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Amy Matayo | The Wedding Game
November 24, 2013
Would YOU marry a stranger for two million dollars? I totally would not. Definitely wouldn't. No way, not happening. Not in a
million years. Certainly not for something as trivial as cash. Unless... I could finally take that trip to Fiji I've wanted to take since watching The
Blue Lagoon when I was an inappropriately underage pre-teen girl. But I loved
that movie. Loved it. Fantasized about wearing a loin cloth and traipsing around
carefree though lush foliage and abandoned caves. Dreamed of swimming underwater
Brooke Shield's-style with seriously cute Christopher Atkins (I might have been
ten years old, but I noticed). Whatever happened to him, anyway? He was adorable
in a permed-hair, blonde, native islander kind of way. Or if... I could hire the housekeeper I've dreamed of hiring since buying my first home
fourteen years ago. I've basically lived in the slums since then. Okay, not
really. But things would very likely be one-hundred percent better if someone
would clean my toilets a little more often than I manage to do them myself. And
don't get me started on my windows. I'm pretty sure there's a sun shining
outside most days. It might be nice if I could actually see the light through
the haze otherwise known as my dirty window panes. And then... I could finally plunk some money down on a chef. The sacrifice would be totally
worth it for this one expense alone. Because my kids are tired of Mac & Cheese
and Taco Bell on a rotating basis. But I'm a writer. I don't have time for
trivial nonsense like trying to keep all the food groups in alignment or making
sure the dishes are washed. I don't have time for laundry or regular showers
either, but that's a whole other issue. So would I marry a stranger for money? Absolutely I would. Now I just have to convince my husband to let me do it. Amy Cannon James has a plan: Sign on as a contestant for his father's new reality
show, marry a blonde hand-picked by the producers, and walk away two million
dollars richer. It's all been arranged. Easy. Clean. No regrets. Until Ellie
McAllister ruins everything by winning the viewer's vote. Now he has to convince
America that he's head over heels in love with her. Not easy to do since she's a
walking disaster. Ellie McAllister has her own problems. She needs money, and she needs it now.
Despite her parent's objections and her belief that marriage is sacred, she
signs on to The Wedding Game...and wins. Now she's married to a guy she can't
stand, and if she wants her hands on the money, she has six months to make
voters believe she loves him. Not easy to do since he's the most arrogant man in
America. It doesn't take long for Ellie and Cannon to realize they've made a mess of
things...even less time for their feelings for one another to change. But is it
too late for them? More importantly, can the worst decision they've ever made
actually become one of the best? Win a copy of THE
WEDDING GAME just by commenting below
Comments
41 comments posted.
Re: Amy Matayo | The Wedding Game
i dont know if i would or not it all depends if i was
attracted to him and also how he treated me if i would marry
him also i would have to be in alot of debt to marry for money
(Denise Smith 12:05pm November 24, 2013)
If I was single with no prospects in sight, sure. It might turn out fun! ;)
(Sue Galuska 12:07pm November 24, 2013)
Sounds like a fun read, but I don't believe I could marry a stranger for money.
(Lynne Mauro 12:51pm November 24, 2013)
I know.....unless....it sound interesting
(Barbara Studer 2:08am November 24, 2013)
I could, look how many people know each other for some time
and get married and really dont know each other.
(Felicia Lockamy 2:18am November 24, 2013)
Pretty sure I'd give it a try. Six months isn't that long, and
the payoff is huge. Who knows, it could actually turn into a
love match.
(Sandie White 3:09am November 24, 2013)
Yes I would - desperation is a terrible thing.
(Beth Elder 7:45am November 24, 2013)
I used to think no...but, now I'm probably a little more open
to it because it would seriously ease the financial burdens of
life.
(Robyn Roberts 8:30am November 24, 2013)
For 6 months...you bet I would. Now a days that money comes in handy!!
(Bonnie Capuano 8:48am November 24, 2013)
I don't think I would. It is kind of scary to think about! The book sounds good, though!
(Sharlene Wegner 10:28am November 24, 2013)
I would do it for 6 months then see where things were then
(Patricia Wagner 11:09am November 24, 2013)
With today's society the way it is, I don't think that I could marry a stranger. Sure, I could use the money, but when you look at the big picture, you're taking a big chance. For starters, if you want to consummate the marriage, there's the chance of disease. You don't know if he's a felon, or an abuser of any sort. Those are just a couple of things that I can think of off the top of my head. On the other hand, things can work out for the best, but I'm the type of person that's old enough to look at all angles before I make a final decision, and I'd prefer to struggle than to sit around with money and a communicable disease!! There has to be an underlying cause why someone has to put out money to get married, when you think about it. As for your book, perhaps I'm missing the boat on this altogether, and I'd love to read it to see your slant on this dilemma. Whomever did the cover for your book did a wonderful job. I think the cover is beautifully done!! Congratulations on your book!!
(Peggy Roberson 11:24am November 24, 2013)
I would not marry for money. You ever think how they got it?
(Barbara Wells 11:34am November 24, 2013)
I might joke about it but I really wouldn't marry for money.
(Pam Howell 12:09pm November 24, 2013)
Yea I think I would especially at my age and not already
married, but if I were single oh yeah
(Jeri Dickinson 12:56pm November 24, 2013)
In today's economy, 2 million dollars? Maybe...
(Richard Proctor 1:17pm November 24, 2013)
It sure does make you think...
(Maria Proctor 1:22pm November 24, 2013)
I wouldn't marry for money, not even sure if I want to marry at all as of now.
(Courtney Haas 1:55pm November 24, 2013)
First marriage for love the second for money.
(Sheila True 2:28pm November 24, 2013)
If he wasn't REALLY and could kiss OK. No worse turnoff than bad breath
and bad kisser.
(Susan Falkler 3:03pm November 24, 2013)
It would depend on the circumstances and requirements.
(Mary C 3:23pm November 24, 2013)
I'm not sure--but I certainly would give it some consideration.
(Sue Farrell 3:57pm November 24, 2013)
For 5 months probably would since don't have anyone.
(Leslie Davis 4:07pm November 24, 2013)
I dont thinkI would. But I would think about it.
(Tami Amiott 4:09pm November 24, 2013)
Hi, Amy! I definitely wouldn't marry a stranger for any amount of money. You never would know who you'd end up with. It could be someone that is cruel and/or abusive.
(Cathy Phillips 5:01pm November 24, 2013)
Definitely would. I could use the money, lol.
(Vicki Hancock 5:59pm November 24, 2013)
Not sure, but would certainly think about it.
(Carol Woodruff 6:28pm November 24, 2013)
No, never...if he has to pay for someone to marry him, then surely he must be damaged in some manner.
(Susan Coster 6:41pm November 24, 2013)
Marry someone for money--not me.
(Lin Berda 6:50pm November 24, 2013)
I think I'd have to be in pretty dire straits to do it. But I
love reading about people who do!
(Margay Roberge 6:52pm November 24, 2013)
I'm not sure. I'd have to ask my hubby first. LOL
(Marcy Shuler 7:41pm November 24, 2013)
No way, Marriage is hard enough sometimes without it being a stranger. Money is not everything.
(Mary Branham 8:57pm November 24, 2013)
Great concept for an entertaining story. I would love to read it!
(Melanie Backus 8:59pm November 24, 2013)
I'm pretty sure my husband (and kids) would have a problem
with that. Even if that weren't the case, I'd have a lot of
conditions and I think I'd be a little more greedy depending
on the guy.
(Glenda Martillotti 9:44pm November 24, 2013)
What a delicious premise!! OK, I'm a total romantic schmuck, been married 35 years to the same guy, but this just sounds like a great book!
(Marcia Berbeza 10:07pm November 24, 2013)
This definitely sounds like a fun read. I wouldn't marry someone from reality TV but I might marry someone my brother picked out.
(Laura Gullickson 10:07pm November 24, 2013)
If I were her I would try to be a little more optimistic, it can't all be bad can it? Although if he really was the most arrogant guy around I can see why that would be hard. Can't wait to read it.
(Mariah Oyondi 10:25pm November 24, 2013)
gosh, think of all the good that money could do! sure, I would!
(Beth Fuller 11:04pm November 24, 2013)
I don't think I can marry anyone for a million dollars even if it is an reality show. It would be difficult if there is no common ground for communication or interest.
(Kai Wong 12:49pm November 25, 2013)
I couldn't marry someone for money. It's not enough to make and keep a
relationship. The Wedding Game sounds fun, though! Thanks for the
chance to win!!!
(Linda Brennan 4:54am November 25, 2013)
Absolutely no way! But it would be fun to read about the
pitfalls of someone who does!
(Marguerite Guinn 2:56pm November 25, 2013)
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