"A fine contemporary romance"

Big Apples Brides wedding planner Edie Benning knows that she has a chance to make it in the Big Apple if the Darden nuptials go off as planned. Edie would have her hands full just insuring nothing goes wrong under normal conditions, but hosting the wedding of the year, perhaps the decade means the paparazzi are out in full force. She keeps thanking God that her assistant is so good that is until her helper elopes with SOMETHING BORROWED permanently, someone else's intended groom.

Still there must be a God watching over the beleaguered Edie as Jimmy Delaney persuades her to hire him to assist her with the Darden gala. Jimmy also charms his way into his boss' bed. He is terrific at both, but what will happen to their relationship when Edie learns her able assistant knows so much about photography because she has been sleeping with the enemy, a paparazzi.

This fine contemporary romance contains fabulous lead characters and a terrific horde of secondary players especially the wedding crowds many from hell. The story line is fun to follow as Jimmy finds he wants a permanent job with the woman he loves, but knows trust issues will surface once she finds out what he does for a living. Although the heated boudoir relationship between Edie and Jimmy seems slightly artificial, fans will enjoy the latest work from the aptly named Jule McBride.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted May 3, 2005