If only. Seems to be the most prophetic words in the dictionary. How does one explain, excuse, and move on from the past with these words still reverberating in their mind? It would seem that forces were converging to make the dreams of Kay and Devlin blow up in smoke. After all, it’s the parents’ responsibility to protect their children, not plot against them. All for the better of the whole.   Guess that’s what the entitled wealthy are convinced is their unalienable right. So what if you’ve caused one of your daughters’ broken heart? Left her with the future of the family’s survival on her shoulders. Making it virtually impossible to have any hope of a loving marriage to a man who didn’t aim to control. A man just like her now-deceased father whose estate was in shambles.   Ah, the foolishness of youth. Both are at fault for being apart. Devlin’s pride and disappointment created an inner fierce anger at the supposed deceit of the girl who was to be the love of his life. Kay never thought that anyone, much less her own parents had a hand in her broken heart. It was Devlin’s lack of faith in their relationship.   Now several years later the two are forced to look with their eyes wide open, at the destruction of their relationship that couldn’t even manage friendship. And no one needed a friend more than Kay. Kay’s future will secure her sister’s entry into polite society and will secure the financial future of her mother. The burning question is who will Kay have to turn to for emotional support and care.   The key word in the book BAD LUCK BRIDE isn’t luck, it is control. Having control over your destiny and life. Laura Lee Guhrke outdoes herself in this at times heart-wrenching tale. You can’t help but fall in love with Kay and Devlin. Laura Lee Guhrke is a master storyteller, and her character creation is second to none. I never miss one of her books. And BAD LUCK BRIDE will definitely hold a place of honor on my bookshelf and get dog-eared to boot. Be prepared to laugh and cry with glee when once again Laura Lee Guhrke performs her magic. Magical from start to finish, BAD LUCK BRIDE, is like a good friend who entertains you with her gift of gab.