The Christmas Wedding: The first book in the heartwarming, romance saga from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Village Scandal: Book 1 (The Village Secrets)

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Micah, incapaz de escribir desde que perdió a su esposa, encuentra inspiración en la determinación de Dena por ser mamá. Christmas offers a free pass from decorating stress with built-in themes and decor. Chances are that you already have most of the decorations in hand and will only require a minimal budget to transform it into something that’s uniquely your own. Another tradition is for the bride and groom to attend a midnight mass on Christmas Eve. This is a beautiful way to start the wedding day and can be followed by a festive breakfast.

Gaby would win the prize, were there such a one, of MOST SELF-CENTERED MOTHER in literary history, hands down. A Christmas Day wedding? With an unknown groom? This book not only demands that the readers suspend belief but that they suspend any idea of kindness and decency in how to treat people you supposedly care about.

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A traditional Christmas cake adorned with holly and ivy, or a more modern take on the classic fruit cake. Daisy is devastated and then is called into the Cunningham's parlour to be told she will no longer be needed as Timothy her charge will be going to boarding school, so within the process of an hour Daisy has had her engagement broken off and no longer is employed.

The Wedding Breakfast: In the UK, it’s traditional for the wedding breakfast (or lunch) to be served after the ceremony. This hearty meal usually consists of roast beef or turkey, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and all the trimmings. Of course, no British meal would be complete without a selection of savory pies! Both sisters are helping to plan their parent’s vow renewal ceremony as the holidays approach. Reggie unexpectedly finds herself crossing paths with Toby who was her first love before she had left and sees those old flames are still burning. Dena on the other hand had given up on waiting for a man for her chance to become a mother but now that she’s pregnant she finds herself falling for Micah, a guest staying at her inn. For me, this story fell flat. I've enjoyed other books by this author (most recently The Stepsisters), but this one was just different. I kept trying to figure out what it was about this story that wasn't working for me. I think it was just too predictable and had too much going on. There's wedding vows renewal planning, second chance romance, and new relationship after giving up finding love. There are also other storylines going on, which I won't expand on to avoid spoilers. Pretty much every character in the story had something to overcome, including the two dogs in the story. All that made for a long, repetitive story with a scattered plot. There are many strong benefits to think about when considering a Christmas wedding. Some of these make wedding planning much easier. There are also some important downsides to consider before you commit to the idea. A medida que se acerca la boda de Navidad, estas dos hermanas podrían desenvolver el regalo más preciado de todos: el amor.

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Finally, don't forget about accessories! A festive scarf or piece of jewelry can really help to get you into the Christmas spirit. And if you're planning on dancing the night away, comfortable shoes are a must. What to expect at a Christmas Wedding But she underestimates Esmond Tattersall. Having never met the squire, Daisy went in unprepared for his roving eye and wandering hands. When she confronted him, her disposition intrigued him...for no one had dared to do so before, lest they find themselves on the receiving end of his wrath or even homeless. But Daisy wasn't afraid of him and he found that attractive. So he pursued her, much to her disgust, but he was relentless in his attentions because when the squire wants something, he gets it. And he wants Daisy. The only thing that saved this book and I ended up rating it 2 stars was the characters. Her grown children and their families were a delight and made me feel that I didn't waste the few hours it took to read this one. The Christmas Wedding is centered around Gaby and her four grown children - Claire, Liz, Emily and Seth. In the first half of the book, there are several chapters dedicated to each child. I thought that this was an interesting way for the reader to learn about Gaby's kids without being told the information. The book worked best for me when it centered around Gaby's kids and their lives. New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery writes heartwarming and humorous novels about the relationships that define women's lives—family, friendship, romance. She's best known for putting nuanced characters into emotionally complex, real-life situations with twists that surprise readers to laughter. Because Susan is passionate about animal welfare, pets play a big role in her books. Beloved by millions of readers worldwide, her books have been translated into 28 languages.

In his pursuit of Daisy, however fruitless, Tattersall invites them all to dine at Creek Manor. Aunt Eleanora was thrilled at the prospect and soon began hinting at what a wonderful catch the squire was. Daisy couldn't be more repulsed. But the squire has charmed her aunt and she wouldn't hear a bad word about him, believing Daisy to be unfair in her assessment of the man. Daisy soon realises to truly escape the repulsive squire, she must return to London and find work there. And, shame on James Patterson for selling his name... Obviously the co-author (Richard DiLallo) wrote this book. It isn't humanly possible to actually write as many books per year as Patterson puts his name on. I can't say how much I disliked the main character "Gabby" ... I finished reading this book just to get the book point in a reading competition with my husband. Gabby is old enough to have grown children (ages 35 - 26) but incredibly immature. She is bossy, manipulative, self-righteous, inconsistent and demands to be the center of attention. I initially enjoyed reading the story lines that involved her children, but eventually the children just became shades of Gabby. Daisy meets Mary and her children when her husband becomes ill, he has treated her abysmally and their elder son Jay has been imprisoned by the squire, but is now free but has been told he is not welcome in the village. Right. This doesn't make us like her; doesn't make us like the MEN. What wusses would they be to sign up for this kind of public humiliation?The Christmas Wedding Guest by Susan Mallery is the first book in the Wishing Tree series. If you are looking for heartwarming and swoon worthy holiday romance set in a small town, then The Christmas Wedding Guest will make the perfect addition to your reading list. This latest offering from Susan Mallery features two sisters, who while planning their parents’ renewal of vows ceremony, discover love.

I listened to the book and am loving the tone the narrator chose for the story. She really captured the lightness of Reggie & Dena who are the type of women I’d like to have as friends. There are serious moments as their relationships are not without issues but they deal with them honestly and maturely. I enjoyed everything about this one and can’t wait to return to Wishing Tree as there are a plethora of secondary characters I’m anxious to see at center stage. There is a family relative in the story who is battling cancer. A spin is put on this which is pathetic, really. The guy is having full blown seizures and he is joking about it and so are some of the others. Trying to add levity to a serious situation is in my opinion, in poor taste. Daisy must decide what to do with her life should she go with her Aunt and Uncle or make a life or career for herself in London??

I was a little disappointed with this one. Maybe it was the wait or the anticipation that made me a little disappointed with it. Maybe it was the fact that this didn't even really seem like a romance so much as a telling of a family. Their hardhsips and struggles and their strengths and weaknesses, their life than anything else. All in all, The Christmas Wedding was an enjoyable read. It was a nice way to spend an afternoon. I'm sure fans of Patterson will love it. This Christmas turns out to be a memorable one for the entire family. The wedding is a beautiful affair held in the barn on Gaby’s property. But the choice of her groom isn’t the only surprise they all receive on that Christmas day.