SOS Marry Me!
Stranded with the bad boy…For wedding-dress designer Serena James, nothing less than perfect will do–and that applies to finding Mr. Right! Her pilot, Kane Wiley, doesn't meet any of the criteria…apart from being drop-dead gorgeous! Kane feels most at home in the skies.For this drifter, no commitment means freedom. But while flying Serena to a wedding convention, Kane is forced to perform a crash landing! They might be chalk and cheese, but, stranded together, there's no denying the chemistry. And it's going to be a while before their SOS is answered….
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The Wedding Planners
Planning perfect weddingsâ¦
finding happy endings!
Itâs the biggest and most important day of a
womanâs lifeâand it has to be perfect.
At least thatâs what the Wedding Belles believe, and
thatâs why theyâre Bostonâs top wedding-planner agency. But amidst the beautiful bouquets, divine dresses and rose-petal confetti, these six wedding planners long to be planning their own big day!
But first they have to find Mr. Rightâ¦.
This month:
SOS Marry Me!
by Melissa McClone
Designer: Serenaâs already made her dress,
but a rebel has won her heartâ¦.
And donât miss the exciting
wedding-planner tips and author reminiscences that accompany each book!
Melissa spills the beans about her own wedding dress:
âI was a practical bride on a budgetâa mechanical engineer who couldnât conceive of spending tons of money on a dress I would wear only once. But there was a secret romantic in me, a woman who wrote romance novels on her lunch hour and dreamed of feeling, for one special day, like Grace Kelly or Princess Diana or Cinderella.
Never mind, I told myself firmly as I went shopping. Itâs only one day. Itâs only one dress.
I visited store after store. I found practical gowns. Budget-priced gowns. I tried on dress after dress. And staring in the mirror, I never saw the bride of my romantic longings smiling back at me.
Nearing desperation, I went to a bridal boutique a coworker had recommended. The gowns I tried on were far from practical, and not one was on sale. But finally, as I was zipped and hooked and buttoned into what must have been my hundredth dress, I turned to the mirror and sawâ¦a bride. Me. The girl of my romantic dreams. The woman who was ready to pledge her life to one special man.
Only one day. Only one dress.
I bought it.
As I wrote SOS Marry Me!, I thought about the friend who helped me find my gown and the woman who designed it. She knew what was important to brides. And so does my wedding-dress-designer heroine, Serena James.
Hear all about Melissaâs latest news at www.melissamcclone.com And for more wedding fun check out www.harlequin-theweddingplanners.blogspot.com.
SOS Marry Me!
Melissa McClone
TORONTO ⢠NEW YORK ⢠LONDON
AMSTERDAM ⢠PARIS ⢠SYDNEY ⢠HAMBURG STOCKHOLM ⢠ATHENS ⢠TOKYO ⢠MILAN ⢠MADRID PRAGUE ⢠WARSAW ⢠BUDAPEST ⢠AUCKLAND
For my own Belles: Shirley Jump, Myrna Mackenzie,
Linda Goodnight, Susan Meier and Melissa James. Talented Harlequin authors and amazing friends!
Special thanks to: Missoula County Detective David Brenner,
Idaho County Sheriff Larry Dasenbrock, Virendra Gauthier, John Frieh, Virginia Kantra, Michael Leming, Dru Ann Love, Mike Mooney, Anne Ryan, Tiffany Talbott and last, but not least, Carol Hennessey, Jen Hensiek and Le Ann Martin with the Clearwater National Forest.
I take full responsibility for any mistakes and/or discrepancies!
Planning perfect weddingsâ¦finding happy endings!
In April: Sweetheart Lost and Found
by Shirley Jump
Florist: Will Callie catch a bouquet
and reunite with her childhood sweetheart?
In May: The Heirâs Convenient Wife
by Myrna Mackenzie
Photographer: Reginaâs wedding album is perfect.
Now she needs her husband to say I love you!
In June: SOS Marry Me!
by Melissa McClone
Designer: Serenaâs already made her dress,
but a rebel has won her heart.
In July: Winning the Single Momâs Heart
by Linda Goodnight
Chef: Who will Natalie cut her own wedding cake with?
In August: Millionaire Dad, Nanny Needed!
by Susan Meier
Accountant: Will Audraâs budget for the big day
include a millionaire groom?
In September: The Bridegroomâs Secret
by Melissa James
Planner: Julieâs always been the wedding plannerâ
will she ever be the bride?
Serena is a top wedding-dress designer for
the Wedding Belles. Here are her tips on how to pick the right dress for your big day:
Donât visit too many bridal boutiques on the same day. Trying on wedding gowns should be a fun experience, not a chore! Do invite a trusted friend or your mother to go with you to offer opinions and support. But try to discourage the entire bridal party from trooping along. Too many opinions may only confuse you. Ultimately, itâs your day, your dress and your decision.
Stark white, diamond white, ivory and champagne are a few of the âwhitesâ used for wedding-dress fabrics. Try on different shades of white to determine which one flatters your skin tone and hair color best.
Discuss the type of wedding you are having and your dress budget with the sales consultant before she brings you dresses to try on. If money is an issue, ask about bridesmaid dresses that can be worn as wedding gowns. They can be quite lovely, but less expensive.
Try on all the gowns the sales consultant suggests. Dresses look very different on the hanger than on a bride. Donât forget that your dream gown might not fit your body type, so itâs a good idea to try on a variety of styles to see how they look on you.
Take at least two pairs of comfortable shoes with different heel heights to the final dress fitting. If the hem isnât exactly right, you wonât freak out and youâll be good to go for your wedding day.
