Becoming Mrs. Walsh

by Jessica Gordon

Shoshana Thompson is 26 years old, miles from home, and engaged to Andrew Walsh, the last single Walsh brother of one of Washington, D.C.'s wealthiest families. Throughout her engagement she becomes enamored with the Walsh lifestyle.

Life in the fast lane comes to a screeching halt when Shoshana develops feelings for another man. When she discovers the feelings may not be one-sided, things are about to get a lot more complicated. This man is not only part of her fancy new world, he is also completely off-limits.

Genres: Chick Lit, Romance

246 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 8, 2012

About the author

Jessica Gordon is the author of popular beach read Becoming Mrs. Walsh.

Jessica takes her readers to Washington, D.C. where her characters navigate through the complex world of family, in-laws, and love.

Gordon resides in the DC area with her husband and children.

Follow Jessica on Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads and Instagram.

Reviews

[Duchess Nicole]

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[Jessica's Book Review · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Holy Moly Batman! If there was ever a NEED to have the next book in the series loaded on my Kindle ready to read, it would be NOW!!!

Becoming Mrs. Walsh by Jessica Gordon is about 26 year-old Shoshana Thompson (Sho for short) who is engaged to Andrew Walsh, one of four brothers in Washington DC’s wealthiest families. Sho comes from a modest family in Iowa and Drew’s lifestyle is completely different than anything she has ever experienced. Becoming a Walsh is very intimidating for Sho, not only because of Drew’s money and socialite mother, Birdie; but also because of her three soon to be sister-in-laws, Ariel, Rachel, and Zoey. The beautiful women dress and act the part of being a Walsh.

While Sho tries to identify herself in her new life, while planning a wedding, and struggling with her feelings toward Drew, who seems to never be home because of his “top secret” job (by the way, the entire time I was picturing Tom Hardy as Drew). Sho begins to develop feelings for another man; Drew’s brother Mark. Mark is the complete opposite of Drew in every way. He is caring, funny, charming, and is there in Washington unlike Drew who always seems to be away and not even call Sho to let her know where he is. Mark is married to Zoey, who is like a Hilton sister of Washington; she is also planning Sho & Drew’s wedding. Sho is struggling with her feelings toward Mark, her engagement to Drew, and if this is even the life she really wants.

First of all, I love the setting. Washington DC, one of my favorite cities in the world and the idea of rich, political family. Talk about a good setup… Sho is an interesting character I enjoyed reading in her POV. I totally understood why she started having feelings for Mark; sometimes you can’t help who you fall for or when it happens. I did not understand her relationship with Drew at all. He was never there due to his top secret job (which I am dying to find out what he does) and it has always been this way since they have been together. How did Sho have relationship, let alone agree to marry him if this is how it’s always been? He never showed any feelings or affection towards Sho. He seemed like he was only marrying her because that was the thing he is suppose to do and was the last single Walsh brother left. I didn’t really care for Drew at all because of that.

The three sister-in-laws I just LOVED them all! I am not sure if I was suppose to hate them or like them based on their descriptions, especially Zoey but I thought she was so nice to Sho and wanted to help in her not only plan the wedding but buy her dresses and give her handbags & jewelry. I saw a real friendship between all three of them. Too bad there isn’t another single brother so I could join the group! ;)

Mark, I loved Mark! I wanted nothing more for them to be together. It was obvious Mark and Zoey are not meant to be together and were complete opposites. I am still in utter shock with how the book ended. I do not want to say too much and give the ending away but I just was not expecting the last few paragraphs to actually happen. I literally said, “Oh, no she didn’t” while my husband looked at me like I was crazy! I just did not see either of those events to actually happen and go through with it. I wanted the book to keep going to find out what will happen next… I am so excited and looking forward to reading the next installment in the series, I hope there is one. I don’t think I could go on living without knowing what will come of Drew & Shoshana and Mark & Zoey.

Becoming Mrs. Walsh is a wonderful debut novel by Jessica Gordon. One I highly recommend to my reading world friends who are looking for a read about a wealthy family, with smart sophisticated women, strong men, and struggling to do what is right or what feels right.

I give Becoming Mrs. Walsh 4 stars. I am very eager to read what’s next for the Walsh ladies.


*I received a copy of Becoming Mrs. Walsh from the author in exchange for an honest review*

[Laura Chapman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A woman must reconcile what is right for her heart with what is expected of her in Jessica Gordon's Becoming Mrs. Walsh.

Engaged to marry Andrew Walsh, part of Washington, D.C., royalty, Shoshana Thompson sees her upcoming nuptials as a step up in her life. After growing up in the Midwest, the Walsh family represents the glitz and glamor she has missed from her life. In addition to having the support of the family matriarch, she hopes to fit into a band of sisters-in-law who make her feel a bit dowdy despite their kindness.

But while planning the wedding, Shoshana begins to wonder about how she will fit into this new world, one where her husband-to-be is often absent, and her feelings for another man are deeper than platonic. As the wedding day approaches, her mixed feelings become even more confused when she realizes her crush may be reciprocated.

Shoshana was easy to identify with. She wants to fit into this family, but does not feel like she matches. As the story progresses though, she seems better able to be part of the family, though her questions about her upcoming marriage increase. She knowingly makes wrong turns, which makes her human. Still, as the story progressed, there were times she frustrated me. Her increasing interest in material goods made me question her motives, but, her desire to make the right decision -- even when she fails to do it -- gave her redemption.

If she was my friend in real life, though, I would probably get in trouble for smacking her across the head when she made a couple of big mistakes.

The other characters in the story were also interesting. Her future in-laws, who initially seemed intimidating, turn out to be more personable than they seem, which goes to show we're all people at heart. The family dynamics and the complexities behind it was the story's greatest strength.

One person I never completely warmed up to, though, was her fiance. His top secret job makes him mysterious, but instead of coming off sexy, I found myself wondering why Sho wanted to be with someone who left her alone and out of the loop so much of the time. Again, I would've given the girl a wake-up call to all of that if she was real and I was her friend.

This book set out to share the story of a young woman confused and uncomfortable with her new life and succeeded at making me feel just as confused and uncomfortable as a reader. As Shoshana questioned her decisions and what was right or wrong, I found myself doing the same. This made for an interesting and gripping read.

I felt tense the entire time I read the story, much like I do when reading a mystery or thriller. That's an unusual sensation when reading a women's literature story void of a murder or other crime. The story's ending caught me off guard. I honestly did not expect it to end the way it did, and was a little disappointed with the conclusion. However, after hearing Gordon plans to write a follow-up to this book, I am a little more optimistic that the story will be resolved in book two.

Well-written with plenty of intrigue to keep the pages turning, Becoming Mrs. Walsh was an entertaining read that has me primed and ready to see how the saga continues.

Rating: 4 of 5

Originally published at www.change-the-word.blogspot.com. I was given a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and balanced review.

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

My wife wrote this book and it's excellent! Great story, great characters, and a beautiful and talented author!

[Christina Rod · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Rumor has it: when you marry a Walsh you are set for life. Only one thing can screw it up.”

Recap

Shoshana Thompson is about to marry into one the world’s wealthiest family. She has never grown up wealthy and does not fit in with her high maintenance sister in laws. But she is not willing to give up her chance at finally being able to move up in the world. She will learn how to be a Walsh and learn to cope with her future in laws. But when a wrench is thrown into her perfect plan Soshanna realizes that maybe Becoming Mrs. Walsh isn’t a smooth ride. Not when her future husband isn’t the man that she’s in love with. Not when her heart is quickly learning what real love is. And not when she falls for the least expected of people.

Shoshana is about to learn that Becoming Mrs. Walsh maybe isn’t the best idea.

Will she listen to her heart or follow her mind?

My Take

(I was given this book by author in return for an honest review.)

When I read that synopsis for this book I was quickly intrigued and looked forward to starting it. And I have to say I wasn’t disappointed. I think the author does a great job of showing the readers the good and bad of marrying into a different type of family. This one being a wealthy one.

Shoshana is the small time girl wanting to grow into a big time woman. She is marrying one of the wealthy Walsh brothers and has her life planned out. But I couldn’t help and quickly realize that she isn’t in love with Drew but in maybe love with his status. During the book you definitely seem to get that vibe.

Andrew (Drew) Walsh is distant, cold at times, and only has one love in his life. His job. Throughout the book you don’t find many redeeming qualities in him. At least I didn’t. The only thing good about him was that he wasn’t abusive. But how can he be when he’s so detached.

The Walsh girls consist of the Barbie look alike (Ariel), the sophisticated socialite (Zoey) and the glamorous sweetheart (Rachel). Each girl is different and each girl shows the readers what being a Walsh girl means. I personally loved Rachel and loved her relationship with her Walsh man, Alex.

Now for the Walsh Men, we have Drew of course who is everything I said above. There is Erik, who is pretty much quiet and reserved. We can’t forget Alex, who is funny, loving and adorable. And finally there is Mark Walsh.

Mark is a total sweetheart and quickly puts everyone at ease. You automatically like him and as the story progresses he makes you want more and more of him. I liked how he joked around with Shoshana and how he makes her comfortable when the family is a little overbearing. In the end you understand his decision and can’t be too upset with him.

This was a quick and good read. What made me upset was the ending which I’m hoping isn’t the ending because I definitely need a sequel like right NOW. I kind of lost all respect for Shoshana at the end for the decision she made but am hoping that she can earn that back in the sequel. I also could have done without some of the the designer talk.

My 4 star rating for this comes from liking most of the Walsh’s, especially Mark, and because I’m dying to know what happens next.

All in all I think this book deserves to be read so PICK IT UP! You will be entertained and so engrossed in the lives of the Walsh’s that you will be asking for more!

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

When it comes to love ... do you follow your heart ... or do what's expected?

Becoming Mrs. Walsh follows twenty-six year old photojournalist Shoshana Thompson's journey to the altar as she plans her wedding to Andrew Walsh, the last of four brothers from a prominent Washington D.C. family to get married. Coming from a simple family lifestyle in Iowa, Shoshana feels like she doesn't fit in with the opulence and extravagance of the Walsh family, but knows that she can learn to live within their privileged world. But their relationship is not your typical one, Andrew is more often absent due to his top secret job, and his distant demeanor has Shoshana questioning their relationship, especially when she begins to have feelings for a man that is definitely off limits. As her wedding day approaches, Shoshana's mixed emotions will leave her with a decision to make ... is it really worth becoming Mrs. Walsh or should she follow her heart?

In her debut novel, author Jessica Gordon transports the reader to the extravagant city of movers and shakers in Washington D.C., where they follow Shoshana Thompson as she tries to fit into a new lifestyle that she is not accustomed to while establishing relationships with her future in-laws. This story has intricately interwoven and complex layers that simply draws the reader in from the start and captivates you with an intriguing storyline full of drama and enough twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages.

I loved the character development in this story. Not only does the author feature the trials and tribulations that befall Shoshana as she struggles with her relationship and future with Andrew; the author also interweaves the relationships that she shares with the Walsh family: future mother-in-law Birdie and the three Walsh brothers and their wives. The dialogue and interactions between the characters are realistic, they come alive and leap off the pages. I found myself fascinated with the Walsh family and the core relationship theme of the story and how it relates to marriage, family and loyalty. I could relate to the relationship issues that comes with marriage and in-laws, the dynamics of this relationship is complex and universal for anyone who has traveled down this path in life. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the author's description of the opulence of the family's high society Washington D.C. lifestyle, it made my inner fashionista smile and sigh with wistful thinking. I could easily see this story as a made-for-tv movie on Lifetime. The only thing that made me groan is the anti-climantic ending. The author does a great job of making her readers yearn for more as they wait for the sequel to reveal what happens to Shoshana, Andrew and the rest of Walsh family members.

Becoming Mrs. Walsh is an intriguing story of family relationships and marriage that will keep you thoroughly entertained.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Chick Lit Plus Blog Tours.

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[Isabella · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was easy to dive right into “Becoming Mrs. Walsh.” I wanted to see if Shoshana’s character could handle what it takes to be a member of the well-known Walsh Family. They come from money, so it’s naturally that they have the best designer clothes to extravagant china and silverware and spur-of-the-moment trips — they have it all. I was curious to see how the women of the family compared to the evil step-sisters in Cinderella, which led me to sympathize with Shoshana before any evilness began.

The Walsh women, Zoe, Ariel, Rachel, weren’t what I expected. Were they critical, judgmental at times and overbearing? Yes, but I didn’t think that any of what they said and/or did was intentional. I think it was more Shoshana’s insecurity and image of what a wealthy family thinks of someone with an opposite number in their bank account.

One thing I really liked and appreciated from the author was that Shoshana wasn’t ridiculed for not knowing what or how to do something — at least from the reader’s POV.

As for her fiancé, Andrew, I really disliked him and sometimes wanted to ask Shoshana what she was thinking by just going along with his secretive job, one even she can’t know much about. Andrew might look good on paper, but he didn’t in this book, but it made me see how easy it was for her to fall for someone else.

In the end, and with a lot of ups and downs, Shoshana seems to settle for a type of happiness that only money — not love — can buy. I felt sorry for her because I knew she wasn’t truly happy, but understood why she decided to settle…until the ending! From out of nowhere, came something horrifying/shocking/exciting! I wasn’t left satisfied with the ending at all, so for a couple of nights while trying to fall asleep, I thought about Shoshana’s story and wondered if she was happy. This is why I’m beyond excited to tell you that there will be a sequel to “Becoming Mrs. Walsh!” Shoshana’s happily ever after isn’t over!

The only part of the book that I didn’t like was that Shoshana was often times referred to as “Sho.” Many times, I confused the word “Sho” with “she,” but since the story was very well-written, I looked passed that.

Jessica Gordon has written a laugh-out-loud, heartwarming book about a woman who’s looking for her happy-ending and I can’t wait to read more book by the talented author, Jessica Gordon! I’d recommend this book to anyone who’s engaged, married or is in the mood for a quick read, with to-be-continued ending.

They say to not judge a book by its cover, but when I saw the cover of “Becoming Mrs. Walsh” I couldn’t help but want to read it. I loved the blue background and, of course, the gorgeous ring, so I was really hoping that this book lived up to the cover that I liked. ”Becoming Mrs. Walsh” exceeded my expectations!

I give “Becoming Mrs. Walsh” 5 out of 5 stars!

[Samantha March · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jessica Gordon is now on tour with CLP Blog Tours and Becoming Mrs. Walsh. Ooh, this novel. I am getting married myself this September, so I could instantly relate with Shoshana Thompson. We are brides-to-be, we are close in age – but she is a tad different from me in that she is marrying into one of Washington D.C.'s wealthiest families. There is a lot of pressure on her in becoming a Walsh – the clothes, the makeup, the events, not to mention her grand wedding. While Shoshana believes she loves Andrew and he is the perfect man for her, she starts to get feelings for someone else...someone she definitely cannot have romantic feelings toward.

This book was so juicy, and the ending had me practically salivating. I loved the Walsh family, from the brothers to the sisters-in-law to the mom. Shoshana is relatable but also likeable – she’s someone about to take a big step and gets scared when her feelings about her impending marriage and husband seem off. If you’re a chick lit fan, you will be green with envy reading about some of the designer clothes and shoes the Walsh’s have and the trips they gallivant off to at a moment’s notice. And I found it fun that Shoshana is from Iowa and there are scenes with her family back in that state – I live in Iowa myself. Seriously, this book was right up my alley! But let’s get back to the ending – I was happily reading along, wondering what would happen and being on my toes, then coming to terms with Sho’s final decision and being happy for her when wham – there is definitely a sequel coming out and I can’t wait to read it! You must pick this one up!

[Literary Chanteuse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Becoming Mrs. Walsh has all the allurement of a women's lit/chick lit story with glamour, deception and love. Shoshana is an average woman who is soon to be living in a rich woman's world. The introduction to this world is very compelling. Although I found Shoshana a little more focused on her new in law family which highlights her insecurities a little too much for my taste rather than her focusing on love and self confidence. It does show the honesty and truth of such a situation, as well as the idea which is planted early in the readers mind that she is not that happily in love or that self confident for that matter. Her relationship lacks that va va voom and her partner is very bland and unappealing. Mark, her future brother in law makes up for his misgivings and is very appealing bringing in the heart throb hero element much to my desire as well as Shoshana's. As the story progresses it just gets better and makes this a really great choice for fans of this genre. Becoming Mrs. Walsh is not an easy task but reading it certainly is and a delight!

4.5 stars

I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Jessica Gordon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I debated about rating Becoming Mrs. Walsh because I truly feel it's up to the readers to rate and review books. In the end, however, I decided to do it. If you are in the mood for a quick 'beach read,' 'plane read,' 'cozy up by the fire' read, then I see Becoming Mrs. Walsh satisfying that desire. This book is meant to be fun and fast-paced. The 5 stars are for my best intention of delivering on that promise.

This book and its characters mean so much to me and I am thrilled to be able to share it with you. The readers and fans of the book mean as much to me as the book itself. Without your encouragement and feedback the writing process would not be as special. The Walsh family is the kind of family that will remain with you once you finish reading. Please contact me at any time with thoughts on the book. jessica@jessica-gordon.com. I love hearing from you. If you've read the book, thank you so much for your support. If you are considering reading the book, I hope you do! Wherever you are in the world, I am thinking of you and hope you enjoy spending time with the Walshes.

Warmly,
Jessica

[Ida B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Becoming Mrs Walsh deserved being a 2013 top 10 Chick Lit Plus book.

It satisfied reading fulfillments letting us live vicariously through the characters - - experiencing their conflicts & doubts, deriving giddy delight in the unfolding romance between the heroine (Shoshana) and Mark, the man she can't be with.

Many events - - none of them boring - - take place in the book which show the characters' virtues and quirks and how they complement each other, that it's almost painful to stop reading the book. There are no obnoxious characters here. In fact Drew Walsh, one of the key male leads, is appealing despite his hush-hush personality. He has strong moments in the book especially when he bares that he knows and notices a lot about people. But Mark, is hands-down ultra hot. The author (Jessica Gordon) has successfully created one of the winningest male heroes by not going over the top with him.

Subtlety and nuanced scenes magnify readers' senses.

[InD'tale Magazine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Readers who enjoy love triangles will simply eat this up! Sho's confusion and ethical dilemma are only part of the story.

Read full review in the 2014 May issue of InD’tale Magazine.

[Samantha Bailey · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars! Review coming soon!

[Charlotte Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Twenty six year old Shoshana Thompson, from Iowa, finds herself engaged to the last single brother of Washington D.C.’s influential Walsh family. Now that she is engaged she has to learn to adjust to a privileged life style. She also has to figure out how to live with Drew’s secretive job and life. Can she accept not really knowing what he is doing? Will she be ok with him being gone traveling all the time?

Shoshana , or Sho, also has to figure out her true feelings. Her feelings for another man are growing and he has returned those feelings, but can she walk away from Drew for this other man. She knows it would shatter the lives of both men and her own future.

When I picked up this 600 page novel, I was a little apprehensive. Thinking wow that is a lot of reading. Now that I am done with the novel I wish there was more, a lot more. I loved that this was a story of family, in-laws, and love. Drew’s mother, Birdie, and all his brothers and sister-in-laws all accepted Sho, even with her not being as wealthy and glamorous as the rest of them. I loved that they did not judge her and actually too her under their wings, showing her the hows of the Walsh Family. I feel like Sho was tougher and more critical of herself that anyone else in the family was.

Drew, the fiancée, was a character I had a hard time with. All his secrets and seemingly uncaring responses to Sho made me shake my head and wish for something more for Sho. His wealth, high profile job, and influential family make him seem like the perfect catch, but I am still not convinced their marriage will last.

Finally, the ending of the novel…All I can say is so not expected. But I am happy to report that the author is going to give me more. Another novel about the Walsh’s is in the works. Do not pass up the opportunity to read this novel. You will not regret the time you spend reading Becoming Mrs. Walsh.

[Marissa Goodman Allaben · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although I am not typically a fan of chick lit novels, I was pleasantly surprised with Jessica Gordon’s new book, “Becoming Mrs. Walsh.” I found “Becoming Mrs. Walsh” to be an addicting and relatable story that explores the complex journey of marrying into a close-knit family. The story follows 26 year-old journalist Shoshana Thompson as she prepares to marry into one of Washington DC’s most prominent families, the Walshes. While it was entertaining to read about Shoshana’s experience as she morphs from small-town girl into high-society fashonista, the strength of the novel truly lies in the character development. Each character within the core Walsh family (four Walsh brothers and their wives) is described impeccably. Detailed explanations of the main characters are woven into the storyline in a natural and entertaining way. The characters really stay with you and you can completely imagine them coming to life in a movie! I also enjoyed reading about the complicated relationships between Shoshana and her in-laws. You can feel the constant tension as Shoshana struggles to fit in with her new family. The story explores multifaceted concepts about what it means to be family. There is an underlying theme throughout the book about loyalty and how that applies to a group of soon-to-be in-laws. What do you really owe to your in-laws before marriage? Should you place your in-laws in the same sphere as your immediate family? “Becoming Mrs. Walsh” makes you think about the deeper meaning of marriage and how it brings strangers together at the most intimate level. I sincerely enjoyed “Becoming Mrs. Walsh” and look forward to a reading more of what Jessica Gordon has to offer.

[Laura (Blame it on the Rain Reviews) · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I received a copy of this book from the author, I was a tiny bit skeptical about just how much I was going to like it. I hate to admit that I tend to stick to the specific genre of contemporary new adult/adult romance, and don't often deviate. However, on this occasion I am so glad that I did.

This book was a breath of fresh air! I became completely engrossed in the characters and the story that I completely forgot that it wasn't necessarily my preferred genre. It is a complete chick lit novel ~ girly, with some great characters, a great plot, and lots of designer clothes.

Shoshana was completely relatable as a character, coming from a modest background she wasn't used to a fancy lifestyle, and because of this, often felt like she wasn't going to fit in with her new family. When she meets Mark, the last thing she expected to happen was that she became attracted to him, so she tries to convince herself that her 'crush' will go away. However it becomes pretty clear that her feelings are much more than that.

As it gets further in to the story, and Sho gets more used to the glamorous lifestyle that she will be living, she begins to use it more and more as a distraction for herself, stopping her from thinking about how much she likes Mark, and how bad her relationship with Drew really is. Although she was in no way a gold digger  there were times where I wondered (specifically after what happens at the end) if she is only with Drew to keep up appearances and to keep her new lifestyle.

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[Jo Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shoshana Thompson, the main character, is about to embark on a new journey; marrying into one of Washington D.C.'s wealthiest families. Not only is Sho getting married to Drew Walsh, her fiance, but she's also marrying his family as well, so to speak. In the beginning of the novel, where we meet Sho's soon to be sisters-in-law, Zoey, Rachel, and Ariel, I had no clue what to expect. The movie Mean Girls automatically came to mind, but these ladies were far from that. On top of balancing an engagement, she has to balance her job, keeping up with the Walshes, and her growing feelings for another man. Now I don't want to give too much of the plot away, but I was thrilled, shocked, and sort of secretly rooting for them all at the same time. I literally had no clue how the story would end, and when it was over, I kept searching for more pages that weren't there. I'm crossing my fingers for a sequel!! Overall, I enjoyed this novel and Sho's journey. Although she's some years older than me and closer to marriage than I am, I found her character totally relatable. Do I think Sho made the right decision? Hopefully we'll find out in a sequel, but I think her decision was wise. I have no clue how I'd handle a situation like that! This is by far one of the BEST books of 2013. This is definitely one of those "STOP EVERYTHING YOU'RE DOING AND PURCHASE THIS BOOK NOW" novels!!

[Bette Stanek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually more like 3.75 very confused, messed up, there better be a sequel stars.

Sho Thompson is one messed up chick. She escaped small town Iowa and found an entirely new life in DC. Raised by a hippy mother, a father who ran off, and an older brother who is very perceptive. Sho stumbles into a relationship that opens an entirely different world to her, one she wants very much and decides she has to have. She is about to become one of DC's elite. The book starts out in the middle of Sho's engagement to Drew Walsh. You get flashbacks to the beginning of their relationship mixed in with present day.

Sometimes I wanted to smack Sho up the side of the head. She's 26, soon to be 27, but sometimes acts like she's still in high school. She can be superficial one minute and then far more mature than her years the next. She's confused to say the least. Engaged to one brother, falling for another. What to do. What to do. Either way, she's determined to not give up the lifestyle. Well, maybe. Oh, it's all so confusing!!!! UGH.

All I can say is there better be a sequel because I was so frustrated when I finished this book I was screaming. This story is far from over. You do get a resolution. Sort of. But you probably won't be happy with it.

[Nicolle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a nice easy read that I totally loved! It was fun, funny, cute & totally girly.

I really enjoyed Jessica Gordon's writing style & I think she has a great future ahead! I fell totally in love with the characters in this book & as much as I wanted to see where the story of the main character would go, I was also interested in all the characters stories. The author pulls you in with the characters she has created & you feel you can relate to them all on some level

The story delves into many different areas & it got me thinking...from the meaning of family to the struggles of marriage to where our loyalty lies

I think if you enjoyed Something Borrowed then you will also enjoy this book

Would love if there was a sequel to this book

[Sarah Fitz · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you're into dropping name brands and designer fashion lables then this book is for you. At times it was a bit over the top. The story was well written and the characters were good. At first it was hard to keep track of the Sister-in-Law's and which one was married to which brother. By half way through I seemed to be able to remember which one belonged to each other. Thought it was funny with all the fashion lables bring thrown out that Rachel and Zoey (Rachel Zoe anyone?) were names of the SILs. I didn't care for how the story ended, felt like there could've been more there. Never understanding Drew's job was a bit annoying, as it seemed he could've been a more likeable character. Looking forward to see what Jessica Gordon writes next.

[Boo Boo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won this e-book for free on facebook. This was my first go round with this author. The book wasn't bad. It was a bit predictable at times. I didn't like the ending though. That is the main reason I gave it only three stars. Some of the characters were more entertaining then others. These people definitely live in a land unlike most of us. Spending $30,000 on one single shopping spree for a birthday present is insane. It's not realistic in any way. I guess if you have the money, then go for it.

[lovebooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always love a good chick-lit book for any downtime that I have. I found Becoming Mrs. Walsh when searching for new chick-lit reads. Wow- I got so into the characters, and could not put this book down!!! And the ending blew my mind. Besides the usual perks I love from chick-lit like romance, fashion, and family, this book had an amazing variety of characters. I related to each one in different ways. Definitely recommending this book to all my girlfriends!!!

[Karen Boone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Becoming Mrs. Walsh is a wonderful fun read that I have already started recommending to my friends. This book was very easy to dive into and is a page-turner from the very first chapter – I was so sad that the story ended! I am dying for Gordon to come out with a sequel and I would love to see this story on the big screen.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this trashy kind of book about a woman who isn't sure about her fiance but is very sure that she would like to marry into this very rich family and gain not only access to all sorts of privilege, but also a very fun and rich sister in law. Too bad she is actually in love with her SIL's husband.

Will she marry her fiancé?

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

In addition to being annoyed by the constant label dropping (at least spell them right--James Perse! lululemon!) the shallowness of the main character made the book difficult to enjoy. She wasn't "love-to-hate-her" shallow, just annoyingly so.

[Chile Chile · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book, because it was something new to me and I could not figure out the ending.
It did not bore me for a single minute. I liked the twist in the end.
My only regret was that it had not been written in first person.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Micki · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read. I loved all the characters. I couldn't put it down. Can't wait for the sequel. Need to find out what's next.

[Ali Goodman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an amazing read, I couldn't put it down!

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book and the twists it took. Fabulous!