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The Wedding Planner
Originally appeared in the e-book anthology Royal Weddings and in The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae.
She planned every wedding of importance…but never her own.Was that now about to change?
Beautiful Lady Margaret Dawlish, the daughter of a duke, is proud to plan the ton's most important weddings—including that of a prince! But now it's Lady Margaret who falls in love, with dashing Gaston Devilliers, the Duke of Perigord. This breathtaking man always ends up where he wants to be—and, in this case, that means in Margaret's arms! And, suddenly, her best-laid plans to guard her heart come completely undone.
90 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 5, 2011
About the author
Stephanie Laurens
217 books5,632 followersStephanie Laurens was born in Sri Lanka, which was at the time the British colony of Ceylon. When she was 5, her family moved to Melbourne, Australia, where she was raised. After continuing through school and earning a Ph.D. in Biochemistry in Australia, Stephanie and her husband moved to Great Britain, taking one of the last true overland journeys from Katmandu to London.
Once in London, Stephanie and her husband both began work as research scientists in Kent. They lived in an area surrounded by history. Their own cottage was built in the 16th century, while next door were the protected ruins of an early Roman villa, and nearby was a 14th century castle.
After four years in England, Stephanie and her husband returned to Australia, where she continued to work in cancer research, eventually heading her own research laboratory. One evening Stephanie realized that she did not have any more of her favorite romance novels to read. After years of thinking about writing her own novel, during nights and weekends for the next several months, she began crafting her own story. That manuscript, Tangled Reins, was the first of her books to be published. After achieving a level of success with her novels, Stephanie "retired" from scientific research and became a full-time novelist. Her novels are primarily historical romances set in the Regency time period.
Stephanie and her husband live on peaceful acreage on the outskirts of Melbourne. If she isn't writing, she's reading, and if she's not reading, she's tending her garden.
Once in London, Stephanie and her husband both began work as research scientists in Kent. They lived in an area surrounded by history. Their own cottage was built in the 16th century, while next door were the protected ruins of an early Roman villa, and nearby was a 14th century castle.
After four years in England, Stephanie and her husband returned to Australia, where she continued to work in cancer research, eventually heading her own research laboratory. One evening Stephanie realized that she did not have any more of her favorite romance novels to read. After years of thinking about writing her own novel, during nights and weekends for the next several months, she began crafting her own story. That manuscript, Tangled Reins, was the first of her books to be published. After achieving a level of success with her novels, Stephanie "retired" from scientific research and became a full-time novelist. Her novels are primarily historical romances set in the Regency time period.
Stephanie and her husband live on peaceful acreage on the outskirts of Melbourne. If she isn't writing, she's reading, and if she's not reading, she's tending her garden.
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June 20, 2021
A really nice short historical romance with well developed characters.
June 1, 2020
match the wedding planner
A short story about two strong personality becoming one. Another Stephanie Laurens good 👍 book......
Give this book a chance.
A short story about two strong personality becoming one. Another Stephanie Laurens good 👍 book......
Give this book a chance.
February 20, 2021
Short and satisfying.
June 21, 2026
I picked up this ebook because I'm a longtime fan of the Cynster series and the rich Regency world that Stephanie Laurens has created, and this story definitely delivered that familiar atmosphere. The setting, tone, and style felt right at home alongside the other books in the series (althoughitisnot part of the series), which made it an enjoyable and comfortable read.
That said, my biggest complaint is that I wanted more. The story is quite short, and I found myself wishing there had been additional scenes to develop the relationship between the main characters. Their chemistry was there, but I would have loved to see their connection grow more naturally and spend more time invested in their romance.
Because of the novella length, the ending also felt a bit abrupt to me. Just as I was settling into the story and becoming attached to the characters, it was suddenly over. I finished the book feeling satisfied enough, but also wishing it had been expanded into a longer work.
Overall, this is a pleasant, well-written Regency romance that will likely appeal to fans of the series and the author's style. If you're looking for a quick visit back to this beloved world, it's worth picking up—just be prepared to wish there were a few more chapters.
That said, my biggest complaint is that I wanted more. The story is quite short, and I found myself wishing there had been additional scenes to develop the relationship between the main characters. Their chemistry was there, but I would have loved to see their connection grow more naturally and spend more time invested in their romance.
Because of the novella length, the ending also felt a bit abrupt to me. Just as I was settling into the story and becoming attached to the characters, it was suddenly over. I finished the book feeling satisfied enough, but also wishing it had been expanded into a longer work.
Overall, this is a pleasant, well-written Regency romance that will likely appeal to fans of the series and the author's style. If you're looking for a quick visit back to this beloved world, it's worth picking up—just be prepared to wish there were a few more chapters.
October 24, 2018
Good book, great tips and it helped my blog https://www.weddingforward.com/ to get better!!!
March 3, 2019
Short and sweet but a little rushed and probably forgettable. Not a bad way to pass an hour though.
January 2, 2020
Nice HEA story, but a little bit too short. 3☆
January 19, 2020
A short romantic trip
A sweet story of two strong willed people who come together to make a strong future together. A short but remarkable read.
A sweet story of two strong willed people who come together to make a strong future together. A short but remarkable read.
April 13, 2020
This was exactly what I needed to read right now. A light, fluffy read that was all happily ever afters with no seriousness.
July 23, 2024
23 July 2024
3.5 stars
Far too brief, so I didn't feel anything about this romance. It just flew by.
3.5 stars
Far too brief, so I didn't feel anything about this romance. It just flew by.
September 13, 2025
This might have been more compelling if there was something more about their past.
March 28, 2026
Cute novella! Loved the characters.
December 5, 2014
Author: Stephanie Laurens
First published: 2011 in multi-author anthology Royal Weddings, and in Laurens' The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae
Length: 1321 kindle locations (short novella)
Setting: 1820, London. Regency
Sex: Behind closed doors.
Heroine: 28yo, fiance died at Waterloo, now organises society weddings.
Includes: Excerpts from The Lady Risks All, The Edge of Desire, The Reckless Bride.
Originally published in a compilation inspired by the the wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton, "The Wedding Planner" is a sweet but completely unrealistic short novella. Nice characters and story but so unlikely even I couldn't sufficiently suspend disbelief.
Lacks depth. Lacks follow through. Lacks believability.
Almost as much page time spent on excerpts as story. (I didn't know I was purchasing your ads).
Disappointing.
References:
Author's website: http://www.stephanielaurens.com/books...
(ISBN 9780062224187)
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First published: 2011 in multi-author anthology Royal Weddings, and in Laurens' The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae
Length: 1321 kindle locations (short novella)
Setting: 1820, London. Regency
Sex: Behind closed doors.
Heroine: 28yo, fiance died at Waterloo, now organises society weddings.
Includes: Excerpts from The Lady Risks All, The Edge of Desire, The Reckless Bride.
Originally published in a compilation inspired by the the wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton, "The Wedding Planner" is a sweet but completely unrealistic short novella. Nice characters and story but so unlikely even I couldn't sufficiently suspend disbelief.
Lacks depth. Lacks follow through. Lacks believability.
Almost as much page time spent on excerpts as story. (I didn't know I was purchasing your ads).
Disappointing.
References:
Author's website: http://www.stephanielaurens.com/books...
(ISBN 9780062224187)
-CR-
January 22, 2013
Things I would have rather spent my 99 cents on, in no particular order:
1. A fountain Coke from McDonalds.
2. A cute cardboard box from the dollar aisle at Target.
3. A download of "Carry On, My Wayward Son" by Kansas in the iTunes store.
4. Three minutes of vacuum time at the car wash.
5. Four gumballs.
This was a colossal waste of time and money.
1. A fountain Coke from McDonalds.
2. A cute cardboard box from the dollar aisle at Target.
3. A download of "Carry On, My Wayward Son" by Kansas in the iTunes store.
4. Three minutes of vacuum time at the car wash.
5. Four gumballs.
This was a colossal waste of time and money.
August 16, 2013
I enjoyed the book very much, the characters were likable, the friction between the two main characters was a lot of fun.
What I didn't like was the book was far too short, it lacked a epilogue which ties up all the loose ends ( relationship, courtship, future )
I would like to read about about them visiting other characters in another book from the Author.
What I didn't like was the book was far too short, it lacked a epilogue which ties up all the loose ends ( relationship, courtship, future )
I would like to read about about them visiting other characters in another book from the Author.
September 10, 2013
This was a short story that was included in The Capture of the Earl of the Glencrae. It is under 100 pages good story for a short story still story was quick and easy read and character driven it was sweet and simple. Basic story the oldest daughter of a duke lost her fiance during war and she becomes a wedding planner and gets second chance at love no big mystery no angst just sweet
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November 14, 2013
Short quick easy read, fun like most Stephanie Lauren's books.
June 20, 2014
I love this author and most of the books she writes and this one was short but not bad I think I will keep reading her books as they come out
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January 28, 2015so so novella with typical regency characters
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