Tall Tales and Wedding Veils [Mass Market Paperback]

Jane Graves (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2008

Accountant Heather Montgomery is a planner. So never in her wildest dreams did she think she'd run into sexy charmer Tony McCaffrey in Vegas, play lady luck, and celebrate his jackpot with a champagne-soaked night. And she certainly never expected to wake up the next morning married! How could this good girl pick a man whose fridge is empty and whose apartment is a disaster zone, yet still drives her so crazy with lust she can't see straight?

Quickly hitched and happily ditched, Tony can't wait to get back to his playboy ways. But when Heather's family is thrilled that their no-nonsense daughter is finally in love, he proposes a plan: stay married for a month to repay his good luck charm, even though she sterilizes his toothbrush and forbids anything between the sheets. But Heather is more than he bargained for--a sharp-witted, passionate woman who just might turn his near miss into wedded bliss!

Editorial Reviews

Review

For Hot Wheels: 'An interesting and fun novel with plenty of fascinating characters. This story starts fast and doesn't lose momentum' - ROMANTIC TIMES

About the Author

Jane Graves began writing stories at the age of five, and she hasn't stopped since. She's a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, where she earned a B.A. in Journalism in the Professional Writing program. The author of fifteen novels, Jane is a six-time finalist for the Romance Writers of America's RITA Awards, the industry's highest honor, and is the recipient of two National Readers' Choice Awards, the Booksellers' Best Award, and the Golden Quill. She lives in Texas with her daughter and her husband of twenty-five years.

You can visit Jane's website at www.janegraves.com , or write to her at [e-mail]. She'd love to hear from you!

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Forever (June 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446617873
• ISBN-13: 978-0446617871
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.2 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #80,094 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jane Graves is a seven-time finalist for Romance Writers of America's Rita Award, the industry's highest honor, and is the recipient of two National Readers' Choice Awards, the Booksellers' Best Award, and the Golden Quill, among others. Her books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. Two of her books, Hot Wheels and High Heels, and Tall Tales and Wedding Veils, appeared on the Barnes & Noble Bestseller List. Jane lives in the Dallas area with her husband and a crafty cat who easily rules the household with one paw tied behind her back.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My first Jane Graves book but not my last, June 30, 2008

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Book and Dog Lover (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tall Tales and Wedding Veils (Mass Market Paperback)

Heather Montgomery is a CPA who's almost 30, a size 14, and considers herself very ordinary-looking - she's sorta the stereotype of a CPA. She'd like to someday find someone to marry but so far, no luck. She's stuck being a bridesmaid for her not-so-nice cousin who ordered Heather's bridesmaid dress one size too small and enjoys belittling Heather.

Heather and her friend Alison like to go to McMillan's the local bar/restaurant, enjoy the food, drinks, and the "view" - especially Tony McCafferty. Tony is gorgeous, charming, and doesn't ever "see" Heather when she's at the bar - she's too plain - he's one of those guys that likes gorgeous empty-headed blondes.

Through a series of circumstances, both end up in Vegas, meet up with each other, drink way too much champagne and end up married. Unfortunately, Heather's family finds out about the wedding. Tony suggests that they pretend to be married for a month - it'll take that long for the annulment and Heather can save face with her family and at her cousin's wedding.

As the month progresses, they learn about each other. Tony seems shallow, loving and leaving women, just out for a good time. But he's basically a good guy and the more you learn about him, the more human and likeable he becomes. Heather is great - someone you can relate to - she knows she's smart but as her aunt keeps reminding her, she's not married (the true definition of success in Heather's family). And while Heather knows that she's a success, there's a voice inside her that wants someone like Tony to look at her and want her.

If you're looking for a well written romance novel with some great characters, this is it. I'm off to find more of this author's books!

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous story with emotional depth as well, June 11, 2008

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Jennifer Allison - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tall Tales and Wedding Veils (Mass Market Paperback)

There is a wonderful balance of deep emotions and light humor. The plot starts off with Heather and Tony each taking a trip to Vegas and ending up getting married. Through a series of mix ups and misunderstandings, they start pretending to be happily married. Then the story progresses through their experiences as they attempt to convince everyone else that they truly are happily married as they wait for their annulment. There are emotional highs and lows, lots of funny parts and some spicy love scenes. I loved this book and would definitely recommend it.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jane Graves writes another keeper, July 16, 2008

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Judy "book reader" (Cincinnati, ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tall Tales and Wedding Veils (Mass Market Paperback)

Tall Tales and Wedding Veils by Jane Graves is a book that will stay in your heart forever.

Heather Montgomery always does the right thing. As an accountant she likes order and planning in all aspects of her life. To please her family she agrees to be in a cousins wedding. This also involves a weekend bridesmaid's trip to Vegas. There she runs into sexy hometown hottie Tony McCaffrey.

Tony McCaffrey is putting all his money into buying the local bar McMillan's. He came up $20,000.00 short so he tries his luck in Vegas. There bumps into Heather Montgomery a local girl he never noticed before. Tony decides Heather is his lucky charm and soon she is winning the money he needs. Next thing they realize they are hitched.

Both agree to a quickie annulment but when her family finds out she is married they agree to stay married for a month to make them happy. But living together makes this unlikely couple look at each other with new eyes. Each learns something about themselves they didn't realize was there. Once the month is up will they go their separate ways or stay together?

This book is an absolute keeper. It stayed with me long after I had finished reading. As Tony and Heather grow as individuals and as a couple you will find yourself routing for them to find their happy ever after.