The Wedding Pact, Book 1

Synopsis: Megan Vandemeer meant to tell her parents about her broken engagement, but a month and a half later she finds herself boarding a plane home to her wedding. Having stretched avoidance to its limits, it’s time to come clean–a terrifying prospect since her mother is sure to blame her rather than her cheating, emotionally frigid ex. A couple of drinks and two Dramamine later, Megan finds herself spilling her sob story to the tall, dark, and handsome stranger in the seat next to her.

With only one week left to save his business, Josh McMillan boards a plane to Kansas City in a last-ditch effort, leaving the details to chance. An unexpected answer is delivered in the form of the beautiful brunette beside him. Though she’s completely loopy, her honesty, openness, and humor charm him. So when she passes out before landing, he helps her off the plane–a good deed that leads to a colossal misunderstanding. Her parents assume he’s her fiancĂ©. In a twist of fate, the mix-up might help Josh save his business, so he plays along, figuring he can help Megan too. All he has to do is stage a public break up convincing enough to appease her mother.

Josh is only supposed to be a substitute groom, but the more time he and Megan spend together, the more their pretend engagement starts to feel real…and the less they want to break it off. Can a relationship that began as a farce turn into happily ever after?

Review: I like this kind of little romances to have a good time. Romances that start from a game, but ultimately turn into something real. But of course, when the love story is there, one of the characters always has something to hide and when the truth is revealed, will things continue to go well or not?

It’s a fairly common theme for many novels, but it’s always a pleasure to read this type of books and I must say that I really liked it. It’s a fresh novel, full of humor, with colorful characters, yes, I had a great time!

Megan could not tell her mother that she had broken up with her fiancĂ© so close to the wedding that is now no longer refundable. Because, yes, once you’ve seen her mother, you understand very well why she was worried. But by chance, she finds a replacement who wants to try to help her. But here it is, he is there for a personal matter. Although she suspects that there is a rock eel, she trusts him and maybe even more.

I really liked this novel. The characters are great, between this uncompromising mother, this erased father, this completely crazy grandmother and the friends. There is someone for every taste. If you are looking for a nice and light romance, do not hesitate! This one is perfect!

 

20 thoughts on “The Substitute by Denise Grover Swank

  1. Sophia Rose

    I enjoy the fake fiance premise now and then, too. This does sound cute.

    1. Melliane

      me too it’s nice

  2. Silvia

    It surely sounds like a cute, light romance, glad you had such a lovely time with it! 🙂

    1. Melliane

      thanks

  3. Ash

    That cover! It’s so pretty! This sounds so cute!

  4. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer

    This sounds good. I love how crazy the family sounds..lol

    1. Melliane

      it was a fun aspect

  5. kindlemom1

    It’s been awhile since I’ve read this author but I do remember liking her stories. Glad this was a good one as well!

    1. Melliane

      it was my first one

  6. blodeuedd

    I have this one!

    1. Melliane

      oh you should try, it’s sweet

  7. Mary Kirkland

    Glad to hear this was a good one. It sounds good.

  8. Heidi

    I am all about light and fun for my romances. I will add this to my list. Thanks!

  9. I haven’t read this author yet but I think I have a few of her books waiting for me. I am glad you enjoyed this one, Melliane!

  10. Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

    Hmm, probably not the genre for me, but if this was a movie, I would totally watch it. Sounds like the perfect premise for a romantic comedy.

    1. Melliane

      I agree with you

  11. Nadene @Totally Addicted to Reading

    Fake fiance, one of my favourite tropes. This one sounds entertaining.

  12. Kim @Book Swoon

    I’m so glad you enjoyed this romance! I remember really enjoying. a PNR from her.

  13. Carole Rae

    Sad when a mother makes her daughter feel like she has to lie!

  14. herding cats

    I’ve read a couple by her this year and had fun with them. I’ll have to check this one out 🙂 I do like the set up 🙂

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