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Annihilate Me Universe #13.6

Unleash Me: Wedding

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The series with more than 3.5 million books sold worldwide! Two-and-a-half years—and several books later—since security expert Tank McCollister first proposed to best-selling author Lisa Ward (see reading order below)—they’ve finally set a date. They’re getting married!If only it were that easy.After a series of mishaps, Lisa finds herself in Prairie Home, Nebraska, on Tank’s parents' cow-and-chicken farm. With the wedding days away, conflict simmers between Lisa and Tank’s holy-rolling mother, Ethel McCollister, who’s no fan of Lisa—or her books about the undead.Ethel’s certain that Lisa’s books are sacrilegious. She’s worried that Lisa might be demon-possessed. Determined to save her only son from the clutches of the woman of her nightmares, Ethel rises up—and sets out to derail the wedding.Will love win out in the end? If it does, it won’t be without one brutal war between Lisa and her potential monster-in-law when events turn vicious—and unexpectedly hilarious—between them.With Jennifer, Blackwell, Alex, Epifania, and other fan favorites at Lisa’s side, “Unleash Wedding” continues Lisa and Tank’s story with an epic bang!

254 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 31, 2017

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Christina Ross

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Christina Ross began writing on nights and weekends while working as an intern for an international, iconic fashion magazine. After eight years, she left that position as an editor. Many of Christina's narratives reflect her background as an insider in the world of fashion.

Now, with a successful fashion career behind her, Christina divides her time between her apartment on Park Avenue in Manhattan and her new home along the coast of Maine. Christina loves spending quality time with her girlfriends in both locations. A lifelong animal-lover, Christina's favorite charity is the ASPCA, to which she encourages all her readers to contribute.

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Profile Image for Angie McGuire.
1,127 reviews13 followers
August 1, 2017
What a perfect ending to an amazing series. I love every single one is these characters. It's more than just the wedding of Tank and Lisa... It's the end to all there is to the Annihilate Me series..;however, we FINALLY get the wedding we have been waiting for. I've been waiting for this wedding since the proposal!!! So this book is a great one for me.

Tank is just perfect... Absolutely perfect as one of the finest specimens of man you can find. He is loyal, and loving, intelligent, passionate and romantically expressive in every way. But here's also very private, which is a side of him that Lisa only gets to explore. Their love had stood the test of many things over the years, so getting to see their marriage begin is truly a blessing. But getting to the wedding itself was miraculous on its own.

Lisa had to spend a whole week with Ethel, Tank's mother, alone. I'm not sure what I expected, but lordy that woman was out for blood. For someone who is so religious and turns to God for everything, she is one spitefully judgmental woman. I'm not sure on would've handled her the way Lisa did, because I'm sure fists would've been flying if I was involved. This was one of the first real dramatic scenarios that Tank and Lisa had to deal with, which occurred before the wedding. It's one thing to deal with something like this from a friend or distant relative, but have to deal with your mother??? That's completely different. Knowing the series like I do, I wasn't sure what to expect. But you know the saying... Love Conquers All, right?? Or does it?

Completing this review is more than just writing for Tank and Lisa... It's about all of them, and everyone is wrapped up in a pretty bow. I truly loved this series and I anxiously awaited every new book sitting on pins and needles. It was truly divoon in all sense of the word. This book was the perfect ending and written flawlessly. I voluntarily reviewed this ARC given to me from the author. 5 stars is just not enough. Thank you CR for giving us such a great group of characters to love.

Profile Image for Melanie Marnell.
4,226 reviews34 followers
July 31, 2017
I received this as an ARC

It saddens me that this is the end of the Annihilate Me/Unleash Me series. I've had so many hours of reading enjoyment from this series. But, this is a fitting end to it all. Lisa and Tank's wedding ties up the last of the loose ends in the series. Although in my humble opinion Blackwell still needs her own HEA. She is one of my very favorite fictional characters.

It's not smooth sailing for the wedding. Forced to move the event out of Manhatten, Lisa and Tank decide to get married at his parent's farm. After spending four months planning the wedding via lots of phone conversations, Tank and Lisa plan on spending the last week at the farm nailing down details. A last minute change has Lisa going to her future in-law's without Tank. She'll be forced to deal with his mother alone for the week. During the four month planning process Ethel has been genial if not a bit overbearing. But face to face may not be as easy.

Heaven save us from religious, sanctimonious zealots. Ethel shows her true colors once Lisa is at her mercy. Lisa has to pull up her big girl panties and deal with Ethel's underhanded machinations. Tank has to step in and read his mother the riot act. She behaves for a while but is finally caught in the act of ultimate sabotage. Lisa meets the threat with the ultimate threat of revenge.

Revenge may be sweet but it overshadows the wedding. Tank is adamant that his mother's bad behavior will not be allowed to ruin their day. The wedding is about them and for them, nobody else.

The wedding scenes were poignantly beautiful, filled with live and heartfelt emotions. The entire Annihilate Me cast of characters are there to lend their support and celebrate the nuptials. Epifania is in fine form and offers a surprise of her own. Blackwell is her usual droll self. Alex and Jennifer stauchly support their best friends. Bernie, Cutter, Alex and Daniella and Rudman round out the wedding party.

As the book ends Jennifer and Lisa go back to the place in Manhatten where it all began. Reminiscing about how far they've come and how much their lives have changed, they realuze how blessed they both are. They then set off to meet their husbands and their future.
Profile Image for Traann.
917 reviews11 followers
August 5, 2017
Unleash Me: Wedding by Christina Ross is the final book in the Annihilate Me/Unleash Me universe which begun with Annihilate Me, Vol.1 back in 2013. Even though I will miss reading about all of my favorite characters I was so excited to read this story and couldn’t put it down, it was that good.

The book completes Lisa and Tank’s story. It brings back all of your favorite characters in perfect ways as they contribute to the event of Lisa and Tank’s wedding, the good the bad and the ugly. In fact, the opening line of the book, “You’re screwed”, sets the tone for much of how the story evolves.

Lisa and Tank do not have a lot of time to plan their wedding since Tank decided that he wanted a June wedding and announced it on New Years Eve. Lisa tries to plan a New York wedding but that is just not enough time for the type of wedding she wants. That brings us to the crux of the story, they decide to have their wedding in Tank’s home town of Prairie Home, Nebraska at his families farm.

OK, so many of you would think home town wedding, great, right. Not for this one. Tank’s mother does not hide the fact that she disapproves of Lisa and due to circumstances out side of his control, Tank can not go with Lisa to his home the week before the wedding like they planned, to tie up all of the last minute details. Instead, Lisa goes by herself and has to deal with her soon to be monster-in-law. The results of that are challenging, sad and funny.

With her posse of friends, Lisa powers on to make the best of a situation which brings back all of your favorite characters doing what they do best. You will just have to read the story to find out how divoon it all is.

I am excited to have received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
147 reviews
August 1, 2017
I received this book from the author as an ARC. I have read ALL of her books in this entire series, and all of them should be rated higher than 5 stars..it just won't let me do it. This is the final conclusion of the series that is set for Tank and Lisa's long awaited waiting. We already knew in the Unleash Me series that Tank's mother, Ethel, did not like Lisa, did not want her with her only son. But (no spoilers) the lengths that Ethel went thru to sabotage this wedding was electric, however, the way that Lisa handled her future mother in law, was phenomenal!!!! I could NOT put this book down, which is the same for the entire series. Lisa's character from the first book in the Annihilate Me series was one of my favorites. Head strong, independent, and beautiful. I loved her spirit! Tank, when introduced in the same series, well, lets just say he became another one of my book boyfriends. I can't imagine a real life person like him....he definitely should be cloned. If you have not read the entire series that this book revolves around, I will say it is a must!!! and if you have, but not read this last book, stop what you are doing and read it! I laughed, I cried, and I dreamed that I could be Lisa. Once again Christina Ross nails it! Her books are nothing short of awesome. I have read everyone that I can find, and they are all minimum 5 stars!!!! I highly recommend this book, and the entire series!!!
Profile Image for Alexandra Mateo.
30 reviews2 followers
August 1, 2017
I absolutely adore Christina Ross as a writer. She shows the true meaning of friendship and family through her characters. This book is the perfect ending (although it saddens me) to Lisa and Tank's story, as well as Jennifer and Alex. I have been extremely grateful to be part of her arc team and am honored to write this review. Now on to this perfect ending.

As we meet a special someone in our lives, obviously their families always come along with them as a package deal. This story depicts what a lot of people can probably say they have experienced with their mother in law! Ethel McCollister tries Lisa's patience too many times to count but she shows nothing but strength and perseverance to make her relationship work with this dreadful woman! In a funny way it reminds me of how my grandmother is with my mom! Although Ethel tries to make everything impossible for Lisa, her love for tank takes over to make everything possible for their day! This story made me cry when their love for one another is expressed, as well as Alex and Jennifer's love for them is spoken at the rehearsal. In a way, this story in a whole really shows that you should follow your dreams and never give up... Take that leap of faith. Love is a beautiful thing, and Christina Ross has fully captured it in her books! Can't WAIT to read more from this wonderful author!
Profile Image for Melissa  ❤️ bookaddict_fanatic .
1,131 reviews112 followers
July 31, 2017
** Received this book as an ARC for an honest review**

Wow! How do I even begin to explain how amazing this final book in a phenomenal series was? I have loved every moment and every book in this journey of the Annihilate Me and Unleash Me series and this one is no exception. Tank and Lisa have been through so much along the way that they finally deserve their happily ever after, which at times I wasn't sure was going to happen! The hell that Lisa goes through while in Nebraska with Tank's mother, will have you screaming at your book or kindle! This book was such an emotional read for me, knowing this series was coming to an end. I really tried to savor each page; however, I couldn't hold back I devoured each paragraph, page and chapter because I just couldn't put it down. Let me say that the epilogue.......yep, that had me an emotional wreck so have your tissues handy because you will be crying your eyes out as the series comes full circle in the end. This was such a beautiful ending to one epic series, so thank you Christina for such an amazing journey!
316 reviews
July 31, 2017
Unleash Me: Wedding is the final book in the Annihilate Me/Unleash Me series by Christina Ross and can be read as a stand a lone, but one should read the other books in the series to get the full experience.

This is the story of Lisa and Tank and their wedding. All the characters from the previous books make an appearance.

Due to last minute planning Tank and Lisa cannot get married in NYC, as no venues are available so they decide to go to Tanks home in Town Prairie, Nebraska. Tanks mom has not been kind to Lisa in the past and she has her doubts, but agrees.

When Lisa arrives, without Tank his mother does quite a bit to undermine the wedding and cause trouble especially with under handed comments, which at times are pure evil. But nothing can break the beautiful bond between the two. Their love is palpable.

This was a lovely ending to the series and I'm sorry to see it end. Perhaps Ms. Ross will re-visit these characters at a later date.

I received an ARC for an honest review.
Profile Image for Lisa KM.
1 review
August 1, 2017
I received this book as an ARC in return for an honest review
Just finished the book and I have to say what a beautiful and memorable ending :) finished the book in one sitting just couldn't put it down, I was a little nervous at how I would feel ending the series as a lot of series that I have read have left a lot of things unanswered You never got full closure But I think Christina finished the series perfectly.
She really nailed it. It finished where it began and I won't lie I shed a few tears and as always there is alot of laughter drama and suspense along the way too. I have loved the whole series and all the characters Christina has a way of making sure she sucks you into her book world. I wish them all the very best the characters and Christina with her new books. So sad to see this series finish but a lot of fabulous memories made over the last 2 years that will make this series one of my all time favorites Really enjoyed this book from start to finish and all of the books from the Annihilate/unleash me series :) Thank you Christina :)
Profile Image for Patricia.
630 reviews
October 12, 2018
I loved this book couldn't put it down. After going to all the places in Manhattan's upper West Side, Lisa was out of luck to find the perfect place for her wedding to Tank. That night Tank & Lisa talked about other possible places, then Tank suggested if she wanted to get married in June that they would have to do it in Prairie Home, Nebraska. Lisa was reluctant because she knew that his mother didn't like her, but Tank told her that she would be on her best behavior or else. When Lisa arrived to Prairie Home without Tank because he had somewhere else to go first, Ethel Tank's mother was the one picking her up from the airport. The whole time that Lisa was there, Ethel gave her a hard time especially about her books, but Harold Tank's father loved having Lisa there. Tank arrived five days later and notice that Lisa was too quiet, and after spending time alone he made Lisa tell him what was wrong. When they both went back to the house Tank went to take a shower while Lisa went to the kitchen, but when she was there getting a drink she heard Ethel talking. Lisa took her cell phone out and started recording Ethel and couldn't believe what she was hearing.
Profile Image for Jennifer Lessard.
475 reviews23 followers
September 15, 2017
I have enjoyed this entire series from the very beginning and an so sad to see it end! But I am extremely happy that it ends on a happy note! As with all of the books in this series there is plenty of suspense and twists and turns! I have to say none of the books in this series have ever disappointed me and the same holds true for this book! It is very well-written and the story-line flows very well. I had a very hard time putting the book down. Not once did it ever fail to hold my attention. I have absolutely loved these characters from the very start of the series! I hope that one day in the future there is maybe a mention of these characters again. It's just hard to let a series go when you've been with it for this long. When you feel like you know these characters! I guess tells you a bit right there about how well the author developed her characters for us! Amazing ending to an amazing series! I look forward to reading your WIP Ms Ross!
Profile Image for Niken Widyastuti.
380 reviews1 follower
August 1, 2017
This is the last book in a long series. And although it came with beautiful ending, I’m still sorry to see this series end. However, I think Ms. Ross did this series justice by giving such a beautiful story to end it. Oh, this is definitely not a stand-alone.

It’s Lisa and Tank’s wedding. And after what they’ve been through, they deserved their happy ending. Other characters were showing as well. As Lisa and Tank’s mother relationship was not in good term, their wedding was also filled with mischiefs from Tank’s mother. Sometimes she’s just plain evil to Lisa, but Lisa showed that she’s not that easy to back down. Way to go, Lisa!

All in all, this was a very good book. I definitely looking forward to what Ms. Ross has next in store for her readers.

I was provided a complementary copy by the author / publisher, but this in no way influenced my thoughts or opinions.
Profile Image for Chris.
69 reviews2 followers
August 19, 2017
I received this as an ARC for an honest review .... gutted its all over, will miss them all so much. Loved every single annihilate and unleashed book Christina has written but this one leaves me feeling veey sad. I shall miss Jennifer, Alex, Tank, Lisa and my beloved Blackwell so much. This is the full circle book, its Tank n Lisa's wedding which has been a long time coming dor the awesome couple. Some veey funny parts n also some heart wrencing parts..... Epifania is just awesome I always rhink of Sophia wen I read her parts lol ... I'm sad to see this series close but look forward to Christinas next series. This is a must read series .... have tissues at the ready ... will miss the Wren characters but thank you for sharing them with the reading world xx ps Blackwell you own my heart, I love you xx
1,655 reviews8 followers
January 24, 2021
An excellent wedding story.

This is the story of Tank (Mitch) & Lisa’s wedding. They want to get married in Manhattan, but waited too long to be able to get a church or a venue. They are getting married in four months. Tank has the idea about getting married in Prairie Home, Nebraska, his home town. His parents own a farm there. But now she has to go there alone for five days because one of Tank’s friends died and he has a funeral to go to. Lisa and his mother really don’t get along. What a trying time it was for Lisa for those five days. She overhears Tank’s mother talking to her sister and Lisa and Tank’s mother have a confrontation. Things happen in this story that are full of drama, sad, happy and so full of love. This whole series takes your breath away. Looking forward to more of Christina Ross’ books.
Profile Image for Mary Baché.
16 reviews1 follower
August 1, 2017
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review....
As usual Christina doesn't disappoint. This book is a continuation from the earlier series stories, and could be a finishing touch for the wonderful characters, and also leaves the door open to pick back up at a later time (hint hint to Christina).
I was reading this book while my husband was sleeping next to me and I swear I thought I would wake him up with my remarks, scoffing and laughing. Every time I thought I had something figured out how it would go, I was wrong....mind you this isn't a bad thing.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this series and do wish their was more to come.

I cannot wait to see where Christina's next series will go and be about.
Profile Image for Joanne Coughlin.
280 reviews1 follower
August 1, 2017
Loved it!

What can I say in words to describe how much I loved this book. I was completely captivated by this whole series and couldn't wait to see Lisa and Tank get their happily ever after! Well done again, never disappoint me Christina. I am sad to say goodbye to this series. As I have stated before, I really felt like I was part of their story. I would love to see how life continues on with everyone, like Alexander and Blackwell. Also if Lisa and Tank had children, along with seeing the friendship of Jennifer and Lisa's children as they grow, but I understand the need to move on. Just know that you can always come back to it in the future and I as a faithful reader would scoop up the books! 😃
Profile Image for Carrie Franks Fink.
124 reviews13 followers
August 13, 2017
I received an arc in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
I am so sad to see the series end and I will say this series is going out with a bang...
I am greatful to be able to read such an amazing story as Lisa and Tank's wedding. I can not believe how the soon to be mother in law behaved. Lisa was amazing at dealing with her behavior and showing she is not going anywhere. I love how the ending plays out for both Annihilate Me and Unleash Me series and hope to see more of our favorite characters, especially Blackwell in other series. Christina Ross has outdone herself and for those who have not read both series from the start should, I highly recommend them and guarantee you won't want this series to end any more than I do.
61 reviews
December 2, 2020
Happy Endings and one Mother of a Monster-in-Law


I’m so sad to see that Jennifer, Alex, Tank & Lisa’s stories have come to an end. The final book focuses on Tank & Lisa’s weeding. As we knew from previous books Tanks’ mom doesn’t approve of Lisa and works tirelessly trying to undermine Lisa at every turn.
Throughout the entire series the author draws you into the lives of the characters, along with all the details of clothing that is worn. I personally learned a lot about fashion thanks to these books. I also feel that she did a fabulous job showing just how dedicated all the characters are to Lisa. While I’m sad to see this series end, I look forward to reading more of her books. I also would love to see a book from the viewpoint of Blackwell.
6 reviews
August 1, 2017
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.

This book is a fitting end to the series, everything has definitely come full circle for Jennifer and Lisa. I do hope their is a future for Blackwell in a book somewhere, this has left me curious about the changes she makes.
This book shows how much Blackwell has rubbed off on the 2 women, Lisa gives her mother in law a run for her money in a style that reminded me so much of Blackwell. It was so fitting that Blackwell delivered the final version!
I absolutely loved this book, as I have every book in this series. I am sad to see it end, but am super excited to see what Christina Ross has in store for us next!
Profile Image for Karen  Clagett.
188 reviews2 followers
March 16, 2019
Can't Miss

I read though the entire Annihilate/Unleash series with a vengeance. I couldn't even stop to do a review of each book because frankly, it would have taken up too much precious time. Each book just got better and better. More of everything. Drama, suspense, wit, the laughs oh my God! Roaring hilarity. Jennifer slays her snobby betters in the Annihilate series. Blackwell, well who would have thought we'd be picking up all this fashion sense throughout both sets of these books? I still have a couple of the standalone books to read but definitely won't be skipping over them. Christina Ross, I love these books!!!!
Profile Image for Mary Smith.
495 reviews10 followers
August 5, 2017
Outstanding conclusion to this awesome series!!

I love the way Ms Ross draws you into her stories. You actually feel like you are a part of the action. This story is basically about Tank and Lisa's wedding but there is so much more inside info we knew nothing about. You will not be able to put this one down.
This book was a beautiful way to end a great series and I will miss each and every character.
I will be looking forward to Christina's next series but will go back and read this one again. I highly recommend this book.
Profile Image for Vicki Finley.
34 reviews
November 4, 2020
Hit me in all the right spots

Wow, I’m not sure if I have ever devoured a series so fast and thought so much of it. Amazing people, intense and heartbreaking scenes, and steamy love scenes with hunky guys. What pulls it all together is memorable characters, settings you can hear, see and even smell, and down to earth people who seem real. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to it all, so I guess I will be looking for more from Christina Ross. To quote one of my favorite characters: it’s Divoon!
Profile Image for Carol.
3,582 reviews3 followers
July 31, 2017
Unleash Me:

A vision of a M-I-L, As Tank and Lisa are in the final stages of planning and getting their wedding figured out, parents always come into the picture! Some more than others, in this particular case as you remember in earlier story, Tanks mom, didn't exactly take to Lisa, will this change as nuptials near or will she continue with her negativity! Hold on readers, think you will enjoy this story, as well as the others, I sure did. Loved them All!❤️
3 reviews
July 31, 2017
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review. I absolutely love this final book and the series. I could not stop reading it. Tank's mum is a nasty piece of work putting Lisa through it. Loved how the ending was written, bringing the series to a close. I'm looking forward to new characters and stories, but I have really enjoyed the journey that Jennifer and Lisa took us on when they arrived from Maine.
Recommend reading the whole series.
Profile Image for Karen Kearns.
346 reviews2 followers
August 8, 2017
Lisa and Tank getting married n Prairie Home, Nebraska, who would have believed it?
Tank's mom, Ethel, is still being toxic towards Lisa; his dad, Harold, has come to adore Lisa. The love shared by Lisa and Tank will rise above all.
Although this is the end of the Annihilate Me and Unleash Me series, I truly hope that Ms Ross will continue to visit these feisty characters as they STILL have a lot to share with us.
Profile Image for Jennifer Alexander.
309 reviews3 followers
October 6, 2017
I am so sad to see this series ending. I have anxiously awaited each new book wondering what Christina Ross was going to bring us next. This book was no different. The wedding of Tank and Lisa is finally happening but of course it can't go off without drama. What I really enjoyed was the full circle feel this book left me with. This book sucked me in and left me laughing and sobbing all within pages. Another hit for Christina Ross!
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1,437 reviews77 followers
October 19, 2017
Bittersweet

Once again we meet up with the whole crazy crew of the Annihilate me world we’ve all come to know and love. This time we’re finally witnessing Tank and Lisa’s wedding! The laughs! The meddling! Those beautiful toasts from Alex and Jennifer and those super sweet vows! When I got to the end, I was so sad to say goodbye to the Annihilate me world. It’s one that full of characters so rich I could never tire.
Profile Image for Shawnna Marshall.
44 reviews
October 13, 2018
Christina Ross book series

This book became full circle to each of us as readers! Christina, as the author of these series : Annihilate Me, Annihilate Us, Unleash Me, and Annihilate Us with a few special side books in these series you have make us laugh, cry, morn, and rejoice through these characters. You are the only author I know that I can read 16 books and I still want more! Thank you for giving us this journey.
Profile Image for Cleo.
37 reviews
November 16, 2018
Wish I could give more stars

What a lovely series. I enjoyed EVERY book. The suspense had me sneaking on my break to read what's happen. I miss Blackwell already with her stern words. Alex and Jennifer have gained wonderful and because of it longs of bonds has been made . I am already recommending and talking about this series to get more readers so we can discuss the characters.
Profile Image for Ashley Hall.
162 reviews1 follower
July 16, 2019
Tank and Lisa wedding

This is another great read, and the ending for this whole series. While I'm sad to see it go, it was a wonderful ride that I thoroughly enjoyed. One I plan to revisit again, as this was my second time reading this series. From Alex and Jennifer to Tank and Lisa and ask their friends in between, it's a magic set of books with wonderful friends who become a family.
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