MARRY ME ON MAIN STREET is book 11 in LuAnn McLane's
Cricket
Creek series. As with the previous book in this
series, there is a primary romance and a secondary
romance. Both involve characters with some degree of
self-doubt and characters who take a risk by venturing
into romance. The primary couple includes ex-classmates,
as well as prom dates, Susan Quincy and Danny Mayfield.
The secondary, and slightly older, couple involves
Susan's friend Betsy and deli owner and local hottie John
Clark. There is a wonderful symmetry in MARRY ME ON MAIN
STREET as each of the two main couples mirror each other
to a certain degree.
At the beginning of MARRY ME ON MAIN STREET, a past
misunderstanding will ostensibly be the main source of
conflict keeping Susan and Danny apart. As the story
progresses, it becomes clear that Danny's self-doubt and
holding back pose the real threat to the couple's
happiness. Even though Susan and Danny aren't strangers,
they may as well be and LuAnn McLane beautifully captures
the thrill and spark of a new romance. Having MARRY ME ON
MAIN STREET told from alternating perspectives is crucial
to understanding the main characters and enjoying this
story. I'm a sucker for a great character-driven story,
and LuAnn McLane provides two in one with MARRY ME ON
MAIN STREET. All the main characters are sympathetic,
realistically flawed, and easy to like.
Friendships play a big part in MARRY ME ON MAIN STREET.
Even though they often have trouble seeing past their own
insecurities, I love the friendship between Susan and
Betsy and the way they are sounding boards for each
other. For Danny, although his family might be
unintentionally at the source of his anxieties, his
siblings offer a listening ear and come through for him
when he needs it most. John gets emotional support from a
somewhat unlikely source - his pragmatic employee
Stephanie.
MARRY ME ON MAIN STREET is small-town romance done right
with engaging characters and romance that will deliver
sweet and heat. Each of the main characters battle
loneliness in their own way, and end up finding their
perfect match. Stephanie is a supporting character who
really intrigued me, and I hope to read more about her in
a future story. I look forward to reading the next book
by LuAnn McLane.
In the latest Cricket Creek romance from the USA
Today bestselling author of Wish Upon a Wedding,
two people discover what it really takes to go after your
heart’s desire...
In her small shop on Main Street, Susan Quincy sells
handmade gifts and repurposed items. But she can’t part with
the beautiful rocking chair she bought at an estate sale
when its maker turns out to be Danny Mayfield. Even years
later, Susan still cringes over how her handsome, popular
high school crush only asked her to prom out of pity—or so
she thinks...
Danny doesn’t know why Susan has avoided him for years,
especially after the electric kiss they shared the night of
prom. So when he learns that she wants him to craft more
rocking chairs to sell at her shop, Danny can’t resist the
chance to work on his passion and charm shy,
beautiful Susan again—and this time, make it last...
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