The three de la Rosa sisters, Mari, Jane, and Pearl have inherited their parent's successful wedding planning business, Rings and Roses. The parents retired and are returning to their home country in the Philippines. Set in the hustle and bustle of Washington, D.C., the sisters are close and have frequent disagreements about the business, but always have each other's backs and give each other support. Mari is the oldest and is the take charge one. Jane, a single mother raising a seven-year-old son, is is the peacemaker. Pearl is the youngest and is experiencing a feeling of being limited in her ambitions. She feels she is ready to have her own "top" client and is willing to push for it even if it means she has to leave the company and start her own. Mari does not seem ready for her to soar!

A romantic song title introduces each chapter setting the mood and adding a new dynamic to this endearing story. Romance plays a part to ache of the sisters. For Mari, it is meeting the handsome brother of her pregnant bride-to-be, Hazel. Reid is handsome, single, and sexy and Mari doesn't know what to do about him. She is very attracted to him but does not know how to proceed nor does she have the time for developing the relationship. Reid, however, has some positive feelings and romantic ideas including sending her one perfect, lovely rose. Be still my heart!

Trenton, my favorite, has been the love of her life since childhood for Pearly-Pearl, as Trenton calls her. He is the brother of her best friend, Kayla. He has just returned from active duty and their paths have crossed again. He is more good looking, so easy to be with, and walks her home when it is barely three blocks away. Wow, what a guy! He goes to a singles Yoga class with her to entice a new client, Daphne and her fiance. This is the "top" client Pearl is setting her sights on. Is this her chance to make her mark at Rings and Roses?

For Jane bringing up Pio without a father presents problems and she decides to give his dad, Marco, a chance to share Pio's life... Was she wrong in not letting Marco share her life?. She also has a severe asthma attack and while hospitalized meets Dr. Gabe. There is an instant attraction. Now she has a romantic triangle to think about. Will she make the right decision for her forever love?

THE KEY TO HAPPILY EVER AFTER by Tip Marcello is a story about mixing business with family. It is a complex journey mixed with sweet romances sprinkled in! I was rooting for Pearl and Trenton - he is perfect for her. The sisters are close, committed and compassionate. In the end, they cling together and the friction evaporates as they lead their business into a happy and profitable future while finding their forever togethers. I loved this delightful tale of sisterhood. The sisters will win your heart as they did mine and here's hoping for a sequel. THE KEY TO HAPPILY EVER AFTER is a keeper!