Before I Say I Do

by Tara L. Thompson

Rachel Simms, a business manager in a prominent law firm and a preacher’s daughter, is in love and soon to be married to the man of her dreams. As the daughter of a preacher, many expect her to act out or constantly get into trouble to dispel the good girl expectations, but Rachel is the complete opposite. She is a good girl that is in love with her future husband, Corey. Wedding plans start off great, but become way too much for Rachel and Corey to handle. Fighting over flowers, cakes and party favors pushes Corey to become distant, leaving Rachel feeling a way that she had never felt before…alone. In distress, Rachel meets someone that lights a fire in her the way no other man has, including her fiancé. The bad girl that was buried deep down inside is brought out in Rachel, and it opens up a world of forbidden sexual encounters that challenge her character and everything she stands for. Now there’s a race against time for Rachel to rekindle the undeniable love she once felt for Corey, or call the wedding off. As her special day quickly approaches and reality sets in, will she be able to resume her role as the predictable “good girl”, or has that side of her diminished along with her love for Corey? Something has to change before she says I do.

248 pages, Paperback

First published April 3, 2014

Reviews

[Tiffany Stevens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome read!!

This was a awesome book!! Full of life experiences,wisdom, love, friendship, affairs, secrets,laughter, sadness, cry, and mistakes. When god step into a situation all things are healed and forgiven!!

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 raised to 4 because I met the author and she’s sweet, funny, and sharp—I just loved chatting with her. This book is steamy and I didn’t expect that. It’s also true to life in that the main character who thinks she’s always right learns some hard lessons.

[Rose 'I Have Too Many Books To Read And No More Room' Barrientos · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was terrible, I'm sorry but it was. The main character was a horrible, judgmental person. She acted in the most selfish, horrible way and learned nothing from her experience.

She gets to live her life guilt free just because. God what a horrible book.

[J. Kahele · Rating 4 out of 5]

The authors style was different than I am use to seeing, it was very descriptive, in a good way. I am a reader that needs a lot of world building to engage into a story and this author did an amazing job of doing just that.

This is a a well written story about an engaged couple and the stresses that incur when planning a wedding. I loved Rachel's character, she had just enough flaws to make her realistic. Corey, eh sometimes he unnerved me, but overall I warmed up to him as the story went on. This is a very good story and I recommend it to everyone.

[Annie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my thing

Though the story started off okay, I found it difficult to maintain interest. I think the writing style put me off a bit, it was overly descriptive about things that didn't matter (to the point I find myself skimming), but I never felt connected to the characters. The ending just sort of happened, and I didn't feel closure beyond just being ready to move on to another book.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read!!!!! Excellent storyline and a great read. Excited and waiting for the next book.

[Shawndale Sanders · Rating 5 out of 5]

Straight page turner! Great read! I am definitely ready for Ms.Tara's next book!