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Altared Plans
The perfect day. The perfect marriage. The perfect groom. What could go wrong? Caitlyn has been preparing for her perfect wedding all her life. But when her fiance abandons her at the altar, Caitlyn vows she'll never love again. Going to BYU doesn't make that easy, however, and avoiding all social contact can only last so long. When her bishop calls her to be the mom of her family home evening group, Caitlyn is suddenly thrust into surprising circumstances that leave her flustered, with the attention of two unwanted suitors. Travis, the FHE dad, has plans to woo Caitlyn by using his cowboy charms while Chase has his own ideas for dating her. Will Travis or Chase change her mind about love? Or will it be dejá vu? Follow Caitlyn through all the flirtatious looks, dates, ex-boyfriends, and unexpected surprises. Altar-ed Plans is a light-hearted romance that is sure to please.
244 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 5, 2009
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Rebecca Talley
23 books180 followersI was born and raised in California and now live in rural Colorado on a small ranch with my husband, 7 of my 10 kids, a dog, cats, a spoiled horse, and a herd of goats.
I am the author of a children's picture book, "Grasshopper Pie" (WindRiver 2003), and three novels, "Heaven Scent" (Cedar Fort 2008), "Altared Plans" (Cedar Fort 2009), and "The Upside of Down" (Cedar Fort 2011)and numerous children's magazine stories and articles. I am also a blogger.
Besides writing and reading, I love to date my husband, play with my kids, swim in the ocean, and dance to disco music while I clean the house. Someday, I hope to tame the wild laundry monster.
I am the author of a children's picture book, "Grasshopper Pie" (WindRiver 2003), and three novels, "Heaven Scent" (Cedar Fort 2008), "Altared Plans" (Cedar Fort 2009), and "The Upside of Down" (Cedar Fort 2011)and numerous children's magazine stories and articles. I am also a blogger.
Besides writing and reading, I love to date my husband, play with my kids, swim in the ocean, and dance to disco music while I clean the house. Someday, I hope to tame the wild laundry monster.
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July 19, 2009
This book is adorable. I know that's kind of a weird description for a book, but I really had a lot of fun reading it.
Caitlyn has her life all figured out. She's going to marry this wonderful guy, have kids, be a mom and live a blissful life. Trouble is, her fiance has other ideas.
Alone and jaded, Caitlyn goes back to college and throws herself in her studies. And despite her best intentions she can't get the new guy, Travis, out of her head. And when he finds his way into her heart, watch out!
All in all, this book is a great example of working life out through Plan B. Caitlyn's Plan A didn't work and she found herself scrambling to find her footing in life after she felt her dreams had been shattered. But her Plan A isn't the only one that goes south, and it's a delight to watch characters learn and grow though their experiences in Altared Plans.
Caitlyn has her life all figured out. She's going to marry this wonderful guy, have kids, be a mom and live a blissful life. Trouble is, her fiance has other ideas.
Alone and jaded, Caitlyn goes back to college and throws herself in her studies. And despite her best intentions she can't get the new guy, Travis, out of her head. And when he finds his way into her heart, watch out!
All in all, this book is a great example of working life out through Plan B. Caitlyn's Plan A didn't work and she found herself scrambling to find her footing in life after she felt her dreams had been shattered. But her Plan A isn't the only one that goes south, and it's a delight to watch characters learn and grow though their experiences in Altared Plans.
July 14, 2009
"Altered Plans" is the second book by LDS author Rebecca Cornish Talley and is the story of Caitlyn Moore, a young woman who is getting married in the temple. She's been in love with Justin since high school and knows she'll be the happiest woman alive, married to him. But when she gets to the temple and realizes she forgot her veil, it seems like a bad omen of things to come. Sure enough, Justin's parents arrive and break the news - he's not coming. He decided to return to the place where he served his mission and seek out a girl he met while he was there.
Caitlyn is devastated and decides she'll never fall in love again. It just hurts too much. But when she arrives back at BYU and is asked to serve as the "mom" for her single young adult family home evening group, it seems that fate has other ideas when she meets Travis, the group's "dad." Before long, she finds herself softening toward him ... and then he breaks her heart, too.
This book takes an interesting journey as we see Caitlyn at the start, a little self-absorbed and naive, learn and grow as she experiences trials and makes new friends. We see her learn to expand her horizons and the way she views the world until at the end, when we know she is ready to give her heart away. Talley's magic is in her dialogue - some of the narrative was a little stiff, but the dialogue was clever and I enjoyed the banter between the characters. This young adult novel will help strengthen your testimony of the importance of waiting for the right guy, and then making sure to marry him in the right place once you've found him.
(This book was published in 2009 by Bonneville Books.)
Caitlyn is devastated and decides she'll never fall in love again. It just hurts too much. But when she arrives back at BYU and is asked to serve as the "mom" for her single young adult family home evening group, it seems that fate has other ideas when she meets Travis, the group's "dad." Before long, she finds herself softening toward him ... and then he breaks her heart, too.
This book takes an interesting journey as we see Caitlyn at the start, a little self-absorbed and naive, learn and grow as she experiences trials and makes new friends. We see her learn to expand her horizons and the way she views the world until at the end, when we know she is ready to give her heart away. Talley's magic is in her dialogue - some of the narrative was a little stiff, but the dialogue was clever and I enjoyed the banter between the characters. This young adult novel will help strengthen your testimony of the importance of waiting for the right guy, and then making sure to marry him in the right place once you've found him.
(This book was published in 2009 by Bonneville Books.)
April 11, 2010
Can I start off by saying I really enjoyed reading this book. I am torn between a 3 and a four star. I loved that the main character lived in the same apartment and ward area that I lived in while I attended BYU. I could relate to her characters. The pacing was fine. I read the book in a little more than a day.
My problem with the book was I felt somewhat unsatisfied by the conclusion. I liked the choice of part that Caitlyn makes( as in which guy she chose)... but I felt like the author pointed out all the differences that would be against the pair (Caitlyn and Travis) and never resolved the issues..
A city girl falling in love with a country boy, but she doesn't understand or really seem to like the ways of country living. Their life styles are completely out of each others range but they have undeniable chemistry as soon as they meet.
I wish that Caitlyn had not only fallen in love with Travis but with his lifestyle as well. It bothered me that the story never had anything about how Caitlyn was looking forward to the adventures they would share. Especially when she had a guy who on paper was a perfect match for her. I just hoped for a little more depth, rather than just the butterflies and spark.
However, I have to say again. I did enjoy this book a lot and I would read more by this author.
My problem with the book was I felt somewhat unsatisfied by the conclusion. I liked the choice of part that Caitlyn makes( as in which guy she chose)... but I felt like the author pointed out all the differences that would be against the pair (Caitlyn and Travis) and never resolved the issues..
A city girl falling in love with a country boy, but she doesn't understand or really seem to like the ways of country living. Their life styles are completely out of each others range but they have undeniable chemistry as soon as they meet.
I wish that Caitlyn had not only fallen in love with Travis but with his lifestyle as well. It bothered me that the story never had anything about how Caitlyn was looking forward to the adventures they would share. Especially when she had a guy who on paper was a perfect match for her. I just hoped for a little more depth, rather than just the butterflies and spark.
However, I have to say again. I did enjoy this book a lot and I would read more by this author.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 11, 2010
It is a light airy read. If you like LDS romance I believe you'll enjoy this book because the story line is fun. The characters are sweet. The title is cute, the cover adorable. If you want a fun quick read this will work great!
It was a cute idea but I thought it was super choppy. The scenes were so short and to me felt too sudden. Sure the story moved along quickly but I felt like it was too quick. I would have enjoyed a conversation lasting longer than 1 minute. When the characters got together one thing happened and the scene ended. It was just too abrupt. I think I could have felt more invested in the characters if I knew more about them or what they were going through instead of she's at home, he comes over, they go out. They eat toast, she turns on the tv, she goes to bed.
It was a cute idea but I thought it was super choppy. The scenes were so short and to me felt too sudden. Sure the story moved along quickly but I felt like it was too quick. I would have enjoyed a conversation lasting longer than 1 minute. When the characters got together one thing happened and the scene ended. It was just too abrupt. I think I could have felt more invested in the characters if I knew more about them or what they were going through instead of she's at home, he comes over, they go out. They eat toast, she turns on the tv, she goes to bed.
December 23, 2009
Caitlyn along with her roommate are fun to read about. Their way of living is so typical with this age group. I like how the author puts Caitlyn in the same situation as Justin so that she can have empathy for Justin.
The story is good, the characters likable, the antagonist easy to hate, and feel bad for, writing very down to earth. All around a very good read.
Rebecca, you did a good job. I was very impressed. :)
The story is good, the characters likable, the antagonist easy to hate, and feel bad for, writing very down to earth. All around a very good read.
Rebecca, you did a good job. I was very impressed. :)
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January 18, 2010Started out strong with promise. But I felt the story was very rushed after the first few chapters. Needed a solid editorial run-through.
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February 8, 2011
What a fun, fast, feel good read! The ultimate message is that love can't be planned it just is! Caitlyn thought that when her high school boyfriend returned from him mission, they got engaged and her wedding day arrived it would be the happiest day of her life...it didn't turn out as she had planned. She was left at the temple altar alone as her husband to be went to profess his love to another.
She went back to BYU, convinced that she could concentrate on school, but a new calling as FHE "mom" forced her to meet the FHE "Dad".. Travis Dixon. She tried to convince herself that she wasn't attracted to him, but he slowly wore her barriors down. She opened up to him and in a matter of a week wondered if it could be love. Then he got in a car accident and hurt his leg causing him to go back to Colorado to recuperate. He said he would call and wanted Caitlyn to visit him, but he never did. Her non member dad tries to convince her to start dating non-mormons as the last two dropped her, but she holds strong and returns to BYU after the break. She starts dating, Chase, a guy that had wanted to date her in the past, but she has no sparks with the guy...and still keeps dating him.
Then flowers arrive from Travis with a ticket to come to Colorado to see him. Without telling Chase she goes and comes back with a marriage proposal from Travis. She is torn between marrying Travis who she loves and who has the possibility to hurt her or go the safe way and go with Chase who is safe and she doesn't love. She chooses Travis even after having to let Chase down and refuse his proposal.
In the roommate world, Caitlyn is able to share her experience of having her mother marry outside the Church and the result of having a nonmember father and the effect it has on her family life. Her experience helps a roommate, Hannah to hold out for a temple marriage.
She went back to BYU, convinced that she could concentrate on school, but a new calling as FHE "mom" forced her to meet the FHE "Dad".. Travis Dixon. She tried to convince herself that she wasn't attracted to him, but he slowly wore her barriors down. She opened up to him and in a matter of a week wondered if it could be love. Then he got in a car accident and hurt his leg causing him to go back to Colorado to recuperate. He said he would call and wanted Caitlyn to visit him, but he never did. Her non member dad tries to convince her to start dating non-mormons as the last two dropped her, but she holds strong and returns to BYU after the break. She starts dating, Chase, a guy that had wanted to date her in the past, but she has no sparks with the guy...and still keeps dating him.
Then flowers arrive from Travis with a ticket to come to Colorado to see him. Without telling Chase she goes and comes back with a marriage proposal from Travis. She is torn between marrying Travis who she loves and who has the possibility to hurt her or go the safe way and go with Chase who is safe and she doesn't love. She chooses Travis even after having to let Chase down and refuse his proposal.
In the roommate world, Caitlyn is able to share her experience of having her mother marry outside the Church and the result of having a nonmember father and the effect it has on her family life. Her experience helps a roommate, Hannah to hold out for a temple marriage.
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March 4, 2016
I started reading this book because my oldest sister brought it home to me, as well as the book Heaven Scent, telling me I'd enjoy it, since everyone in my whole family knows I'm a sucker for romance. I read the backside of the books, and was immediately excited to start reading them and sat down on the couch and started reading.
The characters were awesome. You could constantly see the differences between every character, which is something I've always loved seeing in characters, is seeing how the differentiate from each other, and ultimately making it so they work together in couples/friendships. Ever since the beginning you could tell there was going to be a huge character arc for the main character, which is fun to see right from the beginning.
The plot was awesome as well, starting with seeming to go one way, then going an entirely different way. The author figured out the plot twists and how to write them flawlessly, and it was an engaging plot, easy to understand, all that wonderful jazz.
This author is very good at all the different aspects of writing, and sure as heck knows how to write romance in a really awesome way. I highly suggest reading the book, it's amazing on a lot of levels, definitely worth reading.
The characters were awesome. You could constantly see the differences between every character, which is something I've always loved seeing in characters, is seeing how the differentiate from each other, and ultimately making it so they work together in couples/friendships. Ever since the beginning you could tell there was going to be a huge character arc for the main character, which is fun to see right from the beginning.
The plot was awesome as well, starting with seeming to go one way, then going an entirely different way. The author figured out the plot twists and how to write them flawlessly, and it was an engaging plot, easy to understand, all that wonderful jazz.
This author is very good at all the different aspects of writing, and sure as heck knows how to write romance in a really awesome way. I highly suggest reading the book, it's amazing on a lot of levels, definitely worth reading.
November 13, 2014
I was surprised with this one. I thought it would be fairly predictable and the story would unfold a certain way and I’m glad it had a few twists and ended up totally different than I was expecting. I enjoyed the characters and reading about Caitlyn’s story. Caitlyn is understandable jaded after being ditched at the altar; I can see why she would be so resistant to dating again. I admit I was a little upset by how fast she fell in love again (after three dates) and it really did seem like a rebound thing. I just didn’t think they spent enough time together to really fall in love or even get to know each other. Personally, I think it would have been a little more believable if they had dated for at least a few weeks before everything else happened. I think if things are really right then taking some time to date will only make your relationship stronger. I’ll get off my soap-box, but I will say that even though I would have tweaked a few of the story lines, I still thought it was well written and I enjoyed it.
September 9, 2009
"Altared Plans" is about a young woman by the name of Caitlyn, who arrived at the Temple on the day of her wedding to find out that the love of her life was on an airplane to be with someone else. Devastated and torn apart she vowed she would never fall in love.
Upon returning to BYU, she is called to be the mom of her FHE group where she meets the father, Travis. Refusing to let herself fall in love again, she tags Travis as "annoying" but finds that she can't keep her mind off him and concentrate on her studies. Can her roommate, Brittany, help her to see that Travis is not like her first love? In order to find out, you need to read this book. Out of 5 stars, I give this book a 6!
Upon returning to BYU, she is called to be the mom of her FHE group where she meets the father, Travis. Refusing to let herself fall in love again, she tags Travis as "annoying" but finds that she can't keep her mind off him and concentrate on her studies. Can her roommate, Brittany, help her to see that Travis is not like her first love? In order to find out, you need to read this book. Out of 5 stars, I give this book a 6!
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November 30, 2009Caitlyn has been preparing for her perfect wedding all her life. But when her fiance abandons her at the altar, Caitlyn vows she’ll never love again.
Going to BYU doesn’t make that easy, however, and avoiding all social contact can only last so long.
When her bishop calls her to be the “mom” of her family home evening group, Caitlyn is suddenly thrust into surprising circumstances that leave her flustered–the attention of two unwanted suitors.
Travis, the FHE “dad” has plans to woo Caitlyn by using his cowboy charms while Chase has his own ideas for dating her.
Will Travis or Chase change her mind about love? Or will it be déjà vu?
I can't wait to find out!!!
Going to BYU doesn’t make that easy, however, and avoiding all social contact can only last so long.
When her bishop calls her to be the “mom” of her family home evening group, Caitlyn is suddenly thrust into surprising circumstances that leave her flustered–the attention of two unwanted suitors.
Travis, the FHE “dad” has plans to woo Caitlyn by using his cowboy charms while Chase has his own ideas for dating her.
Will Travis or Chase change her mind about love? Or will it be déjà vu?
I can't wait to find out!!!
October 6, 2009
I had a hard time getting started with this book. The first few pages seemed kind of choppy and there was way too much info being used for the dialog, instead of as background info. Once I got past that, I really enjoyed this light-hearted, funny romance. Caitlin was jilted on her wedding day and struggled to get back into life at BYU. When she was paired up with annoying Travis as co-FHE parents, she was not a happy camper. I thought the character Alison was hilarious--kind of an extreme of how some people can be. An enjoyable story for sure.
December 1, 2009
This is a great read for a cloudy day. It's fun and engaging. Poor Caitlyn thinks she has every detail of her wedding planned--wrong! She never planned on being left at the altar. Her almost inlaws met her at the door of the temple to share the bad news. This all happens in the first chapter--the rest of the book is how she recovers and unintentionally saves herself from being the wierd aunt with twelve cats.
December 30, 2009
Caitlin has been dumped at the altar by Justin. She returns to BYU having sworn off men. In the course of her calling as "mom" to her Family Home Evening group, she meets Travis and Chase. Both vie for her attention. Can she recover from her past to choose one?
This book grabbed me from the first page. I couldn't put it down. After I read it in one day, I loaned it to my daughter who attends BYU-Idaho. She loved it and passed on to her 17-year-old sister.
Definitely a must read!
This book grabbed me from the first page. I couldn't put it down. After I read it in one day, I loaned it to my daughter who attends BYU-Idaho. She loved it and passed on to her 17-year-old sister.
Definitely a must read!
July 18, 2013
I stopped after the first chapter because the writing was amateurish, with too much telling and not enough showing. Additionally, there is no reason a book published by an LDS publisher and targeted solely to an LDS market should be explaining our culture to us.
It's a great concept and I couldn't help wishing I had been given the chance to edit this book because it had the potential to be awesome.
It's a great concept and I couldn't help wishing I had been given the chance to edit this book because it had the potential to be awesome.
October 12, 2010
Although this is not the type of book I normally like to read, I thought it was a fun little romance. I read it in an afternoon.
I would have liked to see more of a relationship developing over time between Caitlyn and Travis.
And to truly make me love this book, Travis' ex-girlfriend would have had to be a psycho killer who kidnapped Caitlyn and tortured her and... oh wait. Wrong genre. (Sorry)
If you like light clean romance, you'll like this book.
I would have liked to see more of a relationship developing over time between Caitlyn and Travis.
And to truly make me love this book, Travis' ex-girlfriend would have had to be a psycho killer who kidnapped Caitlyn and tortured her and... oh wait. Wrong genre. (Sorry)
If you like light clean romance, you'll like this book.
February 23, 2012
Tons more dialogue than I am used to. But still a good story.
Caitlyn is dumped at the temple doors on her wedding day. Her ex fiance says he just doesn't love her even though they had been together since high school. She picks up and moves on, continuing school at BYU. She meets two guys...and both persue her. One makes her giddy and excited, one makes her feel safe (like he will never break her heart). Both propose, and she is left to decide what to do.
Caitlyn is dumped at the temple doors on her wedding day. Her ex fiance says he just doesn't love her even though they had been together since high school. She picks up and moves on, continuing school at BYU. She meets two guys...and both persue her. One makes her giddy and excited, one makes her feel safe (like he will never break her heart). Both propose, and she is left to decide what to do.
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December 2, 2009I blogged about this book today. Check it out here:
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I've got high hopes. Once I've read it, I'll give it a proper review. In the meantime, I invite those of you who have already read it to post your own thoughts on my blog.
http://tpmills.wordpress.com/2009/12/...
I've got high hopes. Once I've read it, I'll give it a proper review. In the meantime, I invite those of you who have already read it to post your own thoughts on my blog.
May 14, 2012
3.5 - 4 stars.
Fun story. Fun read. Ended way too soon. The author built up an issue (city girl vs. ranch boy) and never resolved it. You were left with a "love conquers all" so don't worry about the differences kind of ending.
As a city girl myself, I would have loved to see Caitlyn spend more time on the ranch... I felt like the story was building up to that, but then it never happened.
Fun story. Fun read. Ended way too soon. The author built up an issue (city girl vs. ranch boy) and never resolved it. You were left with a "love conquers all" so don't worry about the differences kind of ending.
As a city girl myself, I would have loved to see Caitlyn spend more time on the ranch... I felt like the story was building up to that, but then it never happened.
July 24, 2009
Rebecca Talley's new novel, "Altared Plans" is LDS chic lit at it's best. If you are looking for a good light-hearted romance, with many twists and turns along the way, this book is the one.
You can read more of my review here at http://whynotbecauseisaidso.blogspot....
You can read more of my review here at http://whynotbecauseisaidso.blogspot....
September 14, 2009
I had to work on Saturday and knew it would be slow so I grabbed this cheesy, easy read. It was extremely cheesy, predictable, and corny, but kept me entertained for the few hours it took to read it. Gotta love the cheesy LDS love stories!
February 20, 2010
I really liked this book. This is an LDS book about a girl who gets left at the altar and decides to never get married, but of course that plan doesn't work out. It has some pretty realistic parts and some corny parts, but all good.
June 7, 2011
I met and really liked the author. This book was good, but wasn't my favorite. The main character kind-of annoyed me. I can't figure out why, though. Maybe because I'm college-aged, too?
This book did have a goood storyline.
This book did have a goood storyline.
November 1, 2012
It was a cute story about 'girl meets boy', not very profound or substantial. I didn't see a lot of development in the story line or characters, which was a little disappointing. More appropriate for older teens/young adults, if you're a serious reader.
August 7, 2009
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July 28, 2009
Cute story of a woman left nearly at the altar on her wedding day and how she copes with dating again. Fun, funny and fresh.
August 24, 2009
The quote from the book, "Love can't be planned. It just is.", pretty much sums up the story. I'm so pro BYU that I was pleased the events take place there.
April 22, 2010
I enjoyed this book. It was a fun, quick read.
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