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Wedding Night
After marrying a young man she only briefly knew in college, Callie McKenna is reminded that you can’t trust everyone you meet after their relationship turns dangerous in this story of buried secrets and frightening deceit by Gary Devon.
When actress Callie McKenna marries Malcom Rhodes, a young man she met while in college, she has no idea of the danger that awaits her.
Drawn together by a fierce sexual attraction, Callie and Malcolm enjoy a romance of storybook proportions that leads them straight to the alter. But a dark secret long buried in Malcolm’s past soon turns Callie’s passion into terror.
Haunted by the past that is quickly catching up to him, Malcolm will do anything to prevent his secret from coming out and ruining his future with his new bride who finds herself suddenly caught in a web of lies, secrets, and murder.
When actress Callie McKenna marries Malcom Rhodes, a young man she met while in college, she has no idea of the danger that awaits her.
Drawn together by a fierce sexual attraction, Callie and Malcolm enjoy a romance of storybook proportions that leads them straight to the alter. But a dark secret long buried in Malcolm’s past soon turns Callie’s passion into terror.
Haunted by the past that is quickly catching up to him, Malcolm will do anything to prevent his secret from coming out and ruining his future with his new bride who finds herself suddenly caught in a web of lies, secrets, and murder.
256 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 1995
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December 11, 2025
2.5⭐️
The most confusing book I have ever read!
What was that ending?? Who is the murderer? The father or the mother? Who will ever blame a murder on their son? If it was the mother, how come she stood the accusations and he was locked down in the house? Why would they lock him down in the first place? And why won’t they let him have his peace? I am pretty sure he didn’t plan to reveal anything not that anyone would believe him but why would they interfere in his life after all that? Especially his now wife? Why did the father forcefully drag her into this mess in the first place?? He changed his name so he could forget about his past and move on with the life of his life but no they had to ruin that too! And who is the mother waiting for ?? Don’t tell me, Malcom and Callie! This book is a mess, with many unanswered questions. This is not what a thriller, horror, or mystery should be!
The most confusing book I have ever read!
What was that ending?? Who is the murderer? The father or the mother? Who will ever blame a murder on their son? If it was the mother, how come she stood the accusations and he was locked down in the house? Why would they lock him down in the first place? And why won’t they let him have his peace? I am pretty sure he didn’t plan to reveal anything not that anyone would believe him but why would they interfere in his life after all that? Especially his now wife? Why did the father forcefully drag her into this mess in the first place?? He changed his name so he could forget about his past and move on with the life of his life but no they had to ruin that too! And who is the mother waiting for ?? Don’t tell me, Malcom and Callie! This book is a mess, with many unanswered questions. This is not what a thriller, horror, or mystery should be!
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June 19, 2022
3.50
Everything is not as it may seem.
I thought at first the story was really slow. It got to be a little tedious. However! The ending and climax really quicken the pace and made the last few chapters really fly by. The story weaving was great and the unraveling mystery at the end was so well done. I would've rated the book much higher if the beginning went by a little faster. I really recommend finishing the book, it is worth it. The suspenseful thriller has a great firework finish.
WARNINGS: murder, blood, death, strangulation, abuse - physical and mental
Everything is not as it may seem.
I thought at first the story was really slow. It got to be a little tedious. However! The ending and climax really quicken the pace and made the last few chapters really fly by. The story weaving was great and the unraveling mystery at the end was so well done. I would've rated the book much higher if the beginning went by a little faster. I really recommend finishing the book, it is worth it. The suspenseful thriller has a great firework finish.
WARNINGS: murder, blood, death, strangulation, abuse - physical and mental
May 22, 2012
Well..this took less than a day to read..so it passed the time.
June 11, 2021
Wonderful as always. Love Gary Devon's writing style. Very suspenseful and full of twists and turns. I really enjoyed this book just as I had enjoyed Bad Desire by him. He's a great author and I can't wait to read Lost by him when it arrives. Due to his untimely death, we don't have more gems like this one from him. I think he could have rivaled the best thriller authors out there today. Great job!
July 21, 2020
At first this book seems like a romance, but the story goes on and it becomes a blood-curdling horror! this book ended with an epilogue far too epic so i hope there comes a wedding night 2! but until then, i guess i'll have to stick to the fan-fictions!
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April 18, 2025
It's a decent slasher with enough suspense to keep me interested. The twists were predictable, but I was still entertained. It's short and slashy, a bit cheesy, and pretty fun.
January 15, 2016
This story is a complete mess. Who's the killer ? The father or the mother ? What kind of parents who accept to accuse their son of murder just to escape from prison.
The moral of this story, if your father tells you that you are in a big trouble, don't believe him.
What's wrong with the mother ? is she killing people for fun ?!!
The romantic passages between Callie and Malcom are a waste of time and useless.
Conclusion, this is book for teenagers!!
The moral of this story, if your father tells you that you are in a big trouble, don't believe him.
What's wrong with the mother ? is she killing people for fun ?!!
The romantic passages between Callie and Malcom are a waste of time and useless.
Conclusion, this is book for teenagers!!
December 16, 2012
A friend recommended this truly wonderful book. Although, I found the pace dull at the beginning, the suspense and the development of the various characters involved builds up as you progress through the novel. Readers who are looking forward to a truly suspense filled evening can go for this!
August 12, 2008
I liked this one, again from Reader's Digest Condensed
January 25, 2009
This book was great...so suspenseful...in the middle of it, though, I realized I had read it before...its ok...I don't mind re-reading a good thriller :)
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March 1, 2016
Wedding Night, Gary Devon, RDC-M, #5-95, 8/09. When Callie said her vows to Malcolm, she was happier than she'd ever been. But death was an uninvited guest, and closer than she knew. Very good.
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