A Coventry Wedding

Coventry #2

by Becky Cochrane

Early one morning in New York City, Will Heller, a sixteen-year-old paranoid schizophrenic, gets on an uptown B train alone. Like most people he knows, Will believes the world is being destroyed by climate change; unlike most people, he's convinced he holds the key to the planet's salvation. To cool down the world, he has to cool down his own overheating to cool down his body, he has to find one willing girl. And he already has someone in mind. Whiting Award-winning author John Wray tells the story of Will's fantastic odyssey in search of Emily Wallace -- and of his mother Violet's desperate attempts to locate her son before psychosis claims him completely. It is Ali Lateef, a missing-persons specialist, who gradually comes to discover that Violet-beautiful, enigmatic, and as profoundly at odds with the world as her son-harbors a secret that he will discover at his own peril. 1564897001\\The King is Born is a video classic about the birth of Jesus based on the Bible. Beginning with Gabriel announcing God’s blessed plan for Mary, this video brings all the elements of this timeless story to life. Journey with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and witness the humble birth of our Savior together with the shepherds. The cunning plan of King Herod does not deceive the devoted wise men, but ultimately it is the Angel who intercedes to warn Joseph and Mary to flee into Egypt.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Chick Lit, Romance

414 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jandy hides out in Coventry when her wedding to a soap opera star overwhelms her.

I read (and re-read) "A Coventry Christmas" by this author and really like it and I was looking forward to revisiting the characters in this book. Jandy is a fun point of view: she doesn't want extravaganza, she never finishes anything, and she isn't sure what she's looking for in life. This book dragged a bit for me: I didn't need to hear pages of gossip at the beauty store, for example. "A Coventry Christmas" had the feel of a slice -of-life story with a touch of romance and "Wedding" was a more straight-forward romance. I still enjoyed it and wish the author had written more books set in Coventry.

[Janine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had a hard time getting through the first few pages but I'm glad I did. It was the perfect beach get away book.

[Sharon Buxton · Rating 4 out of 5]

B. fiction, contemporary,romance

['Nathan Burgoine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ever since I read A Coventry Christmas, I've decided that I want to move to Coventry. In Coventry, intelligent people end up in hilarious situations, fall in love, and remind me why romance is awesome. I want to open a bookstore there.

So, when I knew I could go back to Coventry, I couldn't wait. And, as always, Cochrane delivers what I always love: fantastic witty dialog, romantic sparks aplenty, and moments of unexpected hilarity that left me crying. Jandy, the heroine, feels like her wedding to her soap star fiance has been hijacked, and as such, she does what any level-headed young woman might do. She takes off.

Ending up in Coventry, Jandy finds out she's been dubbed a 'Runaway Bride,' the press is after her, and life is getting all the more complicated. But in Coventry, things have a way of turning out romantic, if never quite how you expected.

If you've not visited Coventry before, you're in for a treat. But I warn you, reading in public may expose others to your sudden bursts of laughter, weepy moments, and, ultimately, a really big smile.

[Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Labeled a contemporary romance, but reads more like Chick-lit. A realistic yet enchanting tale about a woman, a man, a custody battle over a dog, a welcoming small town and so much more.

Don't let the first chapter of this book dissuade you from reading more! The first chapter had me so confused I thought about abadoning the book altogether, but I'm so glad I kept on reading because I ended up loving it.

[Deena · Rating 3 out of 5]

Light & cute.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent story full of fun and romance

[Reilly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Feel good book. Although I find it strange that in books a lot of characters end up 'trading up' and leaving their significant other for the shiny, new individual they meet.

[Mona Cabler · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this while we were on a little holiday getaway. It was easy reading & I enjoyed it. I'm not going to say too much or it will spoil it but it did not disappoint.