by Ruth Logan Herne
A Year of Weddings 2 series, Book 4
Christian Fiction / Contemporary / Romance
Available February 2015
Zondervan
112 pages
About the Book
They've helped orchestrate the perfect day for countless couples. Now
twelve new couples will find themselves in the wedding spotlight in the
second Year of Weddings novella collection.
Greg Elizondo hadn't bargained for this. Any of this.
Satin. Lace. Tulle. Pearl inlay, embroidered bodices, and Swarovski crystals.
The bridal shop business it took his mother three decades to build,
the enterprise that covered his university and law degrees in full, was
struggling because he might be part-genius when it came to contract law .
. . But corset-style gowns with a mermaid flair? Shoot me now.
Tara Simonetti hated law school, but loved the community grant
funding her presence at Temple University's esteemed school of law. She
could not fail. Would not fail. But when a notice for bridal store help
appeared on the community notice board, Tara applied for the job
immediately. While grants and loans helped pave her way, money for food
was scarce. Legal precedence, moot court, and judicial clerking all had
their place, but they were nothing compared to Alcenon lace, tucked silk
skirts, and a well-placed peplum.
Greg had grabbed her help as the act of a desperate man. Within
weeks, he was desperate again, this time to win her heart. But after
using community funds to get her degree, how can Tara turn her back on
the people who helped finance her goal?
But if she leaves Philadelphia and Greg to return to her small-town
in northern Pennsylvania, she'll be leaving her heart behind. A heart he
won, fair and square by posting a help wanted notice on the coffee shop
board . . . A heart that filled the missing niche in his mother's
acclaimed bridal store. A heart Greg longed to cherish forevermore.
My Thoughts
Ruth Logan Herne knows how to tell a story! All Dressed Up in Love introduces readers to Greg, a lawyer and the new owner of his mother's bridal shop, and Tara, a law student looking for a part-time job until she finishes school. Thankfully, they just happen to be what the other one needs during a difficult time.
The story centers primarily around the happenings of the bridal shop. We get to read about brides coming in to find their perfect wedding dress, other characters who work at the shop, and plans to revitalize and save the shop. Of course, there are sparks between the two main characters, and a bit of romance and mixed feelings help propel that aspect of the story along. While the story did conclude a little abruptly, I was satisfied with the ending and enjoyed every minute spent with Greg and Tara in All Dressed Up in Love. This is definitely one of my favorites of this year's A Year of Weddings series so far! [4 stars]
The story centers primarily around the happenings of the bridal shop. We get to read about brides coming in to find their perfect wedding dress, other characters who work at the shop, and plans to revitalize and save the shop. Of course, there are sparks between the two main characters, and a bit of romance and mixed feelings help propel that aspect of the story along. While the story did conclude a little abruptly, I was satisfied with the ending and enjoyed every minute spent with Greg and Tara in All Dressed Up in Love. This is definitely one of my favorites of this year's A Year of Weddings series so far! [4 stars]
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my fair and honest review.
About the Author
Award-winning author Ruth Logan Herne is the author of over a
dozen novels for Love Inspired and Summerside Press. The mother of
seven children, she loves kids and pets. She is married to a very
patient man who is seemingly unthreatened by the casts of characters
living in her head.
Ruth Logan Herne Online
I'll have to recommend this to a friend of mine if it's centered around a bridal shop! Sounds good!
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