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The Wedding #1-3
The Wedding Series Boxed Set
You are cordially invited ...to join the wedding celebration as college friends embark on the greatest education of all - falling in love, finding the perfect bride, and becoming the happiest grooms around.The Wedding Series Box Set OnePrelude to a WeddingWedding PartyGrady's WeddingMeet three college friends ...The free Paul MonroeBook 1 - Prelude to a WeddingCharming Paul Monroe has the Peter Pan thing down pat. As an antique toy appraiser, even his work involves play. Which is fine, unless your job is to keep his Chicago business running smoothly . . . and all that charm, humor -- and sexiness -- is aimed at you.Organization and reliability are Bette Wharton's hallmarks. She handles the toughest clients with aplomb, until Paul provides a challenge that goes way beyond the office. She has a plan and a timetable. How can she let herself fall for Mr. Live-for-the-Moment when all he offers is Love-for-the-Moment?The best Michael DickinsonBook 2 - Wedding PartyMichael Dickinson is delighted to be best man at his friend's wedding - but there's one complication. Tris Donlin is a bridesmaid. He's wanted Tris for longer than he cares to remember, but to her, he's just good old Michael - college pal, confidant, best buddy ... Would a few days of wedding celebration let him finally get her out of his system once and for all?Her cousin Paul's wedding party has Tris's head and heart full of memories of college days with him, Michael, and their friend Grady. Grady was her college crush and Michael was her buddy. Now that they're all grown up, my how things have changed.She's certain she's found the best man for her . . . if only she can convince him.The last Grady RobertsBook 3 - Grady's WeddingGrady Roberts has never been the marrying kind - and he still isn't. But after watching his best friends walk down the aisle to their brides and even start families, flipping through his little black book and ordering take-out for one suddenly seem boring ...and lonely. Yet the one woman who intrigues him keeps him at arm's length.Leslie Craig is human. She feels the full effect of handsome, intelligent, wealthy, successful Grady's attraction . . . and his loneliness. It's the last element that snags her heart. She's developed a knack for helping people with problems and sorrows without ever revealing her own. Can she do that for Grady?Or, if he discovers the truth, will he hurt her so deeply she'll never recover?Praise for The Wedding Series"A wonderful series that will make you laugh and cry. Each page is filled with love that will eventually come to the people who so need it. A must read!" – 5*"Perfect. The characters were multi-dimensional ... warm, thoughtful, loving. ... Heartwarming." – 5*"Fun and serious all at the same time. Love how the friends intertwine and add new along the way. It was refreshing to read the different stories and having them all come together. Really enjoyed this series!" – 5*"Full of warmth, understanding of human nature, and great characters. They are connected, following the lives of college friends, and by the time you are finished, you feel as if you are a part of their extended circle.
626 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 7, 2012
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About the author
Patricia McLinn
132 books314 followersUSA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn’s novels—cited by reviewers for warmth, wit and vivid characterization – have won numerous regional and national awards and been on national bestseller lists.
In addition to her romance and women’s fiction books, Patricia is the author of the Caught Dead in Wyoming mystery series, which adds a touch of humor and romance to figuring out whodunit.
Patricia received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University. She was a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.), assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.) and—for 20-plus years—an editor at the Washington Post.
She has spoken about writing from Melbourne, Australia to Washington, D.C., including being a guest-speaker at the Smithsonian Institution. She is now living in Northern Kentucky, and writing full-time. Patricia loves to hear from readers through her website, Facebook, Goodreads, and Twitter.
In addition to her romance and women’s fiction books, Patricia is the author of the Caught Dead in Wyoming mystery series, which adds a touch of humor and romance to figuring out whodunit.
Patricia received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University. She was a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.), assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.) and—for 20-plus years—an editor at the Washington Post.
She has spoken about writing from Melbourne, Australia to Washington, D.C., including being a guest-speaker at the Smithsonian Institution. She is now living in Northern Kentucky, and writing full-time. Patricia loves to hear from readers through her website, Facebook, Goodreads, and Twitter.
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February 18, 2018
4 stars
I purchased the three book collection The Wedding Series by Patricia McLinn and Prelude to a Wedding was the first book. This review was given freely.
This is a detailed full length novel of rebellion, love, and opposites attracting. The story starts out a little dry and slow featuring structured workaholic business owner Bette and unconventional, flighty,toy appraiser Paul. But, about a third of the way through the action, drama, and romance picks ups making this an emotional and complex read.
3 stars
I purchased the three book collection The Wedding Series by Patricia McLinn and Wedding Party was book two.This review was given freely.
This full length novel features one of Paul's best friends, Michael ,the chief aide-de-camp for long-shot United States Senate candidate Joan Bradon, and his unrequited love for Paul's cousin Tris. Tris had a college crush on Paul's other best friend, Grady. They all spend a week together at Paul's parent's house the week prior to Paul and Bette's wedding. Humor, dred, anticipation, surprise, and longing are just a few of the emotions you will experience.
4 stars
I purchased a copy of Grady's Wedding by Patricia McLinn in the three book series the Wedding Series. This review is given freely.
Grady has become dissatisfied with being a player and sets his sights on Tris' co worker, Leslie. Broken childhoods, Maryland and Virginia history, caring interfering friends, learning to love, share feelings, trusting,sterility, adoption, and unconventional families are just a few of the topics in this poignant full length novel with a happy ending. I loved seeing the changes in Grady, Leslie and April.
I purchased the three book collection The Wedding Series by Patricia McLinn and Prelude to a Wedding was the first book. This review was given freely.
This is a detailed full length novel of rebellion, love, and opposites attracting. The story starts out a little dry and slow featuring structured workaholic business owner Bette and unconventional, flighty,toy appraiser Paul. But, about a third of the way through the action, drama, and romance picks ups making this an emotional and complex read.
3 stars
I purchased the three book collection The Wedding Series by Patricia McLinn and Wedding Party was book two.This review was given freely.
This full length novel features one of Paul's best friends, Michael ,the chief aide-de-camp for long-shot United States Senate candidate Joan Bradon, and his unrequited love for Paul's cousin Tris. Tris had a college crush on Paul's other best friend, Grady. They all spend a week together at Paul's parent's house the week prior to Paul and Bette's wedding. Humor, dred, anticipation, surprise, and longing are just a few of the emotions you will experience.
4 stars
I purchased a copy of Grady's Wedding by Patricia McLinn in the three book series the Wedding Series. This review is given freely.
Grady has become dissatisfied with being a player and sets his sights on Tris' co worker, Leslie. Broken childhoods, Maryland and Virginia history, caring interfering friends, learning to love, share feelings, trusting,sterility, adoption, and unconventional families are just a few of the topics in this poignant full length novel with a happy ending. I loved seeing the changes in Grady, Leslie and April.
January 2, 2021
Warm and wonderful
This trio of stories about 3 best friends and how they learned to change and grow for the women they are meant to marry is beautifully written with an understanding of how we humans sometimes undermine our own happiness. The title tells us there are three happy endings but that doesn't always seem like a foregone conclusion as we experience life from the unforgettable characters points of view. A very satisfying read.
This trio of stories about 3 best friends and how they learned to change and grow for the women they are meant to marry is beautifully written with an understanding of how we humans sometimes undermine our own happiness. The title tells us there are three happy endings but that doesn't always seem like a foregone conclusion as we experience life from the unforgettable characters points of view. A very satisfying read.
February 16, 2018
I got this set from ebook Discovery in exchange for an honest review. Three linked stories of contemporary romance, each of which could be read as a standalone book. Nice stories, but they seemed to go on and on because of a new road block to the romance in each story.
November 4, 2016
The Wedding Series Boxed Set
Each story is a read in its self. Loved each one and found it hard to put down. Paul, Michael and Grady give different view's to different men. Enjoyed.
Each story is a read in its self. Loved each one and found it hard to put down. Paul, Michael and Grady give different view's to different men. Enjoyed.
June 19, 2017
Makes me smile
Patricia McMinn writes stories with characters that you want to find their happy ever after because they are very human, very lovable, and very real.
Patricia McMinn writes stories with characters that you want to find their happy ever after because they are very human, very lovable, and very real.
August 17, 2018
I didn’t love the third story in this as much as the others, but it was ok. My favorite was the first story!
March 3, 2020
A fun read! Enjoyed them all..
February 2, 2021
To be kind, I will just say that I'm glad its done and overwith. This is nothing but a bunch of indecisive people that are completely annoying.
February 25, 2017
Boxed set of three books, about friends from way back who find happiness after overcoming various obstacles.
Definitely worth reading, the protagonists are realistic, as are their problems with relationships, based on events during their, as they say, formative years. There were quite a few elements of humour, witty dialogues and and overall good narration style.
For me personally, the problems, the drama, was too drawn out, especially in the second set.
All in all though, I wouldn't mind reading the remaining books in this series.
Definitely worth reading, the protagonists are realistic, as are their problems with relationships, based on events during their, as they say, formative years. There were quite a few elements of humour, witty dialogues and and overall good narration style.
For me personally, the problems, the drama, was too drawn out, especially in the second set.
All in all though, I wouldn't mind reading the remaining books in this series.
October 3, 2016
Loved this set
Three guys stories toward their relationship to marriage. The first one Paul is just a big kid. His job is appraising toys. He meets Bette who owns a temp agency. He falls for her but she puts up a fight. She makes him work to get her. The second one is about Michael and Tris. They have know each other for years but she had a crush on Grady. Michael has loved her for a long time but for Tris it is just friendship. The third one is Grady and Leslie. She works with Tris. They both have had rough pasts but he falls first. All three of these books are so wonderful because the women are the ones in control. The emotions in each are so wonderful and all the couple's are intertwined. Love this set. Cute stories.
Three guys stories toward their relationship to marriage. The first one Paul is just a big kid. His job is appraising toys. He meets Bette who owns a temp agency. He falls for her but she puts up a fight. She makes him work to get her. The second one is about Michael and Tris. They have know each other for years but she had a crush on Grady. Michael has loved her for a long time but for Tris it is just friendship. The third one is Grady and Leslie. She works with Tris. They both have had rough pasts but he falls first. All three of these books are so wonderful because the women are the ones in control. The emotions in each are so wonderful and all the couple's are intertwined. Love this set. Cute stories.
August 6, 2014
i liked this series. Grady was my favorite cause we really got to watch him grow and that growth brought forth some good lessons.
I was kind of wondering when this book was published as I was reading it. . . no cell phones it seems. . . landline phones and calling cards. . . road maps instead of GPS. :) Lol. Seemed a bit strange given this day and age.
I'd read any followups to this series though.
I was kind of wondering when this book was published as I was reading it. . . no cell phones it seems. . . landline phones and calling cards. . . road maps instead of GPS. :) Lol. Seemed a bit strange given this day and age.
I'd read any followups to this series though.
August 27, 2016
Book written in era of no cell phones, no emails.
There was a lot to like, the writing was good, and lots of character development, sexy without being in your face about it.
However, the recurring theme of not knowing yourself therefore pushing the other person away was pretty redundant when you read it as box set. I really liked the characters, even if a bit simplistic.
There was a lot to like, the writing was good, and lots of character development, sexy without being in your face about it.
However, the recurring theme of not knowing yourself therefore pushing the other person away was pretty redundant when you read it as box set. I really liked the characters, even if a bit simplistic.
September 26, 2016
Great Series!!
Loved it. I never heard of this author until I was browsing through the kindle store, read the summary and then I bought it. I love romance stories and this was everything I hoped it would be. I would definitely recommend to those who love to read romance. Definitely worth five stars.
Loved it. I never heard of this author until I was browsing through the kindle store, read the summary and then I bought it. I love romance stories and this was everything I hoped it would be. I would definitely recommend to those who love to read romance. Definitely worth five stars.
November 7, 2016
Friends Who Are Family
I am absolutely in love with this series! The characters are warm and inviting. This boxed set is easy to locate on my Kindle and keeps the story going. They can each be read as standalone stories. The covers are eye-catching and give a sense of warmth you will continue to find inside.
I am absolutely in love with this series! The characters are warm and inviting. This boxed set is easy to locate on my Kindle and keeps the story going. They can each be read as standalone stories. The covers are eye-catching and give a sense of warmth you will continue to find inside.
September 23, 2016
Great book series
If you love romance these books are perfect. Great believe able characters, life lessons, true friendships, and an understanding of the differences, between young love and mature adult love. Good author.
If you love romance these books are perfect. Great believe able characters, life lessons, true friendships, and an understanding of the differences, between young love and mature adult love. Good author.
September 24, 2016
Great book
I love a sweet romance and this one was wonderful. I enjoyed the different characters, their stories, and how they overcome obstacles to find love and their happy ending.
I love a sweet romance and this one was wonderful. I enjoyed the different characters, their stories, and how they overcome obstacles to find love and their happy ending.
September 24, 2016
You don't have to be blood relations to be a family
These stories tell about 3 boyhood friends and how they became a family. Their wives, and other friends. Also including blood relationships.
These stories tell about 3 boyhood friends and how they became a family. Their wives, and other friends. Also including blood relationships.
October 6, 2016
Thoroughly enjoyed Prelude to Wedding, Wedding Party and Grady's wedding. I glad they were included as a boxed set. Each one tells the story of friends and the women who became their wives. Each is a stand alone book, but the people are interactive.
October 10, 2016
Kindle freebie. I liked these stories of people growing and changing their lives to make a forever commitment. There are bedroom scenes that can be skipped without losing any plot and no swear words.
December 19, 2016
Heading for a Wedding
Great depth of characters and complications of plot. As a reader, I learned to love the reluctant and the eager as they surprised themselves falling in love. A very nice, long read.
Great depth of characters and complications of plot. As a reader, I learned to love the reluctant and the eager as they surprised themselves falling in love. A very nice, long read.
December 13, 2014
Patricia McLinn Wedding Series: Three books, couples and light-hearted stories that provide entertaining beach reads. Get to know the couples as they fight through their own way before saying 'I Do.'
September 17, 2016
HEA!
This book was a sure happily ever after series! Anyone who loves reading romance novels will be happy with this set of three!
This book was a sure happily ever after series! Anyone who loves reading romance novels will be happy with this set of three!
September 21, 2016
Wedding Series review
This is a three book boxed set with the first three books in The Wedding Series written by author Patricia McLinn. Awesome stories.
This is a three book boxed set with the first three books in The Wedding Series written by author Patricia McLinn. Awesome stories.
October 4, 2016
Writing was just OK for me. Nothing really remarkable about the books.
June 29, 2017
It is a great book to read
November 5, 2016
Each story is a read in its self. Loved each one and found it hard to put down. Paul, Michael and Grady give different view's to different men. Enjoyed.
December 9, 2016
Beautiful
Beautiful beautiful ❤️
Beautiful beautiful ❤️
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