Book Review: Every Bride Has Her Day by Lynnette Austin

What happens when a Yankee meets a steel magnolia? Author Lynette Austin answers it in “Every Bride Has Her Day,” the second book in the Magnolia Brides series which by the way has caught fire since the first book “The Best Laid Wedding Plans” was released on November 2015.

Set in the quiet Georgia town of Misty Bottoms, the story follows Cricket O’Malley, a dyed-in-the-wool Southerner and New York City detective Sam DeLuca. Cricket moved to Misty Bottoms from her home at the Blue Ridge Mountains to plant roots back home in Georgia while Sam was trying to decompress after a very trying undercover assignment.

At first glance, Cricket and Sam seem to be the most incompatible two people in the world with Cricket’s optimistic attitude and Sam’s glass half-empty point of view. Still, they share a common trait – the “never give up, never surrender” gene. When they found out, that is when things started to become very interesting between the two of them.

A romantic comedy, “Every Bride Has Her Day” is a feel good novel that makes you smile. Sam DeLuca is definitely swoon worthy while Cricket’s girl-next-door persona is so lovable. A fun read from the first page to the last.

“Every Bride Has Her Day (Magnolia Brides)” is Rated T for Teens for some suggestive sex scenes. Parental guidance is advised.