While doing all the wedding preparations she meet and is put together with the best man which happens not to be any of the ...
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Jules is going to have to start learning how to take care of things for herself. Her brother just told her that he is getting married. He has raised her since their parents passed and she had always depended on him. While doing all the wedding preparations she meet and is put together with the best man which happens not to be any of the guys her brother has been friends with forever but the brother of the bride and he treats his sister just the way Jules brother does her, very protective. But things start to get a little heated between the two and he hasn't had a chance to tell her that he had been marred before and has a child. It could get things really heated.
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Lady Lucy built her life around staying in the shadow and creating a life for everyone else.  When her secret hobby disrupts Robert Methven's life the table may be turned on her and the decisions she has made.

Robert needed a wife to avoid losing the land his family worked so hard to hold on to.  When Lucy's assistance to her brother has Robert's wife choosing another husband he decides he will make Lucy fill the slot.  She fights, kicks, scratches, a screams a little but realizes that perhaps a marriage she can have without all the messy attachment.  Robert knows he can wear her down and see that the magic two people can create is something never to be missed, especially by a married couple.  Lucy has seen what letting yourself think passionately can do and she will never allow herself to be that careless with her body or affection.

Time has a way of wearing you down especially with Robert so masterful with his passionate kisses and words of love showing Lucy that anticipation is sometimes the best part of the relationship.  So every night Robert chips away at Lucy and her defenses one sweet word at a time.  Even battling for land that he cherishes and rousting out a traitor will never stop Robert from protecting Lucy and all that he loves.

Thank You Nicola Cornick for having the gift to write about the many intricate and delicate pieces to the puzzle of romantic love with such grace
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Hendrix Harris is worried that the resulting photo of a one night stand with Roz will damage his mother's political aspirations so he agrees to Helene's suggestion to marry Roz until things blow over. With a pact he made with his two best friends hanging in the air, Hendrix doesn't know what to do when he realizes he doesn't want his temporary marriage to end in divorce.

Rosalind Carpenter has found herself in way too many compromising situations but this one could cause more people trouble than just herself. Determined to fix the damage she did, she agrees to marry Hendrix, but with one huge stipulation. They must remain chaste until after the wedding. With Roz's past issues with losing her mother to cancer and her father's constant criticisms Roz's life is a mess and she knows it. But can marrying Harris truly change people's perceptions of her, especially the one man who's respect and love she wants the most?

Absolutely love this series. Can't wait for Warren's book.
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Sophia Bennett is fairly content to create wedding magic from behind the scenes at Seasons, the wedding and event-planning business her stepmother founded.  But when an important client's daughter decides she wants to have her wedding at the "Princess House," a private estate in Newport, Sophie finds herself on a mission to convince the owner to open up his home for a dream wedding.

Scarred by tragedy and locked away from the world, Owen Winters doesn't want anyone traipsing around his estate, never mind an entire wedding's worth of people.  Yet something about Sophie calls to him, and Owen can't ignore the fact that she's the only other person who seems to notice the ghost residing in his home.  Agreeing to the wedding is the only way he can arrange to spend more time with Sophie, so he does.  However, the wedding is the last thing the ghost in his house wants, and she'll do anything to stop it.  As Owen and Sophie work together to handle the ghost, their mutual attraction becomes too much to deny.  But Sophie's a hopeless romantic and Owen gave up dreams of happily-ever-after long ago.  Is there any hope for such a pairing?

Patricia Coughlin dazzles with this bright and airy tale of love, hope and, yes, a little wedding magic.  It's impossible not to fall in love with Sophie and Owen.  Sophie is an intelligent, hardworking woman who tends to fade into the background.  She deserves the spotlight, and it's easy to become invested in WEDDING MAGIC from the very first page because you want to see Sophie get her day in the sun.  She's a practical woman who is also a dreamer and a romantic, yet she's never had the happily-ever-after she longs for.  Owen gives her what she needs.  She's front and center in his mind, which charmed the heck out of me long before he himself did.  Owen isn't exactly a cuddly hero.  He's almost hostile to outsiders and wants nothing more than to be left alone to work.  The why of it, I won't reveal, save that it's utterly heartbreaking.  He has such a great capacity to love that my heart melted.  As a pair, Sophie and Owen are phenomenal.

The plot of WEDDING MAGIC centers not only around the wedding that Sophie is planning, but also on the ghost of a bride who wants to call the celebration to a halt.  To say much about the ghost would spoil the fun of WEDDING MAGIC, so I'll leave it by saying that she is every bit as important to WEDDING MAGIC as Sophie and Owen are, and she's also as fully fleshed out as her living counterparts.

WEDDING MAGIC is pure delight to read from beginning to end.  Ms. Coughlin has delivered a fast-paced, engaging story that was impossible for me to put down.  WEDDING MAGIC is the first book I've read by Ms. Coughlin but it definitely won't be the last.

Lily
Reviewed for Romance Junkies
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For Allison Denman it seems like she lost control of her life along the way. Now it seems without realizing it that she has managed to find a guy that is a take charge kind of guy. He has planned everything since meeting her in high school from picking out her prom dress to deciding all the plans for their wedding including what type of flowers should be in her bouquet.

Now just five days before the wedding, she's beginning to wonder why she feels so apprehensive about the wedding. Is Seth the man for her? She's spent the last six years dating him. His everything she could ever want in a husband, handsome, wealthy, organized and in charge. At some point she has even told him she loved him along the way, but now she's not so sure and with wedding plans already in full swing, how does one get out of this mess?

Well obviously kissing the wrong man wasn't the way to get things started, and the worst part is that he's Seth's brother. The one who has faithfully sent her postcards from every place he's ever traveled as a friend. Yet, is there more behind all those "wish you were here" post cards, Daniels sent all these years. Is that the reason she felt comfortable kissing him back? Now how can she face him just days before the wedding. Will there even be a wedding? How can she possibly sort out all her mixed up feelings?

Is it like her best friend Meghan mentioned that when you marry, you shouldn't have any secrets between you and your future husband? Well, it seems like not mentioning the kissing part is just one of the deeper secrets Allison is keeping locked up inside. She has put God on the back burner for so long, it seems like it might be too late to seek His help in this issue or is it?

In the latest novel Wish You Were Here by Beth K. Vogt, we see what happens when you try and keep things a secret, even from the person you are suppose to marry and worse yet, from God. In this wonderful romantic fiction we see how important trust and honesty is in all our relationships from the ones we have with God as well as the ones we have with our friends and spouses. Beth gives the readers really insight into some deeper issues that Allison has and she is trying to manage in her own way instead of seeking some professional help.

I received Wish You Were Here by Beth K. Vogt compliments of Litfuse Publicity for my honest review and LOVED it. Similar to The Runaway Bride, which is talked about between Allison and Meghan in this one, it shows that we have to be honest with everyone no matter whose feelings may get hurt along the way. Some secrets are never meant to be hidden in the dark shadows. No matter how bad you think things are, running away from them only delays the inevitable. I rate this one a 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommend this to your hopeful romance fans everywhere.
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This debut novel by K.T. Castle was a quick & fun read! The story follows Kassandra who is the maid of honor at her best friends wedding. Everything seems to be going well until she meets the groom. He is the reason that she doesnt do relationships anymore. Should she tell her best friend about their past history or take this secret to the grave? Now enter Josh, the best man & best friend of the groom. He and Kassandra become close while planning the wedding, but does she want to get involved with someone she suspects of being a player? I could not put the book down until I was finished because I just had to know how it all played out. It definitely did not disappoint.
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Little secret (but tell no-one  Im still pretending to be an adult here) I got this ARC on Thursday and while I was literally buried under with work, I pressed on and didn't stop to read until Friday.  With that same pile of work glaring at me.. and I read the WHOLE BOOK.  In one sitting. And I laughed, and cried and perhaps hoped that there would be one teeny tiny bit more to get Jessie her man but.

I loved it.  Alexis, the owner of The Wedding Belles is a control freak with a large black hole where she tries to hide her abandonment issues.  So, perhaps mostly she succeeds, until her younger sister invites her to her destination wedding. To the man Alexis thought she would marry. And, oh yeah, Roxie is pregnant. And BLISSFULLY happy. Alexis should be all fine with this  really, she is: she has the most exclusive wedding planning business in New York City, her employees are also her friends, she really LOVES weddings and planning and shes really good at it. Best of all, the person she considers her BEST friend, Logan, is his usual steady and stalwart self.

Until he isnt.  Logans parents have been working tirelessly to make a mark in financial planning, and now feel that it is time they enjoyed their lives, and Logan returned to the UK to take over.  Hes never thought of moving back, mostly because he cant bear the thought of not having Alexis in his life. The only woman hes thought of, dreamed of, pined for in the last eight years. But, she doesnt see him like thatdespite the fact that all the planners, even their men, see them as a pair.

Oh this was wonderful. Poor Alexis its always the ones who are in such tight control and businesslike that have zero willingness to take personal chances.  When Tinder (Really Alexis  - tinder?) turns up one very nice man who does ab-so-lutely- nothing for her, and Logans odd behavior and an electric connection that has her daring to fantasize: can she take the chance?

Enter the Belles and their complete determination to give Logan every fighting chance to win Alexis heart (or really, to get her to admit she loves him) appearing as her escort and boyfriend at her sisters wedding, charming her family and actually putting her mother and step-mother in a room without fur flying (much), some super sexy, romantic and ultimately panty-melting moments. How was she to resist?

And who wants to say no to a man who has 3 dozen white tulips (Im so happy to see someone who loves them as much as I do) delivered to her home the day after their extended weekend?  With all but Jessie now settled and invested in the Belles, I can happily imagine them making dream weddings for everyone.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions and expectations are my own responsibility.
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Winfred "Freddie" Barker has enough on her plate without adding the stress of her best friends soon- to -be husband's best man. Freddie is trying to be civil with this man but he is the most arrogant man she has ever meet, but he is fine. Cleveland doesn't even want to be in the wedding. He would rather be at an Atlanta Falcons football game and he makes sure everyone there knows it. However, when he spots Freddie he thinks maybe it may have been worth missing the game if he can get her in his bed. When Cleveland and Freddie do end up in bed together after the wedding , things really get interesting. Freddie has a lot of baggage that she is dealing with and does not have time for playa playa Cleveland. At a chance meeting in her hometown of New Orleans, Cleveland is determined to change Freddie's image of him.

More Than He Can Handle is a very appropriately titled book. The two main characters go at it from the beginning to the end. Whether is was verbal sparring or intense sexual chemistry that was causing them to banter. There was also several subplots that made this book interesting. Hodges did a great job intertwining them all which made for a wonderful read.
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Kelsey McKenna is a wedding coordinator by most standards. She schedules the church or beach for the big day, destination of the couples dreams, helps with the dresses and even deters some of the drama every wedding party is bound to have. Its a piece of wedding cake, as she has seen and done and seen it all. Not so fast there.  At her most recent ceremony held in the beautiful San Miguel de Allende, Kelsey never imagined she would be responsible for handling the mystery of a death, make that two.  The worst part?  The mother of the bride is the one holding her to it. Thats what shes paid for, right?

Terror in Taffeta is just that, one terror and problem after another and poor Kelsey is the one who is having to do all the foot work with absolutely no thanks from the horrid mother of the bride. I loved hating the character of Mrs. Abernathy.  She was haughty, cold, filthy rich and the perfect mother-zilla in this story. Kelsey and Mrs. Abernathy butt heads the entire book. Its gets pretty ridiculous.  I kept waiting for Kelsey to take her out.  I found myself saying this aloud while reading.  (My husband just looked at me strangely and let me be.)  Thank goodness for Kelseys best friend and photographer, Brody. This dynamic duo work their magic to not only get into more trouble but to eventually solve a very complex mystery. And, Kelsey might have a love interest along the way, maybe.  Thats up in the air several times.  Im not sure what to make of him honestly.  Youll see what I mean.

I am not a big fan of weddings or wedding stories. There I said it. I worked as a wedding photographer for many years after college. I know how crazy they can be and so when I first saw this was about weddings, I was cautious. Well, I am so glad I read this because Marlas writing style and voice made me laugh, cover my mouth with shock and scratch my head many times. The sarcasm and humor in this is amazing. I love it. There was never a moment where I was bored or wishing I was reading something else. I could relate to the crazy family members brought up in this. Oh, Mrs. Abernathy..Bless her heart.<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Terror-in-Taffeta-A-Mystery/dp/B014PELGRW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Terror in Taffeta: A Mystery</a>
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I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

  This book starts at Beth and Clive's wedding rehearsal.  Cheryl is Beth's best friend and has always felt second best to Beth.  Derrick is Clive's younger brother, and has always struggled to find his place in his brother's shadow.
  The entire wedding party, with the exception of Cheryl and Derrick, are kidnapped by a rival clan.  Cheryl and Derrick join forces to rescue their family and friends. They come to realize their own self worth and discover love along the way.
  If you like your men hot, and your shifters hotter, then this is the book for you.
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Kidnapped on her wedding day and thrown in the dungeon - what a way to start a life.  Befriending the children of the kidnapper she makes herself very comfortable in her cell.  Circumstances  become so that she is out of the dungeon, and pretty much takes over until her brother and other warriors come to get her.  Twist and turns in this story is romantic, comical and makes for very good reading.  Loved every minute of it.
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Liana is planning a huge wedding for two of her favorite people.  Then trouble comes know king and the wedding is on hold.  Liana and her family must find out who is behind this murder and why it happened.  I love Liana because she is not super women but she can take care of herself and get the bad guy
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Taking over The Order in order to put things right again is no easy task. Kieran is expected to show he is strong and capable to lead and reign in the members. His first task is to secure himself a wife and an heir. No easy feat. He is expected to marry someone from The Fellowship in order to secure the peace. Now, how to convince The Fellowship to hand over one of their prized women.

Arranged marriages are tough. Marriages that begin by kidnapping your future wife in order to force a peace treaty... well, not so good! The rarity is that even though their relationship starts this way, Westlyn is immediately attracted and repelled by this brute who has stolen her. How they interact, the respect that Kieran affords her, and her own training from The Fellowship, help Westlyn make up her mind as to whether or not she will fight him.

OMG! Talk about hot! Primal instincts take a back seat to the needs of their people. Both organizations must deal with the interest of the members as opposed to their own feelings. This is a tricky negotiation when sisters and cousins are involved. Like the rest of the Sin series, this is a story that will sweep you away with the passions of these characters.

I am reviewing this book voluntarily. I thank the author for sharing a copy with me
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Marrying a prince or other member of royalty is a lovely dream, one that every woman whos ever seen a Disney movie will recognize. Its whats called a Cinderella trope, a vision of a tall, strong, handsome, rich man wholl sweep down and whisk a woman off to a luxury, stress-free, pampered lifestyle, one thatll answer her every need, want and desire. Its also a dream that modern-day women have been taught to eschew as belonging to a bygone age when a womans only worth was whether she could marry well.

Meet Malayka Sampson, whos within reach of just such a dream. Shes going to marry a royal head of state. Her future husband is enthralled with her while his children are wary and distrustful, especially since FBI, CIA and other law enforcement cant find any trace of her that goes back more than a few years. Malayka isn't above throwing around her weight, assuming a proprietorial air, making demands and issuing orders even though shes yet to get that ring on her finger. Shes demanding, snide (at least when her beau isn't around), petty and quick to find fault.

Her polar opposite is Landry Norris, Malaykas free-spirited, outspoken dresser. Landry is sure of her mind, decisive, intelligent, caring with an eye for fashion and detail. She shudders at the idea of becoming any mans housewife. Shes got a lucrative career, one shes hellbent on keeping, and shes not going to become any guys girlmuch less that of a rigid prince who acts like hes got a stick up his butt.

Yet Prince Kristian is totally hot and commanding, just what youd expect. For the most part, Landry isn't completely swept away by him so much as her new surroundings in his fathers palace. Shes too committed to her career to hop into bed with him at the first opportunity. But, oh, the sparks are flying, and the first time she confronts him about getting into a pool, he loses control and so does she.

But the anticipated sexual encounter doesnt happen right away. They both know such tomfoolery is a bad idea. Hes a native. Shes an American. Hes royalty. Shes a commoner. Hes got duties and priorities involving the palace. Her duties involve her various clients abroad and building her business. Hes been bred all his life to be responsible and she wants a career and a life of her own, one that doesnt revolve around any man.

When the sex finally happens, they are not entirely swept away in the moment (condoms are used, thank goodness). They both revel in the palpable attraction while mindful of how necessary secrecy and discretion is. Far from being a sordid affair, they understand how it cant last but be a lovely and pleasant interlude.

Yet Landry and Kristian are made for each other. They both bring a special intensity and need for one another neither has alone. I actually wanted this prince and this sassy Cinderella to get their happy ending. As royal romances, this is one of the better ones.
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In this book by Ginny Baird we see a modern day marriage of convenience story. But when the bride-to-be's best friend reneges on his agreement to marry her, he suggests a replacement, a friend of his (not theirs) that she can't stand. Ginny has developed a wonderful story with a few more surprises than I was expecting and by the end of the story I was truly caught up in the characters and just what was going to happen. As always, Ms Baird has released a polished book with none of the editing issues I find so offensive. I did receive a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Who these two meet they are not every friendly with each other and but was to marry each other. The king of Scotland order them to keep pace in the family. I give this story a five star rating because it was a very interesting story for this time .
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Jade and Kane are all set to get married.  Unfortunately for them their wedding day is torn apart when they are taken by the High Angel and pressed into a service they did not expect.