Mother of the Bride

by Kim Hartfield

When Gloria's daughter announces she's getting married, Gloria couldn't be happier. Things get more complicated when she realizes the groom's mother was her best friend back in high school - the first woman who ever made her heart beat faster, as well as her first kiss. Gloria and Bethany reconnect during the engagement, and Gloria begins to wonder if she could have her own fairytale romance. Is it too late for Gloria to find love? Or could the mother of the bride be the star of her own story?

Genres: Romance, Lesbian, Second Chance, Femme Femme, LGBT

258 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 16, 2019

About the author

Kim Hartfield is a queer woman who's been writing since she could pick up a pen. Her novels are sweet and steamy, and while they may tackle serious issues, they always end with a happily-ever-after. She lives in a beachside city with her partner and their dogs, Chelsea and Rodent.

Reviews

[Barbro-Katrin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet story

This was a sweet, short and refreshing read. There was no “oh no I’m 50 and suddenly I like women!” moment, it just happened naturally. I could spot the ending coming a mile away but it was a fun read.

[Alexa Steli · Rating 2 out of 5]

2,5/5
I don't know about people but as parents they were doing a bad job👏

Not even that but I couldn't stand Bethany, everytime I would get at her point of view I would roll my eyes at least once.

I couldn't see the connection they kept talking about,they were giving really just friends vibes sometimes

But oh well

[Best Lesfic Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars

First off: we totally heart romances with mature MCs. We also completely understand late-in-life coming-of-age moments. So we should have liked this book more than we actually did.

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[Goodreads customer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Time

Bethany and Gloria were bffs in high school. Life separated the two. Their children brought them together by way of an impending marriage. Love kept them together. Read their story from the beginning. You are in for a treat.

[Ro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet romance.

I liked this story. There were sever twist and turns which enhanced the story. There is nice steam in the book and the happy ever after was just wonderful, it is never too late for true love.

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gloria and Bethany were friends in the 80s, with a little tingle of something more. But in a small town, back then, only one of them even thought of the possibility.

Many years later, and one pretty amicable divorce later, and a much more recent, far less amicable the ass cheated with a younger woman for years before announcing suddenly he was getting married to the woman, younger than his own son - ps a baby would be on the way in the next year.

But when their children met, these ladies felt a bit more than nostalgia. Can they survive the realizing she is bi and coming out of one, and the break up of their children, with all the ancillary baggage?

Gloria and Bethany never would have had a chance back in the 80s . How far can love take them now?

Sweet romance with all the additional not being 18 anymore baggage.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Cynthia · Rating 1 out of 5]

Idk, this was not awful, I really appreciated that this was about older women, who acted maturely about their relationships, and that there was no cheating involved. But idk, I did not feel, well, anything for any of the characters, and I really didn't like their kids' relationship, especially the breakup, and the reasons behind it (her being a "bridezilla" who needed to control everything, while him being an asshole who doesn't do anything to help is justified as her redoing anything he does because it's not up to her standards, and her yelling at him when she's sick), nor the reconciliation.

[Shelly Wolf · Rating 5 out of 5]

This author is fairly new to me, as in I've only read her a couple times,,,,, but the more I read from her ,,,, the more I love her writing,,,,,

This was a Goodreads andvI love how there js actually a story line revolving around the lesbian couple in depth instead of the short notice of the lesbians going about their lives in a short encounter here or there ,,,,, Make Sense,,,,???,,,, well, I know what I'm trying to say and that's Thank you Kim Hartfield for telling a complete Lesbian storyline ,,,, 

I would so definently recommend this book to anyone, Lesbian or not,,,, it's a good read ,,,,,

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review

[DR · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well edited. Let me start there. The story about two women who meet 35 years later was a plus. Bethany, raw from a recent divorce, questions her sexuality because Gloria, a high school friend, is a lesbian. It wasn't a story that grabbed me and I'm not able to convey what spark was lacking. The bouncing from one character's POV with each chapter was rough and I couldn't believe Bethany was sincere. She seemed forced. Their children's upcoming wedding was the back drop to the story as Gloria and Bethany navigated their own relationship. I can't share more without spoiling it.

[Cindy Stein · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gloria and Bethany's children are getting married, which would be a good thing, except the two moms were friends in high school and shared a memorable yet awkward kiss during a game of spin the bottle. After, their friendship was never the same. Now they are reunited. Gloria is out as a lesbian and Bethany is newly divorced from her long-time husband.

The story here is a decent one but the writing is quite a bit more telling than showing. And for that reason, I'm going with a three star review.

[Denise Dow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Kim Hartfield for righting a book about two strong women that follow their heart. I admit there were a couple of times in the book that I thought, this is where they will second guess their decisions or let something get in the way of them being a couple. It didn’t happen.

I read all types of romance, being in my early 50’s it is nice to read books with the couple being in my age group.

I highly recommend this book and am already trying to figure out what book by Kim Hartfield I will read next.

[MaryAnne · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF at 54%

I wish writers of sapphic romance would just COMMIT. This is the 2nd book in a row with a slow burn and buildup to a whole bunch of nothin'. Why do they write sex scenes like they're Victorian??? 'The most secret parts of her', 'My core'. Wtf!? It's so dull and uninspired and makes sex between women sound like the most bland sh*t ever. It's almost never longer than a page and feels like the book equivalent of the camera panning away when an onscreen sex scene starts. Give. Me. Passion.
My hunt for good sapphic romance authors continues...

[J.R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two ladies meet again and a big decision must be made.

Insightful story about what happens when a young lady becomes pregnant and decided through her emotions that she doesn't want to marry the father. Meanwhile the mother's are renewing a encounter that involved spinning the bottle from high school and what that first kiss meant to each other. Interesting emotional feelings come from the mother's and their children and a upcoming marriage or not! Enjoy!

[Jo Watkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Refreshing love story

What a refreshing story,a second chance romance with a twist.MC’S meet as teenagers share a single kiss and meet up again by chance years later both divorced when their children decide to marry,it’s wonderful to have a story where it’s more mature characters finding each other and having hot steamy sex for a change

[Gail · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mature romance that is slow but sure after two women Bethany and Gloria meet following their son and daughter becoming engaged. Realization follows that they knew each other in high school. There are some steamy moments, ups and downs, a scummy ex husband and a HEA. Thanks for an enjoyable read Ms. Hartfield.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

She is happy to be the mother of the bride when her daughter announces a wedding. She then meets the groom mother. She had felt something for them. Can it happen this time? Will a relationship happen? See if she will get her second chance

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet

I loved this story. The mothers were friends thirty five years ago. When their son and daughter announced that they were in love and planned to get married, they were brought back in each other’s lives. Great story with a great ending.

[Gina L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Story!

I loved this story. The commitment from Gloria to Bethany was what made this shine. You could feel the love Gloria had for Bethany. Once it was reciprocated Bethany’s love for Gloria added strength and trust. Well written. Kim has another winner.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Older and wiser

I really enjoyed this book. Especially with main characters being in their mid 40s. For anyone looking for characters who are a bit wiser and a bit older, this is the book for you.

[Phyllis Mann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous book

I loved this book. How they went to school together and one had a crush on the other. Then they met again when their kids were engaged and they ended up together again and were happy.

[Sandy Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not the usual Wedding Planning problems

I loved the premise of this book. Miranda and Bethany were good moms, better friends. What could be better than their kids getting married to each other? Read this book and get all the funny, cute and warm hearted details.

[Amanda Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

GOOD BOOK!!!!!

Okay first off, the characters were well developed and beautifully constructed. I love how the author wrong about and "older" couple. Not too sure 53 is old. The story had a great plotline and when you thought for sure it was the end, it just got better.

[charles clayson · Rating 5 out of 5]

No typos ! And a pleasant love story . The writing just flowed . The two lead characters Bethany and Gloria were a joy to read about how their lives grew and blossomed . Though there were those that could have curtailed them if either one had allowed it !
All in all a good book !

[Cabecass · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely

A lovely story.
I really enjoyed that drama-free easy going connection between Gloria and Bethany. It was an easy read throughout.

[Chelsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute

I adored this book! Just could not put it down. Can’t wait to check out the other books by this author!

[Doug Elliott · Rating 2 out of 5]

Basic old friends reconnect many years later story. A little melodramatic in spots, but an okay read.

[Tawanna L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

I really enjoyed reading this book , it let me know that you are only as old as you feel. Love doesn't have an age limit, if your lucky to find it, hold on to it😍😘

[Lorraine Rusnack · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked that they could fall back into be best friends after35 yrs. their romance was meant to be. They dealt with every twist and turn together.

[Michael Wells · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good plot. Kept my attention .The book deals with issues of our dairy and puts a personal perspective on it. I enjoyed reading the book and would recommend it to anyone.

[S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story

I really enjoyed this story of finding romance with an unrequited love, in the strangest of places, your daughter's engagement party.