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The Convenient Groom (Nantucket #2)

by Denise Hunter (Goodreads Author)

4.01 of 5 stars 4.01 · rating details · 1,074 ratings · 119 reviews

She wrote the book--literally--on finding the right mate. But does she really understand what love's about?

Five hours before her Nantucket beach wedding--and on the eve of her big book launch--celebrity marriage counselor Kate Lawrence has everything in place.

Everything, that is, but the groom. She might not have a career, either, when her nationwide audience finds out the...more

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Published April 1st 2008 by Thomas Nelson Publishers (first published 2008)

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Jul 19, 2008 Christa rated it 4 of 5 stars

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What would you do if you were a relationship expert on finding the right mate - with a syndicated column and a book due to be released on your wedding day - and your fiance jilts you five hours before the wedding? This is the dilemma that Kate Lawrence faces in The Convenient Groom: A Nantucket Love Story. This is the touching story of a woman who finds out that she has much to learn about love, and the man who continues to love her through all of her ups and downs.

Kate Lawrence's personal and...more What would you do if you were a relationship expert on finding the right mate - with a syndicated column and a book due to be released on your wedding day - and your fiance jilts you five hours before the wedding? This is the dilemma that Kate Lawrence faces in The Convenient Groom: A Nantucket Love Story. This is the touching story of a woman who finds out that she has much to learn about love, and the man who continues to love her through all of her ups and downs.

Kate Lawrence's personal and professional life are on the verge of collapse as her fiance announces a few hours before the wedding that he is in love with another woman. Kate's publisher planned her wedding to coincide with her book release on finding the perfect spouse, and now the world will know how she abysmally failed at choosing her own mate. Kate knows that not only will she have to deal with heartbreak, but also with the collapse of her career when the news is made public. Kate's professional life is salvaged as Lucas Wright, her landlord, steps up and offers to marry her. Kate's publicist has withheld the name of the groom from the media so Lucas' offer sounds like a lifeline to Kate, and she agrees to a temporary marriage. What Kate doesn't know is that the only reason Lucas married her is because of the unrequited love he has for her. As Kate and Lucas settle into their platanic marriage, she rebuffs most of his attempts to become closer. As complete opposites, Kate knows that she and Lucas could never be happy together on a permanent basis. When Kate finally starts to relax with Lucas, events unfold that cause her professional life to crash. As Kate tries to pick up the pieces of her life, she has much to learn about love.

This was an enjoyable book with a wonderfully sweet hero. Lucas loves Kate throughout the book and will do anything to protect and help her. Kate was a mostly likeable heroine, but there were times when I became impatient with her unswavering refusal to see what she really had with Lucas. When I first read about this book, it was listed as a Christian romance. There is nothing overtly Christian in the book, but the author's letter in the back describes Lucas' love for Kate as an allegory for Christ's love for us. If you like a sweet romance with a bit of angst, this one is for you. (less)

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Jan 21, 2009 Suzanne rated it 3 of 5 stars

I thought this was a fairly conventional romance story, though it's housed in the "inspirational" section of the local public library. The only markedly Christian element I saw was a set of discussion questions in the back that linked the male protagonist's love for the female one with Christ's love for mankind.

Nonetheless, I don't see this as especially compelling for YA's, as compared to a great many OTHER romances written for and about adults.

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Jan 26, 2011 Debi rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Loved, loved, loved this book! Christian romance about a counselor getting married at the same time that her book on relationships is published. When her groom jilts her at the altar, her neighbor steps in as the groom to keep her from problems surrounding her book release.
The writing was well-done and the characters seemed real. I found myself wanting to shake them and get them to say things they were thinking but not saying to each other. I stayed up until midnight to finish this book which s...more

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Feb 09, 2009 Becky rated it 2 of 5 stars

Kate Lawrence, or "Dr. Kate," is ready to have her big day: not only is she finally getting married, her book is being released. What kind of book? A book about love, relationships, dating, and marriage. This "expert" is, however, about to be shamed in front of the world because her intended groom, Bryan Montgomery is a no show. Not only is he getting cold feet and backing out, he is shacking up with another woman, Stephanie. (He actually calls her when he's in this woman's bed.) What's a girl t...more Kate Lawrence, or "Dr. Kate," is ready to have her big day: not only is she finally getting married, her book is being released. What kind of book? A book about love, relationships, dating, and marriage. This "expert" is, however, about to be shamed in front of the world because her intended groom, Bryan Montgomery is a no show. Not only is he getting cold feet and backing out, he is shacking up with another woman, Stephanie. (He actually calls her when he's in this woman's bed.) What's a girl to do when she's got everything prepared for the big day except the groom? Well, if she's the heroine of a fiction novel, she's going to find another groom, and quickly. Luckily her friend, Lucas, is there to step into place.

Lucas is excited to be the groom, in fact, because he's secretly loved Kate from afar. But can this marriage of convenience transition into the real thing? Or will someone who knows the truth spill the beans? Will Kate's book be a success or a flop? Will Kate realize how useless she is in this love game? Will she see what a great man Lucas is and stop whining and pining for Bryan?

I liked this one well enough. It was cute in places. And Lucas sounded like a great guy.

But. And this really has nothing to do with the quality of the story itself. I just found myself questioning why this book was 'Christian.' It's published by a Christian publishing house, yes. And it is mostly smut-free. I mean the reader knows that Bryan is carrying on an affair behind-the-scenes. And it's never exactly stated one way or the other if Bryan had been intimate with Kate in the past. I presumed as much since the topic of her virginity never came up. But I don't know what the author intended. So don't take my word for it by any means. And any intimacies that occur between Kate and Lucas happen after the 'I do's' even if those occur before any declarations of love. So I don't have a problem necessarily with the content. It's more what is not in the book.

Not all Christian books have a focus on God, on having a personal relationship with Jesus as Savior and/or Lord. But usually, there is something--even if it's not the main focus of the book. No mention of God. No mention of personal faith. No church. No bible study. No bible reading. No prayers. No spiritual insights or 'aha' moments when she realizes that she needs God or wants God. We have a slightly shallow woman who is trying to do it all and be it all without seeking God, without turning to Him. There is nothing in the pages of this book that would give the reader any indication that the characters were Christian excepting the fact that it's a Christian publisher that some may recognize as such...and excepting page 299 where the author's note to the reader mentions that Lucas's love for Kate is meant to represent Christ's love for us. That Jesus can be any woman's knight in shining armor. A statement that leaves me slightly puzzled.(less)

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Aug 12, 2012 BJ Robinson J. rated it 5 of 5 stars

The Convenient Groom by Denise Hunter was a delightful unexpected read my neighbor gave me. It was my first read by this author, but it won't be my last. Kate finds herself jilted at the altar and her entire career depends on her wedding. Lucas Wright becomes the stand-in groom. Kate's written a book about how to find Mr. Right, and it releases on the same day of her wedding. Ironically, she weds Mr. Wright who is so totally opposite and does everything she advises against in her book of advice,...more

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Aug 18, 2011 Abbey rated it 2 of 5 stars

A stereotypical romance story, I suppose. Realistic characters, though.

I came across this book while working in a library yesterday. I scanned the blurb & the last page, and for some reason I decided to read it. I finished it in a couple of hours while working; it's a very easy read.

Before I began the book I noticed that the author's note stated that Lucas's love for Kate was supposed to be an allegory of Christ's love for us. I thought that this comparison was a bit far-fetched... I could s...more

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May 26, 2010 Lisa Dingman rated it 4 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. So now to get to the book. Denise Hunter is the author of this first book I am going to share. It is entitled "The Convenient Groom" and it is definitely more than appropriate for what happens in this book. So for all of you who haven't read it yet, it is about a therapist and published author who focuses on fixing relationships. Kate Lawrence, or better known as Dr. Kate, is the type of person who likes to plan out every waking minute of her life. She is an absolute neat freak and is deeply upt...more So now to get to the book. Denise Hunter is the author of this first book I am going to share. It is entitled "The Convenient Groom" and it is definitely more than appropriate for what happens in this book. So for all of you who haven't read it yet, it is about a therapist and published author who focuses on fixing relationships. Kate Lawrence, or better known as Dr. Kate, is the type of person who likes to plan out every waking minute of her life. She is an absolute neat freak and is deeply upturned when things don't turn out the way she expects them too. On the other hand we have Lucas Wright, who is basically Kate's exact opposite. He leaves things hanging around, such as wet towels (read it, you'll understand) and never goes according to any pre-made plans. He goes with the flow and goes to the beat of his own drum. He is a Carpenter who builds furniture and lives on the beaches of Nantucket. Low and behold, these two end up tieing the knot in a way that I will let you figure out for yourself. They truly go through a crazy emotional roller coaster ride that will leave you laughing out loud in certain spots, and wishing you could jump through the book and tell them they are being dumb at other parts. I tell you now, if you haven't read it, you must do so. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

Now for those of you who have read it, it's time for a discussion. To be completely honest, I think Kate runs from her feelings way too much. She constantly convinces herself that she is not in love with Lucas when really it is right there in front of her that yeah, she actually does. She keeps analyzing their relationship and comparing it to the one of her parents that went down the drain which I find is a really dumb thing to do. You can't compare youself to other people because you are your own person and are entirely different from anyone else in the world. The fact that she always needs to know what's happening ends up hurting her throughout the entire book. One of the main mistakes I believe she makes in this book is that she puts her job before anything. We could tell right away that she wasn't altogether in love with her first fiance, Bryan Montgomery, because she 1. found a replacement groom right away 2. she was mostly worried about how it would affect the sales of her book and 3. what it was going to do to her career if people found out she got left at the alter. With Lucas though, it is a completely different story because she has control over nothing that goes on. He is Mr. Spontaneous and seems to rub off on Kate by the end of the book.

On the flip side, Lucas knows all along that he if madly in love with Kate. Even if he doesn't deny it, he doesn't do anything about it the whole time until it is too late. We notice he is in love with her right off the bat because of the intricate gazebo he builds her, which I think is so sweet and personal. Lucas is kind of like the perfect guy girls are always picturing. He says the right things at the right time, notices the little details about a girl and admits to himself why he likes them. When he loves someone, it's with his whole heart. He is actually compared to the night in shining armor which I think is a perfect comparison. Don't get me wrong, Lucas has his bad qualities too. Don't think i'm taking his side and that he does no wrong because that's not true. However, I do believe that out of the two of them, Lucas was without a doubt the most rational minded.

As far as the setting goes, Nantucket was very nice to read about. I don't know what it is but there is something about beaches that are just so romantic and seems to string girls in. Nothing ever seems to go wrong on the beach, but although it is kind of ridiculous I still immensely enjoyed the setting. Anyways, I think my little review has gone on long enough and I haven't even gotten to my favorite part yet. If you have a favorite part let me know. (less)

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Sep 23, 2012 Paula-O rated it 4 of 5 stars

A Nantucket Love Story by Denise Hunter "The Convenient Groom"

Five hours before her Nantucket beach wedding--and on the eve of her big book launch--celebrity marriage counselor Kate Lawrence has everything in place,almost. The Gazebo has not arrived and needs to have flowers twined in and around it so Kate rushes over to check on that with Lucas Wright the builder.
While there she receives the most devastating phone call a girl can get on her Wedding day. The Groom has a change in plans and will...more

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Mar 29, 2011 Annika Paxman rated it 4 of 5 stars

I received The Convenient Groom from Booksneeze, and was very pleased. The Convenient Groom immediately draws the reader into the breathtaking wedding plans of 'Dr. Kate'.

Dr. Kate has had her life planned out just the way she want it. A child of divorce, she has counseled distressed couples as well as written a book on how to find Mr. Right. The release of her new book corresponds with her own publicized wedding, paid for by the publisher. Everything is perfect until her Mr. Right abandons her f...more

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Apr 05, 2009 Amy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance

Relationship expert Dr. Kate Lawrence is five hours away from her Nantucket beach wedding that coincides with the release of her new book, Finding Mr. Right-for-You when she gets a phone call from her fiance. The unthinkable happens - he says he can't marry her, that he is in love with someone else. This sort of thing happens all the time, but it couldn't possibly be happening to Kate. Not when she and Bryan were so compatible with each other, and especially not when her credibility as a relatio...more

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Jul 09, 2012 Tima rated it 2 of 5 stars

Kate is in a huge mess. She's a relationship doctor. And four hours before her wedding her fiance walks out. If she doesn't go through with the wedding her career is over. So Lucas, her landlord, offers to marry her. They will stay married for a year and then divorce. What Kate doesn't realize is that Lucas is in love with her. It leads to some complications she hadn't planned for.

This book was a cute, fun read. It seemed a bit surreal and fluffy, but I enjoyed it. I think my main complaint was...more

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Oct 26, 2009 Laura rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Mar 25, 2011 Julie rated it 4 of 5 stars

cute christian romance..full review to come

Dr.Kate is getting married and the event is all planned out, but the groom gets cold feet. So Lucas Wright jumps into the spot on that very same day.

During the Honeymoon, we see how they met. Kate is a type A personality, and loves to schedule things. Lucas is more laid back and spontaneous . They make an arrangement to be married for one year, and then divorce. Kate is slowly learning more about Lucas. He already knows more about her.

Kate has written...more

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Mar 27, 2011 Amanda rated it 5 of 5 stars

Kate Lawrence has worked all her life looking for the man that fits her ideal mate. She even wrote a book and had an advice column to help women to find their perfect mate. It looks like Kate has the world by the tail. Her wedding is less than five hours away when she get a call on her cell phone. The man she was set to marry has back out of the wedding. Not only has she been stood up at the alter but her wedding is the press event of the year. Kate has to make a vital decision and in walks Luca...more

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Jul 25, 2011 Connie rated it 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. I found myself getting very involved with the characters, and very emotionally involved about 3/4 through the book. I noticed this book was by the same author as "A Cowboys Touch" which I also really liked, so that's why I chose this one to read as well, and I'm glad I did. My thanks to Aimee for loaning it to me!

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Aug 15, 2009 Vicki rated it 5 of 5 stars

Kate Lawrence gives relationship advice and is getting ready to showcase her own wedding to the perfect man. Then, her fiance calls to break up with her a few hours before the wedding. Lucas Wright, who had just put the finishing touches on a gazebo he made for the wedding, overhears the conversation. He offers to marry her to save her from the media disaster of having to announce that the wedding is canceled. Lucas has reasons for offering to marry Kate, one he share with her and one he doesn’t...more

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Jul 13, 2010 Annalisa rated it 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this sweet romance. Kate is a marriage counselor turned columnist that helps others. To increase publicity on her new book about finding Mr. Right she schedules the release date of the book with her lavish wedding in Nantucket at which time she will reveal who her groom us. But her fiancee Bryan calls her only 6 hours before the wedding to tell her he is in love with someone else. Frantic Kate turns to her friend Lucas who offers himself as the groom to save her career. It is a...more

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Oct 26, 2010 Kristy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2010, christian

This was a cute story. Dr Kate, the relationship expert's fiance leaves her 4 hours before their wedding on the same day her book is to be released... Finding Mr Right-For-You. With her career on the line she makes a quick decision to marry her landlord, the furniture maker, Lucas Wright. Who just happens to be in love with her. But she doesn't know that.

What a cute idea for a book. It was a little predictable, but I didn't mind. Kate annoyed me sometimes, because she was so dense. I don't know...more

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Dec 22, 2010 Zette rated it 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed The Convenient Groom and the modern day marriage of convenience story. Kate is a desperate woman who is trying to hold together her "love expert" image when her groom gets cold feet on their wedding day. Although this book is in the Christian category, there is no mention of God or anything remotely Christian in the book. The author does add a note afterwards that says that the love Lucas shows for Kate is a representation of Christ's love for us but if you didn't read that note, I dou...more

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Jun 03, 2009 Justin rated it 5 of 5 stars

A tear jerking romance if ever there was one. Kate fights an inner struggle that I don't think she even fully realizes she's fighting, all the while telling herself that logic should trump love. At the same time Lucas is battling to show Kate just the opposite is true. Lucas is the epitome of a true knight in shining armor.

I cried, I smiled, I struggling with not skipping to the end just to find out if the ending was a happy one. A must read for anyone who likes a good love story with some unex...more

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Apr 07, 2013 Jeannette Garcia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Oh, Lucas <3 This was a good change of pace for me... especially because of all the more "serious" books I've been reading lately. I thought the plot was well developed... Denise definitely tied everything together quite well. I think what I love most about this book was the "initial" interaction between Kate and Lucas. I just adore love stories that happen between irritated characters... in this case, Kate was the only one annoyed. I loved Lucas from the get-go. I mean let's be honest... he'...more

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Jun 27, 2011 Cana Elene rated it 5 of 5 stars

Dr. Kate, expert on marriage and famous author and couselor, is about to get married. But at the last minute, her soon to be husband backs out and leaves her standing at the alar about a few hours before the wedding itself. Lucus (who has loved her for a while unbeknowst to Kate), stands in as a "convenient groom" to help save her career. Of course, through any good romance book, Dr. Kate begins to fall in love with Lucus. Then the unexpected happens, and there is the threat of this marriage of...more

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Jul 02, 2011 Courtney rated it 5 of 5 stars

Why did I let this book sit on my shelf for 2 weeks? That is the question that I ask myself now. I loved this book!

An established marriage counselor that just released a new book How to find Mr. Right gets stood up on her wedding day. Her friend/enemy Lucas steps up to help her and become her husband so that nobody ever has to know that she got stood up! You can imagine all the craziness that happens in this story!

This is the second book by Denise Hunter that I've read and I think I've found a...more Why did I let this book sit on my shelf for 2 weeks? That is the question that I ask myself now. I loved this book!

An established marriage counselor that just released a new book How to find Mr. Right gets stood up on her wedding day. Her friend/enemy Lucas steps up to help her and become her husband so that nobody ever has to know that she got stood up! You can imagine all the craziness that happens in this story!

This is the second book by Denise Hunter that I've read and I think I've found a new favorite Christian Romance author! Her stories are so amazing. The characters are so realistic and gripping that you are instantly invested in their lives. The plot is unpredictable and always unique.

The characters were all very genuine. Kate was such an easy character to connect to; she was dealing with the loss of her mom, her parents’ divorce, her failed relationship and her new found friendship with Lucas all while trying to figure out what God wanted of her life. Lucas was dreamy; he is manly man, who was sloppy and unpredictable but oh so romantic-by far my favorite character!

The story line was unlike any of heard before. I loved that this book showed what can happen if we don't follow God's plans for our lives but instead try to control our lives with our plans! God always has bigger blessings in store for us than we have for ourselves and this book proved that again and again. The spiritual threads were subtle yet very necessary to the story line.

Oh boy was the romance was delicious! I am big fan of love/hate tension going on in a romance and there was that. The kissing scenes were so passionate!

I highly recommend this Christian Romance book to any fans of Christian romance, historical or contemporary. I am not a big fan of contemporary romances so that is probably why I won this book a couple months ago but let it sit on my shelf for so long, but Denise is changing my mind on contemporary romances, she makes them so desirable! I can't wait to read more of her books!
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Mar 12, 2011 Itsjustme-wendy rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really loved this book! I really wanted to give it a 5 but I am trying not to give out 5 Star ratings so readily and save them for the intensely great books, so I settled on 4 1/2 STARS. I love this style of writing, I love this genre. I think this is labeled Christian Romance but to me it feels more like Christian Chick-Lit (which I love!).

The character development is great. I loved Kate (I wasn't sure at first, but I grew to love her) and I LOVED Lucas! Loved him! I kept thinking "Oh Kate ho...more

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Mar 16, 2011 Margaret Metz rated it 4 of 5 stars

One of my very favorite verses is:

"The Lord your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over over you with singing."
Zephaniah 3:17

The author was inspired by it when she was writing this book. I would love to say that great minds think alike, but Denise Hunter is in a class all her own. This is not your ordinary Christian romance novel. It's not your ordinary romance novel either. She doesn't preach or even overtly t...more One of my very favorite verses is:

"The Lord your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over over you with singing."
Zephaniah 3:17

The author was inspired by it when she was writing this book. I would love to say that great minds think alike, but Denise Hunter is in a class all her own. This is not your ordinary Christian romance novel. It's not your ordinary romance novel either. She doesn't preach or even overtly talk about God most of the time. Still, the message is there if you look for it.

This is one of the most touching love stories I've read in a long time. It's a re-release with a beautiful new cover. It's a chance for those of you who haven't read it to get in on something special - and I'm going to be offering you an extra chance as well. :o) Before we get there, let's talk about the story a little more.

Marriages of convenience aren't commonplace today. A lot of couples choose not to marry so a contemporary romance with that theme is a little different right from the beginning. Then you start to notice the people involved and the roles they play. Kate is the relationship expert - but she's stood up on her wedding day because her groom claims to be in love with someone else. Lucas offers to help because he doesn't want Kate hurt and he hopes that he might be able to win her over in time.

As you watch their relationship, you see Kate accept help in the crisis and yet want to stubbornly cling to her independence - as if giving in to his love (let along returning it) would somehow make her weak. He persists - refusing to give up on her. Sometimes while reading I wanted to reach in and shake her. I couldn't believe she was missing how wonderful he was and all the good he was trying to do for her.
Then you take two giant steps back. Isn't that how we all are with God? We only call out or accept His help in crisis moments and then we want Him to back off and let us take charge again. In the meantime, he just keeps loving us and trying to help. Without the notes and the preface, this love story could be any romance. It certainly wouldn't offend anyone who doesn't believe in God. If you want to, you can find another layer though.

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Mar 17, 2011 Casey rated it 5 of 5 stars

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This has to be one of my favorite books, a ‘top ten’ hit! What girl doesn’t like the idea of a handsome groom swooping in to the rescue?

“The Convenient Groom” has an amazing premise. Talk about romance! The hero is simply delicious, talk about attraction- and I’m not necessarily referring to the heroine. *grin*

As the attraction grows between Lucas and Kate, the tension feels like two opposing magnets. They get closer and closer until the reader is literally holding her breath and then something...more

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Apr 21, 2010 Janel rated it 5 of 5 stars

When I picked up this book I didn't know what a surprise I was in for. It was absolutely amazing. Needless to say that romance is very realistic because it slowly grows between two people who are very much different and yet find themselves drawn together in an unlikely marriage. the premise is that a woman who writes about how to have a relationship is suddenly left at the alter (1/2 before her wedding) without a groom (he's left her for an exgirlfriend) and so in order to save her media frenzie...more

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Nov 08, 2011 Kyleigh rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: inspirational-fiction, romance

The story begins by introducing Kate, a marriage counselor who has made it big with her own radio talk-show, a syndicated column, and a bestselling book called Finding Mr. Right-For-You. She thinks she has her life all figured out, including her relationship with Bryan Montgomery, the man she is about to marry. But within hours of the ceremony, her groom calls to say that he is in love with someone else. With her career on the line, Kate is desperate to fix the situation to avoid total humiliati...more

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Oct 03, 2008 Jane rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: own

Good read, interesting. I liked the premise, which is part of what made me want to read it (other than the cover).

Story:
Ever since high school where friends would ask her for advice,Dr. Kate has always liked helping people with their relationships. Kate wrote a book on "finding Mr. Right", scheduled to be released around the same time as her own wedding. A mere 5 hours before she is to be married, Kate's fiancee calls and tells her he is in love with another woman and incidentally the wedding i...more Good read, interesting. I liked the premise, which is part of what made me want to read it (other than the cover).

Story:
Ever since high school where friends would ask her for advice,Dr. Kate has always liked helping people with their relationships. Kate wrote a book on "finding Mr. Right", scheduled to be released around the same time as her own wedding. A mere 5 hours before she is to be married, Kate's fiancee calls and tells her he is in love with another woman and incidentally the wedding is off. Kate is devastated, emotionally she is hurt and fears that now her book will never sell. The press was supposed to be at her wedding. Enter Lucas, the man commissioned to make the gazebo for her 'perfect wedding'. Lucas has known Kate for a few years and was there when her fiancee called off the wedding. Lucas, who secretly loves Kate, offers to marry her temporarily in exchange for a favor. Feeling backed into a corner Kate accepts, the wedding proceeds with Lucas as the stand in groom. They have to get through the wedding, the honeymoon and stay together a year... and it has to be believable, or else Kate is back to square one with her career because no one wants advice from a hypocrite. This also means making sure no one leaks information about her getting jilted.

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I found this book at a Christian bookstore. I was going to get a different book, but ended up with this one instead. If you skip the two scriptures in the beginning, the note from the author in the end, and the discussion questions, it would be hard to tell this is "christian fiction". Yes, the romance is clean and there are no 'bad words', however there is no mention of faith or religion or even a higher power in the story itself. In her note at the end, the author tries to explain that the story is like a parallel of God's love for us very briefly. The discussion questions use the word allegory, which really don't agree with; she is stretching the use of the word. This is alright, I just suppose that in a way I expected something slightly different, although I really did like the story and I am glad it wasn't one of those preachy ones that make you want 'skip the sermon'. I just thought it slightly unusual perhaps. I'd recommend Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers as a comparison of sorts; a better example of what I would call an allegory. (less)

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Apr 20, 2010 Laura rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: christian-fiction

I like my christian fiction books and Denise Hunter is a great example why. One of my favorite things about this series every book is based on a verse in the bible. It's just such a sweet romance. How we figure out what really is best for us than what we actually think we need. Just like every day the lord is showing us what we really can do more than what we thought we could do. Right from the start I wanted to keep on reading. I loved every minute I spent reading it. Thank you Denise Hunter.

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About Denise Hunter

Denise Hunter is the award-winning author of 20 novels, including The Accidental Bride and Convenient Groom.

Denise lives in Indiana with her husband Kevin and their three sons. In 1996, Denise began her first book, a Christian romance novel, writing while her children napped. Two years later it was published, and she's been writing ever since. Her books often contain a strong romantic element, an...more

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