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

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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.

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.

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!

I didn't think that Monica McLean could top Cinderella Bride,but she did. I was wrapped up in the characters and storyline fromthe first minute I started reading the book. I can't wait until her next book comes out.