Book description from BookLook Bloggers: Alyssa Pennington dated Brendan Myers for three years before she accepted his proposal. For almost a year, Alyssa’s friends and family helped her plan a lovely wedding to take place in the church she’d grown up in. It was the happiest day of her life when she walked down the aisle to be united with the man of her dreams. But when Brendan left her at the altar, Alyssa was consumed by humiliation, embarrassment, and a broken heart that wouldn’t allow her to trust anyone. Especially Brendan.
Brendan Myers knows he will spend the rest of his life regretting what he did to Alyssa, the only woman he’s ever loved. Without her, his life is empty. In one fateful moment, he’d panicked, destroyed their future, and ruined everything. Now he plans to win her back.
But winning back his bride might prove much more difficult than he can imagine. And even if he does get her to the altar again, will she think turnabout is fair play?
So, it’s the other way around in A July Bride. I’m not connecting this book to A February Bride, but I can’t help but see the similarity with a tiny twist.
The buildup had me anticipating the reason behind Brendan’s action. The revelation was shocking yet understandable, because it happened so close to home.
There were glimpses into the characters’ family backgrounds and histories, but I cannot identify with their decisions much. The story wasn’t that romantic but it has bits and pieces about marriage to reflect on, like faith and forgiveness. I agree with the author that everything in life, whether it’s marriage or parenting or work or relationships, has no guarantee. I just wished they credit their life events to God’s work in their hearts.
Note: I got A February Bride e-book to review compliments of BookLook Bloggers in exchange for honest opinions.
