Always a Bridesmaid
By Cindi Madsen
- Release Date: 2020-05-26
- Genre: Contemporary Romance
Description
Violet Abrams may have been a bridesmaid no less than seven times, but her wedding day was near—she could feel it. Until her longtime boyfriend left her for someone else. That’s just fine—she has her photography and a new project redesigning her sister’s bakery to keep her happy and fulfilled. Fast-forward to the day of his wedding, though, when Violet might have accidentally, totally not on purpose, started a fire. And... Officially the worst day ever.
Firefighter Ford Maguire thought he’d seen it all. Until he’s called out because someone tried to set the local bakery on fire…with a wedding magazine? The little arsonist might be the cutest woman he’s ever seen, but he’s too career-focused to consider something serious. Still, Violet seems like a great person to help him navigate his upcoming “man of honor” duties in his best friend’s wedding.
Pretty soon, not only is Violet giving him lessons on all things weddings, she’s helping him train his latest rescue-dog recruit puppies and weaving her way seamlessly into his lone-wolf lifestyle. But forever is the last thing on Ford’s mind, and if there’s one thing a perpetual bridesmaid knows, it’s the importance of a happily ever after.
Each book in the Getting Hitched series is STANDALONE:
* Just One of the Groomsmen
* Always a Bridesmaid
* Catch and Release Groom
Reviews
Fun read
4By Cheryl33610I love a good wedding story, especially when it features engaging characters, an interesting plot and awesome banter. Always A Bridesmaid had all of that and more, thanks to great writing by Ms.Madsen. This book was an easy read that made me laugh but also frustrated me a bit. Ford was a wonderful match for Violet. He was encouraging and patient with her often lack of focus, due to her ADHD. Yes, he had an almost allergic reaction to the word forever, while she had a sparkly wedding binder that she’s been adding to for 10 years. They seem like opposites but they have more in common deep down than they realize. Each character had flaws that the reader is asked to overlook. While one character grew more than the other, in my opinion, I didn’t like the words that character used against the other. Not trying to be vague on purpose, but I’m trying not to give anything away, either. Regardless, I enjoyed this book very much and definitely recommend it.Welcome to Uncertainty, Alabama
4By LisanneHWelcome to Uncertainty, Alabama. Where Ford, the firefighter is hot and comes equipped with an axe and a dog named Pyro, Where Violet has had an epic bad day, has sworn off men after catching her BF cheating and set a fire. This story focuses on Ford and Violet but includes their family and friends in supporting roles. Violet has been a bridesmaid seven times and she's over it. She's wedding obsessed (Pinterest all planned out). I enjoyed the OTH references and really liked Ford. Recommend. 4Loved it!
5By Load funI received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I read the previous book in this series and really enjoyed it, so I took a chance and requested this one from NetGalley. I’m very thankful that I was given the chance to read and review Ford and Violet’s story. Violet has commitment and trust issues and decides to get away for awhile to get herself together and of course she runs into Ford everywhere she goes in town. This can be read as a stand alone, but you really are missing out if you don’t read the other books too.Well-written and humorous
3By rbrock2Violet, a wedding photographer, returns home to help her half sister with a remodel in AL when her boyfriend of TEN years cheats on her at that sister’s wedding. 😳 Ford, a firefighter/search & rescue worker, has relationship issues as he’s grown up with unstable parents/siblings. While well-written and quite humorous, I personally had two big issues with this story. First, these characters act too immature for their ages (upper 20s)...I also felt this way with the first book in this series. Second, even though I had gotten to know some of these secondary characters from the previous book, I felt less connected to them here. I simply wasn’t that invested in them as people. While the majority of readers may enjoy this as a cute, funny rom-com, I found myself not feeling all that engaged. Thanks so much to #NetGalley and #EntangledPublishing for providing me the ARC. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own.Delightful small town romance
5By SusanmcqusieI really loved this book! Ford is the perfect book boyfriend. He is hot, a paramedic, trains search and rescue puppies and is the dude of honor at his best friend Addie’s wedding. Seriously, could he be more perfect? He meets Violet when she accidentally sets her sister’s bakery oven on fire. Violet is a photographer who lost her muse when she caught her boyfriend of ten years cheating on her. She is licking her wounds and decorating her half-sister’s Bakery and trying to figure out what her next steps are. While she has sworn off men, it’s hard to say no to the hottie fireman. This is a delightful small town romance with a lot of humor and heart. I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley for my honest review.Amazing!!
5By Laura__FThe beginning of Violet's story broke my heart. The strength she has to get through all the disappointments and hurts were so admirable. Ford and Violet bring so much baggage to the party but the way they grounded each other while lifting each other up was amazing. But all that baggage brings some angst with it. These two definitely made me shed a tear or two but I also got to laugh a lot. I loved checking in with this crazy, fun group of friends and now I'm counting down for when I get to have Easton's story!!!
