I Do (But I Don’t) the debut novel from Cara Lockwood brings us the story of Lauren Crandell, wedding planner. Perfection is her job, and being super organized, overly neat, and a stickler for details is sure to get her far in the business. If only her condescending boss, Gennifer, would notice her qualities, and ignore her shocking “birds nest” hair that G continually calls unprofessional and a disgrace. And if G can overlook the fact that two of Lauren’s weddings goes haywire on the same day, having the firefighters come to the rescue at both events. In particular, the sexy Nick Corona, quite possibly the most gorgeous man Lauren has laid eyes on. And to Lauren’s complete shock- he seems to be as equally attracted to her!
But we all know it can’t be so easy. While Lauren is working on a quickie wedding with a bride from hell, Darla, she realizes the groom is none other than her supposed prince charming, Nick Corona. Devastated, Lauren tries to push her love for this firefighter away, but she just can’t stop running into him. And each and every time she does- he makes a move on her! Lauren does her best to maintain her professionalism and ethical duties as Darla and Nick’s wedding planner, but can she keep holding him off?
Cara Lockwood brings a unique plot line that makes for a fast and entertaining read. The hilarious scenes will keep you laughing, but the seriousness of the situation keeps you wondering how the characters will end up. The first person narration really makes readers feel like they are inside Lauren’s head and all her personal thoughts- something chick lit fans will enjoy. Grab I Do (But I Don’t) for a breezy yet fun read.
