Fill your day with love and laughter, and be a part of our happily ever after. The heart speaks. The heart loves. The heart knows. Four Indie authors come together to celebrate love. Because together is a beautiful place to be. Nothing Fancy … Just Love **All proceeds will be donated to the Joyful Heart Foundation** Melody Dawn B.A. Dillon Janet A. Mota Kylie Stewart
I've loved romance since I was old enough to understand it. I began reading my gram's Harlequins as a teenager and became addicted to Happily Ever After's. I got my own HEA when I met my soulmate. It was instalove at first sight, and we've been together ever since.
My days are filled with reading, writing, and hanging out with my main guy. In addition, I have a not-so-secret addiction to organizing everything and watching crime shows. So, you could say my favorite things of all time are The Container Store and the ID Channel. Give me both of those, and I'm in heaven!
Nothing Fancy…Just Love is a collection of beautiful, romantic stories penned by four talented Indie authors: Melody Dawn, B.A Dillon, Janet A. Mota, and Kylie Stewart. They have written contemporary romances that are a celebration of love; they are touching, heartfelt, fun, and very entertaining. I was impressed to learn that the proceeds of the anthology will be donated to charity, the Joyful Heart Foundation- so by purchasing this book you don’t just get some beautiful stories, but you are also helping out a charity in the process!!!
Forever I Do By: Melody Dawn. This is a lovely story about how Autumn James gets hired as the personal chef for billionaire Ashton Kennedy. They soon find themselves with feelings for one another, but there are complications that could drive these two apart. Will they find a way to be together, or will it be over before it’s really begun? This story is a short, easy read. Well written with fully developed characters. I loved Autumn, she has such a big heart- I so wanted her to get her HEA. The Grandparents are detestable, horrible people. A good sign of a great author is their ability to get the reader to feel for the characters, make us love them or hate them- and Ms. Dawn did just that. I did feel that the story seemed a little rushed in places and wasn’t as smooth as it could have been- but the overall story was quite enjoyable.
Forever in Time By: B.A Dillon. Luke will be marrying the love of his life in just four weeks. Luke takes the reins and sets about to create their ‘dream’ wedding. We follow along as the plans are made for the big day and while all the organising is being done. He wants everything to be perfect for his bride, Emma. Will he bring it all together in time? Will it be everything they could ever hope for? This is such a beautiful, sweet story. Luke is such a dream-boat, so in love and totally committed to Emma. He goes all out to make this experience something truly special. The story really tugged at my heartstrings and I got swept away by the sheer romance contained within these pages.
From This Day Forward By: Janet A. Mota. The story begins on Christmas morning when everyone is gathered around the tree and all the presents are being opened. Luke has one final present for Maya, he’s managed to keep it secret and has chosen this moment to surprise her. But unbeknown to him, she also has one more gift for him. Their gifts will bring much happiness, but will also change their lives forever. This story is so heart-warming, touching and romantic. I really felt the connection between Luke and Maya and thought their Christmas gifts were so adorable. The story stayed on my mind for quite some time after I had finished it. A cute story that’s quick and very easy to read.
Unspoken Vow By: Kylie Stewart. Unspoken vow was quite an emotional read, and it really embedded itself in my heart. Matthew and Leah have known each other for a long time. They spend and incredible summer together that could be the beginning of something wonderful. But when one of them choses to follow a dream, the other will be left shattered. Now, four years later the pair will come face to face at a wedding. What happens when they see each other after all this time? Do they still have feelings for one another? Has too much time passed for them to rekindle the spark they once shared? I was really hoping these two found a way to be together; I cheered them on the whole way. Another great contribution to the anthology and was one of my favourite two. I loved Ms. Stewart’s style of writing, how she conveyed so much feeling into her story and the way she developed her characters to be so relatable and believable. Well done!
So there you have it…. Four great stories full of heart and soul. Nothing Fancy…. Just Love! Thank you to Melody Dawn, B.A Dillon, Janet A. Mota and Kylie Stewart!
Book Review: Nothing Fancy Just Love Anthology Authors: Melody Dawn, B.A. Dillon, Janet A. Mota, Kylie Stewart FIVE STARS This anthology is full of Happily ever afters. These four short stories are about proposals and the weddings that follow. Quick happy reads that will leave you smiling. I do need to advise that in all of the books there are moments of sexual encounters, and therefore they should be read by mature audiences only. Great Happily Ever Afters enclosed in these pages. I hope you enjoy as much as I did.
FOREVER I DO ---- AUTHOR Melody Dawn In Forever I Do we meet Ashton Kennedy, a high profile billionaire and his personal chef Autumn James. Melody Dawn has created a great story about a couple that has found love and that love is ever increasing daily with the circumstances. They are in a custody battle and want to do all they can to provide the best place for Ashton's 2 year old son. Very fast read that will have you despising Ethans grandparents, yet loving Autumn and her heart.
FOREVER IN TIME --- B. A. Dillon A fast engagement is what Luke wants and Emma is stunned. B.A. Dillon is the mastermind behind this story and it is amazing the male lead that he created in Luke. Luke is a take charge kind of man and when he proposed to Emma and told her they only had 4 weeks to set a date and plan the wedding he wasnt kidding. Emma allows Luke to make all of the wedding plans. She tells him what flowers she wants and the colors but other than that, Luke has free reign to do whatever. And OH MY what a wedding they have. My most favorite part of this entire story is the list. You have to read about the list and it is wonderful. Wonderful book. I fell in love with Luke.
FROM THIS DAY FORWARD --- Janet A. Mota Christmas, Lucas is giving Maya one final give and when he proposes, she cries and presents him with one final gift as well. A picture frame with the words "Hi Daddy" and a picture of an ultrasound. They are going to be a family right off the bat. But they save the wedding for after the baby is born.
Through it all they are meant to be together and Lucas believes that Maya completes him. Pretty good read. Not as full of adventure and action as the first two books in this Anthology but still a good read overall.
UNSPOKEN VOW --- Kylie Stewart Kylie Stewart is a great author. This is the first thing I have read of hers but it is amazing. Matthew has a hearing loss. And Leah is a singer. Leah is also Matthew's sister's best friend. There are several strikes against them yet Leah is the only one who has ever learned to communicate with Matthew by learning sign language. They are connected by music. Matthew is an accomplished piano player and Leah sings like theres no tomorrow. After a steamy summer fling and then leaving with no word to Matthew, can Leah face him again? Leah and Matthew have been apart for 4 years. Will things have changed too much? What happens now? This part of the book I think was my over all favorite. Read it you will see why.
Nothing Fancy … Just Love by Melody Dawn, BA Dillon, Janet A Mota and Kylie Stewart is a collection of short stories about celebrating love. You will fill your day with fun and laughter with these short stories. The heart can be a dangerous thing, it loves, it knows where it wants to be and it will speak to you. Each author has created a story with characters that will pop right off the page and into your heart. They are true to life and you will pull you into their stories. The each author has a way with detail that just makes the story flow until the end. Some of these stories will be your favorite while others you will just enjoy the feeling of love. They each have their own writing style that will make you just love the stories and won't want to miss any of them.
Forever I Do by Melody Dawn is a story about love at first sight. Find out what happens when an employee falls in love with her employer. Will one day change things for her forever? Will she get more then she ever realized? This is a sweet love romance story that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat just waiting to see what will happen next. You will never believe what does happen and you will need to read this short story to find out!
Forever in Time by BA Dillon is a story about love and a bond between two people like no other. If there was ever two people who belong together it is these two characters. This story tells the story of engagement and their wedding. It is a sweet love romance story that will give you hope that love really does exist and that there is someone out there for everyone.
From this Day Forward by Janet A Mota is a story about young love and life. Find out what happens when two people who are so much in love unite on their wedding day. You will fall in love with this short story and it's characters. What happens to these characters as they plan a life together and unite as a family?
Unspoken Vow by Kylie Stewart is a story about friendship and what grows from that. In this story you have two young adults that have grown up together, when their feelings started changing, one ran. Then after a few years, they meet back up. Will all be forgiven? Will they admit their feelings for each other? Will they keep their unspoken vow? Find out what happens with these two as their friendship goes to another level, will they be ready for it or will they let it slip away?
These stories are fun, romantic and has lots of love in them. I found them to be fast paced and I read this anthology in one sitting. I couldn't put it down. It kept me engaged until the end. These stories will leave you wanting more from these characters. I hope that we see more of all these characters from these authors. Most of these authors are my first time read and I enjoy their character development and details. These authors will not let you down. They bring characters that are true to life and characters you will fall in love with. I highly recommend this anthology as I know you will enjoy these stories as much as I have.
Nothing Fancy . . . Just Love: A Wedding Anthology Kindle Edition by Melody Dawn (Author), B.A. Dillon (Author), Janet A. Mota (Author), Kylie Stewart (Author) 5 out of 5 stars
This set of four stories are an amazing tribute to true love and soul mates. These couples all fall deeply in love with each other and that love is shown by words and actions. While these stories are a bit shorter than some but they pack a powerful punch. These authors all have the wonderful ability to weave a story that will touch your heart. They also will have you reaching to turn on the fan as these couple’s stories include some steamy romance. This is an anthology I would recommend for those 18 years of age or older.
Forever I Do by Melody Dawn
He hired her as his personal chef. She had a preconceived opinion of him. One decision changed that opinion and a relationship started. Now a choice that will change their lives has been put before them. What choice will they make? Are their feelings for each other strong enough to keep these two together? This is a sweet story about two people who find themselves falling for each other. They are both wondering how they could have such intense feelings for each other so fast. It is a story that had me saying “aww” and rooting for this couple to find their HEA!
Forever in Time by B.A. Dillon
This is an amazing story of a wedding that is to be in four weeks and the events leading up to it. When reading this story, you can feel the love between this couple and it will have you believing in soul mates. You read of their amazing love and devotion to each other and I found myself having that warm feeling that you get when reading of true love. This couple has plans for the future and are ready to start their new life together. I know that you will love this short but heartfelt story just as much as I did.
From This Day Forward by Janet A. Mota
This story starts with a proposal and just keeps getting better from there. It tells the story of two people deeply in love and would do anything for each other. With the support of friends and family, these two have their special day. I like how the story is told from both of their POV and with every word you read you find know that they are meant for each other. There are a couple of surprises along the way. This is a short, sweet love story that is wonderfully written and will melt your heart.
Unspoken Vow by Kylie Stewart
She is coming back home to attend her best friend’s wedding. Back to the place and person who she ran from four years ago. They shared a love of music. It created a bond between them. When they meet again will they still feel this bond? After all this time will she still run away or will he convince her of his undying love? Will this couple find their HEA? This story had me rooting for this couple. Their story is all about recognizing what you really want and holding on to it.
Nothing Fancy… Just Love is four very short stories written by Melody Dawn, B.A Dillon, Janet A. Mota and Kylie Stewart as a celebration of love. Each story focuses on couples who are madly and deeply in love with their soul mates. Each of the authors have woven beautiful love stories that stand the test of time and each story will reach deep within your heart.
Forever I Do by Melody Dawn
Hired as his personal chef, Autumn has found a way into his heart. But does she feel the same? He was sure of one thing and that was the she needed stay in his life. Ashton is now faced with a consequence of his past, one he knew nothing about. Ashton needs to decide if it is worth the fight that ensues and what those consequences may do to his relationship with the woman he loves. Will Autumn stand by her man? Will love really conquer all? Will Ashton prove that his love is real and the decision they make to save one is for them all? This story shows that sacrifice is the act of true love and love means sacrifice.
Forever in Time by B.A. Dillon
Luke is a man who knows what he wants and he wants to be married to his soul mate the love of his life in just 4 weeks. This beautiful story reveals the events that lead up to the wedding and the wedding itself. This is my favourite story of the anthology and the author B.A. knows just the right way to weave this story to make you believe just how strong these characters are in their love. The devotion these characters have for each other is so heartfelt that it leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy. Can Luke manage to pull everything together in time for his own deadline? Can he make it the fairytale wedding he wants it to be for his bride to be?
From This Day Forward by Janet A. Mota
Christmas morning and Maya has one final gift from Luke. Will his gift be one of surprise? Maya has one final for Lucas but her gift is one he never saw coming. This tells the story of two young people so deeply in love that neither could exist without the other and that they are truly meant for each other. This sweet sweet story will leave a mark on you heart.
Unspoken Vow by Kylie Stewart
This story struck a cord. We have two young people following their dreams but in doing so leaves the other behind. The bond they once shared left the other shattered. Now they once again come face to face as Leah is home to attend her best friend’s wedding. Can the bond they once shared be repaired? Will their shared love of music be enough to bring them back together? Will these two recognise what they really want in time and make sure they holding on to it and never let it go? This sweet story had me feeling lots of emotions and hoping for the best.
As with all anthologies they always leave me wanting more but these stories are not ones to be missed.If you love a beautiful romance and Happily Ever Afters then you definitely need to read this anthology.
Review for Forever in Time by B.A. Dillon (Book two in this book of short stories)
4.5 stars Once upon a time, I picked up a book called Tethered Through Time by B.A. Dillon and was so moved by it, I felt literally compelled to immediately write to the author and tell her how much this book touched me, down to my soul. It was special and unique; it had romance, intrigue, with a little over-shadowing of supernatural in what felt like a completely natural, holistic way that blew my socks off. I had never read a book that combined these elements before and it spoke to me in a way that I will never forget. At the time, I was reviewing books for a now retired book blog and of course, reviewed the book and then sent a copy of my review to the author, who, in turn wrote back, and we began a lovely friendship between two people who have never technically met one another. But that doesn’t matter. I know this woman, I know her not only because we’ve kept in touch, but I also know her because of how much of herself she puts into her stories. Into her characters. The world of people she has painted with her words and I’ve grown exceedingly fond of her books and will literally read anything she ever writes! In this novella, Forever in Time, (a novella within the book of four short-stories named Nothing Fancy…Just Love), this author brought back the couple I so fell in love with while reading Tethered through Time. This novella completed their story by telling the story of their engagement and wedding, and it was absolutely lovely. Reading this addition to their story was like having eaten a delectable special-occasion meal and then, although there was a bit of a wait, a gorgeous dessert cart rolls up with scrumptious sweet offerings to end the meal you were blessed with to savor. This book was a delicious sweet ending to their story and I loved it! Luke’s dad, Charlie, had this to say in his rehearsal dinner toast… (Excerpt) “It is written, when children find true love, parents find joy. Emma, I am so full of love for you and Grace and KJ. The joy you and your children bring to this family is unmeasurable. It’s like someone finally turned on the light…A soul mate comes into your life once. For some that first meeting is enough to knock you off your feet. It is my understanding that’s what happened to the two of you when you first met. I’m so glad you both recognized that jolt. . .that connection. . .that power. Emma is your soul mate, son. She helps you find balance and peace. . .and a quiet confidence in love. She is the essence of your joy. So. . .with pride I would like everyone to raise their glass in honor of Ms. Emma Finch. The lovely lady who stole my boy’s heart. To Emma!”…. When I finished reading Tethered through Time, I actually hadn’t realized I wanted more. It was one of those books that I loved and thought I was perfectly content with its ending. But now with the addition of this novella, I’ve realized there was something missing – the final part of the happily ever after. And now that I’ve had the honor of reading an ARC of this novella, I feel like enjoyed that last special bite of a favorite dessert – perfection!
Nothing Fancy … Just Love, an Anthology by Melody Dawn, B. A. Dillon, Janet A. Mota, and Kylie Stewart is a sweet collection of regular love stories. It does exactly as it promises, giving us love without all of the unrealistic story lines that often come with romance novels. Instead, readers will get four novellas, each one as good as the last. I simply couldn’t choose a favorite. The first story, Forever I Do by Melody Dawn, tells the story of a uniquely made family. Ashton Blake Kennedy is a rich man who has everything that he could ever want, until he meets his son. He never met Ethan (or even knew about him), until Ethan’s mother passed away. His personal chef, Autumn James, helps to complete the family, which suits everyone involved. The two jump right into a relationship as they care for Ethan. When trouble hits them because of Ethan, they must decide whether they are going to work together to save their family or go their separate ways. Forever In Time by B. A. Dillon is about Luke and Emma, who found their love later in life. After he proposes, Luke can’t wait to marry his love so he is determined to get married in a month. This includes flying many family members in, even her daughter who is across the world. However, nothing means more to him than finally marrying Emma. Dillon’s book follows the couple as they scramble to pull their wedding together, while not losing sight of their relationship. The two are perfect for each other and even with the stress of the wedding, they still find time to share special moments together. The collection continues with From This Day Forward by Janet A. Mota, which tells the story of Maya and Lucas. On the night that he proposes, she tells him that he is going to be a daddy. The two wait until their son Kevin is born before they decide to get married. Mota’s story revolves around their love, planning the wedding, and the wedding itself. Though Maya feels alone because her parents are gone, she has a family – Lucas, Kevin, and her soon-to-be in laws who treat her well. Lucas also treats her with respect as he also tries to show her exactly how much she means to him. This was another great story in this collection. The collection ends with Unspoken Vow by Kylie Stewart, which is about Leah and Matthew, old friends who shared a summer together without anyone knowing. They meet up at Farah’s wedding four years later. The sparks are still there, yet they are both worried about the future. Leah’s life is on Broadway while Matthew’s is several hours away. They also are unsure about how Farah would feel about her best friend and brother getting together. I really enjoyed this collection. They are stories that are real and true, filled with love and affection. I couldn’t put this collection down and I am sure that other readers will definitely feel the same!
Nothing Fancy . . . Just Love: A Wedding Anthology by Melody Dawn, B.A. Dillon, Janet A. Mota, Kylie Stewart. These four authors have come together to write stories about true love and happily ever after. Four short stories to make you laugh and fall in love with. Forever I Do by Melody Dawn- This story is about Ashton and Autumn. Autumn is Ashton’s personal chef and that’s it until one kiss changed everything. Then Ashton learns he has a son his ex-girlfriend kept from him until she died in a car crash. Now they live like a family but will they ever be a real family? Can Ashton keep his son from being torn from him? Can Autumn let go of past hurts to allow Ashton in all the way? And can they both finally confess to how they really feel? Forever in Time by B.A. Dillon- This story is about Emma and Luke. When they first met it was an instant connection. Now a year later, on the date that they met Luke has proposed, slight catch is he can’t wait to marry her so he wants the wedding in four weeks! Emma isn’t sure how they can pull this off in four weeks there’s just so much to do and she wants her kids to be there, but she’s just as excited so agrees to the time line. Now it’s time for luck to make it happen, he promised her a magical wedding and nothings standing in his way. Even when it seems like everything goes wrong, will these two have the wedding they imagined? From this Day Forward by Janet A. Mota- This story is about Lucas and Maya. Lucas proposes on Christmas day, but he doesn’t realize Maya has her own little Christmas surprise for him to. Neither really thought they’d found their forever in each other but they have. Nice sweet story about their wedding. Unspoken Vow by Kylie Stewart- This book is about Matthew and Leah. They have a shared love for music, but one night they shared more. Leah decided to follow her dreams leaving Matthew with heartbreak. Now Leah is back for her best friend’s wedding, and that best friend happens to be Matthew’s sister. Facing Matthew is hard, even harder is finding out he kept a huge secret from her. Matthew has three days to remind Leah of what they have together. Yes, he was heartbroken but he never stopped loving her. Can these two let go of the past so they can find a better future? Each of these stories holds true to the idea behind this collection. Even as short stories they still give you exactly what I’d look for in a Romance book. Each story is told in both main characters points of view, which helps with a well-rounded story. This book is for 18 and over due to adult situations. I give this book five stars, a nice set of well told short stories. Be ready to fall in love with each character.
Nothing Fancy … Just Love is a lovely anthology of 4 stories that are about exactly what the title says! They are all just beautiful short stories filled with love, family friendship and happily ever afters! It was actually really refreshing to read these short stories where nothing bad happened, no unexpected twists just a celebration of the love between two characters. I really enjoyed all of the stories! I had never read anything by any of the authors included in this anthology before so it was a lovely introduction to their writing. I will definitely be looking to read more by them all again.
Forever I Do by Melody Dawn This probably is the longest book in the anthology and in all honesty my favourite. I loved the relationship between the two main characters Ashton and Autumn and not forgetting Ashton’s son Ethan – he was so adorable! Autumn was such a lovely character, always had both Ashton and Ethan’s best interests at heart. Ashton was a great alpha type billionaire but with a really nice personality! I can’t wait to read more about this family!
Forever in Time by B. A. Dillon Again another really lovely story in this book – Luke totally stole my heart! This was a very romantic story that I could have read more about! Luke was so romantic and there were definitely many swoon worthy moments! Through the authors words I could really feel the love between these two characters and it left me feeling all warm inside. A really beautiful story to read.
From this day forward by Janet A Mota A nice quick paced story, possibly one of the shorter ones in the anthology but an enjoyable read nonetheless. This story follows to planning and wedding of Maya and Lucas. I loved the attention Lucas paid to Maya knowing how hard the wedding would be for her. Another really beautiful story in this anthology.
Unspoken Vow by Kylie Stewart This story really did make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! It was a nice unexpected story. It featured two people who have been friends for a while but shared one particularly summer together in secret. The connection and relationship between Leah and Matthew was really sweet and for me there were some really emotional moments. I really liked both of the main characters in the story and thought that they were really relatable.
I have really enjoyed reading this anthology. All of the stories were beautifully written and had lovely characters in them. It was nice to read such romantic stories! I would definitely read more by any of these authors! I highly recommend this book if you are looking for some nice, short, romantic read that will leave you with a smile on your face and a warm feeling in your heart!
Nothing Fancy Just Love is an anthology introducing these stories to us: Forever I Do – Melody Dawn, Forever in Time – B.A. Dillon, From This Day Forward – Janet A. Mota and Unspoken Vow – Kylie Stewart. Forever I Do is Ashton and Autumns story it starts out with a brief summary of how they met and then picks up to where they are currently in their relationship. Ashton previously found out he had a 2 year old son (Ethan), that he knew nothing about. As a custody battle begins will everything be okay between Ashton and Autumn or will the Wesleys (Ethans grandparents) use every dirty trick they can to prevent Ashton from getting custody of Ethan. This story tends to hit a few spots that anyone who has thought about or gone through a custody battle can relate to. Forever in time is Emma and Luke’s story. “This was my mom’s ring. My dad told me months ago to put this ring on your finger as soon as possible. He told me our love is rare and unique and reminded me to cherish you every day.” So they decide to get married, in four weeks, sounds fun right? This story made me chuckle a lot. What part of watching the groom plan a wedding in four weeks doesn’t sound fun. From This day forward is Maya and Lucas' story. Like the other stories it gives a brief summary of how they met and how they got to where they are now. There’s a couple small surprises in this story and a few parts that will make you cry. The story includes a letter to Maya on her wedding day from Lucas and vice versa. The letters are very romantic and a nice little addition of detail to the story. Unspoken Vow is an interesting story about Leah returning home to be the maid of honor in her best friend Farahs wedding. No problem right. Wrong , theres one big problem. Farahs brother Matthew, who she slept with once, while they were in college. This story has a few surprises also and I loved them all. These stories are meant for 18+ due to some of the scenes in some of the books, they don’t get extremely graphic. All the stories are about women who are about to get married and some of the stuff they go through. In some of the stories the woman are in relationships from the beginning, in others you get to watch the moment everything changes. Each story has their own unique set of surprises and complications but that is what makes each of the stories so great. Some of the stories are more descriptive in their sexual scenes and they may happen more frequently and in other stories it’s nice romantic and quick scene that is over fairly soon it does not go into graphic details.
****4 stars**** Nothing Fancy… Just Love: A Wedding Anthology
Nothing Fancy… Just Love, an Anthology with 4 short and passionate love-filled stories by Melody Dawn, B.A. Dillon, Janet A. Mota, and Kylie Stewart. The stories involve marriage proposals, weddings, and happy endings. Overall, I give this Anthology 4 stars.
Forever I Do by Melody Dawn is a story about Autumn James, a personal chef, newly hired to work for successful billionaire Ashton Kennedy. Ashton is struggling with a custody battle dealing with his young son Ethan and his sons’ grandparents. As Autumn spends time with Ashton and his son Ethan, love grows stronger between them. Through difficult circumstances they found true love.
Forever in Time by B.A. Dillon is a story about Luke and Emma and their whirlwind engagement and wedding. With four weeks to plan the wedding, Emma tells Luke some of the things she likes and then Luke took over and handled all the details. In the end, they had an amazing unforgettable wedding.
From This Day Forward by Janet A. Mota is about Lucas and Maya and their Christmas celebration. The gift from Lucas to Maya was a marriage proposal. The gift from Maya to Lucas was an ultrasound picture of the baby they are expecting. They save the wedding until their family is complete and the baby has arrived. Love grows as their family grows.
Unspoken Vow by Kylie Stewart is a great story about Leah, who is going back to her hometown for her best friend's wedding. While she is looking forward to the trip and seeing her best friend, she isn't actually sure how she feels about seeing her best friends brother Matthew again. Four years ago, Leah and Matthew, brought together by friendship and a love of music, had a steamy summer romance that ended with Leah leaving town to follow her dreams of singing professionally and never making contact with Matthew again. When they are faced with one another again, the feelings and sparks that were once there have obviously not disappeared. They are again brought together by undeniable attraction and love.
My favorite story of the four is Unspoken Vow. The author did a great job developing the characters and storyline in the short number of pages involved. I would love to read a full length novel about the characters in the story. This anthology is full of short sweet love stories, all with a dose of physical passion. There's something for all romance lovers in this Anthology and I'd suggest Nothing Fancy… Just Love for a fun poolside read this summer.
Nothing Fancy is an anthology of four books regarding happily ever after and sometimes if you just look at little harder you will find your soul mate.
Forever I do by Melody Dawn this story revolves around Autumn and Ashton, the story is told from both Point of views and follows there newly discovered relationship. Autumn has been employed as Ashton’s personnel chef until one day they could not contain there attraction to each other. Although the relationship is going well they have an add surprise when Ashton finds out that in fact he has a son. The story revolves around them getting to grips with the new relationship and the unconditional love they both have too the little lost boy who has crashed into their life.
Forever in time by B A Dillion this story follows the lives of Emma and Luke, when Luke decides to propose to her and that he can’t wait to marry tell her they need to organise it in four weeks as he has booked the honeymoon the beginning of July. Emma becomes flustered and tries to push back the timeline but Luke is determined to get married as soon as possible. So the go about organising the wedding of Emma’s dreams. Although along the way there are obstacles and it was lovely to read a story of true soul mates and everlasting love.
From this way forward by Janet A Mota is a story of young love and pledging forever. Lucas and Maya has been high school sweethearts until one Christmas gives Maya a Christmas present she will treasure forever, but in return Maya has a secret for Lucas will be make them a family. The story follows the run up to the big day and the letters they both write each other on their wedding day made me truly believe in everlasting love.
Unspoken Vow by Kylie Stewart this story is regarding a friendship which could turn into love but are they both willing to take the step. Leah and Matthew have been friends seen they were kids, Leah is Matt’s baby sisters best friend but she was always his voice. As Leah returns back home for Farah her best friend’s wedding until she walks in an see that Matt has changed from the lanky kid to a hunk and that the chemistry between them bubbles up.
I enjoyed all these stories and they each had an element that you truly would love to discover more. Its great having snippets but some stories I wanted to know more. My favourite story out of the four would be Forever I do I loved the relationship between all of the characters and willed them to have Ethan with them forever. I will definitely read these authors other books in the future.
Nothing Fancy . . . Just Love: A Wedding Anthology is exactly what the title claims to be. Nothing Fancy. . . Just Love. Why have the fancy stuff or shebang when all you really need is love? What these authors write about in their stories show that no matter what happens that is all you need. These wonderful authors took their time to create something that hasn’t been done before and each story is so unique and simple, it makes your heart beat faster because the characters that are like you and I find love and that is all they need. Forever I Do- Melody Dawn Melody Dawn takes two ordinary people that have ordinary lives and once they meet, its love ever after. No matter what happens to them, as long as they have each other and their friends and family everything else falls into place. For them, love is the only thing they need to get married and the only thing stopping them at the same time. Forever in Time- B.A. Dillon B.A. Dillon is a terrific writer and knows that even though romance is full of the mushy stuff, throws in a little extra to throw us off our game when reading. This quality in an author makes them one of my favorites because they will always keep me guessing no matter what. You will fall in love with the characters and the story. From This Day Forward- Janet A. Mota While this book may not be full of the adventures and romance that the previous ones have had, it shows that no matter what, everyone gets and deserves a happily ever after. Janet A. Mota took an ordinary everyday situation and in her own way made it into something special for others to read about and admire. Not a lot of authors would be willing to do this because it shows that it could have happened to themselves or someone they know personally. And for that, this is one of my favorite stores. Unspoken Vow - Kylie Stewart Kylie Stewart shows us in Unspoken Vow that everyone, no matter who or how different you are deserves a happy ending filled with love. It doesn’t matter if someone has a disability or not because that person is a person just the same and deserves to share the same experiences. And it takes a special person to love those. Kylie Stewart writes from her heart and it shows. Not only is this a heartwarming story but it makes you believe in miracles as well.
Nothing Fancy… Just Love: A Wedding Anthology Four Stars
Nothing Fancy… Just Love is a wedding anthology containing the following stories: Forever I Do b Melody Dawn, Forever in Time by B.A. Dillon, From This Day Forward by Janet A. Moat and Unspoken Vow b Kylie Stewart.
This set of four short stories about true love and weddings really hit the spot. This book is a great summer read. This is a great group of authors that brought these love stories to life. This book will leave you smiling as the couples find their HEAs.
Forever I Do by Melody Dawn This story is about love at first sight. When Ashton Kennedy hires Autumn James to be his personal chef. He feels the strong current that bounces between them. Can the couple find true love as they find themselves in a custody battle for Ashton's son Ethan?
Forever In Time by B.A. Dillon This is Luke and Emma’s story. This is a story about a take charge man and the woman he loves. Luke asks Emma to marry him but he has one stipulation, he wants the wedding to be planned and executed in four weeks. Emma doesn’t think it can happen, but Luke promises to make it happen, all she nears to do is pick out the dress and he will do the rest. Will he be able to pull this wedding off?
From This Day Forward by Janet A. Mota This story starts out at Christmas when Lucas gets down on one knee and proposes to Maya, but she has a surprise gift for Lucas as well. She gives him a framed picture of an ultrasound with the words “HI DADDY” on it. This is a sweet story of a premade family and the true love the couple share. A perfect wedding.
Unspoken Vow by Kylie Stewart I loved all four stories in this book, but I think this was my favorite. This is a story of second chances and not letting go. Leah is back in town for her best friend's wedding, but she doesn't know how to handle seeing her best friend’s brother, Matthew. They had a thing going before. She left to sing in New York , but she never could get him off her mind. Will Matthew be able to convince her to give it another shot. I love the music theme that is intertwined throughout this story.
Nothing Fancy Just Love by: Kylie Stewart, Janet A. Moto, BA Dillion, Melody Dawn 5=Stars Forever I Do-Melody Dawn Autumn James was hired as a personal chef by Ashton Kennedy. It is not long before sparks start to fly and they find that they have real feelings for each other. But both keep wondering if it us too soon to be having these strong feelings. After an accident Ashton finds out he has a two year old son Ethan, which he had no idea he was a father and if not for his mother's untimely death he wonders if he would have ever found out. As they adjust to having Ethan around Autumn finds herself loving him and trying to make life easier for Ahston and Ethan. But the Wesley's, Ethan's grandparents, want to keep Ethan for themselves. Not because of love but for status on how it makes them look. They soon find themselves in a nasty court battle. Will this make themselves stronger or tear them apart. Forever in Time-BA Dillion It starts with proposal. "Emma, if someone had told me last year that a simple hello would lead me to the love of my life, I would have said they were crazy. But time has showed us what really matters. Tonight, on the anniversary of that hello, I humbly ask you to be my wife, will you marry me?" Luke cannot wait to married to Emma so he tells her she has four weeks to get it together. He wants to give her the wedding of her dreams. From this way Forward-Janet A Moto Lucas and Maya we're high school sweethearts. When he vets down on one knee to propose to Maya, she surprises him with a gift of her own. She hands him the package and as he unwrapped it he knows it is a picture frame. When he turns it over there in the frame is a picture of Maya's ultrasound with the words Hi Daddy on it. This is what true love is all about. Unspoken-Kylie Stewart When two people follow their dreams, someone always gets left behind. The bond Matthew and Leah once shared leaves the other one shattered. Four years later they meet up at Farah's wedding which is Matthews sister and Leah's best friend. The sparks are still there but both of them are worried how Farah's would react and what their future would hold if they got together.
Nothing Fancy...Just Love is an amazing wedding anthology, with four stories from Melody Dawn, B.A Dillon, Janet A. Mota and Kylie Stewart. It was SO good! These wedding stories will give you all the feels! If you love instant and deep loves, then this is for you! There is so much love following through this anthology that it almost leaps off the page. I stayed up half the night just to finish it. An amazing 5 stars!
Forever I Do by Melody Dawn is a sweet read about a high profile billionaire who needs a personal chef. Ashton never saw Autumn coming, but he knows she's something special. He's having the fight of his life, but with Autumn by his side, he feels like he can do anything. Will Autumn stand by his side and prove that love real does conquer all?
Forever In Time by B. A Dillon was my favorite in the series! Luke wants a fast engagement, the love he has for Emma is out of this world. He's use to getting what he wants so when he tells Emma that she needs to plan the wedding in 4 weeks, he wasn't joking. He's ready for Emma to have his last name and legally be his. Emma decides to tell Luke what colors she wants and the flowers, and lets him go to town with planning. Get ready to attend the wedding of the lifetime. Emma is one lucky girl!
From This Day Forward by Janet A. Mota starts with Lucas and Maya getting engaged, they are two people that are madly in love with each other, and have the love that people can only dream of having. Add in a surprise baby and it was gold! This book was over the top sweet and I wouldn't have changed anything. With their friends and families beside them, they have the perfect day.
Unspoken Vow by Kylie Stewart, is SO good! This is the all American type of love. Leah is a singer and Matthew suffers from hearing loss. Leah also happens to be his sister's best friend. Can these two unlikely people, bond over something they both love? Will they get to have their happy ending?
5 stars for Nothing Fancy Just Love Anthology by Melody Dawn, B.A. Dillon, Janet A. Mota and Kylie Stewart. This is an anthology with 4 books by 4 authors celebrating love and letting us in their journey down the aisle. Theses stories were so great to read. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
Forever I Do by Melody Dawn What starts out as Autumn being Ashton’s personal chef, turns into full blown love. The attraction between Ashton and Autumn was there from the beginning, throw in a secret son that he never knew about and you have the makings of an amazing happily ever after. Can their relationship go from professional to romantic and thrive?
Forever In Time by B.A. Dillon This book begins with the proposal and throughout the story it is preparing for the wedding. The good and the bad that goes along with wedding preparations. The love that Luke and Emma have for each other is truly special and what every wishes to have in their own lives.
From This Day Forward by Janet A. Mota Maya and Lucas are meant to be together. Just reading this story, you can see the love that they have for each other. With the help of their friends and families, they join their lives together. This book was what true love really is.
Unspoken Vow by Kylie Stewart When Leah returns home, for her best friends wedding, after being away for 4 years, she hopes seeing Matthew again goes smoothly. Was their past together, just that, or will they be able to rekindle what they once shared? Will Farah, be able to accept her best friend and her brother together? Will Leah and Matthew get their happily ever after or is their chance at love over for good?
I loved all of these books, my only dislike was that they were not long enough!!!
AMAZING!!!! Every single story is just awesome and left me wanting to hear more. Forever I Do by Melody Dawn 5 Stars Amazing novella about a wealthy man, Ashton that hired Autumn James to be his personal chef and fell in love with her and she was helpful with his son, Ethan that he has just learned he had. She was helping him take care of Ethan and loved both of them. Forever in Time by B.A. Dillon 5 Stars This was about a couple that were not in their twenty’s for once. I loved that. They were in love and Luke decided to plan the wedding for his bride, Emma. Emma has two grown children which Luke included as well as his dad. Great story. From This Day Forward by Janet A. Mota 5 Stars This story is about a couple that were planning their wedding. They waited for a few months and now they were going to have their dream wedding with the help of friends, Lucas and Maya were in love and made a beautiful couple. Sweet story.
Unspoken Vow by Kylie Stewart 5 Stars This was one of my favorites of the anthology. Matthew and Leah had been friends for a while because Leah and his sister were best friends. Matthew had been in love with Leah for a long time. She was the first and only person to learn to sign to be able to talk to Matthew since he was deaf. Matthew and Leah had not seen in other in years and when placed together at his sister’s wedding he was going to surprise Leah with his changes.
I was lucky enough to be given an ARC copy of this book and WOW what a great collection of works focused on love and happy endings. It was an awesome book to read and I loved each story!
Melody Dawn - Forever I Do - 4 Stars - This was such a sweet novella and I loved every second of it. I will be keeping a lookout for the other books to this series.
B.A. Dillon - Forever In Time - 4 Stars "true love is something far more. It’s remembering to say I love you every single day. It’s remembering to hold hands when you take your evening walk. It’s having the capacity to forgive and forget. And it means standing together and facing the world as one" Such a beautiful story of 2 people completely in sync and in love
Janet A. Mota - From This Day Forward - 3 Stars A sweet story about a couple in love as they plan their wedding. I felt like this story needed more but it was still a nice read
Kylie Stewart - Unspoken Vow - 5 Stars I love, Love, LOVE this story!! Every word I was hooked, the characters were real and you could connect with them. A beautiful love story and a perfect ending to this Anthology.
Nothing Fancy… Just Love: A Wedding Anthology 4 Stars
Nothing Fancy is a book with 4 short stories which are all about proposals, weddings and love.
Forever I do – Melody Dawn A+A+E = Love Autumn and Ashton began as employee and employer and it turned into so much more. This story shows how big Autumn’s heart is and Ashton’s desire to make things right. Their love is strong and it was a pleasure to watch them grow into a family.
Forever in Time – B.A. Dillon Luke and Emma are not in their 20’s anymore and know there are so many exciting things that they want to do together so they create a list. Luke is a take charge kind of guy and through everything that could go wrong, everything goes perfectly right.
From This Day Forward – by Janet A. Mota This is a Christmas engagement story starring Lucas and Maya. Hopefully everything about their life goes as smoothly as their wedding.
Unspoken Vow by Kylie Stewart
True love needs no words, just compassion and understanding. This is the story of a brother and his sister’s best friend and dreams being fulfilled.
I throughly enjoyed every story in this anthology and it is a bargain for this price. I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a great love story. We meet new characters in two of the stories and we meet some old favorites in the other two. You will all fall in love with little Ethan in Melody Dawn's Forever I Do. Ethan is the son of Ashton, but he has just found out about him. In B.A. Dillon's Forever in Time, come and read more about Luke and Emma. In Janet A. Mota's From This Day Forward, we read more about Lucas and Maya. Finally, Kylie Stewart gives us Unspoken Vow the story of Leah and Matthew. This whole book will keep you flipping the pages to see if Love wins out in the end.
These short stories were incredible. The feels, the love *sigh* each author put their own voice and it was very distinguishable. Their stories spoke volumes, their characters unique. It was all very well written, tasteful and lovely.
Nothing Fancy... Just Love lives up to its name. I highly recommend it.
This is a great anthology for readers who really love romance. This is the anthology that will always make readers believe in Happily Ever After. While all of the stories are excellent, my favorite story was Forever I Do by Melody Dawn. She's one of my favorite authors of romance and this novella definitely follows all of her other stories in being exceptional.
The authors you love writing about love. Some characters are old friends , some are new friends. Kick back with a cup of tea or a glass of wine. Don't forget the tissues if you cry at weddings. Enjoy!
Four stories - a tribute to true love. Four stories that will touch your heart. Very distinguishable stories like their authors, full of happily ever afters. Love is shown by words and actions.
I didn’t want this story to end at all. I loved every second of reading about their relationships, personalities, and the unique story all together. Personal Chefs are amazing, heck, sometimes I even wished I had my own, but enough about my “wants“. I loved this read, it was so detailed, everything thought out, and magic in the words. I can’t wait to see what more Melody comes up with, she really is a true gem when it comes to romance.
I also can’t wait to see what the other authors wrote! I will definitely be throwing out some more reviews in the future, you just wait.