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Stand In Groom
Kaye Dacus
Christian - Romance
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Anne is a wedding planner. When she meets George, she thinks he is the perfect man. There is just one problem…he is the groom. George finds himself falling for Anne. He cannot tell her that he is not the groom…he is on assignment to plan the wedding and fill in for the groom. What will be Anne’s reaction when she learns the truth?
Kaye Dacus is a new name in Christian Romance--one you will not forget. The pace of this book is perfect. It smoothly moves from scene to scene. The characters demonstrate Christian character throughout the book. Of course, neither George nor Anne is perfect, but their flaws make them easy to relate to. Dacus combines the perfect amounts of romance and humor to produce what I think will be a best seller. This story would make a great movie!
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Annette M. Irby |
4.0 / 5
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Kaye has a way with words. Her writing is fresh, and her idea was one I hadn't seen lately. I'm glad it was a full-length read. And I loved the cover!! Her next cover is just as yummy. Speaking of yummy, Kaye included a lot of scenes regarding food. Gourmet meals, Louisiana fare, even a comment about sucking crawfish heads. Her British hero came across as warm, likable and, well, British. And her heroine, Anne, was relatable, professional, successful, and classy yet flawed. I'm looking forward to book two in the Brides of Bonneterre series: Menu for Romance. Readers who enjoy romance, fresh prose and food will enjoy this read. Bravo, Kaye!
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J. M. Hochstetler |
5.0 / 5
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In Stand-In Groom debut author Kaye Dacus has crafted a truly delightful and involving romance--from the Louisiana setting to the heroine's business as a wedding planner to the concealed identity of the real groom. The characters are believably drawn, and the emotional and spiritual development is an integral part of the story. I loved the romantic tension between Anne and George and was rooting for them to get together from the very first chapter. Can't wait for the next book in this series and for the author's upcoming historical Ransome's Honor. Dacus is already one of my favorites!
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Rose A. Mccauley |
5.0 / 5
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I highly recommend Kaye Dacus's heart-warming story Stand-In Groom, the first book of The Brides of Bonneterre series.
Although this is Kaye's debut novel, the writing is so great that it reminds me of Liz Curtis Higg's contemporary books with characters who seem like people you know or would like to know, a plot-line with many turns and twists, and emotion-packed scenes filled with humor and pathos.
The main character, wedding planner Anne Hawthorne, is introduced to a man by her cousin. George Laurence and Anne share a mutual attraction--until Anne discovers he is the groom-to-be in a wedding she has been hired to plan. But, things are not always as they seem. You'll enjoy the highs and lows of this roller-coaster journey as you travel the path to the altar with Anne and George and the other characters. A delightful read!
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Amy Jane |
5.0 / 5
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This was a delicious and entertaining read. The set-up was perfect, and I really appreciated how Christian values like honesty were major elements in the story. (So many Romantic comedies fudge stuff like that I was really impressed.)
I've not been a frequent reader of the romance genre, but I'm curious now to read more of Kay Dacus's books. Incorporating situational humor without compromising Christian values is nothing less than a gift (not to mention the large role family gets to play, which I also adore). I could quickly get used to this.
If you enjoy "chick flicks" or romantic comedies but have resisted books, this is a story worth changing that for. You'll be glad you took the leap.
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Rebecca Miller |
4.0 / 5
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I've been reading Kaye Dacus's blog for several months. Kaye is a fiction writer who is also an excellent writing teacher. Her blog is full of amazing writing tutorials that are so useful, I would pay to read them. (Shhh, don't tell her I said so...hopefully she'll keep her great content free!)
I ordered her first book from Amazon last week. I thoroughly enjoyed Stand-In Groom. Romance is not usually my genre, but I had enjoyed Kaye's non-fiction writing so much that I wanted to give her fiction a shot. The story is about a wedding coordinator who starts falling for the groom - The Wedding Planner, right? That's what I first thought when I read the summary, but once I opened the book, Jennifer Lopez never crossed my mind again. The groom isn't really the groom - he's undercover - and you wonder if the wedding planner will forgive him when she finds out.
It's clean - no bodice-ripping here - and unlike "inspirational romances" that throw in a couple token prayers throughout, this love story has genuinely Christian characters. Kaye's own deep faith is evident in the lives of her characters.
The setting is fictional Bonneterre, Louisiana, which Kaye decorates with so much detail that I'd swear she actually lives there. The supporting cast is so enjoyable that I look forward to reading more about them in the following books in the "Brides of Bonneterre" series.
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J. Bailey |
5.0 / 5
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Great read! It was fun and serious all at the same time. Kaye Dacus is great at giving balance in the book, so that you laugh and fret right along with them. These are great characters, and the book is full of surprises and twists. Just when you think the road is smooth for Anne and George... Oops! It's not! And the conclusion? Anne's sacrifice for George will leave you cheering!
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Sunny |
5.0 / 5
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Stand-In Groom is an engaging read full of potential disaster because of miscommunication. Anne is a hardworking wedding planner who loves her job but harbors a lot of emotional pain and distrust from her past. I love that she's a "normal" woman, not a toothpick-thin beauty queen who turns every one's head. But she did turn George's head. He is also not a glamorous hot-body but an average looking man full of respect and integrity.
As Anne and George enter each other's lives and get each other's attention they both struggle with not being able to give in to their feelings because of their jobs. It is impossible for them to get together, yet they continue to be tortured by the attraction.
Just as one hurdle is crossed we find them right in the middle of another jam. Will they ever be allowed to embrace their feelings for each other? Will Anne be able to trust any man ever again?
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Terri Haynes |
4.0 / 5
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Stand-In Groom is an excellent book for those who love all things wedding and romance. Kaye Dacus skillfully combines two very unique worlds in this sweet romance story. With compelling characters, this story immediately draws you in; Anne with her southern charm and George's proper British mannerisms. Even the supporting characters pull at your heartstrings. This book presents some powerful themes like love, trust and forgiveness. A must read.
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Sharon A. Lavy |
5.0 / 5
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When I joined ACFW in 2007 Kaye Dacus was one of the first writers to greet me on the forum. She gives good writing advice so I was eager to read her first published novel. I ordered it because I know her. As soon as I opened the book I knew I was in for a treat because the writing style really drew me into the story. Once started the book is very hard to put down.
Well it's a given that this is a romance. Will she or will she not get the man of her dreams. But what makes a story special to me is the other events surrounding the main romance thread. In this case, Anne's close family ties. Her need to forgive some of the people who make up that close family. This is truly a story of repentance and redemption and I highly recommend it. Kaye has joined my database of authors on my TO READ list. Please let me know what you think of this story
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Debbie |
5.0 / 5
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This Christian romance is a well-written, thoroughly enjoyable read. The pacing was excellent and kept me wanting to know what came next. I liked how the two main characters truly strove to live out their high ideals in less than ideal circumstances. While neither main character was perfect, they were very clearly perfect for each other.
The first part of the book was the typical "they'd get together if they just talked out their misunderstandings," but the reason they couldn't clear up the misunderstanding was a very good one. The second part of the book was devoted to after the misunderstanding was cleared up. The two of them get to know and start to trust each other while learning to forgive those who hurt them in past relationships. Overall, the story was very satisfying.
Both main characters are Christians and their faith plays a much more vital role in their lives than is typical in many Christian romance books. This is a book that should please Christian romance devotes, but probably wouldn't interest many non-Christians.
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