Cynthia because she's one of those uptight women that makes you cringe, but thank goodness I kept reading. Watching this gal break out of that mold that her ex-husband an in-laws tricked her into is an absolute delight. And PJ...holy smokes. That man could make any woman spontaneously combust. This book is full of laugh-out-loud moments. The chapter titles alone are snort-worthy. I absolutely loved Cyn's partners in crime, Ariel and Belle, and cannot wait for their stories. I'm not typically a reader of modern-day fairytales--in fact, this is my first--but this one was a riot, and I'm so glad I took a chance on something outside of my normal purview.

4.5, Find Your HEA, Stars!!

"Oh, sweet Jesus. I think we broke Princess Barbie."

"I never expected this. I never expected you."

Man, oh man, did I love this book!! At the Stroke of Midnight is fun, flirty and entertaining as hell. This is hands down one of the best fairytale re-tellings I have ever gotten my hands on!

What if Cinderella's story didn't go the way we all thought it would? What if her hea turned out to be nothing but a joke???? On the outside Cynthia is the perfect wife, perfect mother, perfect housewife. Only appearances can be deceiving and Cynthia is doing everything she can just to keep her head above water. Her marriage is in shambles and she no longer recognizes the woman she has become. And just when Cynthia thinks her life can't possibly get any worse, she gets a much needed reality check and finds friends in the most unlikely of places. Join Cynthia, Isabelle, and Ariel as they discover true themselves, friendship and most of all love...

At the Stroke of Midnight is Cynthia and PJ's story and I gotta tell you, this story knocked me off my feet. I wasn't sure what I was getting myself into in the very beginning, but it didn't take me long to lost in this fantastic story. This story is incredibly well written. The characters were a riot & the banter and chemistry were off the charts. I loved seeing Cynthia grow and come into the woman she was always meant to be. Ariel was an absolute riot and definitely the girl that you'd want to have your back. Yes, her and Cynthia's relationship may have started out rocky, but she more than proved herself. And then there is PJ. He frustrated me to no end. I didn't know if I wanted to hit him or swoon over him. He turned out to be just what Cynthia needed. He helped build her confidence, find herself and show her what it means to be loved and adored. These two together were all that and a bag of chips. I just couldn't get enough.

I don't know what else to say other than I loved this book. It was hilarious. It was swoon-worthy. It was sexy. It was entertaining as hell with just the right amount of drama. I couldn't pull myself away from this PJ and Cynthia's story. I think this series is off to a terrific start and can not wait for more! I definitely recommend checking this book out!

I couldn't put this one down. This book was Tara Sivec at her best. The witty banter had me laughing my butt off. Well written, funny as hell, a a great way to spend an afternoon. I loved everything about this storyline and all of the characters. I cannot wait for the rest of the stories.

OH MY GOD I loved this book!!! Freaking hysterical. Wonderful characters. Great story! Genius! Seriously though it was uproariously funny, snarky and wonderfully empowering! I really can't wait for Belle's book!!!

Contemporary fairytale retellings that also feature comedy? Yes, please. And then, written by the hilarious Tara Sivec? SOLD.

I was super pumped to read At the Stroke of Midnight. Tara is a brilliant writer regardless of which genre she dabbles in. But I think she truly shines when she pens romantic comedy. This time is no different.

Cynthia's life is in shambles. Her husband divorced her and took off with their babysitter. She's broke, struggling to keep her and her daughter afloat. The bills are piling up. Something needs to change. And change it does once her neighbor (and street hussy) Ariel shows up on her doorstep. From that initial meeting, I knew this book was going to be comedic gold.

It is.

I haven't laughed this hard while reading a book in YEARS. If I'm honest, probably not since I first read Sivec's Seduction and Snacks back in 2012. It felt as if every page had me chuckling, but there is one chapter—I laughed so hard I had tears streaming down my face. Mascara running, the works. And this is no lie: that laughter didn't subside for 20 minutes. When I think of the line that caused the fit, I still want to break out in laughter. It's mostly thanks to the foul-mouthed, crudely honest, and often crass character that is Ariel. Seriously, her book will probably win the gold medal in comedy. (No, I don't care that's a made up award.) And the way she wrote Belle's character...genius. I giggled a bit whenever she spoke.

But besides the comedic aspect, there's romance. Be still, my heart. PJ is SUH-WOON. I don't really develop crushes on book guys these days, mainly because they're all written the same way. PJ was refreshingly different. And he is a perfect match for Cynthia. Someone allowing her to become who she's meant to be, to be herself. Support and love; he was just delicious in every way. Because, yeah, he was super hot physically too. Don't let this fool you into thinking Cynthia/Cindy/Cin needed a man to become rounded. She was doing it all by herself. She is strong, independent, and finally took charge of her life. With the help of PJ, Ariel, and yes even Belle, she really comes into her own.

And! The pieces of the actual fairytale were woven in. Not overly and unrealistically, but the pieces Sivec chose made absolute sense in the modern era setting.

I swooned, I laughed hysterically, I loved it. This book was a fantastic start to what I'm already sure will be a phenomenal series. I know there will only be 3 books, but I feel like Tara could take on unlimited fairytales and make them shine in a new way! Just think of the possibilities! I do look forward to Belle's story, which is up next. The wait will be torturous, but at least I can reread my favorite scenes in this one until summer.

I really feel Tara outdid herself. This is my FAVORITE book by her, no bullshit. I have read and enjoyed all of her other works, but this one was so much fun...it's spectacular. Buy this book! You won't regret it.