To Love and to Cherish (Wedding Belles)

Logan and Alexis are the perfect couple that aren't actually together. They have have a rich history, are each others best friend, and Logan is a silent partner in Alexis's wedding planning business. Logan has been in love with Alexis since the the moment he met her. She has never seen as anything more than as a friend. Alexis is satisfied with her career and decides to start dating. When Logan's family begins to pressure him to return to England to take over the family business, he decides to try to change Alexis's view one last time.
Lauren Lane is a master of romantic storytelling and the Wedding Bells series is a beautiful feather in her cap. I love how she developed these characters throughout the entire series. She also knows how to write compelling story that I am very sad to see end! I was given a free copy for a honest review.

I have been waiting for Alexis and Logan’s story from the very start of the Wedding Belles series. And finally we get it. I was quite happy with their story. From the previous books, we see Alexis as this somewhat uptight and aloof person, but her in this book, you actually get to see her vulnerable side. And it made her more human. She was struggling with her past, her feelings, her desires and wishes. The one thing I did not like about her was how blind she was to Logan and his feelings for her. Even a blind man could see how much he loved Alexis.

I absolutely loved Logan. He is such an amazing guy. Unconditional love..this man knows what it means and how to do it. When after 8 years of friendship, he finds out Alexis is ready to start dating, he makes sure the only guy she’ll see is him. He literally occupies her mind, space and life. It took a little pushing, but Alexis saw him.

I loved the way Alexis strived to get hold of her life again. She worked towards letting the past hurts go and embrace the future. The friendship dynamics between the girls, and especially the girls and Logan and Josh and Logan was amazing.

I’ll miss the Wedding Belles gang, but I am happy with their stories wrapped up. I do hope, somewhere Jesse will find her HEA too.

Sometimes you just can’t see what is standing right in front of you. That is certainly the case with Alexis Morgan, founder of Wedding Belles. It has been eight years since her fateful meeting with Logan Harris. He funded her dream whiling remaining in the shadows as a silent partner for the Belles. But behind his cool British façade, Logan has waited for the day that Alexis would see him as someone more that her accountant and silent partner. Logan has loved Alexis from the moment they first met at a bar and she told him her dreams for opening a boutique wedding planning company.
Logan has been willing to bide his time, but when his Father pushes him to decide to return to England to take up the reins of the family company, Logan can no longer wait. A decision must be made. Now he has one month to open Alexis’s eyes to what is right in front of her. Can he convince the woman who has surrounded herself with love that she is worthy to be loves as well?
Beautifully, gloriously told, this story will open your heart to the wonders of love.

Fantastic! I could not put this down. Loved every moment of this story. Well written with such excellent characters with simmering chemistry. I loved getting all the past history on Alexis and Logan and how the Belles' were started. Loved the build and plot as well as watching the dynamics between these two. Logan is one hot Brit and I truly loved how he knew Alexis so well. These two have some serious simmering heat between them. I just loved when Logan became more demanding of Alexis and her feelings for him. Of course the secondary characters, the Belles' and their significant others really come to Logan assistance and helped pushed these two in the right direction with their feelings. I am truly going to miss these fabulous characters that Lauren Layne made a part of this great series.

I voluntarily agreed to read and post a honest review on a ARC of this book.

I'm sure everyone who have been following this series religiously like I do have been anticipating Alexis and Logan's book since the beginning. Alexis is the ice queen, while Logan is her supposed friend/accountant for her business. We finally find out there is more to their relationship, but before you mind went into the gutter, is still entirely platonic. Boo, I know. These people need to liven up, for Godsake.

We learn about how Alexis and Logan came into become such close friend, but Alexis never see Logan as something more. While the poor guy have been waiting for her for years. It just make me so sad to see such a great guy putting on the sideline all this while. Well, I want to hate Alexis, but Logan is not completely innocent. He do it to himself, why can't he act faster. Years, come on!

I'm feel like a sexually frustrated menopausal women while reading this book. I need them to just b@ng each other already, pardon my crudeness. But this is what happen when I'm dying to see two person to be together since forever. Alexis being the stubborn queen B is enough of a frustration to last me a life time.

However, true to Lauren Layne's style, there is still much warmth and humor instill in this story. I always love catching up with previous couple and how they make an impact into the story. Someone need to knock some sense into them anyway. Is the guaranteed HEA worth the battle, you decide!

This is the final book in the Wedding Belles series. I started the first book because I was drawn to the cover and storyline. I had not read any prior books by Lauren Layne. Three different books and three very different women. This book is about Alexis, who is the owner of this elite firm of wedding planners. She has a silent partner, Logan Harris, who is her friend, accountant and wants a personal relationship with her. Because of earlier heartbreak, she has closed off her personal life and focused entirely on her business. This book is about their journey. This book is light reading, but the characters are so easy to like. I recommend starting with Book 1 and reading them all. I enjoyed this series very much.

Logan may not have all the standard qualities of a heartthrob, but what he lacks in flamboyant sex appeal, he makes up for with his heart. That was evidenced in the way he helped out a stranger in need of a friend. Alexis took him for granted, but I don't think she did so maliciously. Her dedication to her business success, made her clueless to the gift that had been right in front of her for years. Her very own Prince Charming. The Wedding Belles series combines words of wisdom, adorable characters and witty but emotional filled plot lines into a sentimental bundle of joy. Logan is my favorite character.

Series finale that made my heart flutter and my eyes water. Beautiful conclusion to the Belles love stories. All the ladies made an appearance and even a nudge to help Alexis and Logan. It only took some family pressure on both sides to get the ball rolling but it was bound to happen. Even though Alexis and Logan were our main stars I dare say her mother and step-mother stole many scenes with immature bickering that was very comical. Loved this whole series and am sad to see it end. My copy was given through Netgalley and this review was given voluntarily.

This is the 3rd book in the Wedding Belles series & I loved it. Lauren Layne writes such fun & entertaining stories & her characters are real- you end up feeling like they are friends by the end of the book.

Alexis is the owner of Wedding Belles along with Logan (her silent partner) I love the back story of their relationship & I was cheering out loud as Logan finally made his move.

My only complaint about this book is that it is the last in the Wedding Belles series. I will miss the Belles & their loves.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Alexis and Logan are the kind of characters that stick with you well after you finish the book. Like it seems many other readers, I've been waiting for their story since these two characters were introduced in the first book of the series, and was excited to finally see the resolution. I wasn't at all disappointed. There is so much emotion and passion wrapped up in this story, I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good book to get wrapped up in and be taken on a journey and trust that they are in good hands with an author who will take care of them.

I typically love lauren laynes books-they are sexy but more importantly youre reading a real love story. two people honestly falling for each other. This book didnt resonate in the same way. logan and Alexis always felt at odds, like the love between them was not worth the effort. and i kept holding my breath for a big scene , when logan stops complaining about how much time hes wasted on alexis and alexis actually acknowledges logan. but that never really happened....at least not in a satisfying way. i guess dont hold your breath.

Lauren Layne is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. She knows how to create good characters that you care about and plots that are fun and romantic. This book is a good addition to the Wedding Belle's series. I sat at an outdoor cafe, drank wine and indulged in this enjoyable story. I would recommend you do the same!

Nine percent into this book, I already knew I loved it! I was right! Who doesn’t love a hot Brit? This guy has everything and no one rights a sexy man like Lauren Layne.

I received an ARC of this book, from the publisher, via NetGallery, in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Love! I accidentally started with the last book in the series, but it still easily stood alone. I LOVED this book and went back and read books 1 and 2, and it was still my favorite. Great hero, fun heroine. A definite re-read.

What an absolutely lovely ending to this series. I loved this story! It was so romantic!!!! This was the perfect book with just the right balance of sexiness, love, romance, friendship and support. I enjoyed every moment of reading this story. So sad to get to the end but I know there are still many Lauren Layne books I still have to read so that helps.... For anyone who hasn't read her Stiletto Series of Oxford Series give them a try they are excellent books that keep your interest just like this series does. Happy Reading! ?

**I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.**

I am a BIG Lauren Layne fan especially of her NY singles stories. This Wedding Belles series has been really terrific and we finally get the head Wedding Belles story along with her long time BFF and partner Logan.

The story begins 8 years ago on the day Alexis meets Logan in a bar. Alexis has a dream and not much else and Logan has money and from that day on they have been together but not in any romantic or sexual way.

Be prepared you won't see any sex until around 80% of the story. They kiss a few times but Alexis is fearful of rocking the boat and so she fights hard to stay just friends and nothing more. One plot device this author has used before and I HATE with a passion are exes getting together with ones sister. Its gross that guys sleep with two sisters and I don't find it hot or attractive. So be prepared that is a big part of why Alexis fights her feelings for Logan. She doesn't really believe she can hold Logan because her ex fell in love with her sister.

Now don't get me wrong her sister and the ex are portrayed nicely. Neither cheated and they waited a year to get together, and they even asked permission and they have been together 10 years. But still it always is a plot device I hate. Thank goodness there are only a few scenes with them but I hate this so I want to warn you.

Logan is terrific but he fell for Alexis 8 years ago. In those years he has been waiting for a sign and well when it comes he almost misses it. Alexis when she hears her sister is "maybe" pregnant realises she is single and wrapped up in her business and thats when she asks the other belles to help her find a man. Thats when the guys finally tell Logan that she is ready.

Meanwhile Logan has been waiting 8 years but his time is almost up. His family wants him to move back to England and they think its crazy he has been waiting around for a woman who has never said she wanted him. I tended to agree with him. He needed a little more 'alpha' in his personality.

When the guys start pushing him I totally loved it. When he drops everything to come to Alexis rescue I loved it. I really wanted more hot scenes in this book but it was still a great story. I thought Alexis and Logan were terrific and fun. But he left alot of decisions up to Alexis and I like my men a little more 'alpha'.

This ends the series and I am really sorry it ended. This book easily stands alone, though the other belles and their partners are very involved in the story and so you might want to read their stories as well.

I have a love/hate relationship with Lauren Layne's latest book, To Love and to Cherish - I LOVE the book but I HATE that it marks the end of Ms. Layne’s Wedding Belles series, which has been such a fun and endearing series. I feel like a kid whose mom just took her school clothes shopping (yay!) and realized that is the sign that summer is over (boo!) My consolation is that I know I can read all the books again and that Ms. Layne will be introducing new series for many years to come.

To Love and to Cherish tells the story of Wedding Belles' owner Alexis Morgan and her accountant Logan Harris. We met these two in the previous books and have anticipated their story, because it's obvious to everyone - except Alexis - that they are meant to be together. It is lovely and satisfying to see these two have their moment.

Logan is sexy as hell with his British accent, glasses and quiet responsiblity. (I am an accountant too, so that cemented my affection for him.) Logan has loved Alexis since he met her eight years ago but hasn't made the move beyond friendship, because he knows her focus is growing Wedding Belles. Alexis is extremely hard working and the Belles has been her dream for years. Logan arrives at a crossroads in his life, and he realizes that he cannot wait for Alexis anymore and needs to shift the gears of their relationship to find out if they can be more. He doesn't doubt their potential.

Alexis is also forced to reconsider her workaholic ways and realizes she might need to put more effort into her love life now that the Wedding Belles is established. She can't imagine her love life involving Logan, because she doesn't want to ever jeopardize their relationship, which she considers very dear. Logan forces Alexis to consider him, and I loved that he is finally demanding Alexis's attention. He's Logan and he's awesome, so he stays sweet and supportive of Alexis while she begins to figure things out. He truly knows her better than anyone else, and it is fun to watch him break down Alexis's walls and give her the opportunity for happiness outside of work. Alexis and Logan are romantic and fun and the perfect conclusion to The Wedding Belle series. My only request is that Ms. Layne start her next series as soon as possible, because she always brings smart and fresh to contemporary romance. She also can creates some swoon-worthy heros that continually land on my book boyfriend list!

ARC kindly provided by publisher via Netgalley in return for an honest review.

4.25 STARS

In this final installment of author Lauren Layne’s Wedding Belles series, we finally get to delve into and dissect the long standing (and oddly platonic) relationship between Alexis Morgan and her business partner/accountant, Logan Harris.

To existing fans of this charming series, we have come to know Alexis as the poised, self-confident owner of Manhattan’s elite wedding planning company, “The Belles.” But when it comes to her personal relationships, Alexis often seems cold and slightly detached. As for Logan, it’s obvious to everyone around them that he’s been carrying a torch for Alexis for eight long years. Obvious to everyone except Alexis, that is. Oddly, in all the years that Logan has been pining away for Alexis, she has been seemingly oblivious to Logan’s true intent.

Right around the time that Logan’s life is about to take a pivotal turn, past events resurface, thrusting Alexis into an emotional turmoil that causes her to reevaluate her non-existent love life. Sensing that this is his time to “strike,” Logan devises a plan to finally capture Alexis’ attention. With the clock ticking, Logan has only a month to get Alexis to give him a chance. Otherwise, it’s time to count his losses and embark on a new journey that will take him far away from the love of his life.

As with all good romances, there must be angst. Still, I found Alexis’s reluctance to open her eyes to Logan and embrace all that he was offering, a bit off putting. Alexis longs for love, marriage, and a family, yet she’s so closed off, that she’s been blind to the fact that what she desires has been standing before her—waiting--all along. Although I wish Logan could have been able to communicate his feelings for Alexis long ago and outright, I have to admire his unyielding devotion and long suffering patience when it comes to the woman he adores. He’s sweet, sexy, and utterly charming. And contrary to how it might appear, Logan is far from suffering. He’s just been bidding his time, relentless in his desire to capture Alexis’ heart.

A look back in time, gives the reader a fuller understanding of the foundation on which Alexis and Logan’s relationship was built. We can appreciate Alexis’ hard work and utter determination in creating a company built on dreams and little money. And it gives us a look at a man so utterly mesmerized by an enchanting woman, that he wants nothing more than to help turn her dream into a reality.

As with each book in this series, snippets of the other “Belles” women and their significant others make for some fun and enjoyable moments throughout the book. But some of the absolute best moments are those when Alexis is at her most vulnerable; times when she’s emotionally or physically “disheveled” or when she allows herself to indulge in a little too much wine. These rare glimpses expose the woman hiding behind the perfect façade. They humanize her, making her more likeable and relatable.

While “To Love and to Cherish” can be read as a stand-alone, I would encourage readers to go back and explore the previous novels in this series as well. Each is unique in its own right and thoroughly enjoyable. Although sad that this series has, alas, come to an end, I look forward to what Lauren Layne has planned on the horizon.

The final book in The Wedding Belles series is here!

Alexis and Logan are the couple who aren't a couple. They met eight years ago before Alexis started the Belles and he's been a silent partner since the beginning. Alexis is a private person and has never shared with anyone close to her the reason she ended up in New York. Logan has always thought that when Alexis is ready to add dating to life, she would notice him. However, when she starts to date, she looks to online dating instead of who is right in front of her.

I loved this series and loved how Logan took the lead with Alexis. Logan has always been at Alexis' side and her sister's wedding is no different. Alexis has some major issues to overcome and the Belles are just the friends to help her through. This ending was so bittersweet. I would read about these ladies forever!

*This is my voluntary review of an Advance Reader Copy.*

Alexis Morgan and Logan Harris have been circling each other for eight years, much to Logan's dismay. Ever since their first meeting it was love at first sight for him but Alexis is a slow simmer. The Belles is her life and she is harboring a love lost and hurt from her past. For most of this book, I developed a deep dislike for Alexis because she is a bitter and somewhat selfish woman who is afraid to live but when it comes right down to it, she is a scared woman who is AFRAID to lose what is right in front of her. Logan and Alexis are perfect for each other and once Logan steps up and breaks down some of her barriers with seduction things start to look promising.

I LOVED this series and I'm really sorry to see it come to an end. This is a definite recommendation starting from the first one!

Alexis has spent the past 8 years devoted to making her business a success. After hearing about her sisters pregnancy, she feels that it's time to improve her personal life and start dating again.
Logan has been in love with Alexis for 8 years, but she sees him as just a friend and her accountant. He has been waiting for her to accomplish her business goals to make his move. His parents are pressurizing him to return to London, and he has to make Alexis see him, really see him before he decides what to do.
We have been teased with their story in the previous books and I have been eagerly awaiting this book and it was so worth the wait. Logan is just wow, his patience stole my heart. It had heart, humor, and some tear invoking moments and I loved it.

Oh my heavens!! THIS BOOK!!!! I had the feels all the way through this story. It was a FANTASTIC end to the Belles. I wanted to wrap myself up in this book. I didn't want it to end and it may or may not have made me cry. You will need to read these books in order, but this is a definite, not to be missed series! Props to you, Lauren Layne! Thanks for another great series!