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The Wedding Ring #2
I Do, But Here's the Catch
Four high school friends and a pact—every girl marries her ideal man by 30, or be prepared for matchmaking.
The Bride-to-Be:
Carlotta Charli Rossi, last of a dying breed—the 30-year-old virgin. It s love at first sight when Grant takes her out, but is it only one-sided?
The Prospective Groom:
Grant Sterling, handsome, rich and worldly lawyer—confirmed bachelor. A mousy unassuming woman is exactly what he s looking for. He thinks he s got it all in Charli.
The Hitch:
Grant needs a wife if he s going to make partner in his stuffy law firm. A marriage of convenience without sex or other personal involvements is the ideal answer. Never did he think Charli would turn into a sexy siren, or that he would fall in love with her...!
The Bride-to-Be:
Carlotta Charli Rossi, last of a dying breed—the 30-year-old virgin. It s love at first sight when Grant takes her out, but is it only one-sided?
The Prospective Groom:
Grant Sterling, handsome, rich and worldly lawyer—confirmed bachelor. A mousy unassuming woman is exactly what he s looking for. He thinks he s got it all in Charli.
The Hitch:
Grant needs a wife if he s going to make partner in his stuffy law firm. A marriage of convenience without sex or other personal involvements is the ideal answer. Never did he think Charli would turn into a sexy siren, or that he would fall in love with her...!
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published January 1, 2001
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Pamela Burford
42 books209 followersPamela Burford comes from a funny family. You may take that any way you want. She was raised in a household that valued laughter above all, so of course the first thing she looked for in a husband was a sense of humor. Is it any wonder their grown kids are into stand-up comedy and improv? Oh, and here's another fun family fact: Pamela's identical twin sister, Patricia Ryan, aka P.B. Ryan, is also a published novelist. Patricia is the Good Twin, and yeah, Pamela knows what that makes her. But hey, Evil Twins have more fun.
It should come as no surprise that everything Pamela writes is infused with her own quirky brand of humor, from her feel-good contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels to her popular Jane Delaney mystery series, featuring snarky “Death Diva” Jane, her canine sidekick Sexy Beast, and a fun love triangle. Pamela's own beloved poodle, Murray, wants you to know that any similarities between himself and neurotic, high-strung Sexy Beast are purely coincidental.
Pamela is the proud founder and past president of Long Island Romance Writers. Her books have won awards and sold millions of copies, but what excites her most is hearing from readers. So swing by her website and say hi. And while you're there, don't forget to sign up for her newsletter. Not only will you learn about new releases and other fun stuff, but you'll receive a free ebook as her special thank-you.
It should come as no surprise that everything Pamela writes is infused with her own quirky brand of humor, from her feel-good contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels to her popular Jane Delaney mystery series, featuring snarky “Death Diva” Jane, her canine sidekick Sexy Beast, and a fun love triangle. Pamela's own beloved poodle, Murray, wants you to know that any similarities between himself and neurotic, high-strung Sexy Beast are purely coincidental.
Pamela is the proud founder and past president of Long Island Romance Writers. Her books have won awards and sold millions of copies, but what excites her most is hearing from readers. So swing by her website and say hi. And while you're there, don't forget to sign up for her newsletter. Not only will you learn about new releases and other fun stuff, but you'll receive a free ebook as her special thank-you.
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November 20, 2019
This has all the ingredients for huge, soaring angst like a sweetest possible h taken for granted and used abominably by a dipshit H!
And it does go that way but the ending is bit of a dampener. Such stories need a climactic ending with a desperate H doing a whopping grovel and that's where the book fails. So only 3.35 stars.
A/N: That cover? Looks like she's helping her geriatric uncle change his clothes!
And it does go that way but the ending is bit of a dampener. Such stories need a climactic ending with a desperate H doing a whopping grovel and that's where the book fails. So only 3.35 stars.
A/N: That cover? Looks like she's helping her geriatric uncle change his clothes!
April 25, 2016
This was definitely readable. It flowed well. The reason I didn't love it was because of the hero.
Don't get me wrong, I get a kick out of a selfish, jerkface HP hero. But, I suppose I prefer the arrogant Greek tycoon who's an ass because he thinks the heroine killed his dog or some such nonsense. The premise here was a bit less fun for me and simply not my preferred trope.
The hero is the tortured type. Abused as a child, he rose up from the street to become a powerful lawyer on Wall Street. He has all sorts of insecurities about keeping up appearances. I really wanted to stab him when he acted like such a baby over the heroine serving stew to his fancy friends (who seemed to enjoy it). All that control freak 'you will make me look good' crap just makes me want to throw a book, but not in a fun way. I guess it's too close to reality. I'd go crazy feeling like I was under a microscope all the time.
I did like that the heroine grew a backbone and walked out toward the end, but wish she'd done it sooner. In the end, I also felt like the hero really wanted a real marriage. However, I'm just not a fan of the 'I was an abused child' excuse for poor behavior. Give me a good old convoluted family honor type vendetta any day. YMMV.
Don't get me wrong, I get a kick out of a selfish, jerkface HP hero. But, I suppose I prefer the arrogant Greek tycoon who's an ass because he thinks the heroine killed his dog or some such nonsense. The premise here was a bit less fun for me and simply not my preferred trope.
The hero is the tortured type. Abused as a child, he rose up from the street to become a powerful lawyer on Wall Street. He has all sorts of insecurities about keeping up appearances. I really wanted to stab him when he acted like such a baby over the heroine serving stew to his fancy friends (who seemed to enjoy it). All that control freak 'you will make me look good' crap just makes me want to throw a book, but not in a fun way. I guess it's too close to reality. I'd go crazy feeling like I was under a microscope all the time.
I did like that the heroine grew a backbone and walked out toward the end, but wish she'd done it sooner. In the end, I also felt like the hero really wanted a real marriage. However, I'm just not a fan of the 'I was an abused child' excuse for poor behavior. Give me a good old convoluted family honor type vendetta any day. YMMV.
September 25, 2020
This is a hard one to write
I really enjoyed this book upon reread. I even upped it a star. I loved the heroine. She is everything I wish I could have been when I was younger. I loved how she stood up for herself and walked away from his emotional and verbal abuse. He didn't deserve her at all. This touched me so much. I laughed and cried. I even got angry. The hero was a bona fide jerk. He did make it better at the end but I was so glad she was strong. They married for convenience, or at least he did, but she didn't understand what he was saying. The pain of her wedding night when he spelled it out was tangible. I felt it and I hated him. And then when he called that woman and rented a hotel room, my blood pressure went off the charts. I almost threw my kindle at the wall. Luckily he didn't go through with it but even the thought was a betrayal. The final straw was the verbal abuse he directed at her during his big dinner party. Right after the did the deed. The things this man says to her were just demeaning and embarrassing. I loved it when she walked out. I did like the scene at her Dads birthday party and he really did open up to her. I still wonder how he will act in the future. But he did say I love you. Good epilogue but I am not going to read the next book. It sounded weird. I am glad I did revisit this one.
I really enjoyed this book upon reread. I even upped it a star. I loved the heroine. She is everything I wish I could have been when I was younger. I loved how she stood up for herself and walked away from his emotional and verbal abuse. He didn't deserve her at all. This touched me so much. I laughed and cried. I even got angry. The hero was a bona fide jerk. He did make it better at the end but I was so glad she was strong. They married for convenience, or at least he did, but she didn't understand what he was saying. The pain of her wedding night when he spelled it out was tangible. I felt it and I hated him. And then when he called that woman and rented a hotel room, my blood pressure went off the charts. I almost threw my kindle at the wall. Luckily he didn't go through with it but even the thought was a betrayal. The final straw was the verbal abuse he directed at her during his big dinner party. Right after the did the deed. The things this man says to her were just demeaning and embarrassing. I loved it when she walked out. I did like the scene at her Dads birthday party and he really did open up to her. I still wonder how he will act in the future. But he did say I love you. Good epilogue but I am not going to read the next book. It sounded weird. I am glad I did revisit this one.
July 23, 2015
4.6 stars
The hero was a uber asshole, with such an inflated ego that I wanted to take a pin and poke it into his head and watch the ego-filled head go flat. He did not deserve someone as sweet as the heroine. But meh, I love my asshole heroes. It doesn't even make sense to me, like there's no logic in why I like em, but I do.
The heroine was so sweet, but she could have given him more grief over being such as asshole - I wouldn't have minded. I would have even liked the story better had she opened her mouth and stood up for herself. But oh well, Go doormat heroines!
The angst infect throughout the book was pure bliss. I reveled in the anguish and pain. I loved this book.
Recommended for anyone whose tastes in books are as messed up as mine, and those who love asshole heroes treating the sweet, quiet heroines like shit, and getting away with it (after a good grovel, though).
The hero was a uber asshole, with such an inflated ego that I wanted to take a pin and poke it into his head and watch the ego-filled head go flat. He did not deserve someone as sweet as the heroine. But meh, I love my asshole heroes. It doesn't even make sense to me, like there's no logic in why I like em, but I do.
The heroine was so sweet, but she could have given him more grief over being such as asshole - I wouldn't have minded. I would have even liked the story better had she opened her mouth and stood up for herself. But oh well, Go doormat heroines!
The angst infect throughout the book was pure bliss. I reveled in the anguish and pain. I loved this book.
Recommended for anyone whose tastes in books are as messed up as mine, and those who love asshole heroes treating the sweet, quiet heroines like shit, and getting away with it (after a good grovel, though).
October 15, 2025
H was awful that’s why I felt the angst.
November 3, 2018
I never really felt that he was in love with her, just that he'd decided he really, really, really wanted to have sex with her, a lot.
April 2, 2023
3 stars
First off, allowance needs to be made that this book was first published at the start of this century. Aside from that, there are many themes in this book that sound not only dated, but offensive when compared to feminism 3.0 of our times. But even for a 2001 book, I doubt many contemporary women would have borne with the careless insensitivity, bordering mysoginy of the clueless H, Grant. Not only did he botch his marriage proposal with an obscure discourse to say basically that he wanted a platonic marriage and promised that he would be discreet with his 'social activities' and not embarass her, but thereafter he acted like a patronising-meaning-well prick, oblivious of the hurt he was generating. Of course, the too innocent h, Charli, not only misunderstood his demands, but choose to actually stick to the marriage once he bluntly told her of his vision for their arrangement.
Revolting much? Certainly. However, for the sake of actually finishing the book, I chose to just take the primitive caveman conception of a marriage, hopefully a last vestige of now bygone times, along in my stride. Since the book was a quick read, and most of the drama was toned down through tell rather than show, I actually enjoyed the story enough. The H was not as offensive and condescending as in some newer dark romances; he was rather more awkward, foolish and stuck on certain ideas because he never allowed himself to get himself invested in a real relationship before (because of trauma). And he was willing to change his whole stance once he got his eyes real open wide. The h was rather too much a doormat in the beginning, silently accepting every dictate of her rigid husband without any protestation. All in the name of love (on first night 🤨) and hope that he will change his mind 😤. She got a little better later, but she still she won't win brownie points for demonstrating much self-esteem. Was this a romance? He was willing to change, and she was willing to bask in his belated love. I guess they are happy with each other. YMMV.
To be read with a good pinch of salt, and possibly with some nostalgia of old school romances. Or save the read for a rainy, boring day.
P.S. The book reminded me of The Contract, which has the same theme and was better done imho.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 29, 2016
Marriage of convenience, sweet heroine, brooding hero, passionate love scenes!
May 10, 2020
A positive surprise - characterization was really good for both the protagonists and side characters and story was well developed.
A simple marriage of convenience story between a business "shark" (lawyer) who needs to settle to speed up his career, hoping to put a horrible past behind him and a good-girl-almost-spinster h.
Passion and feelings complicate matters: the H faces his own demons supported by the h and all characters change for the better.
Touched my heart.
A simple marriage of convenience story between a business "shark" (lawyer) who needs to settle to speed up his career, hoping to put a horrible past behind him and a good-girl-almost-spinster h.
Passion and feelings complicate matters: the H faces his own demons supported by the h and all characters change for the better.
Touched my heart.
May 10, 2012
This was one of the better Harlequins that I've read in awhile.. I really liked it and was surprised at the amount of angsty goodness there was.. I found both characters very likeable even though the H had his moments.. At first I thought he was very calculating and I honestly thought he would actually find other women Also I hurt for the heroine at the dinner party, that was a very emotional part of the book..
November 3, 2021
As an avid Harlequin Presents reader, this temptation book was very similar to that brand.
It is 2nd in The Wedding Ring series by Pamela Burford(the first one I have yet to read). Basically, 4 friends decided back in high school if they weren’t married by their 30th birthday, the other 3 friends would find them a mate. It is our heroine’s turn.
Carlotta(Charli)-is a 30 year old virgin living at home with her Italian parents and elderly grandmother. She is the youngest of 8, and the task has fallen on her to take care of all the family commitments while teaching music to very gifted high schoolers. She has no social life. She doesn’t make any attempt to capitalize on her assets with her unflattering clothing and style. She gets set up on a date with Grant who is a divorce lawyer.
Grant-almost 40. Had a troubled childhood, but despite that he has risen up to one of the best lawyers out there. His biggest commitment is to his job. He enjoys women for sex but is not looking for any kind of permanence. His biggest goal at the moment is to become partner. However, it is with an old established law firm that like to promote married lawyers. After going on a date with the h, he decides she may make him a good wife. He is not attracted to her mousiness, and she will be easily managed. It will be a non emotional business arrangement.
BFF’s-Raven(and husband Hunter), Sunny, and Amanda-They are there to offer emotional support and advice, especially when they find out that Charli unwittingly entered a marriage of convenience. Raven and Hunter were in the first book. Hunter is a fun addition to the “girls” club, because he takes part in the discussions.
Italian Family: They are depicted as the type of Italian family you may find in a movie. They are loud, boisterous, but most importantly, and highly evident is the love the family has for each other. There is the wise grandmother(93) who sees much and has words of wisdom.
So here is the plot: There are spoilers at this point, so if you prefer not to know anything, stop reading now. 🛑 SPOILERS🛑SPOILERS🛑
Grant woos the h for a couple of weeks. They snuggle and kiss. Things get a little intense and the h pulls back. The H interprets this as her being frigid. So what does he do….he proposes marriage.
Her frigidity(virginity) cements the idea that she shall make a perfect wife. She is super organized, can cook, has a job, and is sexually cold. He will also be able to mould her into the type of wife a successful lawyer should have. Plus, he will get his baser urges met elsewhere(discreetly of course)
The h faints when he proposes marriage. You see, for her she fell in love with H almost immediately. She can’t wait to marry him. He explains to her that she will make him a good wife…..
He outlines the marriage for her:
Precisely. The kind of marriage I'm proposing will be somewhat different from the norm. You and I won't, uh..." He made vague hand gestures, obviously grappling for the right words. "What I mean is, this will be a...companionable union. A mutually advantageous, um, partnership based on respect for each other's autonomy."
He glanced at her, and away. "This is a little awkward, but...I'm accustomed to enjoying a, urn, what could be called an active social life. That won't stop when I get married."
Charli wouldn't ask that of him. The last thing she wanted was to turn into the kind of harridan who begrudged her husband the occasional fishing trip or night out with the boys.
"I know how to be discreet, Charli. I'll do nothing to bring shame on you. Considering the sort of expedient, um, practical marriage we're talking about" he said, "there's no reason I shouldn't pursue my own, uh...that is, it's not as if you and I will even be..."
She laid her hand over his, wanting nothing more than to put him out of his misery. "We're not a couple of twenty-year-old kids entering into a marriage that's all passion and no practicality. I want the same things you do, Grant" She squeezed his hand. "And don't worry—I respect your independence. I'm not going to turn into your warden."
EXCEPT….she thinks that yes this is arrangement where love will blossom. She also believes sex and children are a forgone conclusion. Basically, she misconstrues what he says into her frame of thinking which sets her up for a very disappointing wedding night.
They get married, in a civil ceremony(she doesn't even get to wear the white and lace 😢) The reception was at Grant’s(their home) and the few people invited are gone. She is done up in a nice white neglige waiting for her husband in what she thinks is her dressing room(actually it will be her bedroom). She goes to search for him. She goes into his very masculine room and waits for him. She is very excited. She bounces a little on the bed and can’t wait to try it out. The H comes into the room and is confused as to why she is there. This is where our h’s little world falls apart.
He explains the arrangement again, apologizes for the confusion. BUT there is to be no sex, and no babies. HE will seek out others for sexual fulfillment…but will make sure that it will be discreet so there is no embarrassment to her. He thinks that this arrangement will be best for both of them. This scene in the book really tugged at my heartstrings for the h. She loves him, and yet this is what she has to look forward to the rest of her life?
For the first couple of weeks, she puts on a facade for everyone. She says all the right things to his friends and business associates. She gets a new wardrobe. He showers her with expensive gifts(to ease his guilty conscience)We see glimpses of the H admiring the h. He notices and is sad that she doesn’t smile at him anymore. At this point in the story the h seems to accept her lot in life. They end up having a sexy moment one night after he watches her in her bedroom playing the flute(band camp anyone?) in her shorty pajamas. He says he will be working late again. She tells him she knows what that means. He doesn’t like what she is insinuating, and bravo for her she tells him what is good for the goose is good for the gander. He doesn’t like that one bit. So it prompts him to kiss her passionately out of jealousy. The kissing starts to take a turn an then she feels the scars on his back. She asks about it and in he refuses to share. The sexy session is over, and being sexually frustrated he has already decided to call someone From his little black book for emotionless sex.
Then she talks to the tribe(her bff’s +Hunter) She tells them the truth of the marriage and Hunter is ready to track the H down and give him a good beating. Her other friend is insisting she start divorce proceedings, and then they give her some advice to turn on her man as she does love him and thinks he can love her too.
Throughout the story we see moments where the H is kind. They get along. They play games. They enjoy a lot of the same things. She starts to put out all the sexy moves, and even turns some male heads at a restaurant they go to with more of his colleagues. Things heat up again int he billiard room and the H almost crosses the line with his sexual frustration and attempts to take her on the billiard table. She pours cold water on him in the form of saying I love you…and the almost forced seduction stops. He tells her she just needs to get laid by someone so this love nonsense can stop. So ends her attempts to seduce her husband. She does get a gold watch the next day.
A week later they are hosting a dinner party. The h has been preparing all the food, with the H hovering over her doubting her every move. We really see how maniacal and set he is on getting this promotion. The author did a good job portraying him as an uptight control freak.
While getting ready for the party, the h cannot get her bustier on. The H helps her. This leads to the h and H finally succumbing to their desires. You would think late afternoon sex would have a calming effect on the H, but no such luck. During the dinner party, he is so worried that the h will embarrass him that he is apologizing on her behalf and cutting her out of conversations. He tells her at one point that the sex doesn’t change anything to their arrangement.
The party is done and he goes looking for his wife. The party was a success and you can just picture this asshole humming to himself and probably excited to do round two with his wife. He keeps calling for her…no answer. He goes to her room to find she is packing a suitcase. YES YES YES….her spine is titanium at this point. She tells him she is leaving him. She leaves all of his expensive jewelry on the dresser, and tells him to get the divorce papers in order…she wants nothing from him. AS a parting gift at the door, she takes off her wedding rings and leaves them on the table….all the while the H is sputtering about telling her to wait..they can talk in the morning. She lets him know she deserves better…. And she deserves children..lots of them!!!
For three weeks he waits for her to come back…he misses her, admires the spine she has grown and decides he will make some changes to get her back. Then he gets a call from Ms. Rossi(her maiden name) He is a little cocky believing she is ready to come back, only to find out that the Ms. Rossi on the phone is the lawyer cousin wondering why he hasn’t sent the divorce papers for the h to sign. The lawyer cousin informs him that if he isn’t up to the task she can draft the papers….since the h wants nothing from him it will be pretty straight forward. He assures her he will take care of the paperwork and then leaves work canceling all appointments.
He ends up going to the h’s father’s 75th birthday party. In front of the whole family he pleads his case. Our h remains firm. Then he says he will give up the law firm, so she takes him inside to her old bedroom to listen to him. (She isn’t convinced yet) Here he finally opens up about his past. He tells her he loves her, can’t live without her, and will do what it takes to keep her. It culminates in more sex and the promises of bambinos!
The story ends with another wedding…this time she gets the white dress and a honeymoon. The H insists on having a ring for himself this time to show everyone that he is proudly taken.
HAPPY SIGH!
The angst was well done with this one! I was so happy the h found her spine and took charge of her life. She wasn’t going to just be a convenient arrangement for anyone!
It is 2nd in The Wedding Ring series by Pamela Burford(the first one I have yet to read). Basically, 4 friends decided back in high school if they weren’t married by their 30th birthday, the other 3 friends would find them a mate. It is our heroine’s turn.
Carlotta(Charli)-is a 30 year old virgin living at home with her Italian parents and elderly grandmother. She is the youngest of 8, and the task has fallen on her to take care of all the family commitments while teaching music to very gifted high schoolers. She has no social life. She doesn’t make any attempt to capitalize on her assets with her unflattering clothing and style. She gets set up on a date with Grant who is a divorce lawyer.
Grant-almost 40. Had a troubled childhood, but despite that he has risen up to one of the best lawyers out there. His biggest commitment is to his job. He enjoys women for sex but is not looking for any kind of permanence. His biggest goal at the moment is to become partner. However, it is with an old established law firm that like to promote married lawyers. After going on a date with the h, he decides she may make him a good wife. He is not attracted to her mousiness, and she will be easily managed. It will be a non emotional business arrangement.
BFF’s-Raven(and husband Hunter), Sunny, and Amanda-They are there to offer emotional support and advice, especially when they find out that Charli unwittingly entered a marriage of convenience. Raven and Hunter were in the first book. Hunter is a fun addition to the “girls” club, because he takes part in the discussions.
Italian Family: They are depicted as the type of Italian family you may find in a movie. They are loud, boisterous, but most importantly, and highly evident is the love the family has for each other. There is the wise grandmother(93) who sees much and has words of wisdom.
So here is the plot: There are spoilers at this point, so if you prefer not to know anything, stop reading now. 🛑 SPOILERS🛑SPOILERS🛑
Grant woos the h for a couple of weeks. They snuggle and kiss. Things get a little intense and the h pulls back. The H interprets this as her being frigid. So what does he do….he proposes marriage.
Her frigidity(virginity) cements the idea that she shall make a perfect wife. She is super organized, can cook, has a job, and is sexually cold. He will also be able to mould her into the type of wife a successful lawyer should have. Plus, he will get his baser urges met elsewhere(discreetly of course)
The h faints when he proposes marriage. You see, for her she fell in love with H almost immediately. She can’t wait to marry him. He explains to her that she will make him a good wife…..
He outlines the marriage for her:
Precisely. The kind of marriage I'm proposing will be somewhat different from the norm. You and I won't, uh..." He made vague hand gestures, obviously grappling for the right words. "What I mean is, this will be a...companionable union. A mutually advantageous, um, partnership based on respect for each other's autonomy."
He glanced at her, and away. "This is a little awkward, but...I'm accustomed to enjoying a, urn, what could be called an active social life. That won't stop when I get married."
Charli wouldn't ask that of him. The last thing she wanted was to turn into the kind of harridan who begrudged her husband the occasional fishing trip or night out with the boys.
"I know how to be discreet, Charli. I'll do nothing to bring shame on you. Considering the sort of expedient, um, practical marriage we're talking about" he said, "there's no reason I shouldn't pursue my own, uh...that is, it's not as if you and I will even be..."
She laid her hand over his, wanting nothing more than to put him out of his misery. "We're not a couple of twenty-year-old kids entering into a marriage that's all passion and no practicality. I want the same things you do, Grant" She squeezed his hand. "And don't worry—I respect your independence. I'm not going to turn into your warden."
EXCEPT….she thinks that yes this is arrangement where love will blossom. She also believes sex and children are a forgone conclusion. Basically, she misconstrues what he says into her frame of thinking which sets her up for a very disappointing wedding night.
They get married, in a civil ceremony(she doesn't even get to wear the white and lace 😢) The reception was at Grant’s(their home) and the few people invited are gone. She is done up in a nice white neglige waiting for her husband in what she thinks is her dressing room(actually it will be her bedroom). She goes to search for him. She goes into his very masculine room and waits for him. She is very excited. She bounces a little on the bed and can’t wait to try it out. The H comes into the room and is confused as to why she is there. This is where our h’s little world falls apart.
He explains the arrangement again, apologizes for the confusion. BUT there is to be no sex, and no babies. HE will seek out others for sexual fulfillment…but will make sure that it will be discreet so there is no embarrassment to her. He thinks that this arrangement will be best for both of them. This scene in the book really tugged at my heartstrings for the h. She loves him, and yet this is what she has to look forward to the rest of her life?
For the first couple of weeks, she puts on a facade for everyone. She says all the right things to his friends and business associates. She gets a new wardrobe. He showers her with expensive gifts(to ease his guilty conscience)We see glimpses of the H admiring the h. He notices and is sad that she doesn’t smile at him anymore. At this point in the story the h seems to accept her lot in life. They end up having a sexy moment one night after he watches her in her bedroom playing the flute(band camp anyone?) in her shorty pajamas. He says he will be working late again. She tells him she knows what that means. He doesn’t like what she is insinuating, and bravo for her she tells him what is good for the goose is good for the gander. He doesn’t like that one bit. So it prompts him to kiss her passionately out of jealousy. The kissing starts to take a turn an then she feels the scars on his back. She asks about it and in he refuses to share. The sexy session is over, and being sexually frustrated he has already decided to call someone From his little black book for emotionless sex.
Then she talks to the tribe(her bff’s +Hunter) She tells them the truth of the marriage and Hunter is ready to track the H down and give him a good beating. Her other friend is insisting she start divorce proceedings, and then they give her some advice to turn on her man as she does love him and thinks he can love her too.
Throughout the story we see moments where the H is kind. They get along. They play games. They enjoy a lot of the same things. She starts to put out all the sexy moves, and even turns some male heads at a restaurant they go to with more of his colleagues. Things heat up again int he billiard room and the H almost crosses the line with his sexual frustration and attempts to take her on the billiard table. She pours cold water on him in the form of saying I love you…and the almost forced seduction stops. He tells her she just needs to get laid by someone so this love nonsense can stop. So ends her attempts to seduce her husband. She does get a gold watch the next day.
A week later they are hosting a dinner party. The h has been preparing all the food, with the H hovering over her doubting her every move. We really see how maniacal and set he is on getting this promotion. The author did a good job portraying him as an uptight control freak.
While getting ready for the party, the h cannot get her bustier on. The H helps her. This leads to the h and H finally succumbing to their desires. You would think late afternoon sex would have a calming effect on the H, but no such luck. During the dinner party, he is so worried that the h will embarrass him that he is apologizing on her behalf and cutting her out of conversations. He tells her at one point that the sex doesn’t change anything to their arrangement.
The party is done and he goes looking for his wife. The party was a success and you can just picture this asshole humming to himself and probably excited to do round two with his wife. He keeps calling for her…no answer. He goes to her room to find she is packing a suitcase. YES YES YES….her spine is titanium at this point. She tells him she is leaving him. She leaves all of his expensive jewelry on the dresser, and tells him to get the divorce papers in order…she wants nothing from him. AS a parting gift at the door, she takes off her wedding rings and leaves them on the table….all the while the H is sputtering about telling her to wait..they can talk in the morning. She lets him know she deserves better…. And she deserves children..lots of them!!!
For three weeks he waits for her to come back…he misses her, admires the spine she has grown and decides he will make some changes to get her back. Then he gets a call from Ms. Rossi(her maiden name) He is a little cocky believing she is ready to come back, only to find out that the Ms. Rossi on the phone is the lawyer cousin wondering why he hasn’t sent the divorce papers for the h to sign. The lawyer cousin informs him that if he isn’t up to the task she can draft the papers….since the h wants nothing from him it will be pretty straight forward. He assures her he will take care of the paperwork and then leaves work canceling all appointments.
He ends up going to the h’s father’s 75th birthday party. In front of the whole family he pleads his case. Our h remains firm. Then he says he will give up the law firm, so she takes him inside to her old bedroom to listen to him. (She isn’t convinced yet) Here he finally opens up about his past. He tells her he loves her, can’t live without her, and will do what it takes to keep her. It culminates in more sex and the promises of bambinos!
The story ends with another wedding…this time she gets the white dress and a honeymoon. The H insists on having a ring for himself this time to show everyone that he is proudly taken.
HAPPY SIGH!
The angst was well done with this one! I was so happy the h found her spine and took charge of her life. She wasn’t going to just be a convenient arrangement for anyone!
December 5, 2017
I really liked this book. I think it has to do with the author's writing that I couldn't put the book down or the fact that I was in the mood to read this. The plot is not very convincing and sort of pissed me off.
(spoilers) The heroine has a pact with her friends that she has to date a guy they have set her up with as long as he is interested in her for three months. Now, my problem with this is as follows:
1) The guy could be an abusive asshole so the woman should have the freedom to dump him if she feels threatened/unsafe.
2) It's always a wrong idea to force a girl to date someone - I understand some girls are reticent and need a bit of a push to get into dating but the three month dating rule is downright dangerous.
3) It's quite pathetic and sexist to let your entire relationship depend on how much the guy likes you and wants you around. A girl's choice matters too. A relationship should have input from both partners - especially when it comes to if it should be continued or not. (/spoilers)
Anyway, so the heroine enters into a marriage with the hero. She thinks she's in it for love while the hero thinks it's a marriage of convenience.
The book has several tropes - the heroine is a plain jane who's worried she will die alone trope - the hero doesn't believe in love because of his abusive past trope - the heroine is passive and inexperienced and falls in love with the hero over one kiss trope - so many.
What made me enjoy the book besides the writing is that there was POV from both sides. And even though the heroine was passive and sort of silly, she stood up for herself and tried to make a go of her marriage. She was also wise enough to know when to get out and give up - this is what I liked.
The situation that made the heroine leave would have been treated as nothing by other authors - one more chance to show how poorly loved the heroine is and how arrogant the hero is - here, however, it's done in a better way.
The heroine leaves the hero - the hero in all of his arrogance doesn't get what is going on and hangs around for the heroine to return to him until everything snaps into place and he realises it's now or never with the heroine.
This book is simultaneously regressive on its outlook of women and marriage and progressive - the hero is a jerk to the heroine but you don't hate him for it especially because the heroine is able to show a backbone.
The issues in the book are real too - which I think is why I was able to enjoy it. The hero is a controlling husband, the heroine is strong-willed but smart enough to know when to open her mouth and fight for something. It's not like other books where the hero is mad at the heroine over some weird accusation that turns out false.
Give the book a chance, it'll surprise you.
(spoilers) The heroine has a pact with her friends that she has to date a guy they have set her up with as long as he is interested in her for three months. Now, my problem with this is as follows:
1) The guy could be an abusive asshole so the woman should have the freedom to dump him if she feels threatened/unsafe.
2) It's always a wrong idea to force a girl to date someone - I understand some girls are reticent and need a bit of a push to get into dating but the three month dating rule is downright dangerous.
3) It's quite pathetic and sexist to let your entire relationship depend on how much the guy likes you and wants you around. A girl's choice matters too. A relationship should have input from both partners - especially when it comes to if it should be continued or not. (/spoilers)
Anyway, so the heroine enters into a marriage with the hero. She thinks she's in it for love while the hero thinks it's a marriage of convenience.
The book has several tropes - the heroine is a plain jane who's worried she will die alone trope - the hero doesn't believe in love because of his abusive past trope - the heroine is passive and inexperienced and falls in love with the hero over one kiss trope - so many.
What made me enjoy the book besides the writing is that there was POV from both sides. And even though the heroine was passive and sort of silly, she stood up for herself and tried to make a go of her marriage. She was also wise enough to know when to get out and give up - this is what I liked.
The situation that made the heroine leave would have been treated as nothing by other authors - one more chance to show how poorly loved the heroine is and how arrogant the hero is - here, however, it's done in a better way.
The heroine leaves the hero - the hero in all of his arrogance doesn't get what is going on and hangs around for the heroine to return to him until everything snaps into place and he realises it's now or never with the heroine.
This book is simultaneously regressive on its outlook of women and marriage and progressive - the hero is a jerk to the heroine but you don't hate him for it especially because the heroine is able to show a backbone.
The issues in the book are real too - which I think is why I was able to enjoy it. The hero is a controlling husband, the heroine is strong-willed but smart enough to know when to open her mouth and fight for something. It's not like other books where the hero is mad at the heroine over some weird accusation that turns out false.
Give the book a chance, it'll surprise you.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 19, 2019
I was tempted to give this 2nd book of the Wedding Ring series 3* because I liked it slightly better than the first. But it’s just too problematic. If the author hadn’t pigeon holed herself into these 3 month from blind date to marriage scenarios, this one (and the others) could have potentially been decent romance novels. But, here we are. With a woman forgiving and taking back a man that was not only emotionally abusive at times, cruel and heartless often, and at one point crossed the line to physically assaulting her. With nothing more than an apology and a promise he had changed. Ugh.
I really wanted her to divorce him - for real. From that first social event with his colleagues, I wanted their discussion about helping a woman divorce her horrible husband to plant the seed. Not necessarily to take all of Grant’s money, but for Charli to recognize that she wasn’t trapped and that a good lawyer would know how to help her.
Grant was horrible enough, that he needed several months to prove he had changed, and probably get some therapy. If the author had allowed the time for that, I may have been able to get behind this love story. Grant showed many moments of wanting to be kind to her, if only he could get past his misplaced aspirations, and Charli is, of course, an incredibly patient and forgiving character that he could have won back in a more believable way.
I really wanted her to divorce him - for real. From that first social event with his colleagues, I wanted their discussion about helping a woman divorce her horrible husband to plant the seed. Not necessarily to take all of Grant’s money, but for Charli to recognize that she wasn’t trapped and that a good lawyer would know how to help her.
Grant was horrible enough, that he needed several months to prove he had changed, and probably get some therapy. If the author had allowed the time for that, I may have been able to get behind this love story. Grant showed many moments of wanting to be kind to her, if only he could get past his misplaced aspirations, and Charli is, of course, an incredibly patient and forgiving character that he could have won back in a more believable way.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 4, 2022
4 solid stars
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the character's. My heart hurt for Charli and I was absolutely mortified for her on her wedding night. Grant needed a good thumping on multiple occasions but especially at that party, what a j3rk. He did eventually see the light and they have a believable HEA IMO. What stops this from being a 5 star read for me is the epilouge. I would of preferred the epilouge actually be about this couple and not setting up the next book of the series. All in all a solid read that I would recommend.
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the character's. My heart hurt for Charli and I was absolutely mortified for her on her wedding night. Grant needed a good thumping on multiple occasions but especially at that party, what a j3rk. He did eventually see the light and they have a believable HEA IMO. What stops this from being a 5 star read for me is the epilouge. I would of preferred the epilouge actually be about this couple and not setting up the next book of the series. All in all a solid read that I would recommend.
April 25, 2020
Really a 3.6
If only time had been taken to develop the two main protagonists further. Okay, but potential to be so much better.
If only time had been taken to develop the two main protagonists further. Okay, but potential to be so much better.
October 9, 2025
Lot's of good reviews for this one, so I won't go into plot details.
On this re-reading I was just as annoyed with the heroine as the hero, so I really couldn't get up to a good angsty feeling of indignation for her. Hero was still a first class jerk and user - no worries. But I realized that in irony of ironies, heroine was just as dismissive and nervous about her own family when they first met the hero as the hero was when they had their big dinner party. Hero was an idiot, but so was the heroine.
I also felt the heroine's portrayal as a high school music teacher to be beyond the realm of possibility. There's no way the heroine didn't know how out of touch she was with the real world if she was around teenagers all day. If she worked with the elderly - okay. Not only that you have to have presence to handle groups of kids. A thousand yard stare - or a commanding voice - or an infectious personality. Also - as a band/orchestra teacher she would never be home. LOL
Other than that, I enjoyed (again) the arrogant hero and the stealth sexy heroine.
On this re-reading I was just as annoyed with the heroine as the hero, so I really couldn't get up to a good angsty feeling of indignation for her. Hero was still a first class jerk and user - no worries. But I realized that in irony of ironies, heroine was just as dismissive and nervous about her own family when they first met the hero as the hero was when they had their big dinner party. Hero was an idiot, but so was the heroine.
I also felt the heroine's portrayal as a high school music teacher to be beyond the realm of possibility. There's no way the heroine didn't know how out of touch she was with the real world if she was around teenagers all day. If she worked with the elderly - okay. Not only that you have to have presence to handle groups of kids. A thousand yard stare - or a commanding voice - or an infectious personality. Also - as a band/orchestra teacher she would never be home. LOL
Other than that, I enjoyed (again) the arrogant hero and the stealth sexy heroine.
January 24, 2023
Same old cheesy story...
the girl (30 years old) has zero self esteem, thinks she is the ugliest person on the planet.
the boy (39 years old) is the most dashing and successful person on the planet.
They get married for personal gains and after a while the boy realizes that he is actually living with a bombshell (somebody needs an eye checkup)!
The girl's personality takes a 360° turn and now all of a sudden she is outspoken, confident, alluring, seducing, and the list goes on....
then the girl leaves the boy because she has finally discovered a thing called respect. and the boy is hit on the head with the knowledge that he actually loves her.
both make up, have cliche makeup sex and all is well in their tini tiny lives.
the end.
P. S. don't forget the meddling friends and the overwhelming urge to land a husband.. eww!
the girl (30 years old) has zero self esteem, thinks she is the ugliest person on the planet.
the boy (39 years old) is the most dashing and successful person on the planet.
They get married for personal gains and after a while the boy realizes that he is actually living with a bombshell (somebody needs an eye checkup)!
The girl's personality takes a 360° turn and now all of a sudden she is outspoken, confident, alluring, seducing, and the list goes on....
then the girl leaves the boy because she has finally discovered a thing called respect. and the boy is hit on the head with the knowledge that he actually loves her.
both make up, have cliche makeup sex and all is well in their tini tiny lives.
the end.
P. S. don't forget the meddling friends and the overwhelming urge to land a husband.. eww!
September 2, 2024
H was awful, and I'm still not 100% convinced he truly loves the h. I wanted to see him grovel more and show a genuine commitment, proving he understands what real love means. Instead, it felt like his feelings were more about physical attraction than anything deeper. I liked the heroine tho. She truly did deserve someone better.
November 8, 2025
Rate：4🌟..
Review：
A very light and fun read. I was expecting more angst, but there wasn't much. I really enjoyed the growth of the male and female leads, though I felt the story ended a bit too quickly. There was this scene where Grant mistakenly thought Charli was involved with another man and pinned her against the wall—soooo hot.
Review：
A very light and fun read. I was expecting more angst, but there wasn't much. I really enjoyed the growth of the male and female leads, though I felt the story ended a bit too quickly. There was this scene where Grant mistakenly thought Charli was involved with another man and pinned her against the wall—soooo hot.
July 28, 2024
"She recalled how her grandpa used to look at her grandma, the adoration he never tried to conceal, spiked with just a hint of deviltry even after six decades of marriage."
Charli is like a modern day Cinderella or Eliza Doolittle. Grant is not your typical Prince Charming. Burford is great at character development and world building. "The Wedding Ring" is a group of childhood friends living out a promise they made to each other in their teen years.
I could not put them down.
Charli is like a modern day Cinderella or Eliza Doolittle. Grant is not your typical Prince Charming. Burford is great at character development and world building. "The Wedding Ring" is a group of childhood friends living out a promise they made to each other in their teen years.
I could not put them down.
April 11, 2025
Heroine should have left the hero. He never deserved her even at the end.
March 21, 2017
So. Here's the thing. I'm about to drop this down hard so if you're offended easily- catch me outside doh.
So. I read the first of the series when it was suggested in my "free"/"you read books similar" page. So I got it. It was fine. I appreciated the sass. The feels between Hunter and Raven were cute and made me snicker as they dished wit back and forth.
But COME ON. no 18 year olds would make some dumb pact like that and actually hold true to it 12 years later. Let's get real.
The book prior to this one, all things considered, was mildly entertaining but highly unrealistic to the point where I was like mehhhhhh I don't know if I wanna read the next one. But I did.
DUDE. I couldn't get past 50 pages ( on my kindle) without literally asking myself "WTF?!" I need an author person, or someone who does something with books who knows more than I do, to tell me why girls are painted to be thirsty AF. Seriously. In love?! After one crappy date where they both wanted to fly out faster than a bat in hell?! No girl. Simmer down. Take a seat (or several). Calm your tits(but seriously. So thirsty). 50 pages and I was hanging my head asking myself "why TF did I just waste 45 minutes of my life on this?!"
But me, being the idiot that I am, had to know what happened. So I continued to read this terrible excuse of a story (notice how I left the word "love" out? Because where TF could you find it in this book????).
Imma say for your sanity: don't read this book.
(But you may be an idiot like me.)
So. I read the first of the series when it was suggested in my "free"/"you read books similar" page. So I got it. It was fine. I appreciated the sass. The feels between Hunter and Raven were cute and made me snicker as they dished wit back and forth.
But COME ON. no 18 year olds would make some dumb pact like that and actually hold true to it 12 years later. Let's get real.
The book prior to this one, all things considered, was mildly entertaining but highly unrealistic to the point where I was like mehhhhhh I don't know if I wanna read the next one. But I did.
DUDE. I couldn't get past 50 pages ( on my kindle) without literally asking myself "WTF?!" I need an author person, or someone who does something with books who knows more than I do, to tell me why girls are painted to be thirsty AF. Seriously. In love?! After one crappy date where they both wanted to fly out faster than a bat in hell?! No girl. Simmer down. Take a seat (or several). Calm your tits(but seriously. So thirsty). 50 pages and I was hanging my head asking myself "why TF did I just waste 45 minutes of my life on this?!"
But me, being the idiot that I am, had to know what happened. So I continued to read this terrible excuse of a story (notice how I left the word "love" out? Because where TF could you find it in this book????).
Imma say for your sanity: don't read this book.
(But you may be an idiot like me.)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 17, 2016
I received a copy of I Do, But Here's the Catch by Pamela Buford in exchange for an honest review.
Note: this review contains spoilers!
Charli Is the second of the four friends to turn 30 with no man in her life. Grant Sterling is the man she is supposed to date for 30 days, that is if he doesn't go running after the first date. Charli is a virgin, a band director at the high school she went to, and dresses like she wants to disappear into the background. Grant is handsome, rich, a lawyer, and yet drawn to this little mouse who has so much passion about life. And Grant wants to move up in his law firm, something he can only do if he has a wife. A wife like Charli who is so organized she can plan a birthday party for 80 and do all of the cooking too. Who can handle 3 elderly relatives, all of their doctor appointments, the household finances, her job, and everything else. So when he proposes, he tries to make it into a business deal, but in a very round about way. All Charli sees is the ring he puts on her finger. Things go from wonderful to terrible quickly as Grant explains on their wedding night the real terms of their marriage. Charli tries to live up to Grant's expectations, but even the smallest mistake is blown out of proportion. So the little mouse becomes a lion and wakes out on Grant. You'll have to read this second book in the Wedding Ring series to see if Grant and Charli get back together or if Grant goes through his own divorce.
Note: this review contains spoilers!
Charli Is the second of the four friends to turn 30 with no man in her life. Grant Sterling is the man she is supposed to date for 30 days, that is if he doesn't go running after the first date. Charli is a virgin, a band director at the high school she went to, and dresses like she wants to disappear into the background. Grant is handsome, rich, a lawyer, and yet drawn to this little mouse who has so much passion about life. And Grant wants to move up in his law firm, something he can only do if he has a wife. A wife like Charli who is so organized she can plan a birthday party for 80 and do all of the cooking too. Who can handle 3 elderly relatives, all of their doctor appointments, the household finances, her job, and everything else. So when he proposes, he tries to make it into a business deal, but in a very round about way. All Charli sees is the ring he puts on her finger. Things go from wonderful to terrible quickly as Grant explains on their wedding night the real terms of their marriage. Charli tries to live up to Grant's expectations, but even the smallest mistake is blown out of proportion. So the little mouse becomes a lion and wakes out on Grant. You'll have to read this second book in the Wedding Ring series to see if Grant and Charli get back together or if Grant goes through his own divorce.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 9, 2020
Gosh this book felt very dated. Charli may as well have been called Great Aunt Mildred the way she thought and behaved. Although if you have a Great Aunt Mildred I suspect she'd be less naive and prudish than Charli. For example Charli doesn't return the passion in Grant's kisses because she doesn't want to be 'brazen' or like a 'certain kind of woman'. She also mentioned the kind of 'indecent nightie' she knew her friend wore to bed. Of course there's nothing wrong with not having sex but there is something wrong with judging other women for embracing their sexuality.
This is the first book of the series I've read and I don't like or believe in the wedding ring pact idea. Apparently an agreement these women made when they were basically kids means you have to stay in the relationship for 3 months even if you're unhappy. It took Charli way too long to find her backbone. Grant was a jerk for the majority of this book and his redemption was underwhelming.
I also had an issue with Charli deciding she was in love with Grant after one date. Cool your jets, woman.
This is the first book of the series I've read and I don't like or believe in the wedding ring pact idea. Apparently an agreement these women made when they were basically kids means you have to stay in the relationship for 3 months even if you're unhappy. It took Charli way too long to find her backbone. Grant was a jerk for the majority of this book and his redemption was underwhelming.
I also had an issue with Charli deciding she was in love with Grant after one date. Cool your jets, woman.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 18, 2016
I Do, But Here’s the Catch is book two in the Wedding Ring Series. This story is about Carlotta (Charli) Rossi, the second of the four friends and their teenage pact, and Grant Sterling, a clueless lawyer. When her friends pair her up with Grant, it is the ride of their lives. Charli is a 32 year old virgin; Grant is a “worldly” lawyer (as described by the author) who doesn’t want any romantic entanglements – yet he wants a “dutiful” wife. Their journey is sweet and poignant and is truly amazing when Charli discovers her backbone and makes her wants known. And when Grant figures out he’s being an idiot? Priceless! Loved this book, and couldn’t wait to read the next one – but it is a standalone. I just wanted to read about all the friends!
December 10, 2016
Book two in Pamela Burford's Wedding Ring quartet, I Do, But Here's The Catch is just as tender, funny and heartwarming as the other books in the series. I felt for Charli from the beginning. The good girl, always ready to help anybody, a fabulous organiser, great cook and talented musician, Charli nevertheless has a major self-esteem problem. Grant took a while to grow on me. Honestly I just couldn't see what made him the perfect man for her, but Pamela Burford is clever and of course by the end of this story I was sure that these two were perfect for each other. This has been another "can't put it down" story from this talented author. Recommended!
August 15, 2017
I needed to sleep, darnit!
But I couldn't put the book down!
I totally related to Charli. All the feels, the choices that most others wouldn't understand -which I completely understood- all of it.
Grant, on the other hand... wow was he a jerk. One who grew and changed, but a very well written jerk. I was rooting for him to come to his senses.
So here it is, 3:41 am, and after reading Sunny's first chapter, I NEED to get that book now, too.
Sleep? Sleep is for the weak. There are characters I've come to love that I can't wait to find out more about.
But I couldn't put the book down!
I totally related to Charli. All the feels, the choices that most others wouldn't understand -which I completely understood- all of it.
Grant, on the other hand... wow was he a jerk. One who grew and changed, but a very well written jerk. I was rooting for him to come to his senses.
So here it is, 3:41 am, and after reading Sunny's first chapter, I NEED to get that book now, too.
Sleep? Sleep is for the weak. There are characters I've come to love that I can't wait to find out more about.
October 1, 2019
H gets married to get a promotion from work and h because she loves him. I do think that h got pretty during the marriage, to be pretty you have to work at it and before meeting him she didnt but during the marriage she did, she got her hair done, make up and wore clothes that highlighted her assets. It was a nice story that could have been better if the author had made the timeline longer, right now is doesnt seem believable in those 3 months. Meeting, marriage, H being mean, h leaving him, H missing her and groveling, and her taking him back.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 21, 2019
Charli and Grant
Grant and Charli go on a blind date set up by Charli’s Wedding Ring girlfriends. Grant needs a wife to make partner in his matrimonial law firm. He finds high school band teacher Charli to be acquiescent, undemanding and therefore perfect for his idea of a wedding “arrangement”. The meeting of the minds over the arrangement wasn’t clear until after the wedding, so some adjustments had to take place. I really liked the book.
Grant and Charli go on a blind date set up by Charli’s Wedding Ring girlfriends. Grant needs a wife to make partner in his matrimonial law firm. He finds high school band teacher Charli to be acquiescent, undemanding and therefore perfect for his idea of a wedding “arrangement”. The meeting of the minds over the arrangement wasn’t clear until after the wedding, so some adjustments had to take place. I really liked the book.
January 12, 2025
It was okay. I loved that Charli grew such a backbone and actually started taking charge of her own decisions. Grant was a jerk - with his background, one would think that he would be more in tune with other people's emotions. I loved Charli's nonna - she was a hoot! The ending was abrupt - poof, all forgiven!!! It was a quick read and kept me company on a very rainy afternoon.
Go Cards! L1C4!!
Go Cards! L1C4!!
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