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Ruby Lake #2
A Wedding in Ruby Lake by Sherrill Willis
Humor and realism are alive in the long-awaited sequel to Ruby Lake. Author Sherrill Willis takes us deeper into the lives of the inhabitants of the small town nestled in northern Wisconsin, where long-held secrets and hidden motivations are uncovered.A Wedding in Ruby Lake finds Sydney Myers and Zeke Greyson planning the perfect wedding, only to receive several unexpected, but not unwanted, houseguests. Illana Garet, Sydney’s city-savvy best friend, decides to come rather unexpectedly as does Zeke’s friend Tyler Shepard. They both arrive just in time to be embroiled into a new threat which proves to be far more dangerous than anyone at first had believed. The attraction between Alex, Zeke’s brother, and Illana deepens and Illana finds it hard to keep her well-maintained defenses in place. Annie “Attila the bun” Greyson is also back, but with a few surprises of her own.From the meddling ladies at the local coffee shop, the Stay a While, to the machinations of a psychopath, A Wedding in Ruby Lake is full of ups and downs, twists and turns, and a few new characters to get to know. Join the Ruby Lake gang as they find out, mostly the hard way, that sometimes walls need to be torn down in order for a better foundation to be built.
- GenresRomance
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First published August 15, 2012
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Sherrill Willis
4 books41 followersI am the author of Ruby Lake, and A Wedding in Ruby Lake, and the upcoming (10/13) Stay a While in Ruby Lake. I sincerely hope you enjoy my twist on typical romance books and look forward to seeing your reviews. Thank you for your support.
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February 1, 2013
wow what a sequel! I won't put any spoilers if I can because that would just ruin finding them out for yourself.
The start of this book see's Sydney finally living in Ruby Lake with her Fiance Zeke, Illana back home emailing Alex in secret and Annie trying to make amends for being such a bitch basically.
Illana is adamant that small town living is not for her but why not have some fun with Alex while they can? That's her view on "dating" but his is very different and she's soon to have a wake up call.
Sydney has a wedding to plan, a town to settle into and a hell of alot of drama coming her way from Zeke's jealous ex.
This book is an even blend of Sydney's life progressing and Illana's past, present and future.
You really hear the back story of the characters in this installment and empathize with how they've come to be who they are. Some characters do a complete one eighty and some toe curling secrets are revealed making you go "OMG".
Sherrill Willis is becoming the queen of cliffhangers and all Ilana's hair do's are making me want to dye my own!
The start of this book see's Sydney finally living in Ruby Lake with her Fiance Zeke, Illana back home emailing Alex in secret and Annie trying to make amends for being such a bitch basically.
Illana is adamant that small town living is not for her but why not have some fun with Alex while they can? That's her view on "dating" but his is very different and she's soon to have a wake up call.
Sydney has a wedding to plan, a town to settle into and a hell of alot of drama coming her way from Zeke's jealous ex.
This book is an even blend of Sydney's life progressing and Illana's past, present and future.
You really hear the back story of the characters in this installment and empathize with how they've come to be who they are. Some characters do a complete one eighty and some toe curling secrets are revealed making you go "OMG".
Sherrill Willis is becoming the queen of cliffhangers and all Ilana's hair do's are making me want to dye my own!
June 5, 2013
I really enjoyed this book, so much so that I read it in almost one sitting. Willis's strength lies in her characters - they are intriguing and endearing, so much so that you quickly become invested in their stories. However, for this particular novel, I would have preferred if she either would have focused on Illana and Sydney entirely or would have found a better balance when including Annie's story. Nonetheless, I can't wait to read the third installment;the cliff hanger had me hanging on the edge of my seat!
January 28, 2013
I just finished reading this book tonight. It was so good I had a hard time putting it down. I am bummed that I have to wait for the 3rd book to come out to see what happens next. I hate having to wait to see what happens next.
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October 18, 2013Again, I wrote it so of course I love it!
September 2, 2012
Book three FAST!!! Loved this one!
October 3, 2012
Second book from Sherrill Willis and it was awesome !!! You must read Ruby Lake (Volume 1) to get the feel of the character's and what character's they are ! You will absolutely love her books !!
January 11, 2013
I'm hoping there's a 3rd book coming as the ending was disappointing if there isn't!
February 24, 2013
To be continued my butt.....i am going to die waiting!!! Loved this story...love these people!!!
April 9, 2013
Love the book except it is to Be continued. Now I have to check and see if the next part is out.
October 2, 2012
Sherrill Willis frustratingly good at leaving you hanging so once I had finished Ruby Lake, I wanted to keep going. I was glad to have been able to jump right in to The Wedding On Ruby Lake and continue where Ruby Lake left off.
The first book focused mainly on Sydney, this second takes you deeper into the life of Sydney's best friend Illana. Willis is good at juggling the storyline of several characters in one book, but I felt like even though this book was focusing on Illana's story, it was a little rushed and squeezed in around all the craziness in the book. With planning Sydney's wedding, Sydney's health issues and a problem that threatens the character's lives, there wasn't really enough time to focus more on Illana.
Illana was introduced in Ruby Lake as Sydney's best friend. She was often the voice of reason and she helped Sydney get through a lot in the first book. I really liked her and had mentioned to a friend of mine when talking about the book, that I would love to get to know Illana better. Illana starts out A Wedding On Ruby Lake with a big chip on her shoulder and about halway through the book I was ready to strangle her. Just as I was becoming really annoyed by her cranky and sometimes nasty behavior, Sydney stepped in and smacked her back in line. I felt like Illana grew so much in this book and was able to take down some of the walls she had built up after a tragedy and she was able to open herself up to life again.
Like Ruby Lake, this book is filled with drama, surprise and in true Sherrill Willis form, an ending that is so abrupt, it leaves you wanting more!
The first book focused mainly on Sydney, this second takes you deeper into the life of Sydney's best friend Illana. Willis is good at juggling the storyline of several characters in one book, but I felt like even though this book was focusing on Illana's story, it was a little rushed and squeezed in around all the craziness in the book. With planning Sydney's wedding, Sydney's health issues and a problem that threatens the character's lives, there wasn't really enough time to focus more on Illana.
Illana was introduced in Ruby Lake as Sydney's best friend. She was often the voice of reason and she helped Sydney get through a lot in the first book. I really liked her and had mentioned to a friend of mine when talking about the book, that I would love to get to know Illana better. Illana starts out A Wedding On Ruby Lake with a big chip on her shoulder and about halway through the book I was ready to strangle her. Just as I was becoming really annoyed by her cranky and sometimes nasty behavior, Sydney stepped in and smacked her back in line. I felt like Illana grew so much in this book and was able to take down some of the walls she had built up after a tragedy and she was able to open herself up to life again.
Like Ruby Lake, this book is filled with drama, surprise and in true Sherrill Willis form, an ending that is so abrupt, it leaves you wanting more!
February 4, 2013
After reading "Ruby Lake", I had to read this. I finished it in just over 6 hours. I simply couldn't put it down. Again, I felt like I was right there along with Syd, Zeke, Illana, Alex, and the rest of the characters. Such a cliffhanger ending, can't wait for the next one!
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February 15, 2016269pgs, Humor and realism are alive in the long-awaited sequel to Ruby Lake. Author Sherrill Willis takes us deeper into the lives of the inhabitants of the small town nestled in northern Wisconsin, where long-held secrets and hidden motivations are uncovered.
January 6, 2017
Cliffhanger
The book was pretty good as the second in the series, some editing problems, double words but nothing too serious. I did not like that it is not a stand alone like the first in the series but has a cliffhanger ending.
The book was pretty good as the second in the series, some editing problems, double words but nothing too serious. I did not like that it is not a stand alone like the first in the series but has a cliffhanger ending.
December 28, 2012
Fantastic read. Big cliffhanger ending
January 20, 2013
Oh man... What a cliffhanger. I cant even put into words. Please hurry up with the next book, Sherrill Willis!!
June 26, 2013
Was so involved in reading this that I didn't want it to end. The Author leaves you hanging and wanting more. Looking so forward to the next book.
January 23, 2013
AWESOME!!!!!!! Can not wait for the third book!!!
March 5, 2014
What a sequel! I loved getting to know Illana and Annie more. I was not expecting a cliffhanger!!! I guess I am on to the third book. I have to know the rest of the story.
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