Summer Brides by Susan Wiggs Love this anthology as it contains 3 of the best romance writers out there. The places they take you to and the things you learn make this a very worthwhile read.The Borrowed Bride by Susan WiggsIsabel Wharton lives on Bainbridge Island in WA and has a nursery business. Anthony is who she is to marry.At her bridal shower She is whisked away by past love Dan Black Horse to the Cascades Mountains for an overnight stay. At least they will finish the business they never finished.He tried to explain about the Indian reservation and his family roots and what he wanted to do with his life besides being a #1 singer. He tells her she is making a mistake marrying Anthony and he hopes to show her why.They both have secrets not many know about and he didn't have to bring them out again, they caused so much pain.A nature disaster keeps her there another night where she learns more about Dan and his lodge.A Bridge to Dreams by Sherryl WoodsKaren is planning her first ever in 26 years of life in San Francisco a vacation.When her car stops working her mechanic talks to her into getting another car and waiting for the vacation til the following year.Brad Willis came to her rescue with the little amount she wanted to pay for the red hot convertible.They share the same thing: they talk to their cars like a true trusted friend and have names for them.He has had to take over for his father due to his medical condition and has found he's got a liking to her and wants her to go on her vacation, but stay in the city.He will show her the city for a whole week as he needs time off also.She has many overprotective brothers that watch over her all the itme. Trying to explain to them about her vacation is gonna take some work.6am on Monday he showed up at her apartment ready to show her the city, before the sun rose.Reminds me of when we first stopped to take pictures of the bridge at the overview spot. Got all layers of it in one shot.Trip around town is priceless, wish we had spent more time there. Very detailed descriptions while they get to know one another.She is being smothered by not only Brad but her brothers and the tabloid photographers and relases it when she talks to her mother.Sister of the Bride by Susan MalleryKatie McCormick sister Courtney had taken her boyfriend Alex from her and their wedding was happening.She was to get set up with Howie, her moms best friend son who Katie didn't get along with him.It was only a front for the stay at the hotel for the wedding, and she was the oldest of the daughters.The hotel was in Fool's Gold, at the Gold Rush Lodge and Spa so I am excited that we will run into the residents of the town and catch up with their latest news in this book.She writes the sports section of the local newspaper, sometimes other stories.He wrote a computer program for an inventory program that went viral.A lot has changed in their lives since they first met when they were teens.Disasters arise and Howie comes to the rescue, not only once, or twice ...Fun and games for the couples are in order, poodle skirts and the men in white oxford shirts. Three short stories - I enjoyed 2 out of three of them but for the most part there are not enough time in these short stories (about 100 pages each) there is not a lot of time to get invested.The story by Susan Mallery is part of the Fool's Gold series that she writes, but we didnt' see or hear much about Fool's Gold. Sheryl Woods was about San Francisco(and since I grew up there I liked reading about some of the places I used to visit)The Susan Wiggs was didn't hold my interest.
What do You think about Summer Brides (2010)?
loved the 3rd book even though the secondary characters could have been filled out more...
—lexie
A fun, quick read. Three short stories of summer romance, perfect for the warmer weather!
—Liv
Good beach read. Time to move away from the mind candy again...
—jada
