Stand-In Groom (Brides of Bonneterre, Book 1) [Paperback]

Kaye Dacus (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2009

Get ready to attend the quirkiest wedding ever in this delightful romance by Kaye Dacus, a new voice in women's contemporary fiction. When wedding planner Anne Hawthorne first meets George Laurence, she thinks she's found the man of her dreams. But when she discovers he's a client, she knows planning his wedding will be no honeymoon. Can Anne remain professional while falling for the groom? Or will she risk her heart, her values, and her career in the midst of planning the wedding of the century?

(20090101)

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Dacus''s characters are amusing, and her plot is captivating, making the book nearly impossible to put down, wondering what will happen next.

(KELSEY SHADE CBA RETAILERS & RESOURCES )

Stand-In Groom is a unique story that is full of humor, angst and Southern flair. Kaye Dacus has thrown a proper Englishman into the heart of Louisiana with a wedding planner, her large family, and a healthy serving of Dino and Frank fill the book, too. If you love stores that throw obstacles at the couple you know should be together, and you love the idea of weddings and details involved in weddings, or delight in Southern fiction, romance or Englishmen, then check out Stand-In Groom.

(KELLY KLEPFER NOVEL REVIEWS ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Book Description

Wedding planner Anne Hawthorne's mettle is tested when she thinks she's falling for a client. Will it cost her her business? George Laurence is planning his employer's wedding. . .posing as the groom. Only problem is, he's attracted to the planner. Can this guileful groom find his way out of this deceitful dilemma?

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc (January 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602605246
• ISBN-13: 978-1602605244
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• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

More About the Author

Kaye Dacus is an author and editor who has been writing fiction for more than twenty years. Pursuing her passion for writing, she earned a Master of Arts in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. She is a former Vice President and long-time member of American Christian Fiction Writers, and is also a founding member of Middle Tennessee Christian Writers. Kaye lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and writes contemporary and historical romances. To find out more about Kaye and her books, please visit her online at kayedacus.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, January 1, 2009

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Debbie (Harrison, AR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stand-in Groom (Brides of Bonneterre, Book 1) (Paperback)

This Christian romance is a well-written, thoroughly enjoyable read. The pacing was excellent and kept me wanting to know what came next. I liked how the two main characters truly strove to live out their high ideals in less than ideal circumstances. While neither main character was perfect, they were very clearly perfect for each other.

The first part of the book was the typical "they'd get together if they just talked out their misunderstandings," but the reason they couldn't clear up the misunderstanding was a very good one. The second part of the book was devoted to after the misunderstanding was cleared up. The two of them get to know and start to trust each other while learning to forgive those who hurt them in past relationships. Overall, the story was very satisfying.

Both main characters are Christians and their faith plays a much more vital role in their lives than is typical in many Christian romance books. This is a book that should please Christian romance devotes, but probably wouldn't interest many non-Christians.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!, January 19, 2009

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Terri Haynes (Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stand-in Groom (Brides of Bonneterre, Book 1) (Paperback)

Stand-In Groom is an excellent book for those who love all things wedding and romance. Kaye Dacus skillfully combines two very unique worlds in this sweet romance story. With compelling characters, this story immediately draws you in; Anne with her southern charm and George's proper British mannerisms. Even the supporting characters pull at your heartstrings. This book presents some powerful themes like love, trust and forgiveness. A must read.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book with take home value, January 19, 2009

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Sharon A. Lavy "Writer and reviewer" (OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stand-in Groom (Brides of Bonneterre, Book 1) (Paperback)

When I joined ACFW in 2007 Kaye Dacus was one of the first writers to greet me on the forum. She gives good writing advice so I was eager to read her first published novel. I ordered it because I know her. As soon as I opened the book I knew I was in for a treat because the writing style really drew me into the story. Once started the book is very hard to put down.

Well it's a given that this is a romance. Will she or will she not get the man of her dreams. But what makes a story special to me is the other events surrounding the main romance thread. In this case, Anne's close family ties. Her need to forgive some of the people who make up that close family. This is truly a story of repentance and redemption and I highly recommend it. Kaye has joined my database of authors on my TO READ list. Please let me know what you think of this story