Getting Saddled by Cat Johnson - 3.5
Cowboy and the wedding planner. She's from the city and he's wary about getting involved with her and they both make bad assumptions about each other. But their attraction is strong.
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Singularly this group of authors is awesome. Together they are fabulously praiseworthy. Happy is the Bride brings heartwarming, humorous and hearty stories to the party in this tempting anthology. Romantic scenarios, love - hate relationships and an all around good time awaits with this unforgettable collection of tales. ( )

"Happy is the Bride" gives a new likable twist versus the over too soon novellas - This is a full length Hallmark like picture exploring four couples with stories being told by four amazing authors. Love at first internet hook-up couple Ellie and Brady star in the "Man of Honor" by Lori Wilde. Brady's ranch in Texas is the back drop for his and Ellie's wedding. Cat Johnson introduces the caterer Erin who is "Getting Saddled" with ranch hand Tanner Black. My reason for this read is awarded to Kate Pearce who has written the Morgan Ranch Series and adds "Taming the Sheriff" and pairs up Nate Turner with paparazzi Della Forbes. Rounding up this romance is the "Wedding Bet" by Janet Daily who explores second chances and love never dies with Lincoln and ex-wife Tracy. "A copy of this book was provided by Kensington Books and authors via NetGalley with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read and my comments here are my honest opinion. ( )

Happy is the Bride
Bride Quartet #4

With four great writers contributing to one anthology I knew I would be in for a treat – and I was. This collection of four novellas all surround one wedding and include romances for the bride and groom, the best woman & man of honor, the wedding planner and a cowboy, a wedding guest and wedding crasher and finally a second chance at love for a cousin of the groom and the woman he let get away. The stories didn’t interweave but were wonderful standalone quick reads that made my evening a pleasure.

MAN OF HONOR by Lori Wilde: In which the bride and groom are introduced and the people they have chosen to stand up with get a glimpse one another for the first time. Two couples find their HEA in this sweet story.

GETTING SADDLED by Cat Johnson: The wedding planner needs a date to her sister’s wedding so asks the cowboy at hand – and he accepts – a romance is begun that might lead to a HEA.

TAMING THE SHERRIFF by Kate Pearce: Okay…this was definitely a treat and perhaps my favorite since it is an offshoot of a series by the author that I have been reading and enjoying. It was so much fun to read the story of the friend of the groom finding “the one” just as he said he would in the Morgan Ranch series. This one also made me wonder if Austin, a supporting character, might show up in a future book.

THE WEDDING BET by Janet Dailey: I have read and enjoyed this author’s books for decades. In this second chance at love a couple that deserves to be happy together may finally get the chance to do so…in spite of the bet that nearly does them in.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books – Zebra for the ARC. This is my honest review.

4.5 Stars ( )

What a great collection of stories. From story 1, Man of Honor, to the last, the scene is being set for Ellie & Brady's wedding. Their friends think they are nuts & getting married too quickly but they are there to support them. Each story flows seamlessly into the next. The characters interact realistically & you can see them as a group of friends. This is a great collection for the price & introduces you to some wonderful writers! ( )