David promised me that he'd help me break the news to our parents. Mark and I were in full calling-it-off talks when we went home to his parents' city for a celebratory dinner with their friends and my parents. We hung out with Mark's family the afternoon of the dinner, and I felt absolutely brakesslamming-world-ending sick. When they got into town, my parents called from their hotel room and I stretched the phone cord taut into the living room, shut the door, and told them.
Again, I neglected to mention my feelings on the issue. And when they saw my face at dinner that night, they knew. My father told me later that after that dinner, he and my mother were just waiting for the phone to ring with news the wedding was off. Instead, a few days later, I hopped a plane home. Weeping, I told my story to my sympathetic seatmate, she actually said, "I know those tears," before I started in, but I didn't even need the opening.
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She told me how much better off I was — the first of many times I would hear that. Together, we all breathed a sigh of relief while some of us me cried like babies. To say my parents came through would be a huge understatement. They stayed up late, telling me just how lucky I was. When women e-mail me and say they are afraid of telling their parents and costing them all that money, I lay it on the line. Our parents only want us to be happy. Yes, Almost Brides have told me of parents being less than sympathetic, but the fact is, if your parents don't get it now, they will get it later.
If they can't be happy for you, your own happiness will have to suffice. And any amount of money lost is worth a mistake being averted. If you don't believe me, write this in large letters backwards on your forehead and stand in front of the mirror until the message gets through to you: Do you know how expensive divorces are?
Despite our talk of relief, my parents didn't want me to spread the word. They sort of hoped we'd figure it out in the irrational way you think your plane will maybe take off in a blinding snowstorm. I knew it was over, of course. I gave them a day, and then, in decidedly un-Miss Manners fashion, I sent a mass e-mail. I assured everyone I was fine, but I regretted having to tell them that Mark and I weren't getting married.
I told them I was home with my family and I'd be in touch soon. My very closest friends called, and everyone else, respecting my privacy, sent e-mails telling me how much they loved me. As far as etiquette goes, you're supposed to send out formal cards that say, Mr. Greatly Relieved announce that the marriage of their daughter Darling Airhead to Mr. Fortune Hunter will not take place. And we did that, too; it just took a few days. But I knew my friends cared only that I was okay, and the flood of replies full of love helped me immensely.
I called Andrea, my supervisor, from the airport and calmly told her the wedding was off. When she exclaimed, "Oh My God! She even took my picture of Mark out of the frame on my desk and replaced it with a magazine clipping of ex-Washington, D. Can't ask for much more support than that. What she didn't do was tell the rest of the office.
She understandably felt that this was my news to disseminate as I chose. I understandably wanted her to alert everyone and then tell them to leave me alone. I just forgot to ask her to do so. Be sure to make your needs clear.
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I had called one work friend, Mike, near the end of the engagement, so when I didn't show up to work two weeks before my wedding, he knew what was up. But, like my supervisor, he didn't think it was his place to "gossip" about me. This left another friend, Jim, nearly frantic, pressing Mike for details. Was my family okay? Mike stood mute, a Mona Lisa of loyalty. All this tact and diplomacy left me in the unenviable position of telling those coworkers I wasn't close to that the wedding was off-over and over. I had many conversations like this:. So how's the planning going?
Well, actually, we've called it off. We just called it off. Do you have that document for me? It could have been worse. It certainly was for Elizabeth: My coworkers were the most difficult, especially with the second breakup. My family started calling me the "runaway bride," which really did hurt, but I just kind of let it roll off my back. There were about four hundred people there and all eyes were on me as he got down on one knee and proposed, and then we had a dance. For the next four weeks, people that I had never talked to before came up to me, giving me well wishes and bottles of champagne.
Then came the breakup. I was sent home from work on a mandatory leave of absence — I was too distraught to work. When I returned to work about five days later, a lot of people noticed that I didn't have my ring on anymore. It was difficult to explain to people why we weren't getting married, especially considering the circumstances.
When people asked how he broke it off, I constantly broke into tears, telling them that he [had] called me from the airport on his way to California. Scott you are in for a treat! Jun 02, Jenny Brightman Harris rated it it was amazing. I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review. In this book we meet Zeke and Lia. We meet these two characters first in Billionaire Unloved and though it shows a part of their dynamic we really learn about them in this book.
Zeke and Lia have been friends for years now. The closer they get the more there seems to be one stumbling block after another in their road to getting on the same path. Both of them want the other but the timing is just never t I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.
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Both of them want the other but the timing is just never their for them. So when Lia wedding finally arrives Zeke knows he can't let her walk down that isle without telling her how he really feels. However again things don't go as planned but this time they work in his favor. Can they finally get that HEA that they both have been wishing for or will they just find one more thing that will get in their way.
This is an amazing book. These two characters have that push pull going on that will have you hooked from the first word to the very end. There are ups and downs that will have you riding the waves right along with these characters.
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There is so much more I really want to tell you but don't want to ruin it for any other readers. I will say I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone and everyone. May 28, Misty Reds Romance Reviews rated it it was amazing. Zeke and Lia have been friends a long time, and without the other knowing both have harbored more than "friend-like" feelings for one another, but acting on those feelings has never really been an option When Lia's fiance leaves her at the alter Zeke is the one who swoops in and saves her from complete humiliation, but days later she realizes she still needs a husband in order to claim her inheritance and make her dream a reality.
If only she had a man in her life to help make that Zeke and Lia have been friends a long time, and without the other knowing both have harbored more than "friend-like" feelings for one another, but acting on those feelings has never really been an option If only she had a man in her life to help make that dream a reality Temporary Groom is a sweet and sultry little novella that is sure to have romance readers swooning from start to finish, the moment Zeke wanders onto the page you will feel your heart slipping away, and your knees weaken!
This was such a pleasurable read, the story line was engaging and held my interest throughout, the characters were well crafted and easy to identify with If you are looking for a sexy and heartfelt tale to curl up with tonight, I highly suggest you make it this one, it will make for a delightful bedtime story!! I requested an advanced copy of this title and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
Jun 03, Bette Hansen rated it it was amazing. I really loved this book. It's a nice quick read that is a wonderful friends to lovers story. Lia and Zeke have been best friends for a long time and while they both have feeling for the other, neither has wanted to act on them fearing it will ruin their close friendship. When Lia finds herself a bride literally left at the altar, Zeke is the one who comes through for her. Then when she realizes her inheritance is in jeopardy unless she gets married, who else would she call for help other than Z I really loved this book.
Then when she realizes her inheritance is in jeopardy unless she gets married, who else would she call for help other than Zeke. Can Zeke be happy just being her temporary groom? This is a wonderfully written book with amazing characters making it a must read! I highly recommend it. May 28, Debbie Collins rated it it was amazing.
Temporary Groom is a short and sweet novella, featuring Lia Harper and Zeke Conner, best friends for a lot of years. Zeke has always been Lia's protector, her friend through thick and thin, her hero. Lia has always had Zeke's back, been there for him anytime he needed her and would walk through fire to see him happy. These two can finish each other's thoughts, predict what they will do under certain circumstances and love each other through anything. When something happens that threatens to tear Temporary Groom is a short and sweet novella, featuring Lia Harper and Zeke Conner, best friends for a lot of years.
When something happens that threatens to tear their friendship apart, Lia and Zeke realize that somewhere along the way their feelings have changed, has blossomed into something more, but is it possible to move forward and not lose the friendship that they value so much? Although this is a novella, the author gives you enough background information that you do not feel cheated out of details, but at the same time left me wanting more. I certainly hope that Lia and Zeke will make appearances in some of her other books so that we will know what is going on with them now.
Five "just let it happen" stars for this one!! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Zeke and Lia have been friends for years, he'd always been her hero, she'd wanted more, he didnt want to risk their friendship so they fell into the friend zone. Each had their relationships, but as Lia walking down the aisle drew really close, Zeke realised he couldnt let her make a huge mistake. But the fiance had got there first, sending his brother to say Lia wasnt good enough so he wasnt coming.
The twist then came in the form of her grandmothers will, a requirement to marry, Zeke steps in, Zeke and Lia have been friends for years, he'd always been her hero, she'd wanted more, he didnt want to risk their friendship so they fell into the friend zone. The twist then came in the form of her grandmothers will, a requirement to marry, Zeke steps in, taking the time to win her over, make her fall in love with him, and reach for the lasting love with Lia he really wanted, what he didnt realise was, it was what Lia wanted too.
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A great love story, J S Scott never fails to deliver a story to escape into, love spending time reading, and not wanting it to end, but leaving the reader all warm and believing Jun 02, Sarah rated it it was amazing. Book one of the new spin off series by J. You meet Zeke and Lia in Jett and Ruby story. Lia finds and befriends ruby who introduces her to Jett. Lia has always love Zeke but after a failed attempt to interest him in sex she never tries to change their relationship.
Unfortunately she meets a dick of a guy who treats her like shit which infects her relationship with Zeke. Zeke is a total gentlem Book one of the new spin off series by J. Zeke is a total gentleman and I love how he thinks of Lia first always. Looking forward to seeing where this series goes. Jun 05, Sandy Montemayor rated it it was amazing. I love all of J. S Scott's books, and this one was no different. It was such a great, short, loving story. I love the friendship Zeke and Lia, friends since high school and when he offers a way to get her inheritance by marrying her, she takes him up on his offer.
Jun 01, Vilma rated it it was amazing. I loved this book about 2 long term friends who always had secret desires for each other but were afraid to share the truth with each other. While Zeke an Lia told each other the truth about everything in life, they were never honest with each other about their true feelings for each other until Lia is forced to marry to gain her inheritance and almost marries the wrong man.
This story is full of love and fun. Zeke and Lia have great chemistry together and I look forward to reading more about the I loved this book about 2 long term friends who always had secret desires for each other but were afraid to share the truth with each other. Zeke and Lia have great chemistry together and I look forward to reading more about them in any crossover or future books. May 31, Susan rated it really liked it. Zeke and Lia have been friends since she was 14 and he was 18 when he saved her from a bullying boy.
And they stayed friends for years, never taking things further because each thought the other didn't have romantic feelings. A condition of her grandmother's will, and a fiancee that basically leaves her at the altar sets things in motion for things to change between Zeke and Lia. Like many of Ms.
Scott's books, a sweet, sexy read. It is a standalone. Ruby and Jett from Billionaire Unloved do mak Zeke and Lia have been friends since she was 14 and he was 18 when he saved her from a bullying boy. Ruby and Jett from Billionaire Unloved do make frequent appearances, but truly just in the friend aspect. This fast read absolutely can be read without reading anything else.
May 27, Niken Widyastuti rated it it was amazing. Best friend to lovers. Been in love with each other since as far as they could remember, yet they afraid to lose the friendship. I loved that the heroine was not a pathetic jilted bride. Lia was a smart woman who finally came to smart decision.
The groom just beat her to the bush. Her best friend, Zeke, was really a nice guy and so sweet. Not very alpha, but I actually like him more. I love that the story evolved around how they finally accep A 4. I love that the story evolved around how they finally accepted their feelings toward each other and be better because of it.
No other over-the-top drama, which I love it so much. The main story itself had been great. It became one too often that took away some enjoyment from the story. It's fun and easy. Check out the October Book Fair! Julie Howard is my guest today and she's got big news. Help Julie celebrate her new release and her sale. When divorce is out of the question, can murder be forgiven? Meredith knows three things: First, the man in the library begge.
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