Painted Bride

by Suzanne D. Williams

He rolled over on his side, facing her, and took her head in his hands. "You're good at way more than pool. I don't know why anyone ever rejected you, but I want to say this up front. No matter who you are, I want you here."

Haydn Fabrinni is a spoiled rich boy used to getting his way. But growing up with a silver spoon in his mouth has definite drawbacks, especially when a girl he doesn't like determines to put his ring on her finger.

Upset and willing to do anything to get out of it, he makes his rashest choice yet. He challenges a stranger, a woman obviously out to make a buck, to a game with extremely high stakes. If he wins, she agrees to marry him.

Marcy Gregg had a difficult upbringing. After running from her last foster home, she took up pool as a way to survive. But she's not prepared for Haydn's skill at the table, the sparks that quickly bring them together, or the secret of her past that threatens to tear her new life apart.

Book 2 of 2 in the BEST-DRESSED SERIES by best-selling author, SUZANNE D. WILLIAMS.

116 pages, Paperback

First published February 20, 2014

About the author

Best-selling author, Suzanne D. Williams, is a native Floridian, wife, mother, and photographer. She is the author of both nonfiction and fiction books.

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Reviews

[Deanna Gottreu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Painted Bride by Suzanne D. Williams is the second book in the Best Dressed Series and is as great a read as the first book. This story is about Haydn Fabrinni who is almost the complete opposite of Ludwig, his older brother. Everyone considers Haydn a spoiled younger son and to a certain extent that is true. His life comes screeching to a halt when a woman he has dated announces to everyone that he proposed. Haydn does not remember proposing and while sitting in a bar having too many drinks, he makes a bet with a woman that will change his life forever. Marcy Gregg challenges Haydn to a game of pool and the winner takes all. If she wins, she gets one thousand dollars and if he wins, he proposes marriage and she accepts. Both are experienced pool players and each thinks they will be the winner. One can guess who will win and the rest of the story is about everything that happens after the pool game.

Suzanne did a wonderful job writing this story. At first I was a little turned off by all the tattoos but by the time i was half way through the book I had forgotten about them. All the characters were very well developed and their dialogue was right on target. I felt as if I were friends with the characters for they completely came to life on the pages of the book. All scenes were realistic and I was right in the middle of what was going on and even trying to give advice and cheer for Marcy and Haydn. There were lots of twists and turns in the plot but each one just added more interest to the story and even provided a little suspense. The suspense mainly involved the secrets that Marcy was not willing to share with Haydn but eventually she revealed everything. Some big business wheeling and dealing took place in the story and gave the reader a victor to cheer and a villain to jeer.

I highly recommend this book to everyone that loves a Christian romance with a happy ending.

Thanks to the author, Suzanne D. Williams for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

[Angela Lambkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found it a very sweet and touching romantic love story where Haydn actually was in love with this gal who had tattoos and enjoyed her and wanted her to stay with him and marry him and that they would learn how to deal with their life experiences and her past pain. I recommend this ebook for adults only who loves a short sweet Christian love story. I received this ebook for free and have given it an honest review. Super Suzanne! By Angela