Just a Wedding Away (Conveniently Wed) (Silhouette Intimate Moments No. 993) (Intimate Moments, 993) [Paperback]

Monica McLean (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2000 | Series: Intimate Moments, 993

A REUNION STORY...

Shy but brainy beauty Alexandra Ricci had become a woman in Reese Collins's arms. But despite their whispered promises, Reese had been forced to walk away. Now, he was back, a single father struggling to gain custody of his orphaned nieces. And Alex was a woman still hopelessly in love--and powerless to deny his proposal...

Alexandra was just a wedding away from a lifetime with Reese. And it would have been enough to share his home, his daughters, knowing his past kept him closed to love. Then she discovered that the key to Reese's heart would involve unlocking her own secrets. Secrets that could destroy their marriage--and make Reese walk away once more. This time, forever...

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From the Author

The theme of friends becoming lovers has long fascinated me, especially where one has always wanted more than a platonic relationship. I was drawn to the idea of childhood best friends who were complete opposites on the outside but two sides of the same coin--soul mates--on the inside. I thought, "What if they had split apart because of some life-altering tragedy, then somehow find their way back years later?" JUST A WEDDING AWAY was a book of my heart.

About the Author

Monica McLean gave up a jet-set career as a management consultant to pursue her dream of writing romance novels full-time. "What can I say? I'm a sucker for a good love story and a happy ending." A former stockbroker to boot, she has a BS in Business Law and an MBA in finance. Though she claims McLean, Virginia, as her hometown, she has also lived in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota...and Texas, if you could living in a hotel (ah, the life of a consultant). She is married--no kids, no pets, no plants--and lists good food, good company, and good clothes among life's pleasures.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373079931
• ISBN-13: 978-0373079933
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,085,625 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful story about friendship and parenting, July 27, 2000

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C. M. Chen (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Just a Wedding Away (Conveniently Wed) (Silhouette Intimate Moments No. 993) (Intimate Moments, 993) (Paperback)

Fifteen years ago, an error in judgement tore best friends, Reese Collins and Alexandra Ricci, apart. It was a mistake they both paid a heavy price for. But now, Reese needs Alex's help if he wants to fulfill his brother's request to care for his daughters in the event that something should happen to him. In order to stop their disapproving mother from obtaining custody of his nieces, Reese feels compelled to marry. Ultimately, Alex is the only woman he feels is suited for the roles of wife and mother. In order for their plan to go through, they must marry quickly and sacrifice time that is needed to fully heal the rupture of their friendship which took place so long ago.

Monica McLean writes a powerful story about the value of a strong friendship in the face of misunderstood parenting. A certified genius, Alex never felt normal until Reese brought her out of her shell. And Reese, who was adopted by the Collinses, never felt valued until Alex believed in him unconditionally. McLean also develops an excellent rapport between the three girls and the two protagonists without detracting from the development of Reese and Alex's relationship. This is the first story of McLean's I've read and it was a pleasure.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just another great book from Monica McLean, March 24, 2000

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C. Bowman (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Just a Wedding Away (Conveniently Wed) (Silhouette Intimate Moments No. 993) (Intimate Moments, 993) (Paperback)

I really enjoyed Monica's "Cinderella Bride" and looked forward to her next book. In "Just a Wedding Away", Monica tells the story of Alexandra Ricci and Reese Collins, former lovers separated for fifteen years. The secrets they've kept from each other could destroy them - or bring them closer together. How Alexandra and Reese navigate the rocks and shoals of their past makes page-turning reading. Monica's special gift is writing heroines who are intelligent, modern women who find their soul mates in men with difficult pasts but gentle souls. Buy this book for an affirmation of how love changes the hardest hearts.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book by Monica McLean!, May 9, 2000

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TM (Cincinnati, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Just a Wedding Away (Conveniently Wed) (Silhouette Intimate Moments No. 993) (Intimate Moments, 993) (Paperback)

This book has it all...romance, mystery, and intrigue! I loved this book because it got me hooked in just the first few pages. The characters are real and the story line touching. A great read!