Sarah tries not to recall how her husband Nick wooed, wed, then deserted her in the name of duty a decade ago. Successful and content as a professional wedding designer, Sarah neglected to have her marriage annulled. Isn't it just her bad luck that Nick is now back--and in need of a wife? But Nick's years as a spy for the Crown have taught him many things--including patience.
Something Old Every woman remembers her wedding night—even if she'd rather not. Sarah, Lady Weston, does her best to forget how her husband wood, wed, and deserted her for duty's sake almost a decade ago. She is successful and content with her life in Fort Worth as a professional wedding designer. Yet, despite her usual attention to detail, she neglected one important thing. Sarah never had her marriage annulled. Isn't it just her bad luck that Nick now finds himself in need of a wife? Something New No red-blooded man would ever forget a wedding night like the one Nicholas, Lord Weston, endured. But his years as a secret agent in service to the Crown have taught him the value of patience. Now back in Britain, his sisters' weddings on the horizon, and haunted by a woman he never truly left behind, he is ready to tackle the most dangerous and daunting task of all—seducing his skeptical bride. Something Wonderful New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling author Emily March brings her trademark blend of heartwarming humor and to Victorian England in this engaging tale of luck, love, and laughter.
Claire Donovan is dead-set against marriage... For generations, a secret formula called "Magic" has made the Donovan bakery wares strangely irresistible...until independent daughter Claire jilts the fiancé her family chose for her and everything changes. Now her broken engagement has branded their cakes bad luck and the business will go bankrupt unless she ties the knot... Tye McBride would rather die than say "I do." The most eligible bachelor in town, sexy Tye McBride steers clear of marriage-hungry females. Once betrayed by love, he's vowed never to fall for a woman's lies again. Besides, he has his hands full minding his mischievous nieces—the McBride Menaces. But when his lawyer tells him to either marry or lose guardianship, he sees the beautiful baker as the perfect bride—in name only. Except something about her makes him dizzy with desire. Something about him makes her breathless. Something could complicate their best-laid plans. Something like...magic. It's their bad luck that sometimes, convenience isn't very convenient.
I thought it was nonsense when the palm reader told me and my sisters that we'd been born with a bad luck love line. I paid no mind to her claim that only the truest love could overcome the family curse. After all, I was a reformed McBride Menace -- it wouldn't do for me to believe in such foolishness! Better I had listened. Now our family faces its biggest crisis ever, and I've had to turn for help to the most notorious man in town. Luke Garrett was born to be a hero -- it's such a puzzle that he ended up an outlaw. Maybe I'm foolish to trust a mysterious, alluring gunslinger to protect me as I pursue this vital quest. I don't care that Luke has secrets -- I'm willing to take the risk. As I travel the badlands of Texas, I'll trust him to guard my person.
Most Anticipated Romance of 2022 by Goodreads "A compulsively readable, witty, and humorous novel about the pursuit of a happily ever after...with oneself." - Tif Marcelo Whip-smart, heartfelt and joyful, Alison Rose Greenberg's Bad Luck Bridesmaid is a celebration of complicated women and a power-anthem to live your truth. Happy Ever After. On Her Own Terms. It’s official: Zoey Marks is the cursed bridesmaid that no engagement can survive. Ten years, three empire waist dresses, and ZERO brides have walked down the aisle. After strike three, Zoey is left wondering if her own ambivalence towards marriage has rubbed off on those she loves. And when her building distrust of matrimony culminates in turning down a proposal from her perfect All-American boyfriend, Rylan Harper III, she and Rylan are both left heartbroken, leaving Zoey to wonder: what is it exactly about tying the knot that makes her want to run in the opposite direction? Enter Hannah Green: Zoey’s best friend, who announces that she’s marrying a guy she just met (cue eye roll). At a castle. In gorgeous, romantic Ireland, where Rylan will be in attendance, and Zoey will be a bridesmaid. It’ll be fine. Okay, the woman definition of fine (NOT FINE). Determined to turn her luck around, Zoey accepts her role and vows to get Hannah down the aisle—all the while praying her best friend’s wedded bliss will allow her to embrace marriage and get Rylan back. But as the weekend goes on, Zoey is plagued with more questions than answers. Can you be a free spirit, yet still want a certain future? Can you have love and be loved on your terms? And how DO you wrangle a bossy falcon into doing your bidding? "Laugh-out-loud funny in places and heart-rending serious in others, Greenberg's debut is a unique romance strong on friendships and the importance of being true to oneself that also explores an alternate route to a different happily-ever-after. " —Booklist "An unconventional love story for independent women." —Kirkus Reviews
In Victorian Texas, Christina Delaney stirs up scandal when she befriends unsavory characters while offering her special recipe of Texas Red for sale in the town square. After she's crowned Chili Queen of San Antonio, her socially prominent family has had enough. They ship her off to live with her grandfather on his grand English estate, hoping he'll be able to transform her from independent chili queen to cool, controlled countess. Cole Morgan would do anything for Christina's mother, Elizabeth, even escort her incorrigible daughter across the Atlantic. Besides, he has his own business in England. Cole needs to locate the missing copy of the Republic of Texas' Declaration of Independence. But when an English lord offers Christina marriage, Cole faces the fact that the girl he grew up with is now the woman he desires. He sets out to prove to Chrissy that she doesn't want a life of luxury in England. What Christina Delaney wants—what she needs—is a modest home deep inthe heart of Texas with the only man who can make the Chili Queen...Simmer All Night.
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher and Love Your Life returns with her trademark blend of sparkling wit and playful romance in this page-turning story of a wedding to remember—and a honeymoon to forget. “Sophie Kinsella keeps her finger on the cultural pulse, while leaving me giddy with laughter.”—Jojo Moyes, author of The Giver of Stars and The Last Letter from Your Lover Lottie just knows that her boyfriend is going to propose, but then his big question involves a trip abroad—not a trip down the aisle. Completely crushed, Lottie reconnects with an old flame, and they decide to take drastic action. No dates, no moving in together, they’ll just get married . . . right now. Her sister, Fliss, thinks Lottie is making a terrible mistake, and will do anything to stop her. But Lottie is determined to say “I do,” for better, or for worse. Praise for Wedding Night “[A] fun novel that’s as light and bubbly as a glass of wedding champagne.”—USA Today “Filled with laugh-out-loud moments, this is Sophie Kinsella at her wittiest. . . . An engrossing novel.”—Bookreporter “You won’t be able to stop reading. . . . The narrative gallops along with humorous scenes and great one-liners.”—The Daily Mail “A fast-paced, hilarious comedy [with] a charming cast of characters.”—Kirkus Reviews
