Robin Bielman

Thank you to Netgalley for this book.
Cons: I will admit that I almost DNF'd this book after the first 15% or so. It lined up every Hallmark movie cliche and trope to the point of eye rolling (on my part). Also, every character had, not only a unique name, but also a unique nickname (again, eye roll). And 2 typos ("get if off!", and Lee instead of Leah (unless this is another nickname?)).
However,
Pros: Once you get past the set-up of the story, the character development sucks you in and you fall in love with all the characters. I love that it wasn't all about the two main characters, the best friend, her sister and his brother are all such fun characters and I would love to see more from them in future books??
I also really enjoyed the change in timelines and the letters, although I think this could have been better with a bit more tension to draw the reader to find out what happens next. There isn't much plot other than the love story itself but it was very cute and the character development was delightful!
… (mais)

This is a fun, light, and yes fully predictable read but still one worth indulging in when you just want a bit of fluff in your day. It’s well written and full of engaging characters. The plot is typical of the romance genre but does have a unique twist in the heroine’s ability to construct bridesmaid dresses that seem to lead to true love.

But what happens when the tables turn and she is asked to make a best man’s suit and it’s the man of her dreams wearing it? Will her skills lead that man to her? Or will her talents not work on herself?

I am not going to tell you silly! You will have to read the book to find out. Although I suspect you will already know the answer as this is, after all a romance novel. While formulaic in nature it was a very diverting way to spend a Saturday afternoon. I was truly lost in the story and the romance.

I received a free copy for my honest review.… (mais)

The Wedding Crasher and the Cowboy is one of those light, engaging reads that are perfect for a weekend day where you can sit with a mug of hot cocoa or tea and just let the afternoon fly by. Which is rather what I did. And it made for a wonderfully entertaining time when I otherwise might have been doing oh – the laundry or vacuuming. I would ALWAYS rather be reading.

Wedding crashing is not something that Kennedy set out to do buy her ex called her and asked her to be there so how could she not? The problem is the party is at the ranch of a college friend and he knows she doesn’t belong. She can stay hidden long enough to find out what her ex wants, right?

Wrong!

After she is found she has to try hard to explain herself and what follows is the growing attraction between well, the wedding crasher and the cowboy. It’s a fast and fun read with the requisite attractive characters that take you away from the everyday and off into a world of money, romance and in this case cowboy boots.

I enjoyed my time crashing this wedding and the ensuing romance. It truly was a perfect way to spend a rainy Saturday afternoon. Hot chocolate notwithstanding.… (mais)

It's always fun to read a good relaxing romance story. This one was an enemy to lovers story with a bit more depth than a boy meets girl story and they live happily ever after story.

Kennedy received a phone call from an ex-boyfriend from his bachelor party. He tells her that he isn't sure he should get married. Due to their long time friendship, she and her bff crash the wedding. Who does she meet at the wedding but her old college nemesis. Maverick and Kennedy competed in college for top honors and really disliked each other. She was not happy when she found out that he was part of the family that was hosting the destination wedding. He is still recovering from a girlfriend's death several years earlier and has no intention of falling in love especially with Kennedy. She is an Emergency Department doctor who is hoping for a new job in Boston to get away from her family. Kennedy is a real city girl who has no desire to spend time on a ranch but the more Maverick shows her the joys of country living, the more she starts to love being in the country. Will their dislike of each other turn to love and will they have a happily ever after ending?

Along with the cute love story between Kennedy and Maverick, the book also deals with grief, family issues and health care. While they are at the ranch, Kennedy is asked by the small town doctor to help him on a very busy day and she really enjoys getting to know some of the townspeople. Since it's a small town and everyone is interested in everyone else's business, she quickly becomes known by the people in town.

This feel-good romance is a great book to read when you just want to relax. It's fun and romantic. The secondary characters are also well done and I can see (and hope to see) some of them in their own books in the future - especially Kennedy's BFF Andrew.

Thanks to the publisher for a copy of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own.… (mais)