Bride without a Groom

Bride without a Groom
Amy Lynch

Rebecca has chosen the most luscious, five tiered, wedding cake. The engagement ring that she has selected is celebrity inspired. The wedding singer is on speed dial. He doesn’t usually do Michael Bolton, but as it’s for a first dance he’ll make an exception. Father Maguire is checking dates for the parish church as we speak. The deposit on the white sand honeymoon is paid for in full on Barry’s card. Rebecca has fallen for an ivory lace couture gown that is to die for. The down payment may require her to sell a left kidney, but it will be worth it. Isn’t that why you have two?There’s one teeny tiny problem. It’s nothing, really. No need to panic! It’s just that Barry has yet to propose. Says he’s not ready! He can be a bit of a kill joy that way. It’s time to face the harsh reality – Rebecca is a bride without a groom!

Bride without a Groom

AMY LYNCH

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For Eoin Sorry about all the burnt dinners, darling. As you can see, I’ve been a little busy…

Contents

Cover (#u03d6398e-026a-59f1-bc59-2fa3ad99ed28)

Title Page (#u5bac94fb-b9ec-519d-904c-dcb944c00304)

Copyright (#u5d55269f-e301-5b3a-8229-c310825319b2)

Dedication (#u52d2dbba-12ec-590e-9c40-6e5f522b1aae)

Prologue (#uc63fe34c-519d-53c7-866d-b729a864998e)

Chapter One (#u83140e0b-5496-5463-9ab6-82d313fa357d)

Chapter Two (#u87268366-020b-5e07-8864-b36e34ab77b8)

Chapter Three (#u8b074280-6602-5a58-b8a5-8481540d6cfe)

Chapter Four (#ub7a8082b-c256-50f3-b8aa-27321059ece7)

Chapter Five (#u5a76b973-58a0-5d41-856e-72cde6b33762)

Chapter Six (#uf95ca494-bcd6-5843-b645-91022e23f0fb)

Chapter Seven (#u01c371a0-37d2-580a-8324-3bb45d3e1af2)

Chapter Eight (#u17c5652f-6057-5854-b094-2a26cb25c115)

Chapter Nine (#ufaa9b002-9438-53b6-ac13-4dc3b233bede)

Chapter Ten (#litres_trial_promo)

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Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fourteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fifteen (#litres_trial_promo)

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Chapter Twenty (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twenty-One (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twenty-Two (#litres_trial_promo)