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Illinois Weddings
Settle in for an enjoyable escape as inspirational romance comes to Illinois through the stories of three amazing women. Angel’s life was on the fast track to success—until she turned it over to Jesus Christ. Can Wade help her discover the meaning of true success? Jeanie’s hope for the future crumbles when Steve reappears. If she tells him the truth will she lose him again? Ruby is learning how easy it is to be impulsive and spontaneous—especially with Burt. But will their joy disappear when others opinions intrude?
- GenresChristian FictionRomance
368 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2011
About the author
Becky Melby
39 books51 followersWisconsin resident Becky Melby is the author of more than 20 titles, including her latest, Candles in the Rain, plus the Lost Sanctuary Series, four books in the Guideposts cozy mystery series Secrets of Wayfarers Inn, and a novella in A Door County Christmas. Married for 48 years, mother of four, grandmother to sixteen, Becky thrives on writing, reading, camping, rides on the back of a silver Gold Wing, and time with family. Connect with her at www.beckymelby.com or Facebook.
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August 5, 2011Illinois Weddings is a joy to read. Following the lives of three generations of women in this three-in-one collection, Becky Melby and Cathy Wienke create characters that are both believable and likable. The first story describes Angel, the youngest of the women. Facing tremendous real-life challenges, she is an inspiration to those trying to find a Christian moral “compass” in today’s society. Jeanie is highlighted in the second book, and her courage facing difficult past life choices is heartbreaking. The third book details Ruby’s story, the feisty matriarch of the family who is trying to find her place in a changing world. And, of course, there is plenty of tender romance peppered throughout the entire book.
March 1, 2018
I loved the interconnected novella aspect of this story but the first two stories just seemed to drag on in my opinion. Angel's story was just a tad bit boring and Jeanie's while a little better didn't hold my interest much either.
It was Ruby's story I liked the most. Just like Ruby and Taylor were probably my favorite characters in the whole book even if I almost kind of wish Taylor hadn't become a Christian. I know it's a Christian Romance and everyone should come to know the lord in these types of books but sometimes people who don't believe in God stay not believing and there is nothing wrong with that.
All in all this was a nice read. I just wish the first two stories hadn't been so boring and would have held my interest more.
It was Ruby's story I liked the most. Just like Ruby and Taylor were probably my favorite characters in the whole book even if I almost kind of wish Taylor hadn't become a Christian. I know it's a Christian Romance and everyone should come to know the lord in these types of books but sometimes people who don't believe in God stay not believing and there is nothing wrong with that.
All in all this was a nice read. I just wish the first two stories hadn't been so boring and would have held my interest more.
March 14, 2026
3 books in 1
Good read.
Good read.
January 22, 2014
This is 3 shorter stories of a single woman, her mom, and her grandma. It starts with the single woman (Angel). Angel's story I liked best. The drama of her business crumbling added to the suspense of the plot yet tied in nicely with the romance.
The end of Angel's story reveals, for the first time in 30 years, who her Dad is, which leads into the story about Angel's mom. I thought revealing Angel's parentage during her story was premature and poorly timed. It made the mom's story less intriguing. I actually switched books for a while during this. Whatever Grandma was watching on HGTV was holding my attention better. Angel's mom still has secrets to devulge though.
For Angel's grandma, the story jumps ahead several months for a second time. I understand why the author(s) had the time jumps, but it gives you a bit of whiplash as far as character development/changes in the character's lives. They should at least label the beginnings of the stories "4 months later" or something.
Anyway, I was annoyed from the get go of grandma's story .
If I see another one of the state wedding series I'll check it out of the library instead of buying it. It really had nothing thematically to do with Illinois. The stories just take place there and they go to Chicago sometimes. Sometimes it snows when it is convenient to the plot.
The end of Angel's story reveals, for the first time in 30 years, who her Dad is, which leads into the story about Angel's mom. I thought revealing Angel's parentage during her story was premature and poorly timed. It made the mom's story less intriguing. I actually switched books for a while during this. Whatever Grandma was watching on HGTV was holding my attention better. Angel's mom still has secrets to devulge though.
For Angel's grandma, the story jumps ahead several months for a second time. I understand why the author(s) had the time jumps, but it gives you a bit of whiplash as far as character development/changes in the character's lives. They should at least label the beginnings of the stories "4 months later" or something.
Anyway, I was annoyed from the get go of grandma's story .
If I see another one of the state wedding series I'll check it out of the library instead of buying it. It really had nothing thematically to do with Illinois. The stories just take place there and they go to Chicago sometimes. Sometimes it snows when it is convenient to the plot.
April 9, 2014
Great book, easy read.
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