Synopses & Reviews
From Beth Harbison, the New York Times bestselling author of When in Doubt, Add Butter and Shoe Addicts Anonymous, comes Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave Him the Wrong, a delightful new novel that will make you look at second chances in a whole new way.
Ten years ago, Quinn Barton was on her way to the altar to marry Burke Morrison, her high school sweetheart, when something derailed her. Rather, someone derailed her—the Best Man who at the last minute begged her to reconsider the marriage. He told her that Burke had been cheating on her. For a long time. Quinn, stunned, hurt, and confused, struggled with the obligation of fulfilling her guests expectations—providing a wedding—and running for her life.
She chose running. With the Best Man. Who happened to be Burkes brother, Frank.
That relationship didnt work either. How could it, when Quinn had been engaged to, in love with, Franks brother? Quinn opted for neither, and, instead, spends the next seventeen years working in her familys Middleburg, Virginia, bridal shop, Talk of the Gown, where she subconsciously does penance for the disservice she did to marriage.
But when the two men return to town for another wedding, old anger, hurt, and passion resurface. Just because youve traded the good guy for the bad guy for no guy doesnt mean you have to stay away from love for the rest of your life, does it? Told with Beth Harbison's flair for humor and heart, Chose the Wrong Guy will keep you guessing and make you believe in the possibilities of love.
Review
“Harbison dazzles in her latest, a perfect blend of chick lit and womens fiction . . . Absolutely first-rate.” —Publishers Weekly (starred) on When in Doubt, Add Butter
"Delicious, just like dessert."—People Magazine on When in Doubt, Add Butter
"Touching, truthful, and profoundly satisfying, Harbison delivers her finest work yet." —Jen Lancaster, New York Times bestselling author of Jeneration X on Always Something There to Remind Me
“Harbison continues to wow readers with her charm and genuine characters.”
—Booklist on Hope in a Jar
"Harbison serves up a deliciously light blend of 1980s nostalgia and women's fiction...Harbison raises the emotional stakes and gives this story a little more bite without losing her fun, breezy style." -Publishers Weekly on Always Something There To Remind Me
"Harbison's writing is zingy and funny..." -Publishers Weekly on Secrets of a Shoe Addict
Review
“Narrator Orlagh Cassidy gives the characters heart, depth, and fantastic Southern accents. Perfect for fans of light romance and a great beach read.” - Library Journal
Review
Praise for
Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave Him the Wrong Finger:
"Smart, funny, and unapologetically romantic." —Publisher's Weekly (starred)
"A lighthearted romantic romp." —USA Today
“…this hilariously quirky, charming, perfect-for-summer read will have readers choosing sides (Team Burke! Team Frank!) and learning along with Quinn to embrace true love with humor and heart.” —Booklist
“An easy, breezy read, funny and charming, and perfect for a lazy day in the hammock or at the beach.” —New York Journal of Books
“Harbison has once again created an endearing, humorous story with laugh-out-loud twists and turns.” —Shelf Awareness
"Her characters are realistic, imperfect souls wholl capture readers hearts and their empathies." —The Reading Frenzy
Praise for When in Doubt, Add Butter:
“Harbison dazzles in her latest, a perfect blend of chick lit and womens fiction. . . . Absolutely first-rate.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Delicious, just like dessert.” —People Magazine
"A lovable heroine and an engaging cast of eccentrics make for a cheerful summer read." —Kirkus Reviews
"Harbisons airy prose, likable heroine, colorful characters, and engaging story are sure to appeal to fans of Jennifer Weiner, Jane Green, and Emily Giffin. Think of When in Doubt, Add Butter as a soufflé. Its a tasty dish…” —Examiner.com
"Harbison's cast of characters is delightful." —SheKnows Book Lounge
More Praise for Beth Harbison:
“Touching, truthful, and profoundly satisfying, Harbison delivers her finest work yet.” —Jen Lancaster, New York Times bestselling author of Jeneration X, on Always Something There to Remind Me
“Harbison serves up a deliciously light blend of 1980s nostalgia and womens fiction. . . . She raises the emotional stakes and gives this story a little more bite without losing her fun, breezy style.” —Publishers Weekly on Always Something There to Remind Me
“A fast and fun read . . . sure to appeal to anyone who came of age in the late 1980s.” —Library Journal on Thin, Rich, Pretty
“Told with Beth Harbisons knack for thirty and forty-something nostalgia, and heartwarming humour, Thin Rich Pretty will strike a chord with any woman who has ever looked in the mirror, or the bank account, and said, “if only . . . ” —The Vancouver Province on Thin, Rich, Pretty
"...fun nostalgia for those of us who loved Bonne Bell Lip Smackers & Sun-In." —Fort-Worth Star Telegram on Hope in a Jar
“Harbison continues to wow readers with her charm and genuine characters.” —Booklist on Hope in a Jar
“Harbisons writing is zingy and funny, and her light touch allows her to get away with the ridiculous situations in this nutty beach read.” —Publishers Weekly on Secrets of a Shoe Addict
"Kick off your Keds (unless you're driving) and meet a motley group of D.C. women who bond over designer shoes. It's chick lit with heart and sole." —People Magazine on Shoe Addicts Anonymous
"I would happily recommend Shoe Addicts Anonymous to anyone who loves shoes...or to smart, funny, realistic women.” —Jennifer Weiner
"Readers will root for these four plucky women. Like the designer shoes that pepper its pages, this book is pleasing and stylish. This frothy confection is sure to fly off the shelves this summer." —Booklist on Shoe Addicts Anonymous
Synopsis
"Smart, funny, and unapologetically romantic." —Publisher's Weekly (starred review)
Ten years ago, Quinn Barton was on her way to the altar to marry Burke Morrison, her high school sweetheart, when something derailed her. Rather, someone derailed her—the Best Man, who at the last minute--and with shocking revelations--begged her to reconsider the marriage. Quinn, stunned, hurt, and confused, struggled between ignoring what she was told—or running away.
She chose running. With the Best Man. Who happened to be Burkes brother, Frank.
That relationship didnt work either. How could it, when Quinn had been engaged to, in love with, Franks brother? Quinn opted for neither, and instead, spent the next seventeen years working in her Middleburg, Virginia, bridal shop, Talk of the Gown.
But when the two brothers return to town for another wedding, old anger, hurt, and passion resurface. Just because youve traded the bad guy for the good guy for no guy doesnt mean you have to stay away from love for the rest of your life, does it? Told with Beth Harbisons flair for humor and heart, Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave Him the Wrong Finger will keep you guessing and make you believe in the possibilities of love.
“Funny and charming, and perfect for a lazy day in the hammock or at the beach.” —New York Journal of Books
Synopsis
Told with her inimitable wit and emotional resonance, New York Times bestselling author Beth Harbisons Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave Him the Wrong Finger will make you think about love the way you never have before.
At twenty-one, Ashley Barton was on her way to the alter to marry Burke Morrison, her high school sweetheart, when something derailed her. Rather, someone derailed her—another man who begged her right up to the last minute to reconsider the marriage, because he loved her more. Besides, the other man told her, Burke had been cheating on her. For a long time. His argument was compelling, and Ashley wrestled with the obligation of fulfilling her guests expectations—providing a wedding—and running for her life.
She chose running. With the best man.Who happened to be Burkes brother, Frank.
This relationship doesnt work either. The practical, dependable Frank cant compete with his wild brothers memory, so Ashley opts for neither, and, instead, spends the next seventeen years working in her familys Middleburg, Virginia, bridal shop, Talk of the Gown, where she subconsciously does penance for the disservice she did to marriage.
But when the two men return to town for another wedding, old angers, flames, hostilities, and passions are reunited. Just because youve traded the good guy for the bad guy for no guy doesnt mean you have to stay away from love for the rest of your life, does it?
Synopsis
From Beth Harbison, the New York Times bestselling author of When in Doubt, Add Butter and Shoe Addicts Anonymous, comes Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave Him the Wrong, a delightful new novel that will make readers look at love in a whole new way.
At twenty-one, Ashley Barton was on her way to the altar to marry Burke Morrison, her high school sweetheart, when something derailed her. Rather, someone derailed her—another man who at the last minute begged her to reconsider the marriage. He told her that Burke had been cheating on her. For a long time. And on top of that, he loved her more than Burke, and claimed he would treat her better than Burke ever could. Ashley, stunned, hurt, and confused, struggled with the obligation of fulfilling her guests expectations—providing a wedding—and running for her life.
She chose running. With the best man. Who happened to be Burkes brother, Frank.
This relationship doesnt work either. How could it, when Ashley had been engaged to, in love with, Franks brother? Ashley opts for neither, and, instead, spends the next seventeen years working in her familys Middleburg, Virginia, bridal shop, Talk of the Gown, where she subconsciously does penance for the disservice she did to marriage.
But when the two men return to town for another wedding old anger, hurt, and passion resurface. Just because youve traded the good guy for the bad guy for no guy doesnt mean you have to stay away from love for the rest of your life, does it?
Synopsis
From Beth Harbison, the New York Times bestselling author of
When in Doubt, Add Butter and
Shoe Addicts Anonymous, comes
Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave Him the Wrong Finger,
a delightful new novel that will make you look at second chances in a whole new way.
Ten years ago, Quinn Barton was on her way to the altar to marry Burke Morrison, her high school sweetheart, when something derailed her. Rather, someone derailed her—the Best Man who at the last minute begged her to reconsider the marriage. He told her that Burke had been cheating on her. For a long time. Quinn, stunned, hurt, and confused, struggled with the obligation of fulfilling her guests expectations—providing a wedding—and running for her life.
She chose running. With the Best Man. Who happened to be Burkes brother, Frank.
That relationship didnt work either. How could it, when Quinn had been engaged to, in love with, Franks brother? Quinn opted for neither, and, instead, spends the next seventeen years working in her familys Middleburg, Virginia, bridal shop, Talk of the Gown, where she subconsciously does penance for the disservice she did to marriage.
But when the two men return to town for another wedding, old anger, hurt, and passion resurface. Just because youve traded the good guy for the bad guy for no guy doesnt mean you have to stay away from love for the rest of your life, does it? Told with Beth Harbison's flair for humor and heart, Chose the Wrong Guy will keep you guessing and make you believe in the possibilities of love.
About the Author
BETH HARBISON is The New York Times bestselling author of When in Doubt, Add Butter; Always Something There To Remind Me; Thin, Rich, Pretty; Hope In A Jar; Secrets of a Shoe Addict and Shoe Addicts Anonymous. She grew up in Potomac, Maryland, outside Washington, D.C., and now shares her time between that suburb, New York City and a quiet home on the eastern shore.