Wedding Books

First of all, all of Karen kingsbury books are amazing. I have almost every single one, they move me to tears and really touch me. Her books are for so many audiences, I'm 21 and in college and am hooked. I even got my fiance reading her stories!

I was bittersweet about Sunset. Devastated to have the series end, but also happy at the way things turned out for all the characters. This book ties up all the loose hands in a great way. I was happy at how the ending turned out for each and every one of the characters I've come to know and love. They all got an ending they deserved.

This books takes a close look at marriage as well in many aspects. I enjoyed the focus on Luke and Regean's relationship and deteriorating marriage because it's so true of what happens today in society. When we do handle things right away and let things build up and grow inside of us...it's bound to catch up. For Luke and Reagan it does, but thankfully everything works out for them. As a college student who reads I felt I could relate to them.

Anyway, Sunset is a great ending to the series. I finished it in a day. I only hope that Kingsbury will further explore Cody and Bailey's possible relationship.

- also, what happened with Ashley was predictable. But i was still happy.

)"Sunset" is a beautifully written novel by an incredible author. Karen Kingsbury brings the Baxter Family saga to a close in this fourth novel in the series. Although it is sad to say goodbye to these beloved characters, I have read that they will make up part of the background cast in another of Kingsbury's book serieses. In this novel, Dayne and Katy are building their family - not without complications. John Baxter is moving on with his life after the death of his beloved wife - again, not without complications.

This novel reads okay as a standalone, but is so much better if you are already invested in the characters from previous stories in this series. There are some wonderful discussion questions in the back of the book for the reader to ponder or share with a reading group.

I have to admit, this book was the first Karen Kingsbury book I've ever read. And BOY, now I know why she's a bestselling author!

She writes with so much emotion, with so many emotionally vibrant pictures, with such exquisite word choices! I was crying left and right--and I enjoyed it!

Very uplifting, hopeful book. It shows God's grace and love practiced by fallen Christians during trying periods of life, through hard choices.

There are a LOT of characters in this book, and since I haven't followed the Baxter series, I was a bit confused at times and couldn't always remember who was who. But she does a good job giving subtle hints so I could figure it out within a few paragraphs.

People who have followed the Baxters will find it a very satisfying ending, pulling lots of story threads full circle. I thought she did a good job, considering how many characters and stories were involved in the series.

Overall, a very entertaining book, hard to put down. Kingsbury fans will love it, and it made a new Kingsbury fan out of me!

Dayne and Katy Matthews leave the bright lights of Hollywood to begin anew their life in Bloomington, Indiana where they plan to raise a family and to run the local Christian Kid's Theater; their first production is coming soon. While Cody Coleman fights in Iraq, Bailey Flanagan tries out for a role at the CKT while struggling with her feelings for the deployed soldier.

The family patriarch widower John Baxter and Elaine Denning are getting married. He knows he must sell the family home that ahs meant so much to everyone. However as endings occur with new beginnings, faith, love and friendship guide everyone through the dramatic upheavals of radical change.

As with the previous books in the Baxter family saga (see SOMEDAY, SUMMER and SUNRISE), redemption and faith are recurring themes inside an engaging character driven tale. The Baxters are moving on but it is not easy to leave behind the evidence of their memories though they each know the time is right to do so. Sub-genre fans will want to read Karen Kingsbury's Baxter family tales as love and faith are powerful twin engines in the hands of this superb author.

Harriet Klausner

Sunset by Karen Kingsbury is the final book in the Baxter series, tying up ongoing story lines and giving a kick-off for a new series in which the Baxters will be in the background. There are many storylines in this book, but most of them revolve around the family patriarch, John, selling the family home and remarrying. I was thoroughly impressed with how Kingbury manages to give just enough character history to make new readers feel comfortable without overwhelming previous readers. I was a new reader to this series, but after reading Sunset, even knowing how everything turns out, I absolutely can't wait to read the rest of the series. Kingsbury puts Christians into tough situations to show how God can work even in the darkest nights. One couple is struggling through adultery, another is facing a possibly dangerous pregnancy, another is still working through past trauma. In each, the love of and for God is shown beautifully. This is a family you want to be part of for life!

Well with both of my children getting married, we had to have somewhere to start. This journal was highly recommended. I will let you know of my satisfaction or dis when it is all over.

In my opinion, it isn't worth paying for this book--all the same information is available, for free, at wedding websites. I bought a ton of wedding books--and never used them becaue I had all I needed online for free. If you aren't a computer-y person, then go for it...but if you know how to browse websites, save your money for the centerpieces, photography, or other wedding detail.

Additionally, if you want to purchase a wedding organizer (really, all you need is an expansion file folder or a 3-ring binder & folders): DO NOT BUY THIS ONE! You really are going to need: one that lays flat (read: sprial bound or 3-ring bidner style), and one that has pockets for reciepts, swatches, contracts, etc. I found that since this had none of these--I used it once, and refused to lug it around with me.

I bought this book as a gift for my sister to help her plan her wedding and from what she tells me, it is a big help and she carries it around everywhere. Great product, I wish I knew about it in time for my wedding.

Good product. I thought it was going to be a spiral bound binder though. Good Tips!

This is a very well organized book with beautiful illustrations. As a wedding director for my church, I would definitely recommend this book to brides and their mothers.

This book has great ideas, but I would NOT recommend reading it from start to finish as soon as you get it. The book is packed w/so much information that it is overwhelming at first, especially for a newly engaged bride. And the book tends to paint a negative picture of the wedding industry, which left me feeling somewhat hopeless. Rather I found it most helpful to read in sections when I was working out the details for specific parts of the wedding such as attire, reception, ceremony, etc. The oddest thing about the book is that it jumps around from one topic to another in a disorganized fashion. The chapters are broken down into topics, but the authors allude to other parts of the book in each chapter of it.

Still sorting through.....as I said with both of my children getting married, we need all the bargains we can find.

Bridal Bargains gave me SO many fantastic money saving ideas. I will use this book as a guide throughout our entire wedding planning process. Some ideas were ingenious (It helped me fine my dream wedding gown for only $124 - You CANNOT beat a bargain like that!!) The book offers many questions to ask that are probably very often overlooked, tactful ways to ask them, a WIDE spectrum of ideas for every aspect of your wedding (Ex. From do-it-yourself Ipod wedding to full fledged orchestra) What's to lose!! (Other than a couple hundred dollars off your wedding budget of course :)

This is a great book for Bride's to have. There is a lot of information you would have never thought of threw out this book. When you invest in your wedding, you should add this book in your budget.

I found this book to be extremely helpful in terms of scams to watch out for, unexpected places to look for bargains, etc. I also found it helped get me thinking outside the box in terms of decorations, music, etc - not only to save money, but also to make my wedding fun and unique. I would recommend complementing it with at least 1-2 other books, though. Personally, I am using one etiquette book and one detail-oriented planning book to keep everything running smoothly.

It is an excelnet book and I want to thanks Amazon for the fast delivery

I have a degree in photography and have read many books on the subject of photography have a real respect for authors how can explain their work this well. I hope all photograpers read this book who are invited to shoot weddings. On behalf of all the brides we owe thim a little time researching this very important field of chronicling memories.

I am sure that anyone interested in learning digital wedding photography will find this book very useful. Covering all aspects of digital wedding photography, so far, this is the most complete and most comprehensive book in digital wedding photography.

A must-have book if you are a wedding photographer

I received the book digital Wedding Photography in less than a week and I am so very impressed. Took me three days to finish reading, but so worth it. It had more information than I expected and I will refer back to it many times, because I won't be able to retain it all. Would like to meet the author in person some time and didn't know he lives in the same town as me. I want to learn so much more in the studio area. I need to get myself some better lenses and update my camera. I learned so many things from reading the book. Better than any other book I have bought, and I have bought many. Recommed it to beginners like me and for advanced folks too.
Thank you so much,
Jessie Savage Springfield Oregon

This is a good book with lots of good info. Not intended for the already established Wedding photog, but good for someone starting out. Better than most of the new photography books out today that are all fluff but no real info.

This story is so cute. I loved Rachael and Brody and Valentine Texas was a character in its own right. It's laugh out loud funny, tender heartwarming and filled with wonderful love scenes you won't soon forget.

I had not read any of Lori Wilde's books before getting this one but I will definitely pick up the first two books in the Wedding Veil Wishes series as well as the 4th book when it comes out.

The thing I liked best about this book is that it showed the feelings growing and deepening between Rachael and Brody and it wasn't just about the romatic zing! of infatuation or physical attraction. Both those elements were present in the story but because both characters had been hurt and rejected in the past they fought against those feelings. Because their romance developed slowly over the course of the book, it felt more real when it finally happened.

The book is media contemporary: I think it is the first romance I've read where a character puts a video on YouTube or has a blog.

I also thought the parallel plot involving Rachael's parents added to the book. My one complaint, and the reason I gave the book 4 stars rather than 5, was that there were too many happy endings in the book. Romanceaholic that I am, I can't believe those words came off my keyboard, but it is true. A couple of the couples that had happy endings were handled so quickly that they felt more like distractions from the main part of the book rather than enhancing the book. But that's a very minor criticism and overall I enjoyed the book very much.

The wedding veil referred to in the series name didn't get much attention in this book but I suspect when I go back and read the first two books in the series I'll find out more about it.

They just get better and better! In this novel Racheal the romantic of the group was just dumped at the alter and is found by the Valentine's Sheriff defacing the Valentine Town sign. This author takes on journey of Racheal and Sheriff Brody Carlton. The secondary romances are great! The underlining theme that marriage and love takes work and is not all about 'romance' was complete on target!

You don't have to read the whole series to enjoy this book but why not get them all;There Goes the Bride, Once Smitten, Twice Shy and looking forward to Jillian's Story the final book in the series.

Jilted for the second time, frustrated bride-not Rachael Henderson disfigures the Valentine, Texas billboard as happily ever after is a fairytale. Her first crush Iraq War veteran turned town Sheriff Brody Carlton arrests her for defacing public property.

The court gives Rachel community service; while she sentences herself to find a way to no longer be a losing inane romantic. Thus she sets up an Internet site for Romanceaholics Anonymous so they can save each other from the addicted destruction of romanticism. The townsfolk are irate; at least the Austen crowd and those who sell the concept of romance in Valentine; although some cynics toast their new heroine. Bobby, who lost a leg in Iraq, thinks the woman he is falling in love with is overreacting to the rejections; as he believes she has not found the right groom until now. The problem is her web help network makes romance seem negative.

The latest charming "Wedding Veil Wishes" is an amusing tale focusing on recognizing what love is and with whom. The story line is lighthearted fun as Rachel receives an education of the heart. Recipients from the previous "Wedding Veil Wishes" romances return and the Wilde trademark of strong secondary romances enhance an engaging Valentine tale.

Harriet Klausner

You know the saying "Fool me once, shame on you; Fool me twice, shame on me." Well Rachael Henderson is really familiar with it. She had been left at the altar twice now! Watch out as Rachael is out for revenge and what better place to get your revenge then Rachael's hometown... Valentine, Texas. A town full of romantics and believers of true love. The last person Rachael expected to see what Sheriff Brody Carlton. Rachael's first crush.

Sheriff Brody Carlton gets called out because someone is defacing Valentine's famous red lipped billboard. When Brody arrives at the scene, he can't believe his eyes. He finds a woman wearing a wedding dress painting the lips black. Rachael wants to help the people of Valentine, so she creates Romanceaholics Anonymous. So people don't like Rachael coming in and stirring up things. Before you know it the residents of Valentine are divided.

The witty banter that transpired amongst Rachael and Brody had me smiling the whole way through the book. I liked reading Lori Wilde's latest release Addicted to Love. It was an upbeat, sweet romantic book. Addicted to Love is part of the Wedding Veil Wishes series. Addicted to Love is the first book I have read in this series by Lori Wilde but it sure won't be the last one I read. I hope to eventually see Rachael, Brody and the rest of the townsfolk's of Valentine, Texas again.

If you enjoyed this book, you will also like: Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson.
It has a similar "lesson" to it.

Enjoy your readings!

I could not get into this book... around page 85 I started speed reading. This book is so overly sentimental. Admittedly I am not a big romantic type so this book may appeal to some, but it definitely wasn't for me.

Wonderful book. I really enjoyed the way it set up the characters and the surprise at the end of the story. Because it is the next generation from Allie and Noah's marriage (the Notebook) it brings in all the good feelings you have from that story to start this one. Anyone married for awhile with the empty nest should read this story. It is heart-felt. I loved it.

This story was only slightly entertaining. It was nice to read about familiar characters, but it has the feel of a silly, cheesy soap opera. It's not very well written, either. Very predictable. I felt like I was reading an outline to a movie script.

The Wedding is a charming story of marriage, love and starting all over again. I found that as a married man with demands on my time and energy because of my career, I could relate all too well with the main character and could draw parallels with my own life, for better or worse. The final chapter provides readers with a twist that makes the story even better in the end. All told, this is a quick and warm story about love recounted by one of the genre's best story tellers.

I believe that this is the third book in the Matchmakers series by Candace Camp. The Matchmakers series revolves around Lady Francesca, a widow whose husband died leaving her almost nothing. To survive she plays matchmaker and in return people gift her with token of their esteem (jewelery) and she pawns them to pay the bills. And its obvious that she and the Duke of Rochford are meant to be together but... they never have.

Ms. Camp has a talent for writing beautiful historical romances, and this book was a delight. It deals with the Duke of Rochford sister and the earl of Bromwell who hates the Duke, after all its rumored that the Earl's sister was the Duke's mistress at one point. But things are not always as they seem.

A highly enjoyable read, but even more important is that the next book is FINALLY about Lady Francesca and the Duke of Rochford!

I've read some really good books by this author, but I didn't enjoy this one. The story was driven mainly by the heroine's childishness, foolishness and naiveté. Personally I prefer characters that I would want to be like -- smart, sophisticated and sassy! I thought this would have been an appropriate read for a pre-teen if it weren't for the sex scenes, which were a bit jarring and out-of-place, almost as if added after the story was written. Fortunately the villainess got what was coming to her at the end, saving the book from being a total loss. Other Candace Camp books I would recommend instead are A Stolen Heart and No Other Love.

Author Candace Camp seems to be building to a crescendo in her intriguing Matchmaker series with the third of four books depicting love and witty repartee among the upper classes in Regency England. While I was increasingly engrossed by the first two books in the series, The Marriage Wager (Matchmakers) and The Bridal Quest, The Wedding Challenge had me from "Hello." Camp's true strength as a romance novelist is her ability to seamlessly weave subplots and minor characters into the main story. Here she has done that masterfully, and pushed what could have been a merely journeyman effort about the attraction of the sister of a duke and a secretive earl to highly entertaining first-rate romance.

Lady Calandra, the much younger sister of the tall, dark and handsome Duke of Rochford, has decided to approach Lady Francesca, matchmaker to the rich and desperate, about finding herself a husband. At twenty-three and having enjoyed five years out in society, Calandra (called Callie by friends and family) is tired of hearing her continued single status harped upon by her grandmother and the other older ladies of the ton. However, Callie is determined to choose her own husband rather than pick from the boring, but upstanding, men who are being pushed upon her by the older set.

In approaching Lady Francesca, Callie has a secret motive, however. She has met someone who makes her heart go pitty-pat, a new face on the social scene -- Richard, Earl of Bromwell. But for some reason her formidable brother has forbidden her to see the dashing Lord Bromwell. So Callie figures that she will be freer to explore romantic possibilities with sexy Brom if she is being chaperoned by Francesca, and is far away from her brooding brother's influence.

What follows is a scintillating mixture of romance and revenge, as the character of Brom's sister, Lady Daphne, enters the picture and we find out that both Daphne and Brom have reason to despise the Duke of Rochford. They despise him enough to entertain thoughts about exacting retribution on him and on his unsuspecting sister. The question is: Just how far are they willing to go?

The story unfolds just fast enough to keep the reader glued to the page. The sexual tensions grow, not only between Brom and Callie, but between Francesca and the enigmatic Duke. Readers of the first two books in the series will be interested to discover some fascinating history about Francesca and the Duke. But though this book sets the reader up perfectly for the final book in this wonderful series, it never strays from the central romantic story being told and does stand on its own.

I love this series and recommend it highly to romance fans who love tightly-written prose and a strong story line which leads to a satisfying conclusion.

This book is the romance of Lady Calandra and Earl of Bromwell. I like both characters and the novel but problem was I want Duke of Rochford and Lady Francesca Houghston story. As a Matchmaker fan we got some great hints into what happened with Rochfor and Francesca in the past. Can't wait for The Courtship Dance due out Feb.2009.

The Wedding Challenge is a novel about revenge, one of my favorite storylines but it lacked the spark of deep seated anger. To be sure the hero was intent upon dallying with the heroine to get back at her brother but I never sensed any real intense resentment.

Callie and Brom meet at a masquerade ball and are instantly attracted to each other. They share a kiss and just a few words but neither knows who the other is until Callie's brother, Sinclair, the Duke of Rochford spies them together and warns Brom away from his sister. (btw Callie's brother can be insufferably arrogant where Callie is concerned treating her like a child)

Brom's sister had accused Sinclair of seducing and abandoning her years ago and leaving her with his baby. Brom sees an opportunity to get under the Duke's skin by courting his sister. He is encouraged to do so by his sister too.

Callie is unaware of past troubles between Brom and her brother, all she knows is that she desires to be with him, so she manages to get her friend Francesca to act as her chaperone while her brother is out of London. Francesca is glad to do so, seems there is a history with the Duke and Francesca too.

Callie and Brom continue a rather proper courtship with Brom hoping that the Duke will take note and confront him. He has no desire to ruin Callie nor does he wish her harm. His sister does have some evil intentions and through her machinations puts Callie in harm's way.

The characters here had good chemistry but were not vivacious like the secondary characters of Francesca and even Brom's wicked sister. Also a more vengeance minded hero would have put a little more spice in the action. Brom was almost tame. Callie was proper and did try to stand up to her brother but she was no dynamic heroine. However, the sexual tension was good. I had not read the prior books in the series so had no knowledge of some of the characters. This book can stand on its own.

Love the colors and illustrations. Don't really notice the quotes at all, let alone the scipture. If you're looking for something to record the more poignant moments, this is it. If you're looking to record EVERY moment in great detail, you may need more space. I am not bogged down with minutia, but wanted a simple journal, and spiral bound to accommodate the pictures. This is perfect for me!

No where in the journal does it say acid free, so does it mean it's not?
Also it's very religious oriented. It has bible quotes in almsot every page. It's not bad, but some people may want a neutral approach.

I really, like this book. It is very cute and the pictures are great. On each page is a little quote which is nice. I also like that ther is a place for everything. I would recommend this book to anyone.

I can't be more pleased with the baby journal. It has a good binding, fun stuffs, beautiful graphics, and my most favorite part is that is has wonderful quotation, both from famous people and from the bible! I love it! I love it! It's good to get it while you're still pregnant (I'm 8 months pregnant now) as the journal has stuffs to fill out before the birth of the baby.

I was looking for something that would record a lot of the baby's and toddler's "firsts." I highly recommend the Humble Bumbles Baby Journal: it covers all the high points and baby firsts, has ample room for a variety of pictures, and every page is unique and cheerfully illustrated. It has enough room to write down what you would like to record, but not so much that you feel compelled to compose a novel for each entry (something many new parents do not have time for)! This book is not gender specific, so it would make a perfect gift for even the parent who does not know the sex of their baby. Many posts have complained about the scripture verses, however that is something I prefer and appreciate in this book. Evenso, not every page has a Bible verse; some have really sweet quotations regarding childhood and parenting. This book is extremely well-done with much thought on the part of the author. I have been able to record in this book since the day my daughter was born...this is something I will be able to treasure even when she is grown!

After listen to the first two Queen of Babble books on audio, I couldn't wait to read the third installment. I wasn't disappointed.

Very light, fun, "summer" reading - I couldn't put it down! I like happy endings!

Lizzie Nichols is finally getting her life back together. The wedding gown restoration shop she works in is finally doing well - thanks mostly to her own hard work. Though she has recently broken up with her boyfriend, Luke, she is finding that being available isn't the worst thing imaginable - especially considering that she is starting to see her good friend Chaz in a completely different light. After spending a wonderful night together (in which they just slept - no funny business), their friendship begins to turn into love when someone throws a kink into their newfound happiness. Luke shows up and deposits a three-carat engagement ring on Lizzie's finger. Lizzie convinces herself that Chaz was a mistake and that Luke is the one that she's meant to be with, even as Chaz (ironically, also Luke's best friend) warns her that Luke isn't serious about the engagement; he's just afraid of being alone. And Chaz is convinced that Lizzie isn't happy with Luke, either. Lizzie insists that isn't the case...but then why does she break out in hives every time she thinks about planning her wedding to Luke?

Queen of Babble Gets Hitched is the third and final book in Meg Cabot's hit "Queen of Babble" series. Though it doesn't quite hit the level of the previous two books, it provides a satisfying resolution to the trilogy. The reader leaves confident that Lizzie's story has been told, though a peek into her life after marriage would be more than welcome!

One element that has always been enjoyable about the Queen of Babble series is the quality of secondary characters. From Lizzie's Grandma, forever obsessed with Sully from Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, to Ava Geck, a Paris Hilton-type character whose father owns a major department store, the characters in this book are just as humorous as they have ever been. Cabot's ability to write unique and funny characters who are still relatable is exemplary - most likely, one of the main reasons she is such a phenomenally successful author.

Also, the Lizzie/Chaz relationship seems to come out of left field. Upon consideration, they work well together, but until the suggestions of the previous book and seeing them fleshed out in this one, it really didn't seem viable. Of course, once it was demonstrated how well they work together, this reader was completely on board. One thing that missing from this book is Shari, Lizzie's best friend and Chaz's ex-girlfriend. The absence of her perspective is noticeable, especially since she was such a major player in the first two books.

As always, Lizzie is a wonderful character. Though not always relatable, she is a strong, independent woman who is a great role model. (And let's face it - she's also loads of fun to read about, especially when she talks about her Spanx!) Her indecisiveness is sometimes difficult, but at the same time, it is part of the character's internal debate of what she wants out of her life. In the end, it is a bittersweet finale to the series; the book provides a satisfying conclusion, but readers will be sad to say goodbye to such an appealing character.

We all know Meg Cabot isn't the deepest of authors - most of us read her books for their pure entertainment value. I have to say that I really enjoyed this book, even more than the previous installments. Ava Geck (Paris Hilton version 2.0) was a humorous addition to the story. The conclusion was fitting, and the getting there was a fun ride.

My one problem with this book was how Luke suddenly became such a terrible boyfriend (or should I say fiance?); because of this sudden change in character, it was pretty clear who she belonged with and we all knew how the story would end. Still, overall I liked the book. It's good for when you just want to relax and get away from a stressful day.

I managed to get my hands on Queen of Babble Gets Hitched, the final book in the Queen of Babble trilogy by Meg Cabot. This series is one of my favourites by Cabot--I simply love Lizzie Nicholls and her spontaneous personality.

The Queen of Babble is Lizzie Nicholls, a 23-year-old with a passion for wedding gowns and vintage clothes (her dream job is wedding gown restorer) who can't seem to keep her mouth shut. In the first book of the series, Lizzie meets and falls in love with Luke de Villiers, a French prince (nonetheless) with a lot of money but not a lot of heart. In the second book of the series, Quen of Babble in New York, Lizzie moves in with Luke in his New York apartment in order to pursue her dreams of becoming a certified wedding gown specialist. She finds a job a Chez Henri, a wedding gown shop, but things with Luke get worse. As a matter of fact, they break up, because he "can't see her in his future", while Lizzie wants to get married.

At the beginning of Queen of Babble Gets Hitched, Lizzie wakes up next to her ex-boyfriend's best friend (not to mention best friend's ex boyfriend) Chaz, while Luke comes back to her with a marriage proposal. Lizzie's dream has become true. Why, then, the idea of getting married makes her break out in hives? And why does she feel all flustered when she sees Chaz, who is totally against her marrying Luke?

Of course, all will turn out right in the end, and our Lizzie will have her happy ending, together with a much-deserved success in her career. Queen of Babble Gets Hitched is pure chick-lit at its best. With Meg Cabot's irony and gift in telling Lizzie's story, you are guaranteed for a light, fun reading.

I loved this book. I'd recommend to all Cabot fans, and to all the lovers of the chick-lit genre.

Perfect for relaxation. Lots of authors with different approaches make for an interesting book to read while waiting, or to just calm down with.

If you like this genre, this compilation is a great introduction to some writers you may not have previously read!! If you like Sherrilyn & Charlaine you will find others to your taste also.

Ok, I will tell you the very best story was written by Charlaine Harris "Tacky", this was a great story (fun too). Then, second place is take by two, "Charmed by the Moon", Lori Handeland and "Something Borrowed" by Jim Butcher. Third place, Sherrilyn Kenyon and Susan Krinard. All were very good stories and all these authors I read alot. The rest, sad to say, not so good, at all. But, I would buy the book just for the above mentioned. I think everyone would agree when buying a "collection" of short stories this is always the case, some good and some not so good. No need to be disappointed, unless they all stink. So, buy it and enjoy the ones you will like best, which may not be the ones I liked the best.

Out of all the short novellas in this book, I liked may be 2-3 only. Some of the stories are too short to get into the author's world, and too brief to leave any lasting impressions. It's a good idea to read this anthology as an introduction to work of many talented authors presented in this book.

My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding is a fun concept, with contributions by some wonderful writers.

It's the perfect book to toss into your bag when your reading time is restricted to waiting on line at the bank, the dentist's office, etc.

Nothing heavy here, but some good supernatural laughs.