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"A charming, funny, and utterly engaging mother-daughter story that celebrates family, second chances, and falling love. Gabi Bloom doesn't believe in signs. She believes in photographic evidence, the view through her camera lens, and the snap of the shutter. It's why she traveled to Europe--to satisfy her wanderlust and to kick off her photography career. But in Ireland, all of that changed when Gabi gazed into the impossibly blue eyes of an American bartender. She wasn't prepared for their intense and immediate attraction, or the fact that she'd be bringing Ethan home with her...as her fianc�. Gabi's upcoming marriage is the cherry on top of her mother's current predicament. Stumbling toward forty, Alissa is a pastry chef who raised her daughter single-handedly while Gabi's father traveled the globe. Now her baby girl is getting married after a whirlwind romance and Alissa--well, Alissa is pregnant. Again. And not only is her ex the father, he wants her back. For good. Until she can figure out that part of the puzzle, Alissa is hiding her big little secret even as she helps Gabi plan a happily-ever-after wedding. But somewhere between disaster and hope, life might just bloom in a way that is breathtakingly unexpected"--Page [4] of cover.… (more)
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This is not the first book I've read from the author. However, this new foray to women's literature is still an enjoyable read. I liked the characters that supported the mother and daughter, plus the vibe of the story. Overall another great book by this author and I look forward to reading more in the future.
**Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. All opinions and thoughts in the review are my own.**
Meanwhile, Gabi’s mom Alissa, 39, has discovered she is pregnant again. The
Both parents are afraid to tell Gabi the news and take attention away from her upcoming wedding. There are hilarious scenes in which Gabi’s parents and grandparents, along with Ethan’s, try to take control of the upcoming wedding. There are also (too) many scenes with Alissa agonizing over wanting to believe Matt, who wants to come back to her, and not wanting to get hurt. It takes her a long time to realize it is she who has been the one driving him away all this time.
As Alissa vacillates back and forth over Matt, she begins to show more and more, and it is only a matter of time until she can’t hide their secret any longer.
Amusing side stories involve Gabi’s quirky BFF Miriam, and Ethan’s sexy roommate T.J. Alissa’s little sister, Dr. Becca Weiland, is the gynecologist who takes care of her, and Sadie, Matt’s little sister, works with Alissa in her bakery called Take the Cake. They all offer support to their friends and family.
Evaluation: I enjoyed this women’s fiction although at times it was a bit too “Hallmarky” for my tastes.
This is not the first book I've read from the author. However, this new foray to women's literature is still an enjoyable read. I liked the characters that supported the mother and daughter, plus the vibe of the story. Overall another great book by this author and I look forward to reading more in the future.
**Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. All opinions and thoughts in the review are my own.**