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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Barefoot on the Beach in Books

Jun 22, 2024

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Barefoot on the Beach
By Katlyn Duncan
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Renee may be thrilled to be planning her sister’s wedding, but after witnessing her mother’s two failed marriages, she has always vowed that she is better off on her own.

But when Renee discovers that Luc Hardy has moved next door, her world is knocked off kilter. Luc was her whirlwind summer romance as a teen and, more importantly, her first love. Now he’s back in West Cove, looking more handsome than ever.

There is no escaping the romance in the air this summer. With the wedding planning in full swing, Renee begins to believe that she might be able to put her childhood reservations about marriage aside.

Yet when her mother arrives, she stirs a torrent of emotions in Renee’s heart. She’s up to her old tricks again – boasting about her latest conquests – reaffirming Renee’s lack of faith in love.

As Renee’s happily-ever-after hangs in the balance, will Luc be able to convince her that true love can last forever?

This was a nice quick read and really sweet story. I’m not a romance fan normally but this was well written and enjoyable.

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Bed Hopping: Island Confidential Novella

TA Moore

8.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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It shouldn't have been this difficult. All Ryan wanted was to leave his ex-boyfriend at home and...

Contemporary MM Romance Novella Series

Movie Metropolis (309 KP) rated Bridesmaids (2011) in Movies

Jun 10, 2019

Bridesmaids (2011)

2011 | Comedy

7.5

(10 Ratings)

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I’m not ashamed to say that I think Bridesmaids is one of the funniest films ever made. The very talented Paul Feig took an incredible ensemble cast and threw them together with such hilarity, it made my ribs hurt. After the trials and tribulations of the movie itself, Bridesmaids culminates in a ridiculously over-the-top wedding orchestrated, to the dismay of Kristen Wiig’s Annie, by arch-nemesis Helen (Rose Byrne). It even features a glorious musical number by Wilson Phillips. What could be better?

https://moviemetropolis.net/2018/05/19/the-best-movie-weddings-top-5/

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2387 KP) rated Clammed Up (A Maine Clambake Mystery, #1) in Books

Mar 9, 2018

Julia has returned to her Maine town to try to save her family's clambake business. However, when the best man at the wedding they are involved in dies, it might shut the business down for good.

I found the first quarter a bit slow, but once the story really got going, it took off and didn't stop until it had reached the end. Along the way, I cam to truly care for these characters. The result was well worth reading.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/04/book-review-clammed-up-by-barbara-ross.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2387 KP) rated How to Host a Killer Party (Party Planning, #1) in Books

Mar 9, 2018

Presley Parker's party planning business might finally be entering the big leagues when she is asked to host the mayor's surprise wedding on Alcatraz. But things take a turn for the worse when the bride to be storms off only to turn up dead and the police want to talk to Presley. I found the pacing in the middle a bit uneven, but a great beginning and climax coupled with warm characters make me want to read more.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-how-to-host-killer-party-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2387 KP) rated Evan Blessed (Constable Evans, #9) in Books

Mar 9, 2018

It's two weeks before Evan's wedding, and he's focusing on the family dynamics this is unleashing. Then a young woman goes missing, and Evan gets involved in the hunt. Can he find her and keep peace in his family? It's always nice to visit these characters. The plot did bog down a bit in the middle, but the characters noticed and commented on the lack of progress as well. And about that point, things picked up again and raced to the finish.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-evan-blessed-by-rhys-bowen.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.