Jen's Blog

First I would just like to say I am a huge fan of almost everything Susan Mallery writes!  This book is no different.  Daughters of the Bride is a story of the relationship between three sisters and their mother, which can always be complex.  Each sister is as different as the next, and they are all battling their past while they try to sort out what will truly make them happy.  Courtney battles her long held securities about her looks and height, and finds that they are playing role in everything she does.  She refuses to share her successes with her family because of past failures.  When she meets Quinn she starts to realize that these failures could be damaging her relationship with her mother and sisters as well as others.  Sienna feels like the odd sister out most of the time and wonders why she can’t commit to a relationship, she accepts proposal number three when her boyfriend proposes to her in front of her whole family.  As sh...

Catching up with the Fool’s Gold family is one of my favorite things to do and I look forward to each new book. I was excited to be able to read an advanced copy from the publisher! Best of My Love features Shelby and Aidan, and I knew after the first few pages it would become one of my favorite Fool’s Gold stories. Shelby and Aidan both decide that they need to make some big changes in their lives and overcome their fear of commitment. The best way to do that? Become friends instead of dating, no kissing, no sex, no relationship. However their chemistry is undeniable and they discover that love and friendship are not exclusive of one another other. Aidan is a great character; he is funny and very likable. He fits right in on Shelby’s girl dates and becomes one of the group quickly. His best moments may be when he is picking out a new dog for himself. Shelby is adorable and knows what she wants, she gamely tries her best on Aidan’s guy dates and they quickly become insepara...