I liked this story enough to finish it, but wow. Hannah is so negative that she's toxic, her father is allegedly so opposed to change that he doesn't allow his wife to cook anything except Irish food, and Hannah's best friend Scarlet spends all her time trying to get others to push her bakery onto everyone else. Hannah spends half of the book more worried about how she can use Belle than about taking care of her own business or thinking about how she can help Belle or anyone else.

Now that I think about it, I'm not sure why I even finished this book. I do want to read the Belle wedding books because I'm really curious about why Belle and Brock got arrested. I don't think I'll be reading Scarlet's story, though. I don't like her any better than I like Hannah. ( )

Clean story with good moral compass and romance!

Hannah is a photographer with an up and coming studio in Galveston, Texas. She secured a contract to photograph a celebrity wedding which can really boost her career and business, but complications arise which bring her to a moral dilemma.

Additionally, Hannah is competing with Drew, another successful area photographer, for business and reputation. While Hannah initially resists her attraction to Drew, she soon is drawn to him and a supposed Irish family rivalry shared with her by her father.

With assistance from Bella, her wedding planning business, and her enthusiastic family, Hannah and Drew work together to succeed morally and romantically.

A nice, clean story with lovely Irish sayings at the beginning of each chapter and throughout. This story shows that taking the high road is always best.

I look forward to reading other books in this series and others by this author! ( )

This was a really different read for me. I liked the book it was nice and sweet and everything else. I just could not connect with the H/H. I struggled to finish the book and felt that it was a little too sweet. This was a freebie so it got an extra star from me. I probably won't run out to buy the next book in the series but would read it if it shows up on the freebie list.

An okay story. ( )

Title: Picture Perfect
Author: Janice Thompson
Published Revell
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Series: Weddings by Design #1
Rating: 5
Review:

"Picture Perfect" by Janice Thompson good sweet humours Christian romance novel that was full of 'God's love and care.' I found the characters were all very different however, very relatable and so believable. The poetry at the beginning of each was well presented by this author . "Picture Perfect" is definitely one of those novels that flows so well and you can just relax and enjoy the read of romance, comedy and their religion. If you are in for a good storyline with some good 'Christian values' you have come to the right place for "Picture Perfect" will give it all to you and Yes, I would recommend this one as a good read. ( )

PICTURE PERFECT(WEDDINGS BY DESIGN) by Janice Thompson is an interesting inspirational contemporary romance set in Galveston. Book 1 in the new series "Weddings By Design". If you read any of Ms. Thompson's stories than you know she enjoys writing about weddings,and love with quirky characters and a bit of humor. You will not be disappointed with "Picture Perfect". Follow Hannah McDermott, photographer,and her archival Drew Kincaid on a journey of drama,a strong attraction to each other with a bit of humor on the way. Filled with wedding business drama,romance,faith,and love. With a bit of Irish charm included you will find your "Picture Perfect" read. A really great,quick,fun read! Bella is back in town,if you enjoyed the "Bella" series, you will enjoy this one just as much if not more. Received for an honest review from the publisher.

RATING: 4

HEAT RATING: SWEET

REVIEWED BY: AprilR, My Book Addiction and More/My Book Addiction Reviews ( )