The Wedding Thief, Mary Simses
The Wedding Thief, Mary Simses
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The Wedding Thief

Author: Mary Simses

Narrator: Amy Rubinate

Unabridged: 8 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/07/2020

Categories: Fiction, Women, Family Life

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Two sisters in love with the same man -- one engaged to him and the other about to sabotage the wedding -- struggle to reconcile in this delicious novel from the bestselling author of The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Café.
The Harrington sisters have never gotten along. Sara is a Type-A, career-focused event planner, and her younger sister Mariel is the opposite: bohemian, semi-employed, and recently engaged. When Sara's mother lures her back to Connecticut under false pretenses, she is perturbed to discover Mariel waiting for her, eager to reconcile their relationship -- and get some help with the final arrangements before her big day. The two sisters haven't spoken since the night Sara realized something was going on between Mariel and Sara's boyfriend, Carter Pryce. And now Mariel is about to marry Carter, the man she stole from Sara, the man Sara still loves.

When Mariel asks Sara to stand in for a bridesmaid who has to cancel at the last minute, Sara realizes it's the perfect cover to unravel the nuptials and win Carter back. Sara begins to slowly sabotage Mariel's picture-perfect wedding, but when she crosses paths with David Cole, he challenges her self-image as the jilted second-fiddle to her spotlight-stealing sister. Will Sara realize what a bridesmaid-zilla she's become in time to fix the damage before Mariel's big day?

Funny, soulful, and as sweet as buttercream, The Wedding Thief is the perfect summer read.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cortney - on July 06, 2020

I liked the premise of the book, but it didn't really deliver. The writing was just OK, and I didn't like a single character. Easy read, but it wasn't great.......more

Goodreads review by Josephine on February 23, 2021

This is a light, funny book. I got disgusted with Sara. Her sister, Mariel, stole her boyfriend, Carter and was planning to marry him. Sara intends to steal him back. She hadn't seen the two for quite some time. She was a wedding planner in Los Angeles, but moves to Chicago to be a planner for group......more

Goodreads review by Dawn on July 28, 2020

While I did enjoy parts of this book, overall most of the characters got on my nerves with how childish they were behaving. David and the mother are the only characters who acted like adults and had some sense. I did laugh out loud at the whole "food bandit" situation. That and the heart to heart ad......more

Goodreads review by January on January 27, 2024

The Wedding Thief by Mary Simses 315-page Kindle Ebook Genre: Contemporary Romance Featuring: Connecticut, Chicago, Illinois; Los Angeles, California; Sisters, Titled Chapters, Scheming Mama, Sister's & Ex's Wedding Trope, Copycat Sibling Trope, Hijinks, Cookie Recipe Rating as a movie: PG-13 Songs f......more

Goodreads review by Jamie on June 21, 2021

Leider ein Flop für mich. Ich muss ehrlich gestehen, ich habe mich mal wieder von meiner Coverliebe leiten lassen und dann kommt dazu auch noch dieser wunderschöne farbige Buchschnitt. Der Klappentext klingt irrwitzig und ich habe mir eine komödienhafte Liebesstory vorgestellt. Die äußerlichen Gegeb......more


Quotes

"Fans of Sophie Kinsella will note the similarities between Sara and the Shopaholic series heroine - stubborn but ultimately willing to do the right thing. Simses' charming exploration of family roles and shared history is a delightful piece of summer escapism."—Booklist

"If you're attracted to the title The Wedding Thief, you'll absolutely love this book. It delivers a great sister vs sister story that overflows with warmth and especially humor. Mary Simses is one of our best new storytellers."—James Patterson

"If you've ever wanted to sabotage a wedding -- and who hasn't? -- you should definitely read this book. In fact you should read it anyway, because it's funny, smart and highly entertaining."—Dave Barry

"With each page turned, The Wedding Thief reminds us that the intricacies among sisters and mothers are unlike any other challenges. Mary Simses's new novel is a smooth and engaging ride, replete with female rivalry, female bonds, and the quest for romantic love."—Susannah Marren, author of A Palm Beach Wife

"Wedding planning is almost always fraught with minefields, but this wedding takes the cake. Sara Harrington, the story's protagonist/event planner, could definitely use a few etiquette lessons. But then, so could her sister. Mary Simses' engaging, lively book takes the reader on a wild ride toward a wedding like no other."—Peggy Post, Director Emeritus, The Emily Post Institute

"The perfect romantic comedy -- The Wedding Thief is a fun-filled romp with delightful twists and turns. It's sure to steal your heart!"—Jamie Cat Callan, author of Parisian Charm School