Texas Wedding

Celebrations, Inc #1

by Nancy Robards Thompson

The groom came… C.O.D.?

Well, maybe not exactly. But just when unlucky-in-love AJ (that's Agnes Jane to you!) had decided that she was going to focus on her career as a caterer and keep her mind off men, that's when fate sent her a delivery she couldn't ignore. In the form of Sergeant Shane Harrison, bearer of French chocolates, and newly arrived for a short-term project. And though clearly the good sergeant was as attracted to the lovely caterer as she was to him, Shane made it clear that when his job was done, he was outta there….

So now AJ has a project of her own — convincing the handsome footloose soldier that though he'd planned to breeze through town on his way to his next adventure, falling in love is the biggest adventure of all!

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance

224 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published August 21, 2012

About the author

Award-winning and USA Today Bestselling Author Nancy Robards Thompson has worked as a newspaper reporter, television show stand-in, production and casting assistant for movies, and in fashion and public relations. She started writing fiction seriously in 1997. Five years and four completed manuscripts later, she won the Romance Writers of America’s Golden Heart award for unpublished writers and sold her first book the following year. Since then, Nancy has sold more than 50 books and found her calling doing what she loves most – writing mysteries, romance, and women’s fiction full-time.

Reviews

[Susan Dalley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was surprisingly enjoyable. I felt AJ's and Shane's relationship was fun and I liked that they fell head-over-heels without much of the angst. I also liked AJ's friends and am looking forward to the other books in the series and their stories.

[Phylis Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. In certain parts of the book I laughed, cried and then had to remember every thing would be ok. I think you will enjoy it too.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A heartwarming story about two hearts meeting that had dealt with loss of loved ones. They became friends & end up falling in love through events of the small town Celebration Texas. Shane, an Army soldier, is there for AJ through the terrorists attacks that burned down her new & uprising business of catering. They slash his truck tires that cause him to roll his truck.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book. Shane is in Celebrations working on a short-term project for the Army. He stopped in to see AJ after being given some French chocolates for her by a candymaker in Marseilles. He is immediately attracted to her and wants to get to know her better. AJ's catering business is picking up speed and she doesn't need the distraction of a good-looking man who won't be staying around. But there's something about him that makes her want to get closer. I really liked both Shane and AJ. Shane's career keeps him always on the move, which is fine with him. He lost his entire family in a tragic way when he was eighteen, and has made the conscious decision to avoid love and commitment to prevent those feelings of loss from happening again. But first he finds a stray dog that adopts him, then he discovers that AJ is making him feel things he'd never felt before. He gets involved with helping AJ with her business, and gets to know and like some of the local people. I really like AJ also. She has worked really hard to make her catering business successful, in spite of the snotty attitude of her grandmother. I loved seeing her work her business and how much she enjoyed cooking for people. She is very attracted to Shane but us also very cautious. Her fiance had been a cop and was killed on duty five years earlier. Shane is the first man she has been interested in since then. She tries to tell herself she can handle a short-term thing, but soon finds herself wishing for more. I really liked the way that they both were finally able to open themselves up to love, and their solution on being together was perfect. I loved how her friends supported and helped her, and I'm really looking forward to their stories.

[Sue Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Welcome to Celebration, Texas - full of small town charm, everyone knowing your business and a "Grandmother" matriarch standing by to "help" you find your way. Abounds with characters you will love - I really wanted to move in right next door. Outstanding development of AJ and Shane's growing relationship - no over the top angst or drama just the sad reflection on their past losses, acknowledgement of the chemistry smoldering between them and how they can hopefully overcome some logistical problems and move on and grow together. And I must admit - I was a real fan of all of Shane's "considerable skills."
A funny, sexy, sweet, "fall in love" romance - with just enough suspense thrown in to keep the pages turning.

Can't wait to read Caroline's story in Texas Magic. I'm not planning on leaving town until I've heard every story.

[Harlequin Books]

Miniseries: Celebrations, Inc.
Category: Heart & Home

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it. Even tho Aj @ Shane new loss, they didn't let it hold them back. loved the dogs name ( Houdini)!!!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute, whirlwind story.

[Gail · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice story, though the Texas and small-town inaccuracies kept throwing me out of the story... I liked it.