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Scott Sisters #6
The Bride on Marco Island
Dr. Hannah Scott is good at fixing everyone’s problems but her own.
Despite her family’s wishes and expectations, Hannah has had seven attempts at lifelong relationships only to run away again. Fleeing from her engagement to rejoin her family on Marco Island, Hannah nearly buckles under the weight of her own self-doubts.
Starting all over again is daunting, but Hannah’s family finally convinces her to take a job as a school counselor at the local high school. Being back in her old stomping grounds brings up old emotions and memories that Hannah had long since buried—including her crush on the former swimming sensation and heartthrob Brad Goddard.
Hannah unwittingly bonds with his 15-year-old daughter Becky, who is struggling with the loss of her mother. As she grows closer to Becky and Brad, Hannah runs into her former bully and Brad’s high school sweetheart.
In this tale of redemption, second chances, and the transformative power of love, Hannah and Brad must confront their shared history, navigate the challenges of blended families, and learn to embrace commitment once and for all.
For the best experience, read the books in order. This is the sixth book in the six-book series!
Despite her family’s wishes and expectations, Hannah has had seven attempts at lifelong relationships only to run away again. Fleeing from her engagement to rejoin her family on Marco Island, Hannah nearly buckles under the weight of her own self-doubts.
Starting all over again is daunting, but Hannah’s family finally convinces her to take a job as a school counselor at the local high school. Being back in her old stomping grounds brings up old emotions and memories that Hannah had long since buried—including her crush on the former swimming sensation and heartthrob Brad Goddard.
Hannah unwittingly bonds with his 15-year-old daughter Becky, who is struggling with the loss of her mother. As she grows closer to Becky and Brad, Hannah runs into her former bully and Brad’s high school sweetheart.
In this tale of redemption, second chances, and the transformative power of love, Hannah and Brad must confront their shared history, navigate the challenges of blended families, and learn to embrace commitment once and for all.
For the best experience, read the books in order. This is the sixth book in the six-book series!
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282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2024
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September 16, 2024
A perfect ending to the series.
January 23, 2024
This contemporary sweet, clean romance is page-turning with exceptional world building that takes place in Marco Island, where the sunrises and sunsets are breathtakingly beautiful in vibrant shades of orange, pink, red, yellow, purple, blue hues that are painted across the sky and tranquil beaches layered in softy powdery sand. Their journey is enthralling with the bride on Marco Island,Dr. Hannah Scott is good at fixing everyone's problems but her own. Despite her family's wishes and expectations, ran away from seven attempts at lifelong relationships and her engagement to rejoin her family on Marco Island. Hanna nearly buckles under the weight of her own self doubts, as she deals with drama heartfelt emotions that require a Kleenex or Puffs to wipe tears streaming down readers' cheeks, adventure, action, being back on old-stomping grounds dredges up memories, second chances, tale of redemption, transformative power of love, Hannah and Brad must confront their shared history, navigate the challenges of blended families and learn to embrace commitment once and for all. This author is extraordinary and knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with the bride on Marco Island and clean, sweet romance that is sure to take readers on an exhilarating roller coaster ride that is emotional and unforgettable. If you want to find out if there is a happily ever after and if Hannah ever becomes a bride, read this magnificent love story of second chances.
I received this book in exchange for a voluntary review.
I received this book in exchange for a voluntary review.
January 19, 2024
I was a little apprehensive about reading the sixth book in the Marco Island Scott sisters’ series without reading all the others; fortunately for me there was enough ‘repetition of the previous books’ relevant content to satisfy my curiosity and to fill in the gaps. However, it could be irritating for readers who have completed the series to have this repetition!
The focus is on psychiatrist Hannah, the youngest sister, who admits to a fear of commitment as she escapes from her third attempt at marriage. Returning to her home on Marco Island, she meets up with swim coach and teacher, Brand, a friend from her own school days.
Besides their budding romance, there is quite a complicated mystery involving a painting gifted to Brand. Hilarious incidents involving rebel St Bernard, Moose, touching romantic scenes and danger which threatens Hannah and Brand hold the reader’s attention as the cryptic clues are unravelled.
I received a free advance review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
The focus is on psychiatrist Hannah, the youngest sister, who admits to a fear of commitment as she escapes from her third attempt at marriage. Returning to her home on Marco Island, she meets up with swim coach and teacher, Brand, a friend from her own school days.
Besides their budding romance, there is quite a complicated mystery involving a painting gifted to Brand. Hilarious incidents involving rebel St Bernard, Moose, touching romantic scenes and danger which threatens Hannah and Brand hold the reader’s attention as the cryptic clues are unravelled.
I received a free advance review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
June 30, 2024
The Scott sisters are wonderful characters that feel like friends you get to know throughout the series. This last book shows Hannah's story, which is the sister that is shown as the runaway bride in the story. Not only do we hear the whole story about that tendency and when it started, but we see Hannah make a self-discovery and find out how to move past it.
Two things I didn't like about the book was there felt like too much recap of the previous stories and the whole kidnap scenario made no sense to me. If that had been left out and Hannah and Brand just talked things out at the end I think would have given the story a more satisfied ending. However I do like that the epilogue sees all the Scott sister's having found their happily ever after.
Though the whole series was enjoyable, I thought the earlier stories which I read before Rafferty's name was put on them better written and a more solid storyline than the last few. I would love to see Rose Ryan write another stories and hold to the voice she showed in the first books of this series!
Two things I didn't like about the book was there felt like too much recap of the previous stories and the whole kidnap scenario made no sense to me. If that had been left out and Hannah and Brand just talked things out at the end I think would have given the story a more satisfied ending. However I do like that the epilogue sees all the Scott sister's having found their happily ever after.
Though the whole series was enjoyable, I thought the earlier stories which I read before Rafferty's name was put on them better written and a more solid storyline than the last few. I would love to see Rose Ryan write another stories and hold to the voice she showed in the first books of this series!
January 18, 2024
This is the final book of the series and like the rest it was a great read. Nice clean books that I recommend to everyone. The series is about the Scott sisters and stories of their getting to know the men they will marry. One sister is married but experiencing marital problems. The other 5 sisters know their future husbands but have no connections to them recently. This book is about Dr. Hannah Scott, a psychiatrist who runs from her third marriage ceremony. She has yet to face the why of her inability to get married. Now back on Marco Island she meets her first fiancé Chad, who no one knows she was going to marry when all her family was gone. She hates the man but her feelings have softened enough that she can be nice to him. Things happen that result in them becoming close again and addressing the strange events that a occurring on Marco Island. In a surprise event ‘Hannah and Chad are forced to marry. Later Hannah finds out why Chad didn’t show up for their first wedding. She also finds out what happened in his first marriage. HEA finally happens for Hannah and Chad.
January 23, 2024
What a wonderful conclusion to the Scott Sister series.
This one focuses on Hannah and her status as a "Runaway bride". Hannah once again flees before her trip down the aisle. She needs to figure out what is going on. Karma is hitting her constantly and she needs to face her past.
Brand has moved back to Marco Island with his two children. He too is trying to get his life back together after his accident.
These two have a past that no one knows about, except Nicky.
They are once again brought together by the mystery about the painting.
Hannah and Brand are wonderful characters. Their love story is one of years not just moments.
There is also the mystery surrounding the painting and who is trying yo get it. Who shot TJ? Who has broken into Brand's office?
All questions are answered and all women of the Scott family have found their HEA.
This one focuses on Hannah and her status as a "Runaway bride". Hannah once again flees before her trip down the aisle. She needs to figure out what is going on. Karma is hitting her constantly and she needs to face her past.
Brand has moved back to Marco Island with his two children. He too is trying to get his life back together after his accident.
These two have a past that no one knows about, except Nicky.
They are once again brought together by the mystery about the painting.
Hannah and Brand are wonderful characters. Their love story is one of years not just moments.
There is also the mystery surrounding the painting and who is trying yo get it. Who shot TJ? Who has broken into Brand's office?
All questions are answered and all women of the Scott family have found their HEA.
June 2, 2026
Last and best
Lots of clever hints I didn't pick up. The authors? are better at constructing mystery than editing. I would love to know which author wrote the stilted descriptions. Or were they AI generated? Some were so obviously different in language and context -- like they had been directly copied from another text.
Sadly the story conclusion was unsatisfying and weak. Still it was a fun series and all the characters were delightful -- each had a distinct personality from the six sisters, the other women and all the men. Even the dogs and the "evil" cat.
If readers can overlook major editing flaws and textbook scene descriptions they will enjoy the series. TJ was my favorite character with his snarky comments and self obsessed attitude. Readers with a sense of humor will love him. ENJOY!
Lots of clever hints I didn't pick up. The authors? are better at constructing mystery than editing. I would love to know which author wrote the stilted descriptions. Or were they AI generated? Some were so obviously different in language and context -- like they had been directly copied from another text.
Sadly the story conclusion was unsatisfying and weak. Still it was a fun series and all the characters were delightful -- each had a distinct personality from the six sisters, the other women and all the men. Even the dogs and the "evil" cat.
If readers can overlook major editing flaws and textbook scene descriptions they will enjoy the series. TJ was my favorite character with his snarky comments and self obsessed attitude. Readers with a sense of humor will love him. ENJOY!
January 19, 2024
Brilliant end to a phenomenal series!
An absolutely phenomenal series about the Scott sisters. I love each of the six books in this series and with each one I read I felt closer to the Scott family. The characters drew me in and I felt like their friend. I cried, I smiled and I rejoiced as they met so many challenges in their lives. An absolutely beautiful ending to this fabulous series. My only disappointment is that the series is ending. The upside is I know Amy Rafferty will surprise us with another wonderful, engaging series that I'll add to the list of my favorites. I can't wait! I highly recommend this series and others by Amy Rafferty.
I read this book as part of an advance reader team and am providing my honest opinion.
An absolutely phenomenal series about the Scott sisters. I love each of the six books in this series and with each one I read I felt closer to the Scott family. The characters drew me in and I felt like their friend. I cried, I smiled and I rejoiced as they met so many challenges in their lives. An absolutely beautiful ending to this fabulous series. My only disappointment is that the series is ending. The upside is I know Amy Rafferty will surprise us with another wonderful, engaging series that I'll add to the list of my favorites. I can't wait! I highly recommend this series and others by Amy Rafferty.
I read this book as part of an advance reader team and am providing my honest opinion.
January 22, 2024
Hannah has skipped out on her wedding for the third time! As she drives home to Marco Island she wonders why she keeps doing this. Almost as soon as she arrives calamities start happening. First with a giant dog, then Brand, a guy she knew back in high school.
Things get weird when what’s supposed to be her first night in her cute cozy little cottage, she comes home to find a bear in her bed! Brand helps get to the bottom of the bear mystery and all the other strange things going on.
I don’t want to give too much away, so I’ll just say a great ending to another great series!
Disclaimer:
I am part of the ARC team. I received this book from the author, voluntarily read and reviewed it.
Things get weird when what’s supposed to be her first night in her cute cozy little cottage, she comes home to find a bear in her bed! Brand helps get to the bottom of the bear mystery and all the other strange things going on.
I don’t want to give too much away, so I’ll just say a great ending to another great series!
Disclaimer:
I am part of the ARC team. I received this book from the author, voluntarily read and reviewed it.
January 26, 2024
The Scott Sisters have been an entertaining and intriguing read! I have enjoyed the story of each sister. Hannah story is a great end to the series. Even though it was a romantic suspense I got some chuckles as well! The bear cub on her bed then TJ’s references to Goldilocks😂. The history between Hannah and Brand was heartbreaking but they got their second chance‼️ Love the interaction and support of the six sisters and their mom, the normal sibling bickering, etc but also how they have each other’s back. I highly recommend this series as another hit for Amy Rafferty and Rose Ryan! No caveats for language or sexual content which is a huge positive for me! I received a complimentary copy of this book and chose to write a review.
May 2, 2024
This is another great story
Hannah has once again run away from getting married and she has run home to Marcos Island. As she nears her family home and Inn, a large dog runs in front of her car and she slams on her brakes to miss it. While she sits there gathering herself a man hits her fender, gives her a look, then takes off after the dog. This starts her reunion with Brand, the man who left her at the alter when she was 17. As the two get to know each other again, a mystery involving a painting develops and Hannah and Brand work with TJ to solve it. Will Hannah and Brand's past stop their future? Will the mystery of the painting interfer? Or will something even more strange happen to the two?
Hannah has once again run away from getting married and she has run home to Marcos Island. As she nears her family home and Inn, a large dog runs in front of her car and she slams on her brakes to miss it. While she sits there gathering herself a man hits her fender, gives her a look, then takes off after the dog. This starts her reunion with Brand, the man who left her at the alter when she was 17. As the two get to know each other again, a mystery involving a painting develops and Hannah and Brand work with TJ to solve it. Will Hannah and Brand's past stop their future? Will the mystery of the painting interfer? Or will something even more strange happen to the two?
February 11, 2024
What a fantastic story and the perfect ending to this series! It ties up all the loose ends even though it is Hannah and Brand’s story. As a series, you can read each book alone but it is so much richer to read them in order because of character development in each book. I loved this setting and, not being familiar with Florida, will need to see if it’s real. I would love to visit! There are so many twists in this but it has a HEA. A delightful series you don’t want to miss!
I received an advance copy of this book from the author, however I voluntarily wrote an honest review. All opinions are strictly my own.
I received an advance copy of this book from the author, however I voluntarily wrote an honest review. All opinions are strictly my own.
January 20, 2024
great ending for this series
The book starts with a wedding and ends with one. In between three is a forced marriage, but destined to be and should have been years ago.
The storyline in this last book explains much more than one person's experience. The whole past life of Hannah and Brand is raised and has an impact on their present. Torn between anger, despair and emotions, the story unfolds around amissing painting and other people.
I like this couple's relationship and feelings, their dynamic together and separately. Individuals joined with a past that still lingers.
The book starts with a wedding and ends with one. In between three is a forced marriage, but destined to be and should have been years ago.
The storyline in this last book explains much more than one person's experience. The whole past life of Hannah and Brand is raised and has an impact on their present. Torn between anger, despair and emotions, the story unfolds around amissing painting and other people.
I like this couple's relationship and feelings, their dynamic together and separately. Individuals joined with a past that still lingers.
January 27, 2024
Amy Rafferty and Rose Ryan were able to drag me kicking and screaming into reading a serial. I’ve always avoided them because I’m so impatient for the next chapter. These two authors have me hooked on their series. I have loved their characters and storylines. Do read the books in order so you can be familiar with the Scott family. All six girls are interesting and different but I think the differences between Hannah and Jess is the most startling because most people expect twins to be more alike. I know better. I’m going to miss this family.
February 15, 2024
Great ending to the series. Hannah Scott has just bolted from her third wedding, leaving the unsustainable groom at the altar. On the way to Marco Island a gigantic dog runs in front of her car. Moose belongs to her high school sweetheart Brand, who left Hannah at the altar
Throw in the drama of an art thief, a kidnapping, a want to be girlfriend and action surrounds Hannah and Brand.
Will the Scott sisters pull off a wedding?
Thank you to the author for this ARC. This review is my honest opinion.
Throw in the drama of an art thief, a kidnapping, a want to be girlfriend and action surrounds Hannah and Brand.
Will the Scott sisters pull off a wedding?
Thank you to the author for this ARC. This review is my honest opinion.
January 16, 2024
What a beautiful climax to the Marco Island series. It didn't appear there would be such a beautiful climax to this troubled family. But, somehow, somewhere they worked all for the good. I highly recommend this series on Marco Island for your reading pleasure. You will not be disappointed. Six sisters, six life challenges, six women seeking the perfect man for them. How much work do you imagine they went to? Stir in mystery in the guise of an acquaintance turned art thief.
January 20, 2024
The collaboration of Amy Rafferty and Rose Ryan is unbelievable. I was truly shocked at the stories behind Hannah's 3 "Run-A-Way Bride" histories. But her true love was finally reunited after a lot of mystery going on in the last book.
**************A MUST READ**********
fantastic job Amy & Rose. Loved the entire series and this final book.
I received this ARC and an leaving my honest review.
**************A MUST READ**********
fantastic job Amy & Rose. Loved the entire series and this final book.
I received this ARC and an leaving my honest review.
January 22, 2024
Returning home after seven attempts of runaway marriages, Hannah return home to Marco Island. The one man she never gave her heart to was Brad Goddard, her childhood sweetheart. They re-kindle the attraction between them as they come together as friends on her return. This is the only book I've read in the series, and it's the final one. It's well written, and it can stand alone. These sisters find love late in life, but in the end, it was worth it all.
January 22, 2024
A charming book about second chances and family ties. I haven’t read the other books in this series yet; however, I will definitely be looking to read them. Even though this is a later book in the series, you can still read and enjoy it without feeling like you are missing out on half the story. This is a wonderful book for those who like slightly more mature characters instead of college-age romantic partners.
January 18, 2024
Here is the conclusion to the Scott sisters’ saga. This is the sixth book & Hannah’s story of her marriage phobia. Her past comes to light, or rather someone else’s. There’s a sisters’ fairytale ending bringing all together.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy from the author, & I am writing a voluntary honest review.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy from the author, & I am writing a voluntary honest review.
January 19, 2024
It's a shame this is the last book in the series covering six sisters from Marco Island! However, it does a great job of telling us where each sister is at, amongst the major story of Hannah and the various events she has been and is involved in. I enjoyed remembering the prior happenings amongst this close family.
I received an ARC from the author, but my opinion is given voluntarily.
I received an ARC from the author, but my opinion is given voluntarily.
January 20, 2024
I read this book as an arc reader.
Hannah has tried 3 times to get married and has run from all 3. She moves back home to Marco island to her family home. She has a run in with a St. Bernard named Moose, Brad who’s an old boyfriend who she’s never gotten over & a thief. What will become of this mess. Will Hannah make it to the alter and stay this time?
Hannah has tried 3 times to get married and has run from all 3. She moves back home to Marco island to her family home. She has a run in with a St. Bernard named Moose, Brad who’s an old boyfriend who she’s never gotten over & a thief. What will become of this mess. Will Hannah make it to the alter and stay this time?
January 21, 2024
Hannah Scott was about to get married at Palm Beach Hotel and she was marrying Dr. Vince Vine. But she returns to Marco Island and comes across Brand Goddard and his dog “Moose”. There is a lot of humour and a mystery in the read. A great read about family and what matters. I am on the ARC team and leave a honest review. I recommend this book to other readers
January 22, 2024
Wow, this storyline took me back! This is a wonderfully, sweet story with perfect humor, depth and a whole lotta spark. The chemistry, emotions, and fun were just a delight from start to finish. I laughed, cried and cheered! I loved every one of the Scott sisters and the excellent supporting characters. This was an amazing series and hate to see it end.
January 24, 2024
What a wonderful ending to a great series. I absolutely love Moose, he had me laughing throughout most of the book. Brand turns out to be such a sweet guy and I really l felt the emotions of his and Hannah's past stories. This book ended with some shocks and drama that I was not expecting.I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 26, 2024
Hannah has several commitment issues when she’s tried to get married. She returns to her family to just get away. But she has a run in with a dog that belongs to her ex boyfriend from yeas ago! What will happen now? Will se ever get married? I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
June 30, 2024
A great read
I really enjoyed this story of Hannah and Brand. The setting is gorgeous, the plot is definitely twisted with intrigue and a bit of suspense and the characters could fall off the page and jump into real life. It's a take anywhere, laugh out loud, sweet, clean romance!
I really enjoyed this story of Hannah and Brand. The setting is gorgeous, the plot is definitely twisted with intrigue and a bit of suspense and the characters could fall off the page and jump into real life. It's a take anywhere, laugh out loud, sweet, clean romance!
January 25, 2024
A runaway bride returns home to Marco Island only to become wrapped up in an FBI investigation. Hannah finds her true love amid intrigue and mystery in this delightful conclusion to the Scott Sisters series on Marco Island. Cozy love story.
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January 26, 2024
Hannah returns to Marco Island after skipping out of her own wedding again. She reconnects with her first love in a very unique way as once again animals play a part in a Scott sister's love life. A perfect ending to this series. Received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving an honest reviee.
February 7, 2024
Absolutely amazing series. I'm so sad its over. Each book was better than the last, if you can believe that. There are 6 books and they must be read in order. As you learn all about the Scott family, all 6 girls, sisters, and their soulmates.
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