Reviewer: Terry
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
Summary:
When Yvonne’s boyfriend Simon accepts her marriage proposal, she resolves to give her friends and family the best wedding imaginable! And if the little matter of money gets in the way…well, she’ll worry about that later.
Besides, it’s not as if she has nothing else to fret about – Simon’s twin sister Tracey is hell-bent on finding a way to stop the wedding. When Simon’s ex, Sandra, returns from the past and reveals that Simon is the father of her baby, it looks like Tracey might get her wish – especially as Sandra is demanding a kidney from Simon for their gravely ill child.
And that’s the easy part…what Yvonne doesn’t know is that her best friend Rachel is harbouring a deadly secret that has the potential to obliterate Yvonne’s relationship with Simon forever…a secret that comes to light in a dramatic crescendo on their big day in front of everyone they know.
The power of this young couple’s love is put to the test again and again, and they embark on a journey of discovery about their relationship. The issues they face force them to evaluate what’s really important to them – their wedding, or their impending marriage.
Review:
The title of this book does not truly do the book justice. This is a story of a whirling engagement overwhelmed with a bit of a bridezilla, a snotty sister in law, and some gut wrenching friend issues. And oh the tragedy of the perfect dress!
Yvonne and Simon begin the book proposing to each other, which was a very sweet cute moment…and then Yvonne goes a little crazy with the wedding, and the money, all while trying to juggle a heavy load and a sour manager at work. This is only the beginning of all she faces in her story. I won’t give anything away, but all that she faces she still seems a little caught up in making the wedding a perfect day.
I enjoyed this story; I struggled with wanting to hurt a few people during it, and could not imagine being faced with some of the problems that arise! It truly seems like the two come up against every imaginable odd. But can true love conquer all?
I will not lie, Rachel was a very hard character to like! But as in life there is so much more to why a person does the things they do when you realize the reasons behind it all.
This is truly a story of growth and change, and love and complex relationships. It was well written and easy to read.
This book will take you on a true roller coaster from one page to the next!
