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Cliffside Bay #7,5
Chateau Wedding
After a decade of searching for 'The One', Pepper Griffin is intent on having the wedding she's always dreamed of. But as the Cliffside Bay crew makes their way to Europe to celebrate Pepper and Stone, fate intervenes and threatens to ruin everything. Crazed fans and a missing wedding dress loom like large clouds over Pepper's most perfect day.
RSVP to the event of the season and join USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson's beloved cast of characters in picturesque France for an extra dose of happily-ever-after. But please note that unlike the other books in this series, Chateau Wedding is a quick read novella, not a standalone, and is intended to be enjoyed after reading Healed: Stone & Pepper.
RSVP to the event of the season and join USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson's beloved cast of characters in picturesque France for an extra dose of happily-ever-after. But please note that unlike the other books in this series, Chateau Wedding is a quick read novella, not a standalone, and is intended to be enjoyed after reading Healed: Stone & Pepper.
- GenresContemporary Romance
90 pages, ebook
First published December 3, 2019
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Tess Thompson
118 books1,729 followersTess Thompson Romance...hometowns and heartstrings.
Tess Thompson is the USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author of contemporary and historical Romantic Women’s Fiction with over 60 published titles. When asked to describe her books, she could never figure out what to say that would perfectly sum them up until she landed on, Hometowns and Heartstrings.
She’s married to her prince, Best Husband Ever, and is the mother of their blended family of four kids and five cats. Best Husband Ever is seventeen months younger, which qualifies Tess as a Cougar, a title she wears proudly. Her Bonus Sons are young adults with pretty hair and big brains like their dad. Daughters, better known as Princess One and Two, are teenagers who make their mama proud because they’re kind. They’re also smart, but a mother shouldn’t brag.
Tess loves lazy afternoons watching football, hanging out on the back patio with Best Husband Ever, reading in bed, binge-watching television series, red wine, strong coffee and walks on crisp autumn days. She laughs a little too loudly, never knows what to make for dinner, looks ridiculous kickboxing in an attempt to combat her muffin top, and always complains about the
rain even though she chose to live in Seattle.
She’s proud to have grown up in a small town like the ones in her novels. After graduating from the University of Southern California Drama School, she had hopes of becoming an actress but was called instead to writing fiction. She’s grateful to spend most days in her office matchmaking her characters while her favorite cat Mittens (shhh…don’t tell the others) sleeps on the desk.
She adores hearing from readers, so don’t hesitate to say hello or sign up for her newsletter:
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Tess Thompson is the USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author of contemporary and historical Romantic Women’s Fiction with over 60 published titles. When asked to describe her books, she could never figure out what to say that would perfectly sum them up until she landed on, Hometowns and Heartstrings.
She’s married to her prince, Best Husband Ever, and is the mother of their blended family of four kids and five cats. Best Husband Ever is seventeen months younger, which qualifies Tess as a Cougar, a title she wears proudly. Her Bonus Sons are young adults with pretty hair and big brains like their dad. Daughters, better known as Princess One and Two, are teenagers who make their mama proud because they’re kind. They’re also smart, but a mother shouldn’t brag.
Tess loves lazy afternoons watching football, hanging out on the back patio with Best Husband Ever, reading in bed, binge-watching television series, red wine, strong coffee and walks on crisp autumn days. She laughs a little too loudly, never knows what to make for dinner, looks ridiculous kickboxing in an attempt to combat her muffin top, and always complains about the
rain even though she chose to live in Seattle.
She’s proud to have grown up in a small town like the ones in her novels. After graduating from the University of Southern California Drama School, she had hopes of becoming an actress but was called instead to writing fiction. She’s grateful to spend most days in her office matchmaking her characters while her favorite cat Mittens (shhh…don’t tell the others) sleeps on the desk.
She adores hearing from readers, so don’t hesitate to say hello or sign up for her newsletter:
http://tesswrites.com/. You’ll receive an ebook copy of her novella, The Santa Trial, for your
efforts.
Much to her father’s horror, you can find her everywhere on social media.
BookBub: http://bit.ly/2esOcrn
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorTessTh...
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2vClTfX
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tesswrites
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tesswrites
Instagram: https://instagram.com/tessielouwrites
Please note: Tess is not affiliated with the writing duo of Charlene Tess and Judi Thompson.
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December 4, 2019
Pepper is so ready to be wed to her love, Stone. So the whole crew has assembled in Paris for the big day. Unfortunately, things are not about to happen smoothly for the couple. Will they make it down the aisle intact?
If you have read and loved this series, then this is the novella for you. It's a short but sweet story that shows just how strong love can be, how determination can get you just about anywhere.
ARC via L. Woods PR for an honest review.
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November 29, 2019
This is a short and sweet story of the wedding between Stone and Pepper. If it could go wrong it certainly did with this wedding. But Pepper being who she is managed to put things into perspective and carry one.
This is a short story about a wedding taking place in Paris. It’s one of the Cliffside Bay short story’s and will show you how strong a young woman can be in the face of adversity. The love of her life only wants what she wants. Everything to be perfect. And perfect it will be as long as the two of them get married and make a life with their friends and family all there.
This is not a stand alone book. You need to read this series as I know you will love it. Each book is about a different couple and a couple of shorts thrown in to keep the romance going. It’s a sweet story of a couple finally getting to where they belong. Together forever.
A true love story.
I gave it 4 stars and loved the book. Thank you to Tess Thompson for this ARC. This is my own honest review.
This is a short story about a wedding taking place in Paris. It’s one of the Cliffside Bay short story’s and will show you how strong a young woman can be in the face of adversity. The love of her life only wants what she wants. Everything to be perfect. And perfect it will be as long as the two of them get married and make a life with their friends and family all there.
This is not a stand alone book. You need to read this series as I know you will love it. Each book is about a different couple and a couple of shorts thrown in to keep the romance going. It’s a sweet story of a couple finally getting to where they belong. Together forever.
A true love story.
I gave it 4 stars and loved the book. Thank you to Tess Thompson for this ARC. This is my own honest review.
November 25, 2019
This sweet novella takes us to the Loire Valley in France for the dream wedding of Pepper and Stone. Pepper, Lisa and Maggie have been best friends since their college days and they come together with the loves of their lives to help make Pepper's fairy tale wedding come true.
It all seems like it's going to be perfect until a series of unexpected events start to happen and things go haywire! But there is never any doubt that the Dogs, Wags, and Wolves will stick together and make this the wedding Stone and Pepper will treasure and remember all their lives. That true love is in their hearts and that's what matters.
Thank you, Tess Thompson, for the gift of this story. Not only is the cover beautiful but the story is perfect!
It's a Tess Thompson five star adventure with Cliffside Bay friends!
Thank you, Tess Thompson for the honor of this read. All opinions and thoughts are my heartfelt own.
It all seems like it's going to be perfect until a series of unexpected events start to happen and things go haywire! But there is never any doubt that the Dogs, Wags, and Wolves will stick together and make this the wedding Stone and Pepper will treasure and remember all their lives. That true love is in their hearts and that's what matters.
Thank you, Tess Thompson, for the gift of this story. Not only is the cover beautiful but the story is perfect!
It's a Tess Thompson five star adventure with Cliffside Bay friends!
Thank you, Tess Thompson for the honor of this read. All opinions and thoughts are my heartfelt own.
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November 26, 2019Stone and Pepper are ready to tie the knot in France. When a few hiccups occur just before the big day, Pepper is reminded of the truly important things in life. As long as she has her friends, family and husband thing will be perfect the way they are.
I loved this short and sweet story. Not only way I able to catch up with some old friends (Dogs, Wags, and Wolves), I was also able to experience some of the gorgeous scenery of France. I highly recommend this 5 star novella.
Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to express my honest opinion about this story.
I loved this short and sweet story. Not only way I able to catch up with some old friends (Dogs, Wags, and Wolves), I was also able to experience some of the gorgeous scenery of France. I highly recommend this 5 star novella.
Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to express my honest opinion about this story.
November 26, 2019
Pepper has been dreaming of her perfect wedding since she was a child. She wanted everything to be just so, and she would be a princess. But, when her fairy tale begins to unravel with the theft of her dress, will she call off the wedding to Stone Hickman, her one true love?
Just when it seems that all her plans were done in vain, Maggie and Lisa help Pepper see what is truly important....
Leave it to Tess to create yet another magical book that leaves her readers in tears....
Just when it seems that all her plans were done in vain, Maggie and Lisa help Pepper see what is truly important....
Leave it to Tess to create yet another magical book that leaves her readers in tears....
December 5, 2019
Celebrate a happily every after that's been years in the making. We've survived the heartache, endured the suspense and hoped for the best. Chateau Wedding is a reward for all the drama that Thompson has put her fans hearts through. There will be laughter, expect tears and a smidge of drama to color the canvas, as we give our emotions over to the power that is love. A short sweet, treat. The Cliffside Bay gang will always hold a special place in my heart.
December 18, 2019
Chateaux Wedding
I adore Tess Thompson's Cliffside Bay series so much. Give me all of them. This short story is when the Dogs and family have all traveled to Paris after Pepper and Stone's story.
I adore Tess Thompson's Cliffside Bay series so much. Give me all of them. This short story is when the Dogs and family have all traveled to Paris after Pepper and Stone's story.
November 25, 2019
This is a novella and a very quick read, that revolves around Stone and Peppers wedding in a Chateau in France. We visit old friends and have a front seat to the wedding, reminding us while the day is important , the marriage is more important!
A wonderful, happy, uplifting story by Tess Thompson!
A wonderful, happy, uplifting story by Tess Thompson!
December 1, 2019
Every single one of these novels and novellas is so well woven, that they leave the reader stuck in the Cliffside Bay, unwilling to return to the normalcy of their mundane everyday life.
November 25, 2019
Pepper and Stone are getting married at a chateau outside of Paris. With all their friends and family there what could go wrong? you name it and it happens . .Pepper has waited a long time for Stone and vows nothing will stand in her way of marrying the man of her dreams.
This is a quick story of their wedding day. Not a standalone :)
This is a quick story of their wedding day. Not a standalone :)
December 3, 2019
I loved reading more about Stone and Pepper! They’ve been one of my favorite couple of the Wolves group! And this is a sweet short story about their wedding. And as happens, anything that could go wrong does go wrong! But Pepper takes it all in stride, for the most part, and knows that just marrying the man of her dreams is what’s important. Loved seeing our favorite Cliffside Bay couples come together for each other in France in this sweet novella! This definitely can’t be missed to complete the love story of Stone and Pepper...next up....kids!?
Reviewed by: Alexis B.
Reviewed by: Alexis B.
December 8, 2019
Who doesn’t love a wedding?
I absolutely loved this novella from Tess Thompson. Part of the Cliffside Bay series but can be read as a stand alone just like all of her books. Stone and Pepper worked hard for their relationship and Pepper worked hard for her fame. She dreamt of her perfect wedding and as all of her family and friends joined together at the beautiful castle of her dreams, all was perfect. Until someone derailed her special day. Not to worry, their friends jumped in and to console them. Pepper didn’t need it though, she did just what she always does and rose to the top. She realized all she needed for a perfect wedding was the love of her life, Stone and he realized all he needed was to see her smile to know, everything was ok. I just love the friendships they all have and how nothing matters but the love they have for each other. I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves stories about friendship, love, and happy endings. Looking forward to the next installment of Cliffside Bay from Tess
I absolutely loved this novella from Tess Thompson. Part of the Cliffside Bay series but can be read as a stand alone just like all of her books. Stone and Pepper worked hard for their relationship and Pepper worked hard for her fame. She dreamt of her perfect wedding and as all of her family and friends joined together at the beautiful castle of her dreams, all was perfect. Until someone derailed her special day. Not to worry, their friends jumped in and to console them. Pepper didn’t need it though, she did just what she always does and rose to the top. She realized all she needed for a perfect wedding was the love of her life, Stone and he realized all he needed was to see her smile to know, everything was ok. I just love the friendships they all have and how nothing matters but the love they have for each other. I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves stories about friendship, love, and happy endings. Looking forward to the next installment of Cliffside Bay from Tess
January 5, 2020
Stone and Pepper are finally getting married! Everyone is headed to France for the special occasion. The girls run into Lisa's mom, who has been living in Paris since her divorce. She remains true to form with some new crazy antics that will leave you shaking your head. And then anything that can go wrong does go wrong at the actual wedding.
But Pepper is able to handle it all with a special snarky grace that turns it all around in the way only Pepper can do it.
It's a super quick read, but fun, especially if you are familiar with this series. And note that this novella is definitely not a standalone. You're not going to understand most of it without reading the earlier books in the series.
Thank you to the author and publisher for sending me an advance review copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
But Pepper is able to handle it all with a special snarky grace that turns it all around in the way only Pepper can do it.
It's a super quick read, but fun, especially if you are familiar with this series. And note that this novella is definitely not a standalone. You're not going to understand most of it without reading the earlier books in the series.
Thank you to the author and publisher for sending me an advance review copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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December 2, 2019In yet another hit for author Tess Thompson, we are all flies on the wall for the much anticipated wedding of Pepper Griffin and Stone Hickman. Her dream wedding has always been in a French chateau and Stone does not deny his bride-to-be anything. So, the Dogs and the Wolves and assorted citizens of Cliffside Bay arrive in France for the big event, including her two best friends from her days in New York Maggie and Lisa.
However, everyone knows that every wedding has some sort of glitch. Pepper's is no exception. Her solution is pure Pepper.
A short novella, this is a perfect read for the holidays.
Thank you to the author and publisher for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
However, everyone knows that every wedding has some sort of glitch. Pepper's is no exception. Her solution is pure Pepper.
A short novella, this is a perfect read for the holidays.
Thank you to the author and publisher for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
December 3, 2019
This is pure Pepper. It's Christmas and it should be no surprise that one of these couples is ready to jump the broom. But of course with it being Pepper it's of course a pure joy. Stone is the perfect groom and protector and totally Stone. While Pepper and the girls make something out of a bad situation and of course make it all worth while. While Pepper may want to control and have everything perfect for her special day, when everything says otherwise she is quick to adjust with a smile and make it work. I'd loved how she went from bridzilla to bridemello and did it Pepper style. The love and support of this group gets her through it all with all this group holds dear including getting a friend through a personal meltdown of sorts. It's all in a days work with this group.
December 1, 2019
You don't want to miss Stone and Pepper's wedding!
In a short but sweet novella, we see Pepper and her friends pulling together her dream wedding. Only, everything that can go wrong does, it seems, and unexpected is the key word of the day. From Lisa's mother to the plaid skirt gang to a sartorial improvisation, nothing is going according to the plan, but eventually everything comes off without a hitch.
I really enjoyed this quick story, and it was wonderful to reunite with our Cliffside Bay friends. If you've been following this series at all, you definitely don't want to miss this wedding. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
In a short but sweet novella, we see Pepper and her friends pulling together her dream wedding. Only, everything that can go wrong does, it seems, and unexpected is the key word of the day. From Lisa's mother to the plaid skirt gang to a sartorial improvisation, nothing is going according to the plan, but eventually everything comes off without a hitch.
I really enjoyed this quick story, and it was wonderful to reunite with our Cliffside Bay friends. If you've been following this series at all, you definitely don't want to miss this wedding. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
December 4, 2019
Cute lighthearted read from Tess with our favorites from Cliffside bay. Pepper decides to head to France and have her dream wedding in a French Chateau with her family there. Of course, nothing goes to plan and one disaster after another hits the couple to be. Love how Pepper comes up with some clever ideas to combat the disasters that happen. Nothing phases her and will get in the way of marrying the man of her Dreams Stone. I received a copy (Thank you) to do an honest review for Naughty Nightie Book Blog. I can't say too much more about the story or it will ruin it for you. If you're looking for a light-hearted short read this is the one for you with a bit of humor thrown in.
July 2, 2022
Good book but out of order
This was a good story but the author had it in the wrong order, especially for those of us reading the whole series, not standalone. When I got into this story and especially v when they mentioned "The Oar" burning down, I knew I had missed a few things. I went back and read the other two books and reread this story. It all made sense. I think the author may be writing these novellas and either not checking other context and content, or allowing an assistant to reorder the books without considering what the reader needs to know prior to these additional novellas.
This was a good story but the author had it in the wrong order, especially for those of us reading the whole series, not standalone. When I got into this story and especially v when they mentioned "The Oar" burning down, I knew I had missed a few things. I went back and read the other two books and reread this story. It all made sense. I think the author may be writing these novellas and either not checking other context and content, or allowing an assistant to reorder the books without considering what the reader needs to know prior to these additional novellas.
November 29, 2019
Special thank you to the author and the publisher for an ARC of this new short story in the Cliffside Bay series ! The wedding of the century or that is what Pepper had planned ! When a series of mishaps occur will the wedding happen? be postponed ? Such a sweet story about the wedding a girl has dreamed of her whole life and all our favorite Cliffside Bay series characters there to support the bride and groom. Quick and easy read with all the heart and soul that Tess Thompson puts into each and every one of her books.
December 10, 2019
Chateau wedding transports us to Paris and then the Loire Valley in France for Stone and Peppers dream wedding. The whole gang from Cliffside Bay has gathered to join in the celebrations. However, the day is not without incident! Stolen wedding dress, freak weather but with some quick thinking and planning nothing will stop Pepper from marrying her true love.. A fabulous quick read.
Thank you to the author and publisher for my advanced review copy of Chateau Wedding .All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you to the author and publisher for my advanced review copy of Chateau Wedding .All thoughts and opinions are my own.
October 22, 2022
Chateau Wedding; Cliffside Bay Novella is by Tess Thompson. Pepper and Stone were finally getting married but in France with her dream wedding. Her first film had just come out and was generating lots of attention which Lisa didn’t like but Pepper loves. Then Lisa finds out her mother has remarried to a much younger man. All this before getting to the chateau for the wedding.
As if this wasn’t enough, her wedding dress comes up missing on her wedding day. The troops are called in to figure something out.
As if this wasn’t enough, her wedding dress comes up missing on her wedding day. The troops are called in to figure something out.
November 28, 2019
i received an ARC in exchange for an honest review
Pepper's and Stone's wedding is finally happening at a Chateau in France. After so much planning for her perfect day everything goes wrong, from her stolen gown to the weather being crazy... But nothing could stop her from marrying the love of her life...
Chateau Wedding is a sweet little novella that reminds you what is truly important in life.
Pepper's and Stone's wedding is finally happening at a Chateau in France. After so much planning for her perfect day everything goes wrong, from her stolen gown to the weather being crazy... But nothing could stop her from marrying the love of her life...
Chateau Wedding is a sweet little novella that reminds you what is truly important in life.
December 3, 2019
Chateau Wedding packs a lot into this sweet novella! It is full of crazy moments and unexpected surprises because sometimes the best laid plans don’t always turn out the way you plan.
Pepper and Stone are having their wedding at a beautiful French chateau and all of their Cliffside Bay friends and family are in attendance and it is shaping up to be a wedding that no one will forget!
But Pepper knows the most important thing is having Stone by her side for better and for worse!
Pepper and Stone are having their wedding at a beautiful French chateau and all of their Cliffside Bay friends and family are in attendance and it is shaping up to be a wedding that no one will forget!
But Pepper knows the most important thing is having Stone by her side for better and for worse!
December 8, 2019
As Pepper and Stone prepare for their wedding, all Stone Hickman desires is for all of Pepper's lifelong wedding dreams to come true but here is one huge problem that stands in the way that may cancel their special day. Tess Thompson's newest release, "Chateau Wedding", brings her readers back to visit with some of their favorite Cliffside Bay characters. This romantic short story is definitely one you do not wish to miss.
March 1, 2021
Dissatisfied
I would have given this Novella 4 stars if it was not for continuity errors. Not only in the order in which it must be read but also in the story itself. Everybody was supposed to be standing but then in the next paragraphs everybody is sitting down. I guessed this was hastily written but were where the editors? I have enjoyed the series but little errors in some of the books amount to disappointment in the readers. At least it disappointed me.
I would have given this Novella 4 stars if it was not for continuity errors. Not only in the order in which it must be read but also in the story itself. Everybody was supposed to be standing but then in the next paragraphs everybody is sitting down. I guessed this was hastily written but were where the editors? I have enjoyed the series but little errors in some of the books amount to disappointment in the readers. At least it disappointed me.
November 30, 2019
If you love the Cliffside Bay series then you will love this novella for Pepper and Stone. I highly enjoyed this sweet quick read. And true to Tess Thompson form we still get a few Wags, all the Wolves and some Dogs thrown in. I love that this is Pepper and Stones wedding story. Even with a few mishaps along the way down the aisle you will love Pepper and Stone even more if that's even possible. This is a wonderful read that you will not want to miss out on.
November 29, 2019
Great novella by Tess, I seriously love this series and I don't want it to ever end! 5 stars for this one!
This is Pepper & Stones wedding, and it's not going as planned. But in true Pepper fashion, she realizes the most important thing is marrying her love Stone, not matter what.
Follow along in this quick story of true love, you'll get all the feels and sigh! Grab it asap!
This is Pepper & Stones wedding, and it's not going as planned. But in true Pepper fashion, she realizes the most important thing is marrying her love Stone, not matter what.
Follow along in this quick story of true love, you'll get all the feels and sigh! Grab it asap!
December 3, 2019
Pepper and Stone are finally getting their dream wedding! With friends and family attending there is always some drama happening. Pepper and Stone aren’t going to let anything get in the way of their happiness! It’s always good seeing all the characters from the Cliffside Bay series Chateau Wedding is a great addition to the Cliffside Bay series!
December 12, 2019
Pepper's French wedding is finally going to happen, and then as per Robbie Burns, things "Gang aft agley".
Never fear, Pepper takes that old saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!" to a whole new level This is best Lemonade EVER.
I loved this short novella. Thank you Tess Thompson.
Never fear, Pepper takes that old saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!" to a whole new level This is best Lemonade EVER.
I loved this short novella. Thank you Tess Thompson.
December 14, 2019
Pepper has been planning her wedding for years. Now that she has found Stone, her groom to be, a French Chateau seems like the perfect venue. As Pepper and her friends gather with Stone and the Wolves..everything seems
Perfect. The movie stars privacy will be protected until a major piece of the wedding turns up missing. Will Pepper be able to marry the man of her dreams?
Perfect. The movie stars privacy will be protected until a major piece of the wedding turns up missing. Will Pepper be able to marry the man of her dreams?
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