Synopses & Reviews
She barely has time to attend a wedding, let alone plan one, but Chloe has just caught the bouquet. So has her married mother
and her widowed grandmother. Now three generations of women are set to walk down the aisle in one wedding extravaganza...For fans of Emily Giffin and Jennifer Weiner.
On top of grad school, clinical hours, and part-time work, Chloe is surprised to find a ring on her finger. Sharing the news about the engagement is easy, except with her best friend, Ben. Their relationship has always been platonic...so why is Chloe so afraid he is going to object?
Kristine is successful at running her travel bookstore, but her twenty-five year marriage is on the rocks. When her husband suggests a vow renewal ceremony, she agrees to say I Do...until a tempting employee makes her wonder whether or not she wants to be married at all.
June knows whats best for her and everyone around her. Given a second chance at love, shes delighted to plan the family wedding of her dreams. But when June gets a little carried away in her enthusiasm, she risks losing more than the love of her life... she risks losing her family.
In Cynthia Ellingsens heartwarming and hilarious novel of first loves, second chances, and unexpected twists, three generations of brides-to-be discover that love is always better as a family affair.
Review
Praise for Cynthia Ellingsen's Marriage Matters: “A gem! Funny, touching, and heartwarmingly romantic.”—Julie James, New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Wedding
" A delightful, romantic tale ....Readers will enjoy the comical wedding-planning journey and relate to characters who talk like actual people and deal with realistic relationship ups and downs." --Publishers Weekly
“Ellingsen creates dynamic characters who are lovable, resilient, compassionate, and embroiled in a whole lot of family drama that readers will find themselves completely wrapped up in.”—Booklist
"At times, this novel is so overwhelmingly romantic that it will bring genuine tears to readers' eyes, while numerous other parts will have them chuckling out loud....Readers will enjoy every minute of their time with this very memorable and sweet novel." --Romantic Times
Praise for Cynthia Ellingsen's previous novel The Whole Package
"The friendship between the women is realistic, the characters funny, and the premise well-executed. Readers will giggle and grin from start to finish, and will surely be eager for Ellingsen's next novel.”—Publishers Weekly
"A hilarious, laugh-out-loud, romp of a novel. A story of sisterhood, and why ups and downs are only minor bumps when your girlfriends come along for the ride. Ellingsen's debut delights." —Examiner
“Tender and funny! These best friends really are forever!”—Wendy Wax, bestselling author of Ten Beach Road
“Un-put-down-able.”—Louise Bagshawe, bestselling author of Glamour
"An excellent beach read." --Romantic Times
Review
Praise for MARRIAGE MATTERS: “A gem! Funny, touching, and heartwarmingly romantic.”—Julie James, New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Wedding
“A delightful, romantic tale....Readers will enjoy the comical wedding-planning journey and relate to characters who talk like actual people and deal with realistic relationship ups and downs.”—Publishers Weekly
“Ellingsen creates dynamic characters who are lovable, resilient, compassionate, and embroiled in a whole lot of family drama that readers will find themselves completely wrapped up in.”—Booklist
“At times, this novel is so overwhelmingly romantic that it will bring genuine tears to readers eyes, while numerous other parts will have them chuckling out loud. . . .Readers will enjoy every minute of their time with this very memorable and sweet novel.”—Romantic Times
Synopsis
It's a man's world-but in this outrageous debut, the girls aren't playing by the rules. For lifelong friends Jackie, Cheryl, and Doris, life hasn't turned out according to plan. But after a drunken night sampling the delights at a strip club for women, the ladies stumble upon an ingenious idea and open up The Whole Package-the world's first restaurant staffed exclusively by very attractive men. Mixing business with pleasure can be risky, but for these three best friends, getting a little bit outrageous just might be what it takes to make their mark in the world.
Synopsis
In this novel brimming with heart and humor, a mother, a daughter, and a grandmother decide they will all get married on the same day in one wedding extravaganza--with results that are hilarious, touching, and very surprising. For fans of Emily Giffin and Jennifer Weiner.
On top of grad school and clinical hours, Chloe now has an engagement ring on her finger. Sharing the news is easy, except with her best friend. Their relationship has always been platonic . . . so why is Chloe afraid he will object?
Kristines marriage is on the rocks. When her husband suggests a vow renewal ceremony, she agrees to say I do” . . . until a tempting employee makes her wonder if she wants to be married at all.
Given a second chance at love, June is delighted to plan the wedding of her dreamsfor everyone. But when her meddling goes too far, she risks losing more than the love of her life . . . she risks losing her family.
Synopsis
In this funny, touching, and heartwarmingly romantic” (JULIE JAMES) novel, a bride-to-be contends with wedding plans, work pressures, and second thoughts
. For fans of Emily Giffin and Julie James. On top of grad school, clinical hours, and part-time work, Chloe is surprised to find a ring on her finger. Sharing the news about the engagement is easy, except with her best friend, Ben. Their relationship has always been platonic and he has stood by her through thick and thin
so what's his problem with the new man in her life?
As she gets caught up in the whirlwind of planning a five-star wedding, she cant stop the nagging feeling that something isn't quite right. And Ben, the one person she wants by her side, is suddenly MIA
The guests are invited, the gifts wrapped, the flowers ordered, and her bridal gown fits like a dream. The only thing left is a walk down the aisle. Backing out now would be the biggest mistake of her life, right? Unless the biggest mistake would actually be saying, I do”
About the Author
Cynthia Ellingsen lives in Lexington, Kentucky, with her husband. She is the author of two novels, and a huge fan of connecting with readers.