FOR BETTER OR WORSE is book two in Lauren Layne's
"Wedding Belles" series. When former Wall Street hotshot
Josh Tanner and wedding planner extraordinaire Heather
Fowler meet, it is when they are at very different points
in their lives. Josh is a cancer survivor, and part of
his coping has been to give in to his impulses and not be
restrained by any set plans. Heather, by contrast, is
very goal-oriented and striving to get a promotion and go
from assistant wedding planner to full-fledged wedding
planner. When they wind up as next door neighbors in
their apartment building sparks fly.
From the moment Josh and Heather meet, there is a
definite physical attraction, but they initially clash
over his noisy wild ways. I don't normally like stories
in which the hero and heroine argue, but Lauren Layne
quickly moves Josh and Heather's teasing from being
snarky to being more playful and flirtatious. The sexual
tension between Josh and Heather skyrockets in a very
short amount of time and makes for some truly electric
moments between the two. Heather's loneliness is palpable
in FOR BETTER OR WORSE. Lauren Layne perfectly captures
how seductive Heather finds Josh's support and
friendship. Josh's amusing antics and sympathetic ear
mean more to Heather than any sexual technique.
Since Josh's true feelings are often an enigma to
Heather, it's great to have part of the story told from
his perspective. The appearances of Josh's sister and
parents give a little more insight into what makes him
who he is, and why he feels as though he has to keep his
past a secret from Heather. The friendships between all
the "Wedding Belles" provide a little humor in a story that
has some very serious moments. Lauren Layne manages to
balance sexiness with tear-jerking moments and keep me
reading way past my bedtime.
FOR BETTER OR WORSE is a story of family, friendship, and
an unexpected but utterly fabulous romance. Josh and
Heather are both characters you delight in getting to
know better, and their love story is thoroughly
engrossing. Josh is a guy whose charm grows on the
heroine and the reader. I can't wait to read about what's
in store for Alexis, and enjoy the next "Wedding Belles"
story!
Will a budding wedding planner and her bad boy neighbor stop
banging heads and start hearing wedding bells in the sexy
second novel in USA TODAY bestselling author Lauren
Layne’s irresistible new series that marries Sex and the
City with The Wedding Planner?
When small-town girl Heather Fowler finally gets promoted
from assistant to actual wedding planner, she’s
determined to make it as one of Manhattan’s elite Wedding
Belles. Unfortunately, her first client demands an opulent
black-tie affair at the Plaza…in five months’ time.
Heather’s days quickly become a flurry of cake tastings,
dress-fittings, RSVP cards, and bridal tantrums. But what
she’s really losing sleep over is the live music blaring
from her playboy neighbor’s apartment all night.
Five years ago, Josh Tanner was an up-and-comer on Wall
Street, complete with the penthouse and the migraines. But a
grim cancer diagnosis made him realize there is more to life
than the corner office. If only he could convince his
pretty, workaholic neighbor to let loose, too. As Heather
lets down her guard, Josh is surprised when he starts
falling for the sweet, vulnerable woman hiding beneath those
power suits. Soon, it’s Heather’s turn to convince Josh to
take the biggest risk of all: love.
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