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The Wedding
by Sarah EdghillA stylish wedding. A reunion of old friends. But beneath the surface, secrets simmer and soon spiral into a storm of betrayal, guilt, and heartbreak . . . Meg hasn&’t felt as close to her university friends in recent years. They&’ve all moved on to lead successful, fast-paced lives, while she has settled into marriage and motherhood. Now, with her confidence in tatters, she&’s dreading how she&’ll compare at her friend Polly&’s lavish wedding. However, as soon as the drinks start flowing, Meg&’s anxieties turn into something far more dangerous. A phone call from her husband puts her on edge and, as Meg reaches for another glass, the night takes an alarming turn—drunken confessions, old flames, and a secret that could destroy someone&’s life forever. Friendships are tested, love is tainted, and over the course of a single weekend, nothing will ever be the same . . . From bestselling author Sarah Edghill comes a novel full of drama and suspense, perfect for fans of Sally Hepworth and Amanda Prowse.&“Sarah Edghill knows how to pinpoint what goes on in families.&” —Rachel Joyce, author of The Music Shop on A Thousand Tiny Disappointments
The Wedding (Calhoun Family Saga)
by Nicholas SparksIt began with The Notebook . . . After thirty years of marriage, Wilson is forced to face a painful truth. His wife, Jane, has fallen out of love with him.Despite the shining example of his in-laws, Noah and Allie Calhoun (originally recounted in The Notebook), and their fifty-year love affair, Wilson is unable to express his true feelings. With his daughter about to marry, and his wife thinking about leaving him, Wilson knows it is time to act. He will do anything he can to save his marriage. With the memories of Noah and Allie's inspiring life together as his guide, he vows to make his wife fall in love with him . . . all over again.
The Wedding Bargain
by Yvonne LindsayA runaway bride finds herself rescued, seduced and pregnant in this tale from USA TODAY bestselling author Yvonne Lindsay Who would dare object when Shanal Peat is about to say "I do" in a church full of wedding guests? The bride herself, that's who. Shanal just can't go through with the bargain she's made. She'll have to save her destitute parents without an arranged marriage. Australian billionaire Raif Masters delights in rescuing the runaway bride from his nemesis. But when hiding out on a riverboat leads to passion-and when passion leads to pregnancy-Raif must prove he's in it for love, not vengeance.
The Wedding Date: A 'warm, sexy gem of a novel'!
by Jasmine GuilloryFrom the author of The Proposal, a Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick!One of Cosmopolitan's 33 Books to Get Excited About in 2018!A feel-good romance to warm your heart, for fans of Jo Watson, Sarah Morgan and Holly Martin. A groomsman and his last-minute guest are about to discover if a fake date can go the distance in this 'charming, warm, sexy gem of a novel' (Roxane Gay).On the eve of his ex's wedding festivities, Drew Nichols is minus a plus one. Until a power outage strands him with the perfect candidate for a fake girlfriend... Agreeing to go to a wedding with a guy she gets stuck with in an elevator is not something Alexa Monroe would normally do. But Drew's proposal proves hard to resist. After their wedding date turns into a whole weekend of fun in San Francisco, Drew and Alexa return to their all-consuming careers - his in LA and hers in Berkeley. Too bad they can't stop thinking about each other... It could be the long-distance dating disaster of the century - or Drew and Alexa could be just a flight away from what each of them truly wants.(P)2018 Penguin Audio
The Wedding Date: A feel-good romance to warm your heart
by Jasmine GuilloryFrom the author of The Proposal, a Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick!One of Cosmopolitan's 33 Books to Get Excited About in 2018!A feel-good romance to warm your heart, for fans of Jo Watson, Sarah Morgan and Holly Martin. A groomsman and his last-minute guest are about to discover if a fake date can go the distance in this 'charming, warm, sexy gem of a novel' (Roxane Gay).On the eve of his ex's wedding festivities, Drew Nichols is minus a plus one. Until a power outage strands him with the perfect candidate for a fake girlfriend... Agreeing to go to a wedding with a guy she gets stuck with in an elevator is not something Alexa Monroe would normally do. But Drew's proposal proves hard to resist. After their wedding date turns into a whole weekend of fun in San Francisco, Drew and Alexa return to their all-consuming careers - his in LA and hers in Berkeley. Too bad they can't stop thinking about each other... It could be the long-distance dating disaster of the century - or Drew and Alexa could be just a flight away from what each of them truly wants.
The Wedding Dress
by Rachel HauckHidden away for years in a trunk welded shut, one wedding dress ties four brides together across time in their hour of decision. As Charlotte unravels the mystery of the dress and its prior owners, her own heart begins to reveal its truth.Charlotte owns a chic Birmingham bridal boutique. Dressing brides for their big day is her gift—and her passion. But with her own wedding day approaching, why can&’t she find the perfect dress—or feel certain she should marry Tim?Then Charlotte purchases a vintage dress in a battered trunk at an estate sale. It looks brand-new, shimmering with pearls and satin, hand-stitched and timeless in its design. But where did it come from? Who wore it?Charlotte&’s search for the gown&’s history—and its new bride—begins as a distraction from her sputtering love life. But it takes on a life of its own as she comes to know the women who have worn the dress. Emily from 1912. Mary Grace from 1939. Hillary from 1968. Each with something unique to share. For woven within the threads of the beautiful hundred-year-old gown is the truth about Charlotte&’s heritage, the power of courage and faith, and the beauty of finding true love.From?New York Times?bestseller and award-winning author Rachel Hauck comes a timeless tale of truth love and hearts desires.Multiple POV and timelinesA clean and wholesome no spice romance with religious undertonesPerfect for book clubs - featuring reading group discussion questionsAn excellent gift for birthdays, Christmas and holidays, or other occasions
The Wedding Dress Repair Shop: The brand new, uplifting and heart-warming summer romance from the Sunday Times bestseller
by Trisha AshleyReaders have fallen in love with The Wedding Dress Repair Shop:***** 'A brilliant escape read to indulge in over the summer holidays'***** 'Amazing and warm, I couldn't put the book down'***** 'A wonderful tale of reconnection and the triumph of the human spirit. More please!'Can her heart be mended too? After losing her fiancé and her dream job in the same week, Garland Fairford's life is turned upside down.Having recently met a long-lost relative - Honey Fairford - through her work as a historical costumier, Garland is intrigued when Honey reveals she is opening a Wedding Dress museum in Lancashire. With nothing to lose, Garland accepts the offer of a job there.What she doesn't expect is to come face-to-face with a ghost from her past - her old friend, Thom, who mysteriously disappeared years ago.As Garland begins reading the stories behind each of the beautiful wedding dresses, and sets about repairing both them and her relationship with Thom, could this finally be the chance for her own happy-ever-after?'Trademark Trisha, at her absolute finest!' Heidi Swain'The perfect summer escape' Candis'The perfect escape from real life' Debbie Johnson'Feel-good fiction filled with friendship, community spirit and a dash of romance' CultureFly'Vintage Trisha Ashley. An absorbing treat' Sue Moorcroft
The Wedding Dress: A Novel
by Danielle SteelIn Danielle Steel’s epic new novel, the lives of four generations of women in one family span fortune and loss, motherhood, tragedy and victories. <P><P>From the glamorous San Francisco social scene of the 1920s, through war and the social changes of the ’60s, to the rise of Silicon Valley today, this extraordinary novel takes us on a family odyssey that is both heartbreaking and inspiring, as each generation faces the challenges of their day. <P><P>The Parisian design houses in 1928, the crash of 1929, the losses of war, the drug culture of the 1960s—history holds many surprises, and lives are changed forever. <P><P>For richer or for poorer, in cramped apartments and grand mansions, the treasured wedding dress made in Paris in 1928 follows each generation into their new lives, and represents different hopes for each of them, as they marry very different men. <P><P>From inherited fortunes at the outset to self-made men and women, the wedding dress remains a cherished constant for the women who wear it in each generation and forge a destiny of their own. It is a symbol of their remaining traditions and the bond of family they share in an ever-changing world. <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Wedding Gamble (The Wellingfords #2)
by Julia JustissA beleaguered young lady and a dashing marquess navigate the rocky waters of a marriage of convenience in this Regency romance.Sarah Wellingford would do her duty—even if that meant putting herself on the Marriage Mart during a London season she could ill afford. Now ironic circumstance had wed her to the compelling Marquess of Englemere, a fabled gamester, who had awakened passions she was honor-bound not to express.A marriage of convenience could be deucedly inconvenient—even for a marquess—when one was perilously close to loving his own wife! But that was impossible, Nicholas Stanhope knew, for hadn’t his tragic past proven that women—especially wives—were not to be trusted?
The Wedding Game
by Christine MerrillA lady tries to distract an unsuitable suitor from her younger sister and falls for the rake herself in this Regency romance.The engagement escapade!This season, all eyes are on biddable, well-connected Lady Belle. And for ambitious Benjamin Lovell, she’s the perfect candidate for a convenient marriage. First, though, he must contend with her fiercely protective sister, Lady Amelia Summoner. Amy is determined that only the right man will win her sister, and rakish Benjamin is certainly not that. Every move he makes, she’ll be one step ahead! Until the games get out of hand . . . and Amy realizes she’s broken her own rules and fallen for Ben herself!"The battle of the sexes is on! An old maid and a dandy square off in this lively, thrilling tale. Readers will enjoy the authentic dialogue and setting, and especially the wicked machinations of a determined heroine. Merrill pens another winner." —RT Book Reviews
The Wedding Garden (Redemption River #2)
by Linda GoodnightA stunning surprise drives a reformed bad boy back to the high school sweetheart he was forced to leave behind in this inspirational romance.“Are you my Dad?”The young boy’s question shocks Sloan Hawkins. Until Sloan realizes he is this child’s father. Years ago, the former bad boy was run out of Redemption, Oklahoma, where, ironically, he was thought unredeemable. The only people who believed in him were his beloved aunt and Annie Markham, the girl he loved and left behind. Now Sloan is back to face his past and help keep his aunt’s cherished garden thriving. But when he discovers his secret child—and that single mother Annie never stopped loving him—he’s determined that a wedding will take place in the garden nurtured by faith and love.
The Wedding Gift Goof (The Nancy Drew Notebooks #13)
by Carolyn KeeneA SAD STORY FOR A HAPPY DAY. Nancy's teacher is getting married, and the whole class has chipped in to get her a gift. Bess was put in charge of the money, and now she's horrified. The money has just disappeared!It's almost time to say, "I do." But who took the money? Everyone is saying: "I didn't. I didn't." And Nancy doesn't have a clue. Not yet. But she will... and what a surprise it will be!
The Wedding Heard 'Round the World: America's First Gay Marriage
by Gail Langer Karwoski Jack Baker Michael McConnellFifty years after their marriage, Jack and Michael's story is one of the milestone events in the fight for equal rights, and this memoir the unmissable account a remarkable couple.On September 3, 1971, at the dawn of the modern gay movement, Michael McConnell and Jack Baker exchanged vows in the first legal same-sex wedding in the United States. But the battle to get there - legal and emotional - was only the start of their incredible lives together.Jack enrolled in law school, keeping his promise to Michael that he would figure out a way to marry. He did, but the repercussions would echo not only through their lives, but through those of everyo gay person in the US who ever wanted what this one pioneering couple did: a happy family life. This is the story of how they met, how they married, and what came after. And one wedding heard 'round the world.'A beautiful, well-written love story that is heartrending and ultimately heartwarming'Robert Alexander, New York Times bestselling author of The Kitchen Boy'A fascinating story of love and struggle that reads like a novel'Washington Book Review
The Wedding Heard 'Round the World: America's First Gay Marriage
by Gail Langer Karwoski Jack Baker Michael McConnellFifty years after their marriage, Jack and Michael's story is one of the milestone events in the fight for equal rights, and this memoir the unmissable account a remarkable couple.On September 3, 1971, at the dawn of the modern gay movement, Michael McConnell and Jack Baker exchanged vows in the first legal same-sex wedding in the United States. But the battle to get there - legal and emotional - was only the start of their incredible lives together.Jack enrolled in law school, keeping his promise to Michael that he would figure out a way to marry. He did, but the repercussions would echo not only through their lives, but through those of everyo gay person in the US who ever wanted what this one pioneering couple did: a happy family life. This is the story of how they met, how they married, and what came after. And one wedding heard 'round the world.'A beautiful, well-written love story that is heartrending and ultimately heartwarming'Robert Alexander, New York Times bestselling author of The Kitchen Boy'A fascinating story of love and struggle that reads like a novel'Washington Book Review
The Wedding Pact: a heart-warming and hilarious summer romance, perfect for 2021!
by Isla GordonWould you marry a stranger to live the life of your dreams?'A fun and refreshing read! I couldn't put it down!' HEIDI SWAIN'The best book I've read in 2021. I LOVED it, it made me smile so much. Fresh, funny and utterly wonderful' HOLLY MARTIN'Original, funny and so, so romantic, The Wedding Pact is a breath of fresh air that you should add to your summer reading list immediately' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLINAugust Anderson needs somewhere to live. Dumped by her boyfriend who would rather be alone than move in with her, she has almost given up on happiness. Until she notices that the beautiful Georgian townhouse she's long admired (ahem, *obsessed over*) is looking for a new tenant, and suddenly it seems like things might be looking up . . .There's just one catch - the traditional, buttoned-up landlord is only willing to rent to a stable, married couple and August, quite frankly, is neither. Competition for the house is fierce and August knows she'll have to come up with a plan or risk losing her last shot at her happy ending.Enter Flynn, the handsome, charming and somewhat unsuspecting gentleman who August accidentally spills her coffee over. Flynn is new to the area and is looking for somewhere to live, and August thinks she knows just the place, but only if he's willing to tell a little white lie . . .The perfect feel-good summer read from reader favourite Lisa Dickenson, writing as Isla Gordon. Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Sarah Morgan and Anna BellPraise for ISLA GORDON:'Heart-warming and full of hope. I loved it' HEIDI SWAIN'The most beautiful, heart-warming story. Gorgeously cosy, uplifting . . . utterly lovely book' HOLLY MARTIN'Sunday afternoon bliss!' FABULOUS magazine
The Wedding Pact: a heart-warming and hilarious summer romance, perfect for 2021!
by Isla GordonWould you marry a stranger to live the life of your dreams?'A fun and refreshing read! I couldn't put it down!' HEIDI SWAIN'The best book I've read in 2021. I LOVED it, it made me smile so much. Fresh, funny and utterly wonderful' HOLLY MARTIN'Original, funny and so, so romantic, The Wedding Pact is a breath of fresh air that you should add to your summer reading list immediately' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLINAugust Anderson needs somewhere to live. Dumped by her boyfriend who would rather be alone than move in with her, she has almost given up on happiness. Until she notices that the beautiful Georgian townhouse she's long admired (ahem, *obsessed over*) is looking for a new tenant, and suddenly it seems like things might be looking up . . .There's just one catch - the traditional, buttoned-up landlord is only willing to rent to a stable, married couple and August, quite frankly, is neither. Competition for the house is fierce and August knows she'll have to come up with a plan or risk losing her last shot at her happy ending.Enter Flynn, the handsome, charming and somewhat unsuspecting gentleman who August accidentally spills her coffee over. Flynn is new to the area and is looking for somewhere to live, and August thinks she knows just the place, but only if he's willing to tell a little white lie . . .The perfect feel-good summer read from reader favourite Lisa Dickenson, writing as Isla Gordon. Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Sarah Morgan and Anna BellPraise for ISLA GORDON:'Heart-warming and full of hope. I loved it' HEIDI SWAIN'The most beautiful, heart-warming story. Gorgeously cosy, uplifting . . . utterly lovely book' HOLLY MARTIN'Sunday afternoon bliss!' FABULOUS magazine
The Wedding Pact: a heart-warming and hilarious summer romance, perfect for 2021!
by Isla GordonWould you marry a stranger to live the life of your dreams?'A fun and refreshing read! I couldn't put it down!' HEIDI SWAIN'The best book I've read in 2021. I LOVED it, it made me smile so much. Fresh, funny and utterly wonderful' HOLLY MARTIN'Original, funny and so, so romantic, The Wedding Pact is a breath of fresh air that you should add to your summer reading list immediately' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLINAugust Anderson needs somewhere to live. Dumped by her boyfriend who would rather be alone than move in with her, she has almost given up on happiness. Until she notices that the beautiful Georgian townhouse she's long admired (ahem, *obsessed over*) is looking for a new tenant, and suddenly it seems like things might be looking up . . .There's just one catch - the traditional, buttoned-up landlord is only willing to rent to a stable, married couple and August, quite frankly, is neither. Competition for the house is fierce and August knows she'll have to come up with a plan or risk losing her last shot at her happy ending.Enter Flynn, the handsome, charming and somewhat unsuspecting gentleman who August accidentally spills her coffee over. Flynn is new to the area and is looking for somewhere to live, and August thinks she knows just the place, but only if he's willing to tell a little white lie . . .The perfect feel-good summer read from reader favourite Lisa Dickenson, writing as Isla Gordon. Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Sarah Morgan and Anna BellPraise for ISLA GORDON:'Heart-warming and full of hope. I loved it' HEIDI SWAIN'The most beautiful, heart-warming story. Gorgeously cosy, uplifting . . . utterly lovely book' HOLLY MARTIN'Sunday afternoon bliss!' FABULOUS magazine
The Wedding Party
by Cathy Kelly'Fizzing with fun, warmth, humour and wisdom, the perfect summer read!' VERONICA HENRY'Compassionate and wise' ERICA JAMESFour sisters. Decades of secrets. One week they'll never forget...For the first time in years, the beautiful Robicheaux sisters are returning to their childhood home. Decades after they first met, their parents are getting married again - to each other, in a week's time!Indy is used to high-stress situations in her job as a midwife - but she knows that keeping the peace in her family of big personalities is a different matter entirely...Eden is on the brink of political success and a surprise family wedding is the last thing she needs. Especially when a long-buried secret is threatening to destroy everything.Savannah might look like she has it all, but she's spent her whole married life hiding the truth. It's a fragile façade that's unlikely to withstand a week spent with her sisters.Rory lives with her gorgeous girlfriend and tends to avoid family gatherings. Particularly now, as her new book might just reveal more than her sisters or parents would like...A big wedding party is sure to throw up a few surprises - but one thing's for sure, it's going to be a week that the Robicheaux family will never forget...With her inimitable warmth and wisdom, Cathy Kelly shows us that in the messy reality of marriage, family, and romance, sometimes it's the women in our lives who hold us together.
The Wedding Party
by Cathy Kelly'Fizzing with fun, warmth, humour and wisdom, the perfect summer read!' VERONICA HENRY'Compassionate and wise' ERICA JAMES'Loved it. I couldn't put it down!' LUCY KENNEDY'Full of Cathy's trademark warmth, wit and wisdom' RACHEL HORE Four sisters. Decades of secrets. One week they'll never forget...For the first time in years, the beautiful Robicheaux sisters are returning to their childhood home. Decades after they first met, their parents are getting married again - to each other, in a week's time!Indy is used to high-stress situations in her job as a midwife - but she knows that keeping the peace in her family of big personalities is a different matter entirely...Eden is on the brink of political success and a surprise family wedding is the last thing she needs. Especially when a long-buried secret is threatening to destroy everything.Savannah might look like she has it all, but she's spent her whole married life hiding the truth. It's a fragile façade that's unlikely to withstand a week spent with her sisters.Rory lives with her gorgeous girlfriend and tends to avoid family gatherings. Particularly now, as her new book might just reveal more than her sisters or parents would like...A big wedding party is sure to throw up a few surprises - but one thing's for sure, it's going to be a week that the Robicheaux family will never forget...With her inimitable warmth and wisdom, Cathy Kelly shows us that in the messy reality of marriage, family, and romance, sometimes it's the women in our lives who hold us together.
The Wedding Party
by Jasmine GuilloryMaddie and Theo have two things in common: <p><p> 1. Alexa is their best friend <p>2. They hate each other <p>After an 'oops, we made a mistake' night together, neither one can stop thinking about the other. With Alexa's wedding rapidly approaching, Maddie and Theo both share bridal party responsibilities that require more interaction with each other than they're comfortable with. Underneath the sharp barbs they toss at each other is a simmering attraction that won't fade. It builds until they find themselves sneaking off together to release some tension when Alexa isn't looking. <p>But as with any engagement with a nemesis, there are unspoken rules that must be abided by. First and foremost, don't fall in love...
The Wedding Party
by Robyn CarrFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the hit Virgin River series.In this hilarious contemporary romance tale from Robyn Carr, readers are swept into a conflicted bride&’s whirlwind journey to the most chaotic wedding event of the year.After her divorce, Charlene Dugan vowed never to get married again—a promise she has kept for twenty-five years. Until the fateful day she finds herself uttering the well-known phrase—&”Let&’s get married!&”Almost immediately, Charlene&’s seemingly perfect life begins unraveling at the seams. Daughter Stephanie&’s own relationship is about to disintegrate, and she might be just a teensy-weensy bit jealous of her mom. And Charlene seems to be spending more time with her ex-husband than with her fiancé, Dennis. What&’s more confusing is that Dennis doesn&’t seem to mind too much. In fact, he sees the wedding consultant more often than Charlene does.The wedding party is now officially out of control. They&’re calling for rain and the bride has cold feet. This isn&’t exactly what Charlene had in mind. But maybe it&’s not too late to finally decide on who and what she really wants.Previously published.
The Wedding Party: An irresistible sizzler you won't be able to put down!
by Jasmine GuilloryReese Witherspoon, Oprah and Roxane Gay LOVE her! Readers love her!Have you discovered New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick Jasmine Guillory yet? One of Grazia's 17 Summer Reads You'll Want To Get To Before The Season's Over: 'Just as essential to a good summer holiday as SPF''Amazing ... funny and touching. I loved it' 5* reader review'Filled with food, fun and fantastic sex' 5* reader review'Perfect for my holiday' 5* reader review'Couldn't put this book down!' 5* reader reviewYOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN THE WEDDING PARTY OF THE YEAR!Maddie and Theo have two things in common: they share a best friend called Alexa, and they hate each other.But after an 'oops, we made a mistake' night together, neither one can stop thinking about the other. With Alexa's wedding approaching, Maddie and Theo share bridal party responsibilities that require more mutual interaction than they're comfortable with. Yet, underneath the sharp barbs they toss at one another is a simmering attraction which builds until they can't resist sneaking off to be together whenever Alexa isn't looking. They agree to end it when the wedding is over. But when the date is brought forward, they both feel regret that their secret rendezvouses are going to have to stop. Two people this different can't possibly have a connection other than the purely physical, right? But as with any engagement with a nemesis, there are unspoken rules that must be abided by. First and foremost, don't fall in love.PERFECT FOR FANS OF SOPHIE RANALD, JO WATSON and ZARA STONELEY 'A charming, warm, sexy gem of a novel' New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay on The Wedding DateIf you love this, be sure to check out The Proposal and The Wedding Date...
The Wedding Party: The Number One Irish Bestseller!
by Cathy Kelly'Fizzing with fun, warmth, humour and wisdom, the perfect summer read!' VERONICA HENRY'Compassionate and wise' ERICA JAMES'Loved it. I couldn't put it down!' LUCY KENNEDY'Wise and sparkling and a perfect summer read!' FAITH HOGAN'Full of Cathy's trademark warmth, wit and wisdom' RACHEL HORE'Wise, witty and absolutely wonderful' MILLY JOHNSON Four sisters. Decades of secrets. One week they'll never forget...For the first time in years, the beautiful Robicheaux sisters are returning to their childhood home. Decades after they first met, their parents are getting married again - to each other, in a week's time!Indy is used to high-stress situations in her job as a midwife - but she knows that keeping the peace in her family of big personalities is a different matter entirely...Eden is on the brink of political success and a surprise family wedding is the last thing she needs. Especially when a long-buried secret is threatening to destroy everything.Savannah might look like she has it all, but she's spent her whole married life hiding the truth. It's a fragile façade that's unlikely to withstand a week spent with her sisters.Rory lives with her gorgeous girlfriend and tends to avoid family gatherings. Particularly now, as her new book might just reveal more than her sisters or parents would like...A big wedding party is sure to throw up a few surprises - but one thing's for sure, it's going to be a week that the Robicheaux family will never forget...With her inimitable warmth and wisdom, Cathy Kelly shows us that in the messy reality of marriage, family, and romance, sometimes it's the women in our lives who hold us together.
The Wedding People: A Novel
by Alison EspachA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA Today Show #ReadwithJenna Book Club PickA propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew. It’s a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn wearing a green dress and gold heels, not a bag in sight, alone. She’s immediately mistaken by everyone in the lobby for one of the wedding people, but she’s actually the only guest at the Cornwall who isn’t here for the big event. Phoebe is here because she’s dreamed of coming for years—she hoped to shuck oysters and take sunset sails with her husband, only now she’s here without him, at rock bottom, and determined to have one last decadent splurge on herself. Meanwhile, the bride has accounted for every detail and every possible disaster the weekend might yield except for, well, Phoebe and Phoebe's plan—which makes it that much more surprising when the two women can’t stop confiding in each other. In turns absurdly funny and devastatingly tender, Alison Espach’s The Wedding People is ultimately an incredibly nuanced and resonant look at the winding paths we can take to places we never imagined—and the chance encounters it sometimes takes to reroute us.
The Wedding People: The hilarious and moving Read With Jenna book club pick
by Alison EspachThe August 2024 Read With Jenna book club pick 'UTTERLY CHARMING' PANDORA SYKES'WICKEDLY FUNNY' JENNY JACKSON'A PERFECT NOVEL' CATHERINE NEWMANIt's a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at a grand beachside hotel wearing her best dress and least comfortable shoes. Immediately she is mistaken for one of the wedding people - but she's actually the only guest at the Cornwall Inn who isn't here for the big event.Phoebe has dreamed of coming here for years. She hoped to shuck oysters and take sunset sails with her husband but now she is divorced and depressed, and not sure how to go on. She's not been sure how to do anything, lately, except climb into bed and drink gin and tonics and listen to the sound of the refrigerator making ice.When the bride discovers her elaborate destination wedding could be ruined by this sad stranger, she is furious. She has spent months accounting for every detail and every possible disaster - except for, well, Phoebe . . . Soon, both women find their best-laid plans derailed and an unlikely confidante in one another.Uproariously funny and devastatingly tender, The Wedding People is an irresistible novel about love, friendship, dysfunctional families, and the unexpected paths that lead to happiness.