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Sugar Falls, Idaho #2
Waking Up Wed
THE BRIDE SAID, "I DID?"
Forget about her reputation. Kylie Chatterson is most definitely not that kind of girl. She's a conscientious CPA who has never even been with a man…that way. But when she wakes up in a Nevada hotel room after her friend's bachelorette party, the best man is in her bed…and he's wearing a wedding ring. And guess what: so is she!
For better or worse, Drew Gregson is now her husband. The hunky military psychologist doesn't remember the night any more than she does. Nevertheless, he seems in no hurry to end their impulsive betrothal. As she gets to know Drew and his adorable, squirmy nephews, Kylie has to remind herself this is all temporary—and pretend. Or could it be the best mistake she ever made?
218 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 19, 2016
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Christy Jeffries
148 books89 followersChristy Jeffries graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a degree in Criminology and received her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law. But drafting court documents and working in law enforcement was merely an apprenticeship for her current career in the dynamic field of mommyhood and romance writing. She lives in Southern California with her patient husband, two energetic sons, and one sassy grandmother. Follow her online at christiejeffries.com.
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February 25, 2016
Good book with a really fun beginning. Kylie is the maid of honor for her best friend Maxine's wedding (A Marine for His Mom). When the groom's somewhat uptight best friend arrives for the bachelor/bachelorette party, Kylie offers him a drink to get him to relax a little. The next thing she knows she wakes up in bed with him and both of them are wearing wedding rings. Neither of them remember anything about how they got there.
Kylie has a reputation for being quite a flirt, dresses flamboyantly, and says what she thinks. But that is pretty much a front for a woman who really wants to find Mr. Right and have a family of her own. She still hasn't found the one she's ready to give herself to, and now she's married to a virtual stranger. She's determined to keep it quiet until they can figure a way out of it.
Drew is freshly arrived from overseas, ready to take up his job at the military hospital and his turn as guardian to his twin nephews while his brother is deployed. He's always kept his emotions under control and determined to be sure that a woman is right for him before making a commitment, and that the commitment will be for life. Finding himself married to a stranger who seems to be the exact opposite of everything he wants is disturbing to say the least. He'll go along with her desire to keep it quiet for now, but something in him says not to give up.
Their next encounter is the night of the rehearsal dinner, when he has his two rambunctious nephews with him. He's at his wit's end, but Kylie takes them in hand. Suddenly Drew is thinking that maybe fate hasn't played him so false after all, though Kylie is still keeping distance between them. Things get really interesting at the wedding reception the next day, when one too many snide comments from the town gossip has Kylie blurting out the news of their marriage. Now they have to follow through and play the part.
What follows is sheer fun, as both Kylie and Drew cope with the chaos that living with the twins brings to them. There is also the burning attraction between them that each tries to resist but end up giving in to. I loved seeing them get to know each other and discover that deep down, they weren't so different after all. I really liked the way that Drew soon understood Kylie and the way she reacts to things, and was sensitive enough not to push her where she didn't want to go. It was also fun to see the way that she was able to chip away at his control, making him a bit more relaxed. But they do have a bit of a communication issue, as neither will take the first step in saying that they want the marriage to become a real one, fearing the rejection that they are sure would be the result. Their own insecurities rear up when Drew's brother returns unexpectedly. The ending was really sweet as multiple people make Drew and Kylie realize they have to fight for what they want.
The secondary characters were terrific. The twins were adorable and perfectly portrayed. I ached for them and their fears when the reasons for their actions came out. I loved Kylie's dad, especially when the truth of his treatment of her came out. It was hysterical that everyone saw it except for her. I also really like Drew's brother Luke. Being Drew's twin gave him some extra insight into his behavior, and I loved the way he helped Drew through his crisis with Kylie. I'm really looking forward to his story.
My only complaint is the cover of the book. Kylie is a redhead, not a blond, and Drew wears glasses. I would really have liked to see those glasses on the cover model, as that is so unusual in a hero.
Kylie has a reputation for being quite a flirt, dresses flamboyantly, and says what she thinks. But that is pretty much a front for a woman who really wants to find Mr. Right and have a family of her own. She still hasn't found the one she's ready to give herself to, and now she's married to a virtual stranger. She's determined to keep it quiet until they can figure a way out of it.
Drew is freshly arrived from overseas, ready to take up his job at the military hospital and his turn as guardian to his twin nephews while his brother is deployed. He's always kept his emotions under control and determined to be sure that a woman is right for him before making a commitment, and that the commitment will be for life. Finding himself married to a stranger who seems to be the exact opposite of everything he wants is disturbing to say the least. He'll go along with her desire to keep it quiet for now, but something in him says not to give up.
Their next encounter is the night of the rehearsal dinner, when he has his two rambunctious nephews with him. He's at his wit's end, but Kylie takes them in hand. Suddenly Drew is thinking that maybe fate hasn't played him so false after all, though Kylie is still keeping distance between them. Things get really interesting at the wedding reception the next day, when one too many snide comments from the town gossip has Kylie blurting out the news of their marriage. Now they have to follow through and play the part.
What follows is sheer fun, as both Kylie and Drew cope with the chaos that living with the twins brings to them. There is also the burning attraction between them that each tries to resist but end up giving in to. I loved seeing them get to know each other and discover that deep down, they weren't so different after all. I really liked the way that Drew soon understood Kylie and the way she reacts to things, and was sensitive enough not to push her where she didn't want to go. It was also fun to see the way that she was able to chip away at his control, making him a bit more relaxed. But they do have a bit of a communication issue, as neither will take the first step in saying that they want the marriage to become a real one, fearing the rejection that they are sure would be the result. Their own insecurities rear up when Drew's brother returns unexpectedly. The ending was really sweet as multiple people make Drew and Kylie realize they have to fight for what they want.
The secondary characters were terrific. The twins were adorable and perfectly portrayed. I ached for them and their fears when the reasons for their actions came out. I loved Kylie's dad, especially when the truth of his treatment of her came out. It was hysterical that everyone saw it except for her. I also really like Drew's brother Luke. Being Drew's twin gave him some extra insight into his behavior, and I loved the way he helped Drew through his crisis with Kylie. I'm really looking forward to his story.
My only complaint is the cover of the book. Kylie is a redhead, not a blond, and Drew wears glasses. I would really have liked to see those glasses on the cover model, as that is so unusual in a hero.
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February 21, 2016"What's not to love about Jeffries' hilariously touching sophomore offering? It's a joyous celebration of the life and love, starring a paradoxical couple whose tale is expertly told with fast-paced, pun-filled, tongue-in-cheek dialogue. The opening scene is one in a million!" (RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 stars TOP PICK!).
Miniseries: Sugar Falls, Idaho
Miniseries: Sugar Falls, Idaho
February 22, 2016
Very sweet, but not sappy.
I really enjoyed this book. Kylie and Drew are a fabulous couple. Both flawed but not so dysfunctional as to make from a dark romance. Mix in a set of rambunctious twins, a bunch of interfering friends a grump dad and you have a wonderful love story that left me smiling.
I really enjoyed this book. Kylie and Drew are a fabulous couple. Both flawed but not so dysfunctional as to make from a dark romance. Mix in a set of rambunctious twins, a bunch of interfering friends a grump dad and you have a wonderful love story that left me smiling.
February 24, 2016
Waking Up Wed by Christy Jeffries is a fun, flirty and sexy story that encapsulates the very essence of romance. With lovable characters that jump off the pages, quirky dialogue sure to make you grin and an overall well-written story, I'd personally suggest this novel should be on your TBR pile in case you haven't read it yet!
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4 Stars
February 18, 2016
Great story! I really felt a connection between the two lovebirds and I thought this was a sweet romance story; the twins were a hoot and really helped pull the story together. =}
February 25, 2016
This is a very sweet story, not very long, but that's ok. It was like a sweet treat. This was one of the better waking up married in Vegas stories.
September 7, 2023
September Readathon
3+ Good!
Back-to-back drunken elopement trope reads.
I liked everyone involved. The kids weren't too much of anything that sometimes happens when kids are included in a plot. We have zero idea why they get married on a whim in Reno and it doesn't matter at all--the book is them figuring out why they should stay married, and that's nice.
They're adult but imperfect while figuring that out, and have good chemistry and complementary personalities. I like them together, and like that they're both competent and complicated without being perfect or neurotic. It's one of those "everyone in a small town is quirky and tosses in their big winks and two cents" worlds, but all the secondaries worked and it mostly wasn't overdone or drifting into caricature.
The very end does have the heroine making assumptions and leaving, causing them to pine and then have a reunion and declarations, but it wasn't from ridiculous jumping to conclusions and the hero had grounded reasons for letting her leave, temporarily.
3+ Good!
Back-to-back drunken elopement trope reads.
I liked everyone involved. The kids weren't too much of anything that sometimes happens when kids are included in a plot. We have zero idea why they get married on a whim in Reno and it doesn't matter at all--the book is them figuring out why they should stay married, and that's nice.
They're adult but imperfect while figuring that out, and have good chemistry and complementary personalities. I like them together, and like that they're both competent and complicated without being perfect or neurotic. It's one of those "everyone in a small town is quirky and tosses in their big winks and two cents" worlds, but all the secondaries worked and it mostly wasn't overdone or drifting into caricature.
The very end does have the heroine making assumptions and leaving, causing them to pine and then have a reunion and declarations, but it wasn't from ridiculous jumping to conclusions and the hero had grounded reasons for letting her leave, temporarily.
September 23, 2018
What an adorable story. I loved Drew and Kylie's story. The plot just flowed so well that before I knew it, it was over! This is the second story of this series. They just get better and better. I also read the fourth story (Luke's story, Drew's brother) out of order and it is wonderful. Phew I love these characters!! I want to move to Sugar Falls!!!!!
I loved the book being written with the dual POVs. It really helps me to understand the characters' actions so much better. I loved Aiden and Caden (Drew's nephews). I wish I could write better as I was so impressed with this story. I highly recommend this book (really the entire series to everyone who wants to read a wonderful romance!
I loved the book being written with the dual POVs. It really helps me to understand the characters' actions so much better. I loved Aiden and Caden (Drew's nephews). I wish I could write better as I was so impressed with this story. I highly recommend this book (really the entire series to everyone who wants to read a wonderful romance!
February 5, 2024
This is a cute, fun read about a couple who wake up to find themselves married. Add a pair of lively twin boys to the action and watch how the just-married couple handle them. I enjoyed this novel, the first I've read by this author. I will be looking for others in the series.
April 1, 2018
Waking Up Wed is fun and light-hearted. It's well written and an easy read, I read it in two nights, I didn't want to put it down!
November 15, 2018
This so hilarious and their a saying drink responsibly ,so won't up married to a stranger.. haha
January 8, 2017
3.5 stars = SSE #2459
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March 1, 2022This book was not for me.
If you enjoy the fake relationship trope (particularly fake wedding), you may enjoy this book.
If you enjoy the fake relationship trope (particularly fake wedding), you may enjoy this book.
June 15, 2016
Interesting book about a couple who wake up and find out they were married to each other. It takes awhile for them to finally act the way newlyweds usually act. It takes even longer to realize how they actually feel about each other.
March 31, 2017
This was a wonderful love story. It was funny and serious all rolled in to one story. It was funny watching these two people come together after the very strange start they had of a life together. Fun book. Loved it
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