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Four Weddings and a Fiasco Universe
The Wedding Switch
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51 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 21, 2013
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Sharon Kleve
73 books169 followersSharon Kleve was born and raised in Washington and currently lives on the Olympic Peninsula with her husband and cat.
Sharon is a best-selling Northwest author who has published twenty-nine stories and they are available in eBook, paperback and published in foreign languages, and on audiobooks. She has hit Amazon’s top fifty ranking and her books have been #1 in sales for contemporary romance, action adventure, and non-fiction animal books.
When not writing, she can usually be found either curled up in her recliner with her cat and a good book, or in the kitchen baking sourdough bread or bagels. Her latest adventure is writing about her love of animals.
Email: sharon.kleve@gmail.com
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Sharon-Kleve/e/...
Sharon is a best-selling Northwest author who has published twenty-nine stories and they are available in eBook, paperback and published in foreign languages, and on audiobooks. She has hit Amazon’s top fifty ranking and her books have been #1 in sales for contemporary romance, action adventure, and non-fiction animal books.
When not writing, she can usually be found either curled up in her recliner with her cat and a good book, or in the kitchen baking sourdough bread or bagels. Her latest adventure is writing about her love of animals.
Email: sharon.kleve@gmail.com
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Sharon-Kleve/e/...
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January 3, 2016
*Copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.*
Short and sweet.I loved the main character Abby.She is very funny and I love her reason for becoming a wedding planer.Hunter is really sweet and swoon-worthy.Also...
PS.Love Alessandra!
She's a bad-ass lady.
Overall,fun and quick read for all of you romance lovers!
Short and sweet.I loved the main character Abby.She is very funny and I love her reason for becoming a wedding planer.Hunter is really sweet and swoon-worthy.Also...
PS.Love Alessandra!
She's a bad-ass lady.
Overall,fun and quick read for all of you romance lovers!
September 24, 2015
This was a really cute, short read. I'm not big into romance, but I liked the plot idea for this story. I thought it kind of strange that the MC and her best friend were best-ies, as Alessandra seemed to be all about her and the MC (whose name is escaping me at the moment, my apologies) was a more giving soul, but they say opposites attract and I'm sure that happens with friends too.
I would have enjoyed reading more about them and their friendship from before this book and I think it may be part of a series. It felt like I was kind of jumped into the middle of the story, without knowing enough of the back story.
That is my only complaint about this, is that it's too short and I wanted more. More of the friendship between the MC and Alessandra. More fleshing out of the characters, why they were friends, where it started and how it continued as they got older. Honestly, I think it would have been better with more of them and less of the romance. This author has written quite a bit and the title indicates that there is more than one wedding, so maybe the back story is fleshed out more in prior or following books. I hope so, because that would definitely be worth the read and may have improved my reading and understanding of the characters in this work.
The romance wasn't bad, but due to the length of the work, it all felt really rushed. The writing was good, but I wanted MORE. The books I'm trying to slog through now could have done with losing a few hundred pages. I think this work would benefit from a few hundred more. That's how much I enjoyed the story and the writing. It's good, but it needs MORE. 3.5 stars, rounded up because of the potential and the possibility that the back story is already out there, I just need to get it.
*Disclaimer* I received an electronic copy of this book to read and review from the author. That has not affected my review in any way.
I would have enjoyed reading more about them and their friendship from before this book and I think it may be part of a series. It felt like I was kind of jumped into the middle of the story, without knowing enough of the back story.
That is my only complaint about this, is that it's too short and I wanted more. More of the friendship between the MC and Alessandra. More fleshing out of the characters, why they were friends, where it started and how it continued as they got older. Honestly, I think it would have been better with more of them and less of the romance. This author has written quite a bit and the title indicates that there is more than one wedding, so maybe the back story is fleshed out more in prior or following books. I hope so, because that would definitely be worth the read and may have improved my reading and understanding of the characters in this work.
The romance wasn't bad, but due to the length of the work, it all felt really rushed. The writing was good, but I wanted MORE. The books I'm trying to slog through now could have done with losing a few hundred pages. I think this work would benefit from a few hundred more. That's how much I enjoyed the story and the writing. It's good, but it needs MORE. 3.5 stars, rounded up because of the potential and the possibility that the back story is already out there, I just need to get it.
*Disclaimer* I received an electronic copy of this book to read and review from the author. That has not affected my review in any way.
March 13, 2016
Hunter Price is pretending to be engaged in order to help his friend Derrick Coltrane, get his fiancee to set the date and get her down the aisle. Hunter quickly realizes he has made a mistake when he falls for Abby. Abby is already questioning an engagement hat is not sparking any true love feelings. What will happen when the future bride realizes she was duped?
Fun quickie. The chemistry between Hunter and Abby is off the charts. I liked the concept to this story, it was creative and had you turning each page until the end.
Fun quickie. The chemistry between Hunter and Abby is off the charts. I liked the concept to this story, it was creative and had you turning each page until the end.
September 3, 2015
The Wedding Switch is a charming Fanfiction novella based on NYT bestselling author Lucy Kevin’s Four Weddings and a Fiasco series (although I haven’t read that particular series… in fact, I haven’t heard of that series until I came across The Wedding Switch). This is a very short, sweet and romantic read! Abby Blackwell is soon to get married to her short-term boyfriend, Derrick Coltrane but she is a bit reluctant because she doesn’t really love Derrick. Meanwhile, Derrick has his own agenda in marrying Abby as soon as possible. Derrick hires Hunter Price to make it happen on a plan of his own brewing. Hunter didn’t want to be involved in Derrick’s schemes but when he saw Abby’s picture, he changed his mind… When they met, sparks flew like the 4th of July.
This was a good read, but I was a bit bothered by the syntax errors, as well as some typos. I also didn’t like Abby’s “best friend”; if you read this novella, I think you’ll feel the same too. I’m not really a big fan of instant love so that was another factor for me, but the ending made up for it as it was more of a case of happily for now. Other than my personal misgivings about this novella, it was a good read and it kept me entertained for about an hour or less!
This copy was provided by the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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This was a good read, but I was a bit bothered by the syntax errors, as well as some typos. I also didn’t like Abby’s “best friend”; if you read this novella, I think you’ll feel the same too. I’m not really a big fan of instant love so that was another factor for me, but the ending made up for it as it was more of a case of happily for now. Other than my personal misgivings about this novella, it was a good read and it kept me entertained for about an hour or less!
This copy was provided by the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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September 26, 2015
JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN DOESN'T MEAN YOU SHOULD
I enjoyed this fast pace wedding novella with interesting characters. The plot kept the pages turning and the dialog was entertaining. What happens when the wedding planner and her fiancé have a difference of opinion? A wedding is a girls dream, and she knows what she wants, but what if the groom is trying to rush things? Abby has those doubts and realizes she just doesn't feel the love she must have to marry someone. When a prospective new client enters the picture, and it's a sexy man that makes her heart race, more doubts are realized. Derrick Knight's corporate future and promotion hinges on being married, but what happens when the bride-to-be backs out, he is in a hurry and time is of the essence? This is a sweet story with a nice ending. Disclosure: I received an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions, and ratings are my own.
I enjoyed this fast pace wedding novella with interesting characters. The plot kept the pages turning and the dialog was entertaining. What happens when the wedding planner and her fiancé have a difference of opinion? A wedding is a girls dream, and she knows what she wants, but what if the groom is trying to rush things? Abby has those doubts and realizes she just doesn't feel the love she must have to marry someone. When a prospective new client enters the picture, and it's a sexy man that makes her heart race, more doubts are realized. Derrick Knight's corporate future and promotion hinges on being married, but what happens when the bride-to-be backs out, he is in a hurry and time is of the essence? This is a sweet story with a nice ending. Disclosure: I received an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions, and ratings are my own.
September 5, 2015
I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review
This was a very short book and it was an okay quick read. I think if the book had been longer, it would have been much more enjoyable - as it was a short book events happened very quickly, but if the story was longer this could have happened at a much slower pace. I would have liked to have seen the relationship between Abby and Hunter develop instead of it practically being an insta-love.
This was a very short book and it was an okay quick read. I think if the book had been longer, it would have been much more enjoyable - as it was a short book events happened very quickly, but if the story was longer this could have happened at a much slower pace. I would have liked to have seen the relationship between Abby and Hunter develop instead of it practically being an insta-love.
August 28, 2015
I loved this sweet, fun read from the Kindle World, Four Weddings and a Fiasco. What if you thought you were engaged to the wrong man but planning YOUR perfect wedding.
Sharon Kleve has a fun, fresh voice. I enjoyed every moment of this story!
Sharon Kleve has a fun, fresh voice. I enjoyed every moment of this story!
February 6, 2020
I have read novellas by Sharon Kleve previously but this was my first introduction to Kindle Worlds. Kindle Worlds is fan fiction stories inspired by books, TV shows, and comics. “The Wedding Switch” is fan fiction for the “Four Weddings and a Fiasco” series by Lucy Kevin a.k.a. Bella Andre. The “World” of “Four Weddings and a Fiasco” has the following description: “The caterers, florists, DJs, dress designers, and proprietors of the Rose Chalet—the top wedding venue in San Francisco—do more than make a bride's big day the talk of the town, they find their own true loves when least expected. Whether the next wedding bells to chime are for new Chalet staff members, Chalet staff siblings, men and women who meet at one of the Chalet weddings, or complete strangers is entirely up to you (the author)!”
Abby Blackwood is a wedding planner and owner of Weddings by Abby Blackwood. I would expect a wedding planner to be absolutely ecstatic to be engaged with all the resources available to be able to create the wedding of life-long dreams and perfect planning. But as Chapter 1 opens as the bride-to-be has just lost her engagement ring and she’s not in tears or hysterics, it does make the reader want to know more about her fiancé, Derrick Knight. She’s saying all the right things about him as she talks with her Maid of Honor, Alessandra Harrington but Alessandra doesn’t seem convinced of Abby’s happiness either.
Meet Abby’s fiancé, Derrick Knight, flirting with a waitress, while he’s simultaneously enlisting Hunter Price, to hire Abby’s company to plan Hunter’s wedding. Whoa! That’s an amazing favor to ask of an old high school buddy! Hunter didn’t even know that he was engaged. Oh wait, Derrick can explain everything. Hunter is going to have a fictitious bride-to-be that will be conveniently out of the country and will leave all of the planning to Hunter. Hunter is to ask Abby for her advice on everything and particularly for all of her recommendations. Essentially, Abby plans the wedding of her dreams and at the last minute Derrick explains it’s their perfect wedding and he meets a special deadline. Will there be a “Happily Ever After” on this wedding date?
The characters come alive on the pages of Sharon Kleve’s stories with lively conversation between friends regardless of where they are working, living, or enjoying some leisure time. There is always delightful humor interspersed through the stories but I think the description of the collection of rarely-used items that accumulate in a bathroom vanity is the best ever! I don’t know of another author that could so perfectly describe “white fluffy cotton balls everywhere” by explaining “It looked like they’d had a pillow fight under my bathroom counter.” It’s so easy to visualize, very relatable, and it was a definite “lol” time in my reading.
As an animal lover and supporter of animal rescue shelters, it is always a treat during reading of one of Sharon Kleve’s stories to learn what pets the characters will have as an integral part of the storyline or as part of one of the ‘getting to know you’ conversations. This time the pets are parakeets named Joe and Josephine and a cat named Horatio Hornblower, nicknamed Hort for short. Sometimes I think I enjoy learning the pet names even more than the character names.
This is not only an appealing contemporary romance but it could be the catalyst for gals or guys to have a heart-to-heart talk with a friend when she/he is not convinced that their friend is truly happy in the midst of wedding planning. Or, if a bride-to-be or groom-to-be has mentioned a red flag(s) in their relationship but they’re trying to justify or simply ignore it.
This novella is a delightful addition to the romance offerings laced with fun and a great lesson for everyone in relationships – make sure you’re in the relationship for the right reasons and that you don’t have to convince yourself or your friends that you’re happy – that you just are. For now, I hope I’ve been as persuasive as possible to highly recommend this story.
I’m also going to investigate more “fan fiction” at Kindle Worlds. If you’re interested in more information on “Four Weddings and a Fiasco” I’ve provided the link for your convenience. https://kindleworlds.amazon.com/world.... At the web site, don’t forget to click on the tab for “See All Worlds” as it appears that more reading selections are waiting.
Abby Blackwood is a wedding planner and owner of Weddings by Abby Blackwood. I would expect a wedding planner to be absolutely ecstatic to be engaged with all the resources available to be able to create the wedding of life-long dreams and perfect planning. But as Chapter 1 opens as the bride-to-be has just lost her engagement ring and she’s not in tears or hysterics, it does make the reader want to know more about her fiancé, Derrick Knight. She’s saying all the right things about him as she talks with her Maid of Honor, Alessandra Harrington but Alessandra doesn’t seem convinced of Abby’s happiness either.
Meet Abby’s fiancé, Derrick Knight, flirting with a waitress, while he’s simultaneously enlisting Hunter Price, to hire Abby’s company to plan Hunter’s wedding. Whoa! That’s an amazing favor to ask of an old high school buddy! Hunter didn’t even know that he was engaged. Oh wait, Derrick can explain everything. Hunter is going to have a fictitious bride-to-be that will be conveniently out of the country and will leave all of the planning to Hunter. Hunter is to ask Abby for her advice on everything and particularly for all of her recommendations. Essentially, Abby plans the wedding of her dreams and at the last minute Derrick explains it’s their perfect wedding and he meets a special deadline. Will there be a “Happily Ever After” on this wedding date?
The characters come alive on the pages of Sharon Kleve’s stories with lively conversation between friends regardless of where they are working, living, or enjoying some leisure time. There is always delightful humor interspersed through the stories but I think the description of the collection of rarely-used items that accumulate in a bathroom vanity is the best ever! I don’t know of another author that could so perfectly describe “white fluffy cotton balls everywhere” by explaining “It looked like they’d had a pillow fight under my bathroom counter.” It’s so easy to visualize, very relatable, and it was a definite “lol” time in my reading.
As an animal lover and supporter of animal rescue shelters, it is always a treat during reading of one of Sharon Kleve’s stories to learn what pets the characters will have as an integral part of the storyline or as part of one of the ‘getting to know you’ conversations. This time the pets are parakeets named Joe and Josephine and a cat named Horatio Hornblower, nicknamed Hort for short. Sometimes I think I enjoy learning the pet names even more than the character names.
This is not only an appealing contemporary romance but it could be the catalyst for gals or guys to have a heart-to-heart talk with a friend when she/he is not convinced that their friend is truly happy in the midst of wedding planning. Or, if a bride-to-be or groom-to-be has mentioned a red flag(s) in their relationship but they’re trying to justify or simply ignore it.
This novella is a delightful addition to the romance offerings laced with fun and a great lesson for everyone in relationships – make sure you’re in the relationship for the right reasons and that you don’t have to convince yourself or your friends that you’re happy – that you just are. For now, I hope I’ve been as persuasive as possible to highly recommend this story.
I’m also going to investigate more “fan fiction” at Kindle Worlds. If you’re interested in more information on “Four Weddings and a Fiasco” I’ve provided the link for your convenience. https://kindleworlds.amazon.com/world.... At the web site, don’t forget to click on the tab for “See All Worlds” as it appears that more reading selections are waiting.
October 2, 2015
I rated this book 4.5 out of 5 Stars.
A fan of contemporary romance I fell in love with the cover and premise for The Wedding Switch and jumped at the chance to review this short novella by Sharon Kleve. A short story based on a book series by Lucy Kevin (a.k.a. Belle Andre, NY Times and USA Today Best Selling Author of The Sullivans), The Wedding Switch features “The Rose Chalet”, a wedding venue, as a tie in for Ms. Kleve to introduce the readers to the heroine and hero of her story, wedding planner Abby Blackwell and private investigator Hunter Price. If like me you like short, quickly paced, sweet romance books to read when you have a short break then this is a book you’ll want to pick up.
Ms. Kleve does a very good job introducing and developing both Abby and Hunter’s characters from the start. While neither is looking for love at the time they meet, Abby is engaged but having second thoughts about Derrick Coltrane, Hunter’s childhood friend, their instant chemistry can’t be ignored. I especially liked how Hunter, who had been hired to help Derrick push Abby into a quickie wedding for reasons to benefit Derrick’s wallet, attempts to do the right thing and encourages Abby to stick up for herself and what she wants with her fiancée even as he plans a wedding for himself and a fake “fiancée”. While I don’t usually like people who go into a romance based on a lie, I totally understood how Hunter ended up in this situation.
I also liked how Ms. Kleve developed the secondary characters, Allesandra, Abby’s best friend and “bridesmaid”, who was looking for a “wealthy” and attractive man to be her 3rd husband and Derrick, Abby’s fiancée whose desire to get married is more about his finances than his or Abby’s heart. While I didn’t care for Derrick, because of his goal and behavior, I did find both he and Allesandra to be entertaining characters.
Will Abby see the light and do the right thing about her “engagement”? Will Derrick somehow get his way and somehow get a quickie wedding? You’ll have to read The Wedding Switch to find out, I really enjoyed it and look forward to reading more of Ms. Kleve’s work.
A fan of contemporary romance I fell in love with the cover and premise for The Wedding Switch and jumped at the chance to review this short novella by Sharon Kleve. A short story based on a book series by Lucy Kevin (a.k.a. Belle Andre, NY Times and USA Today Best Selling Author of The Sullivans), The Wedding Switch features “The Rose Chalet”, a wedding venue, as a tie in for Ms. Kleve to introduce the readers to the heroine and hero of her story, wedding planner Abby Blackwell and private investigator Hunter Price. If like me you like short, quickly paced, sweet romance books to read when you have a short break then this is a book you’ll want to pick up.
Ms. Kleve does a very good job introducing and developing both Abby and Hunter’s characters from the start. While neither is looking for love at the time they meet, Abby is engaged but having second thoughts about Derrick Coltrane, Hunter’s childhood friend, their instant chemistry can’t be ignored. I especially liked how Hunter, who had been hired to help Derrick push Abby into a quickie wedding for reasons to benefit Derrick’s wallet, attempts to do the right thing and encourages Abby to stick up for herself and what she wants with her fiancée even as he plans a wedding for himself and a fake “fiancée”. While I don’t usually like people who go into a romance based on a lie, I totally understood how Hunter ended up in this situation.
I also liked how Ms. Kleve developed the secondary characters, Allesandra, Abby’s best friend and “bridesmaid”, who was looking for a “wealthy” and attractive man to be her 3rd husband and Derrick, Abby’s fiancée whose desire to get married is more about his finances than his or Abby’s heart. While I didn’t care for Derrick, because of his goal and behavior, I did find both he and Allesandra to be entertaining characters.
Will Abby see the light and do the right thing about her “engagement”? Will Derrick somehow get his way and somehow get a quickie wedding? You’ll have to read The Wedding Switch to find out, I really enjoyed it and look forward to reading more of Ms. Kleve’s work.
September 10, 2015
This is such a cute light and quick read! It can be easily read in an hour or between books. I loved the idea behind the book. Jerk Rich Guy, aka Derrick, asks his newly met girlfriend to marry him and quick. She isn’t sure she loves him but she is moving forward anyway. She also is a wedding planner and owns her own business. She supposed to be planning her own wedding. But what she wants isn’t available at such a short notice, so she drags her feet on her wedding and focus on other weddings.
Jerk Rich Guy (Derrick doesn’t even deserve a name) asks his childhood friend (sort of friend) to pretend his fiancé (non existent one) is out of the area and has left him in charge of planning their wedding and have her plan his wedding. Thing is, the wedding is really just to get her to hurry and plan her own wedding so Jerk Rich Guy can get his promotion. Hunter doesn’t agree to this at first. He thinks and knows Jerk Rich Guy is a, well, jerk! But when he sees the picture of Abby, he says okay.
The first time Hunter and Abby meet there is chemistry, flirtation, and near touches. As they plan, they talk and get to know each other. But she is confused because he is supposedly taken. She doesn’t do cheating.
As sparks fly and when Abby finds out the truth, Abby is furious and doesn’t want either one. Hunter though, doesn’t back away so easily!
This book is so dang cute. Abby has a friend who has been married a couple times. She offers a win win solution! I loved the characters, well except Jerk Rich Guy. There are sweet moments and funny moments. Hunter is a good guy and it was easy to fall for him even though the book was very short. My only wish was that it was longer so I could have more of them!
Much thanks to the author for reaching out to me to read her book in exchange for an honest review!
November 28, 2015
Abby Blackwell is a wedding planner with a problem: she is engaged, but isn’t sure she should be. Her first clue is when she loses her engagement ring down the drain and doesn’t really care. Her second clue is when Hunter Price comes to her to plan his wedding and she is attracted more to him that she ever was to Derrick, her fiancé. Besides, Derrick hasn’t been the same since he proposed to her.
Hunter Price owns a detective agency and is paid by his not-very-nice friend Derrick to convince Derrick’s fiancée Abby to plan her wedding by planning his fake wedding. Derrick needs to be married right away to secure his promotion, and Abby fits the bill. As soon as Hunter sees a picture of Abby, he takes the job based on how drawn he is just to her picture, but he really isn’t comfortable with the deception. Will true love prevail, or will the deception prove to be too much for all of them?
This short story was a pleasure to read. There was a lot packed into this story and it didn’t feel rushed or hurried, and the plot didn’t lack from being so short. The writing was engaging and not too wordy. I felt immediately like I knew Abby and most of the characters. The thing that bothered me a bit was the only character I couldn’t really understand very well was Abby’s friend Alessandra. Her motivations for what she did, which I don’t want to say too much or I’d give too much away, weren’t really clear to me. I mean, yes, based on her past history, I can mostly figure out why, but she didn’t really seem to be someone to do that. How’s that for being obscure! Please do yourself a favor and buy this book today. It is worth it and you really won’t regret it!
I received a copy of this e-book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Hunter Price owns a detective agency and is paid by his not-very-nice friend Derrick to convince Derrick’s fiancée Abby to plan her wedding by planning his fake wedding. Derrick needs to be married right away to secure his promotion, and Abby fits the bill. As soon as Hunter sees a picture of Abby, he takes the job based on how drawn he is just to her picture, but he really isn’t comfortable with the deception. Will true love prevail, or will the deception prove to be too much for all of them?
This short story was a pleasure to read. There was a lot packed into this story and it didn’t feel rushed or hurried, and the plot didn’t lack from being so short. The writing was engaging and not too wordy. I felt immediately like I knew Abby and most of the characters. The thing that bothered me a bit was the only character I couldn’t really understand very well was Abby’s friend Alessandra. Her motivations for what she did, which I don’t want to say too much or I’d give too much away, weren’t really clear to me. I mean, yes, based on her past history, I can mostly figure out why, but she didn’t really seem to be someone to do that. How’s that for being obscure! Please do yourself a favor and buy this book today. It is worth it and you really won’t regret it!
I received a copy of this e-book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
August 27, 2015
*I received a copy from author for my honest opinion.*
I've never read anything by this author before. Though, after reading this short (51 pages), but sweet and compelling story, I'll definitely be keeping my eye out for future stories by this author.
This is not my typical genre to read, but I found myself intrigued after reading the book description. It definitely had some laughable moments throughout the story.
This author has a knack to capture the reader's interest with humor and sarcasm. I literally found myself laughing out loud within the first couple of pages, regarding "A DIY Project". The results were too funny.
The characters were made realistic, so much so, that I could relate to their antics through people I actually know.
Though the story line wasn't unique, it had it's moments. People's beliefs, values and faith to which they believe are true can be viewed as selfish sometimes, but to others, it's an emotional response to any given situation.
By now, everyone should know that I'm a "Judge by the Book Cover" kinda' gal. I thought the cover fits the story, and the book description was just right. The title in itself was fantastic. I couldn't have selected a better one. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is due to the length, I usually prefer longer versions.
I recommend this to all readers who love a short, sweet and compelling story.
Take a chance, read it and you can be the judge.
Happy Reading!!!
I've never read anything by this author before. Though, after reading this short (51 pages), but sweet and compelling story, I'll definitely be keeping my eye out for future stories by this author.
This is not my typical genre to read, but I found myself intrigued after reading the book description. It definitely had some laughable moments throughout the story.
This author has a knack to capture the reader's interest with humor and sarcasm. I literally found myself laughing out loud within the first couple of pages, regarding "A DIY Project". The results were too funny.
The characters were made realistic, so much so, that I could relate to their antics through people I actually know.
Though the story line wasn't unique, it had it's moments. People's beliefs, values and faith to which they believe are true can be viewed as selfish sometimes, but to others, it's an emotional response to any given situation.
By now, everyone should know that I'm a "Judge by the Book Cover" kinda' gal. I thought the cover fits the story, and the book description was just right. The title in itself was fantastic. I couldn't have selected a better one. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is due to the length, I usually prefer longer versions.
I recommend this to all readers who love a short, sweet and compelling story.
Take a chance, read it and you can be the judge.
Happy Reading!!!
October 1, 2015
*I received a free copy for an honest review*
I usually don't read short stories. I feel that the characters won't be developed well. But this one was a good one.
This is a new author for me and I am glad that I picked up one of her books to try out. The book was a 10 minute read and I enjoyed it. It's a book which would fill in the gap while travelling. I read it that way especially during my lunch breaks.
It had quite a reaction from me ranging from disgust to humour to sadness to finally, happiness. Firstly, Hunter's actions disgusted me but then he redeemed himself. Abby was a very sweet person while Derrick made my hand itch. Alessandra confused me with her personality. Though I met the characters for a short while, I was able to know their core values. Only regret is that I wasn't able to get to know them fully.
I loved reading about the characters. The storyline was the one which attracted my attention and it was upto my expectation. It was a charming tale of finding the right pair. Another regret was not being able to build up to the final attraction between the protagonists. The romance was a bit abrupt but it does go well with the time frame. The ending was kind of obvious and didn't surprise me at all!
In short,it was a very fast fun read. The story was cute and light, tailored to the enjoyment of the reader.
My one line review : A short fun cute story of finding the right partner.
My rating : 3.5/5
My reread factor : 3/5
I usually don't read short stories. I feel that the characters won't be developed well. But this one was a good one.
This is a new author for me and I am glad that I picked up one of her books to try out. The book was a 10 minute read and I enjoyed it. It's a book which would fill in the gap while travelling. I read it that way especially during my lunch breaks.
It had quite a reaction from me ranging from disgust to humour to sadness to finally, happiness. Firstly, Hunter's actions disgusted me but then he redeemed himself. Abby was a very sweet person while Derrick made my hand itch. Alessandra confused me with her personality. Though I met the characters for a short while, I was able to know their core values. Only regret is that I wasn't able to get to know them fully.
I loved reading about the characters. The storyline was the one which attracted my attention and it was upto my expectation. It was a charming tale of finding the right pair. Another regret was not being able to build up to the final attraction between the protagonists. The romance was a bit abrupt but it does go well with the time frame. The ending was kind of obvious and didn't surprise me at all!
In short,it was a very fast fun read. The story was cute and light, tailored to the enjoyment of the reader.
My one line review : A short fun cute story of finding the right partner.
My rating : 3.5/5
My reread factor : 3/5
October 2, 2015
The Wedding Switch is about a young woman who thanks to her mother’s marital habits has become a pro at wedding planning. She has her own business and is quite successful. She thinks she finally has a chance to plan her own wedding when her boyfriend Derrick asks her to marry him. But something just isn’t right.
Derrick is a businessman and a ladies man. He never has had any intentions of settling down until a promotion at works means he has to be married. Abby is the perfect wife material to land the promotion so he asks her to marry him but needs it done before the end of August. Of course he is attentive and the perfect boyfriend until she agrees, then he shows his insincerity. When Abby seems to drag her feet he decides she needs to be pushed, by hiring Hunter to pose as an engaged man whose finance is unavailable and he needs Abby’s help.
Abby and Hunter are drawn to each other from the first, yet how can they do anything about it when they are both supposed to be engaged? Abby begins to question if she and Derrick truly love each other and should be married and if yes why is she so drawn to Hunter. Hunter wants Abby but he is stuck in this lie Derrick created.
What a triangle and mess! What will Abby and Hunter do about their attraction? Will Derrick and Abby marry so he gets the promotion?
A fun, quick read in which the main and secondary characters each gave much to the overall story.
I received a free ebook in exchange for an honest review.
August 31, 2015
The Wedding Switch what an appropriate title for this book. Abby Blackwell runs a successful wedding planning business. She’s delighted when Derrick, her boyfriend of only a few short months proposes. Abby immediately accepts and dreams of the perfect wedding at the Rose Chalet. But, when Derrick with no explanation, pressures her to get married as soon as possible, she has to wonder why and drags her feet.
My Review: The Wedding Switch is a short contemporary Romance written by Sharon Kleve. The Wedding Switch was a fast pace read, about Abby Blackwell who runs into the problem of trying to run her wedding planning business while trying to plan her perfect wedding, Even though this book was short about 54 pages in length. Sharon Kleve squeezed a lot in these 54 pages to make it read like a full length novel. What I didn’t like about this book was Derrick the fiancé you notice the reason for why he wanted to marry Abby from the start but even before finding out the reason I disliked him, however, Sharon Kleve made up for the fiancé by bringing Hunter into Abby life which the attraction was quick but then again if you are the kind of person who believes in love at first site or even soul mate you wouldn’t mind how quickly Hunter and Abby became attracted to each other.
My Review: The Wedding Switch is a short contemporary Romance written by Sharon Kleve. The Wedding Switch was a fast pace read, about Abby Blackwell who runs into the problem of trying to run her wedding planning business while trying to plan her perfect wedding, Even though this book was short about 54 pages in length. Sharon Kleve squeezed a lot in these 54 pages to make it read like a full length novel. What I didn’t like about this book was Derrick the fiancé you notice the reason for why he wanted to marry Abby from the start but even before finding out the reason I disliked him, however, Sharon Kleve made up for the fiancé by bringing Hunter into Abby life which the attraction was quick but then again if you are the kind of person who believes in love at first site or even soul mate you wouldn’t mind how quickly Hunter and Abby became attracted to each other.
June 25, 2016
The Wedding Switch by Sharon Kleve, is a fast-paced short story with an entertaining plot. I love all things wedding, so fitting this little gem into my busy day was not a hardship. This is a fan fiction novella, based on Lucy Kevin’s Four Weddings and a Fiasco book series.
Wedding Planner Abby Blackwell is engaged to Derrick Coltrane, a man she doesn't love. She finally realizes her mistake when Hunter Price walks into her life to plan his own fake wedding. Abby and Hunter have an instant attraction, which is non-existent in her relationship with Derrick. When Abby learns that Derrick needs to get married in order to gain a promotion at work, she breaks things off with him. Luckily, Abby's best friend Alessandra, is willing to be the blushing bride Derrick needs. Alessandra is a wealthy woman and getting married is something she likes to do. Now Abby and Hunter can fall in love and have the wedding of their dreams when the time is right.
I liked this charming and sweet love story. Even within the tight constraints of a novella, I was able to make a connection with each one of the characters. Overall, this a cute read and the book's cover is very pretty.
Complimentary copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Wedding Planner Abby Blackwell is engaged to Derrick Coltrane, a man she doesn't love. She finally realizes her mistake when Hunter Price walks into her life to plan his own fake wedding. Abby and Hunter have an instant attraction, which is non-existent in her relationship with Derrick. When Abby learns that Derrick needs to get married in order to gain a promotion at work, she breaks things off with him. Luckily, Abby's best friend Alessandra, is willing to be the blushing bride Derrick needs. Alessandra is a wealthy woman and getting married is something she likes to do. Now Abby and Hunter can fall in love and have the wedding of their dreams when the time is right.
I liked this charming and sweet love story. Even within the tight constraints of a novella, I was able to make a connection with each one of the characters. Overall, this a cute read and the book's cover is very pretty.
Complimentary copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
September 1, 2015
"3 out of 5 stars, a man proposes to his wedding planner “girlfriend” after a few short months of dating after being pressured to be in a committed relationship so he’ll receive his promotion. His fiancée isn’t sure getting married is what she wants to do, but since she doesn’t know that he only wants to marry her for his job reasons only, she is still slowly following through now that she’s accepted. Yet, slowly isn’t fast enough for him so he brings in a “friend” from high school to try to help out…and soon everything changes for all three of them.
Listed just as the title states, it is a slightly surprising wedding switch. I liked how it all turned out in the end. Yet..."
Read more of this review and TWO TEASERS here: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2015/08/made-grade-wedding-switch-by-sharon.html
Listed just as the title states, it is a slightly surprising wedding switch. I liked how it all turned out in the end. Yet..."
Read more of this review and TWO TEASERS here: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2015/08/made-grade-wedding-switch-by-sharon.html
September 7, 2015
I received a copy of The Wedding Switch by the author in exchange for an honest review. Abby is a sweet girl with her heart set on a wedding that she has dreamed about since she was a little girl; the problem is, she doesn’t know if she is with the right man. Derrick, her fiancé, is a man that knows what he wants and he doesn’t care who he has to run over to get it. He needs their wedding to happen as soon as possible and goes as far as hiring an old school mate to help him get the job done. What he wasn’t expecting was for his plan to backfire and for Abby to realize she doesn’t want their wedding to happen. I love to see a female character come to her senses and realize when she is getting played. She is such a sweet girl and deserves more than a lying, cheating husband. The only negative comment that I will say about this book is that it was too short, everything happened really fast. The joy of reading is to watch the story unfold.
September 25, 2015
The Wedding Switch by Sharon Kleve is such a fun story. While the premise of a groom using the bride his own (different from what she thinks) agenda is serious, Ms. Kleve has made it light and flirty. I just seemed to know from the beginning with the sink episode that Abby would come to her senses. Hunter is the kind of guy a woman could fall for in a hurry. Instead of Abby jumping into another whirlwind romance, it is wise of her to take the next one slower.
I also liked the switcheroo that happened and that it did not ruin any friendships. Even better is the last line, “Alessandra smiled and winked at us. Derrick had finally met his match.” That ending left me with a smile on my face. That is a classic ending that I won’t soon forget. Every time I think of it, it brings a smile to my face. That pretty much sums up this novella, it just leaves you smiling.
4.5 Stars
Copy provided by the author for an honest review.
I also liked the switcheroo that happened and that it did not ruin any friendships. Even better is the last line, “Alessandra smiled and winked at us. Derrick had finally met his match.” That ending left me with a smile on my face. That is a classic ending that I won’t soon forget. Every time I think of it, it brings a smile to my face. That pretty much sums up this novella, it just leaves you smiling.
4.5 Stars
Copy provided by the author for an honest review.
September 4, 2015
SNS Rating: 5.0
~~~~~~~~~~Tracy's ★★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~
Abby Blackwell has an amazing career as a top Wedding Planner. When her boyfriend Derrick proposes to her she thinks her life is perfect. Then why is she dragging her feet? Why is Derrick rushing her to marry? Something doesn't feel right to her. She should be over the moon but something is holding her back. Then in walks Hunter Price, a new groom who wants to plan his wedding with her. Strangely she wants more from Hunter and it has nothing to do with business.
This novella was such a quick read for me and I loved it. I wanted more of this book and story. Sharon Kleve has a hit on her hand. This was truly an amazing read. I wanted to kick Hunter and Derrick in the butt at times, as well as shake Abby a few times. This story pulls you in and you don't want it to end. I can't wait to read more from Sharon. Great Job!
~~~~~~~~~~Tracy's ★★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~
Abby Blackwell has an amazing career as a top Wedding Planner. When her boyfriend Derrick proposes to her she thinks her life is perfect. Then why is she dragging her feet? Why is Derrick rushing her to marry? Something doesn't feel right to her. She should be over the moon but something is holding her back. Then in walks Hunter Price, a new groom who wants to plan his wedding with her. Strangely she wants more from Hunter and it has nothing to do with business.
This novella was such a quick read for me and I loved it. I wanted more of this book and story. Sharon Kleve has a hit on her hand. This was truly an amazing read. I wanted to kick Hunter and Derrick in the butt at times, as well as shake Abby a few times. This story pulls you in and you don't want it to end. I can't wait to read more from Sharon. Great Job!
September 8, 2015
This was provide to me by the author for an honest review.
Abby Blackwell runs a successful wedding planner business. She finds herself engaged to a billionaire and all is not what it seems. Appearances, after all, mean everything to some. You like Hunter Price when you meet him, even if there was a bit of a hiccup when everything finally came out in the open. Alessandra, Abby’s best friend with a very unique personality, really needs her own story told. She’s a hoot and the perfect foil for the uninitiated. Thou, some might say otherwise! It was charming, sweet and all the characters, but one were extremely likeable and maybe that person needs a story, just so we can figure out why the jerk was a jerk! So, if you want a little fun with some unexpected surprises, you’ll enjoy this rather likeable tale a lot.
Abby Blackwell runs a successful wedding planner business. She finds herself engaged to a billionaire and all is not what it seems. Appearances, after all, mean everything to some. You like Hunter Price when you meet him, even if there was a bit of a hiccup when everything finally came out in the open. Alessandra, Abby’s best friend with a very unique personality, really needs her own story told. She’s a hoot and the perfect foil for the uninitiated. Thou, some might say otherwise! It was charming, sweet and all the characters, but one were extremely likeable and maybe that person needs a story, just so we can figure out why the jerk was a jerk! So, if you want a little fun with some unexpected surprises, you’ll enjoy this rather likeable tale a lot.
September 20, 2015
I do love Sharon Kleve's books. They are always cute, uplifting, quick-read romances that make you feel good about life in general. This one has a very rom-com feel to it as well as a bit of a Shakespearean flair--if you know the play Much Ado About Nothing, you might see the same things I do (you could also make an argument for a couple of others as well).
I loved the story and I believe this is my favorite book my Kleve thus far. it is easily a 5 star read. I had an ARC, so I'm hoping that the final copy won't have mistakes--there were a few instances where the wrong word was used almost like autocorrect gone wrong... I knew what the author meant, but it was distracting.
This one is a perfect weekend read when you need a little pick-me-up. Kleve manages to make you believe in the power of true love and makes happily-ever-afters seem easy (and every woman's right).
I loved the story and I believe this is my favorite book my Kleve thus far. it is easily a 5 star read. I had an ARC, so I'm hoping that the final copy won't have mistakes--there were a few instances where the wrong word was used almost like autocorrect gone wrong... I knew what the author meant, but it was distracting.
This one is a perfect weekend read when you need a little pick-me-up. Kleve manages to make you believe in the power of true love and makes happily-ever-afters seem easy (and every woman's right).
September 26, 2015
This is the first time reading anything by this author but I'm happy I did. This is this story about Abby Blackwell who was a wedding planner with a great business. She is over excellent when her boyfriend Derrick of only for a few short months asked her to marry him and Abby totally accepts and her dream for a big wedding comes true. But when Derrick starts to pressure her into wedding her sooner .And she starts to wander wy he's in such a hurry and she beings to drag her feet. Derrick's future depends on him settling down and having a wife, and that's where Abby comes in ,he thinks Abby would do just fine for that job. Will Abby give into him or won't she? If I get tell you more about this book I will be giving spoilers out and that's not fair ,But I will tell you this I totally recommend you to read this fabulous book you won't be disappointed
August 30, 2015
Such a fun and quick read!
Abby Blackwell runs a wedding business but when she almost loses her own engagement ring she thinks that it could be a sign that she is perhaps moving too fast.
Derrick Coltrane is in a rush to get married and needs to have it done asap. When it is evident that Abby is no longer in a rush to settle down with him he puts a plan in motion to get his marriage done.
I loved the characters in this book, well except for Derrick! I thought Derrick was awesome and I loved him trying to leave subtle clues for Abby while not trying to scare her away. I also thought Alessandra Harrington was very comedic and hope she puts her man in line!
So much fun and I look forward to reading the rest of the books in this set!
Abby Blackwell runs a wedding business but when she almost loses her own engagement ring she thinks that it could be a sign that she is perhaps moving too fast.
Derrick Coltrane is in a rush to get married and needs to have it done asap. When it is evident that Abby is no longer in a rush to settle down with him he puts a plan in motion to get his marriage done.
I loved the characters in this book, well except for Derrick! I thought Derrick was awesome and I loved him trying to leave subtle clues for Abby while not trying to scare her away. I also thought Alessandra Harrington was very comedic and hope she puts her man in line!
So much fun and I look forward to reading the rest of the books in this set!
September 1, 2015
Not sure if you should go through with a engagement? That is the dilemma faced here and she is a wedding planner to boot. Abby knows it does not feel right, can not decide on a date but Derrick keeps pushing. Now he also is the type of man I would like to wring his neck because of his personality. He also is sneaky and gets his friend to do a sneaky too. Hunter not to sure about what he has been asked to do but goes forth with it anyways. Funny though how it will work out for all concerned and the right couple will get the wedding and the right couple will get a lifetime of love. This was quick and delightful just the right kind of romance to lift the spirit when reading. You also get a tinkled pink when things really turn out as they should.
September 14, 2015
It may be short & sweet, but Sharon Kleve's characters come alive and suck you in with 'The Wedding Switch'. When you're engaged to the wrong person, it's like a grain of sand in your shoe- a niggling that won't stop until you clean it out, and luckily Abby does just that before it's too late! Throughout her ordeal, you get to know sweet Abby and her sassy sidekick, as well as Mr. Wrong and Mr. Right, which leads to some laughs and will have you rooting for Abby to get it straight! Finding her Mr. Right sets everything in line for Abby, and helps make this a fabulous, happily ever after story that will keep you interested and entertained!
*I received a complimentary copy from the author for an honest review*
*I received a complimentary copy from the author for an honest review*
September 18, 2015
This was a short(1 hour) story, but sweet with some interesting characters and a humorous and outrageous premise. Abby and Hunter struck me as interesting characters and capable of being very lovable and charming. However, I felt the story was a little too rushed and could benefit from taking more time with Abby and Hunter. It may be my own bias, because love at first sight stories can be hard for me to get on board with, but the sweet moments in the story really were sweet. There were also a number of typos and syntax errors, which unfortunately took me out of the moment. Overall, I thought the story was adorable and the premise amusing in its absurdness.
Note: I received a free copy of this novella from the author in exchange for a honest review.
Note: I received a free copy of this novella from the author in exchange for a honest review.
September 20, 2015
I got this book for an honest review.
It was a fast paced short book, the storyline was interesting and maybe given a bit more length and development it could have been great, but it just fell short.
We didn't even get to know the characters and they were already loving each other.
Hunter had such potential, as did abby, I would have loved to read about them falling for each other and getting intimate.
Still the attraction was there so I got hooked with the story.
What I can not accept is the ending with Alessandra, I wouldn't be okay with what she did, and who would want a friend like that,? Not me.
Couple of spelling errors that need to be checked but over all the writing was good.
It was a fast paced short book, the storyline was interesting and maybe given a bit more length and development it could have been great, but it just fell short.
We didn't even get to know the characters and they were already loving each other.
Hunter had such potential, as did abby, I would have loved to read about them falling for each other and getting intimate.
Still the attraction was there so I got hooked with the story.
What I can not accept is the ending with Alessandra, I wouldn't be okay with what she did, and who would want a friend like that,? Not me.
Couple of spelling errors that need to be checked but over all the writing was good.
September 28, 2015
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for a review.
Overall a short sweet love story. While I enjoyed the main idea of the story, I feel like it was too short making it feel a bit rushed. I think it only took a half hour or so total to read (I only read my kindle books when I'm on the treadmill and I started it yesterday and finished today). While I enjoy a good short story, I feel this would have been better if it had been longer giving her more time to fully develop the characters and plot line. It felt a little like a rough draft of a story where the main idea is there but all the little details that really make a story great were missing. In the long run it was a short sweet love story but maybe a little too short.
Overall a short sweet love story. While I enjoyed the main idea of the story, I feel like it was too short making it feel a bit rushed. I think it only took a half hour or so total to read (I only read my kindle books when I'm on the treadmill and I started it yesterday and finished today). While I enjoy a good short story, I feel this would have been better if it had been longer giving her more time to fully develop the characters and plot line. It felt a little like a rough draft of a story where the main idea is there but all the little details that really make a story great were missing. In the long run it was a short sweet love story but maybe a little too short.
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