Daughters of the Bride

Susan Mallery’s newest novel, Daughters of the Bride, is the story of Maggie Watson and her adult daughters Rachel, Sienna and Courtney as they prepare for Maggie’s upcoming marriage to Neil after 24 years of widowhood. Even though in many ways they needed each other to survive over the years, all of the girls have never taken the time to truly discover what is going on with their sisters and themselves. The roles they have assumed in the family dynamics are changing, and through preparations for the wedding, and relationships with the right (and wrong) men, Rachel, Sienna, Courtney and Maggie grow closer as a family.
I really enjoyed this novel. I’ve read many of Susan Mallery’s novels and she is usually good for an absorbing read. I am glad to see her branch into Women’s Literature from her romance novel.a and series like “Fool’s Gold”. I think she really shines in this genre.

This is a good summertime read, whether on the beach, in the car or at home.

‘Daughters of the Bride’ is the latest book by Susan Mallery. The book focuses on three siblings, Rachel, Sienna, and Courtney as they plan and deal with their mother’s upcoming nuptials. Each sibling is at a different stage in her life and dealing with issues that stem from the death of their father when they were young.

I thought the book was well written. The characters seemed real and the issues they were dealing with felt relatable.

I did feel that their mother never completely acknowledged the affect she had on her daughters growing up, and how that played into the issues they all were dealing with as adults (the mom had to work after the dad passed away and subsequently, didn’t have much time for her daughters and/or placed a lot of responsibility on them when they were young).

Overall, the book was an enjoyable read.

***I received an ARC in exchange for my review***

Daughters of the Bride is much more than a wedding story.

We have three sisters, Courtney, Rachel and Sienna. Plus, the bride to be Maggie their mom. Courtney’s story is more of a learning to love and being ok with who she is and “standing tall”. Rachel’s story involves her learning to forgive and give a 2nd chance to her ex-husband. Sienna is the “pretty face” she can a bit self-observed but she learns what is most important to her. I found mom, Maggie to be the least interesting character and least liked. She is immature and very self-observed. At times I kept waiting for the one of the sisters to tell her enough! Over all this story is about three sisters that are dealing with their own issues along with the family dramatics.

The men in the women’s lives also bring a nice balance to the story and the planning of the wedding was fun! But warning if you are not a fan of pink you will be by the end of the story. Over all the story was entertaining and fun!

When I pick up a Susan Mallery book, I expect a wonderful story. She definitely delivers with Daughter's of the Bride!
Rachel, Sienna, and Courtney are all helping to plan their mother, Maggie's, wedding while also dealing with their own romantic issues.
This is a well written story that allows us to see inside three very distinct emotional situations that also weave together to tell a family story as well. We spend fairly equal amount of time with each of the sisters and get to know their stories, but it's not a deep dive.
There is enough information to feel like you know the characters, but there is still an element of "I want more" at the end of the day. With elements of familial love, romance, and forgiveness this is a wonderful tale to please any romantic at heart.

I loved all the family dynamics in this story. The three very different sisters and their very different lives. A mother who's life is going through a big change after many years of being a widow and single mother. The way they tried to remain close and involved in each other's lives, even when it was hard. And the way the planning and execution of a wedding brought out details they didn't know about themselves or each other. It was a sweet and satisfying story that further solidified my love of Susan Mallery books.

I enjoyed Daughters of the Bride so much. The three daughters were in their own rights strong women. I saw a little of myself in each character, which is Susan Mallery’s strength in her writing. There is always something in AT LEAST one character in all of her books that I can relate to. And her use of humor makes the book more fun…..and also allows me to laugh at myself when some of the same things happen in my life. If you enjoyed the Mischief Bay books and the Blackberry Island books by Susan then you will REALLY enjoy this one! The stress of planning a wedding…..for their mother!....is the backdrop of this story. I really enjoyed seeing the relationships between the three sisters change and grow throughout the planning process and how in the end, family is the most important thing.

Received an ARC from Net Galley.

A great story about three daughters getting ready for their mother's wedding. In the process each of these women will learn and come to terms with issues that they all have been avoiding.

Rachel will discover how the death of her father and being the oldest patterned how she deals with feeling the need to do everything without having to rely on others.

Sienna will learn why she keeps ending engagements and why she finds it hard to commit to a relationship.

Courtney will learn how her difficulties as a child affects how she relates to her family as an adult.

Maggie will realize how her decisions played a part in how her daughters each handle relationships.

This is a wonderful story about a mother and her three daughters. It's a story about loss, regrets, deception, redemption, forgiveness, love and friends and family. It's a story about finding your true self and what really makes you happy.

Mother, Maggie, and her 3 grown daughters, Rachel, Sienna and Courtney, run through a wide range of emotions and situations while planning Maggie's wedding. It all makes up this heartwarming beautiful book that is sure to have you rooting for the Watson women.

Bravo Susan Mallery! As you sigh looking at the beautiful book cover, it gives you a taste of the feelings you'll have while you're reading it. This is another 5-star read from a very satisfied reader.

The opinion expressed is my own.

Reading this story was all about playing favorites...

I adored Courtney, her awkward often inept characteristics endeared her to this reader. I would find myself peeking ahead several pages to see when her character would reappear. On the other hand, the oldest sister, Rachel, cynicism often bordered on neurotic - it make me a little irritable. Luckily, Sienna gives balance to Rachel...

Susan Mallery's ability to wrangle so many characters within a single book is what I love most about her stories. Everyone will find something in this book to enjoy. My favorite thing was Courtney and by extension her relationship with Quinn.

And the recipes in the back of the book were a nice surprise...the Cupcakes were yummy.

A tale of family, love and life Daughters of the Bride tells the story of 3 daughters and their mother as they prepare for Mom's wedding. Each of these women have emotional scars in the aftermath of the early death of their father/husband and this story shows how they start to heal those scars as they deal with second chances and first love. Each woman has part of the story line but Courtney's story seemed to pop out more to me. As close as the family is I was surprised she was able to keep her secret. I felt bad for her when Joyce spilled the beans and I loved how Quinn interacted with her. If you feel a story has a bad guy it would have to be David, he just annoyed me (as did his mother). I like to read a lot but not every story leaves me with a happy, contented feeling by the ending-this book did.

Another cute romance from Susan Mallery. Great summer read. Enjoyable. Interesting that it is written with 3 sisters that were not that close. Each getting their own portion of the story line along with their mother. Maggie has found love after more than 20 years being a widow and wants a wedding with all her girls in attendance. Who wouldnt want to try to get the girls to be closer and all live happily ever after. Trying to balance the stories of all four characters proves difficult and might have been better told in a triology. This was a lot to tackle for one romance novel and it ended up with a little bit too hurried of a conclusion for a stand alone. Still love the wit and heartfelt stories from Susan Mallery, she is an author on my auto buy list.

Daughters of the Bride is meant to be a classic. With each novel I read I fall deeper in love with Ms. Mallery's characters and her narrative style. She not only imparts sage advice, but creates stories that are a joy to experience. Daughters of the Bride is a story told with tenderness and nostalgia about the bonds of family. Devotion and understanding are essential to the dynamic of family BUT learning how to love enough to let go is one of the most important decisions a person can make.
With the help of surrogate mother Joyce, Sienna, Courtney and Rachel through self-examination discover the strength of love, forgiveness and healing. With a little bit of romance and a great deal of heart Susan Mallery has created an emotional masterpiece.

I received Daughters of the Bride as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The story line is about a mother and her three daughters as they prepare for her upcoming wedding, to what sounds to be a really sweet guy. Throughout the book, each sister has her own thing going on and you find yourself rooting for each one of them. Without giving too much away, this book is about family and friendship, the long term affects of the loss of a parent, overcoming lifelong odds and proving everyone wrong (loved that!!!), learning to ask for, and accept, help ...and of course....some sizzling romance develops too. I thoroughly enjoyed the smart, funny dialogue throughout the book. Totally made me miss my sisters and the easy cameradie we share.

The book follows three sisters as they work on their romantic relationships as well as their family ones. I love how Mallery is able to accurately depict the complex family relationship dynamics. I have three sisters so I can relate to how some sisters have a more significant bond than others. Susan Mallery does a great job of writing both points of view in arguments so that the reader can see why each character acts the way they do. I found myself understanding and even siding with people I normally wouldn't have identified with.

Mallery is most known for her Fool's Gold books which always have a sunny feel to them. Daughters of the Bride has a much more realistic partly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms kind of book. When you get to the end you might not see the world as a nice happy place but you will feel like you worked through something and are ready to face whatever obstacles life throws at you.

Daughters of the Bride is an extremely poignant, entertaining story that delves into the family dynamic of the three sisters as they help plan their mother's wedding. I loved how the story reflected the emotions, insecurities and turmoil from the past and how it shaped them in adulthood with respect to their relationships with each other and their respective male counterparts. The story is a rollercoaster of emotions. The characters were so real that I could relate to the problems they faced and the strength they had to overcome them. Great story.

Los Lobos just might be my new favorite fictional town, after Fool's Gold! I really enjoyed this book--the characters, the setting, the whole package. The relationships between the three sisters felt very authentic. I have 5 sisters myself, and in my opinion, Ms. Mallery captured the dynamic of the various personalities and how they play off each other very well. The various romantic attachments of the sisters were all interesting, and totally sucked me in! I was rooting for each of the sisters, and racing through the pages, wanting to know how it all played out. I'm hoping that this isn't the last we'll see of Los Lobos!

Disclosure: I received a review copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This is a very good read. Excellent Women's Fiction about a widowed, young mother, with no marketable skills, raising a 6, 4, and 2 year-old daughters while trying to keep her husband's business afloat. Through the year's the business has once again flourished, and Mom is now remarrying. Each of the daughters has issues with their mother which arises during the planning of the wedding. There are some rough times, but everything is resolved before the wedding, plus some romance on the side.
I enjoyed the interaction between the sisters and with their mother I would enjoy having another book about Rachel and Sienna. there is potential in their happy endings.
Susan Mallery is excellent at writing Women's Fiction and Romance. Her characters breathe and you can relate to them. Keep up the good work Susan.

I loved it! Susan Mallery is such a great author. This story is about Maggie's upcoming wedding and Maggie's 3 daughters, Courtney, Sienna and Rachel. Each of them are battling something in their lives that really all started from when their father passed away when they were all children. Each daughter faces a situation where love or braveness has to be learned by each girl in their own way.Courtney is afraid to love, she believes love hurts. Sienna is afraid to fully commit. Rachel and her husband divorced cause they didn't understand each other in the past. Once they face their fear, they really start to live. Really a great read. Reminds me of her writing like she does in the Fools Gold series!

The Circus of we call our lives! This book has a lot going on! Each daughter seems to be hiding something from the family. But why not. Family can get nosy; especially living in the same city. Courtney was sleeping with a much older hottie and is way more grown up then her family knows. I am tickled Rachel was able to act on her instincts about the real motives of her current beau. It took a lot for Rachel to trust her ex, Greg, again and even more courage to let him into her heart again. Who knew the bride who struggled for years to find security after her deceased husband left her destitute had found a husband that was a rich man and they were set for life. These are a few of their favorite sins!

This is a women’s fiction book rather than the usual romance books (Fool’s Gold) from the author. Rachel and Greg are divorced. Only they still love each other. Rachel’s story was uncomfortable. I loved Quinn and Courtney. No drama between them, just fun banter and a growing love. Courtney’s mean girl moment made me laugh out loud. Out of the three men for the daughters, we only heard from Quinn’s point of view. I think that and their characters made their story the best one. For Sienna, I thought she should have stepped up and talked with her fiancé right from the beginning. The best for Sienna was on the last page when I got a true awww moment. It gave me all the feels.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

When I pick up a Susan Mallery book, I expect a wonderful story. She definitely delivers with Daughter's of the Bride!
Rachel, Sienna, and Courtney are all helping to plan their mother, Maggie's, wedding while also dealing with their own romantic issues.
This is a well written story that allows us to see inside three very distinct emotional situations that also weave together to tell a family story as well. We spend fairly equal amount of time with each of the sisters and get to know their stories, but it's not a deep dive.
There is enough information to feel like you know the characters, but there is still an element of "I want more" at the end of the day. With elements of familial love, romance, and forgiveness this is a wonderful tale to please any romantic at heart.

Daughters of the Bride by Susan Mallery was a delightful read. From the first paragraph you are drawn in and guaranteed a great story.
Susan knows how to begin a great story. This is a stand alone story and I always love stories like that. But for me, to only give it 4 stars the ending, without giving away spoilers, is a little to much of a "cliffhanger". I would have loved an epilogue, but this way, Susan keeps her options open, and she can easily make this into a series, or just write a second book.
Don't get me wrong. I really liked the story she was telling here, and it's a good one. I enjoyed it very much. From all the drama to the great event being planned. It was a treat to read this book.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

I loved all the family dynamics in this story. The three very different sisters and their very different lives. A mother who's life is going through a big change after many years of being a widow and single mother. The way they tried to remain close and involved in each other's lives, even when it was hard. And the way the planning and execution of a wedding brought out details they didn't know about themselves or each other. It was a sweet and satisfying story that further solidified my love of Susan Mallery books.

I enjoyed Daughters of the Bride so much. The three daughters were in their own rights strong women. I saw a little of myself in each character, which is Susan Mallery’s strength in her writing. There is always something in AT LEAST one character in all of her books that I can relate to. And her use of humor makes the book more fun…..and also allows me to laugh at myself when some of the same things happen in my life. If you enjoyed the Mischief Bay books and the Blackberry Island books by Susan then you will REALLY enjoy this one! The stress of planning a wedding…..for their mother!....is the backdrop of this story. I really enjoyed seeing the relationships between the three sisters change and grow throughout the planning process and how in the end, family is the most important thing.

Received an ARC from Net Galley.

A great story about three daughters getting ready for their mother's wedding. In the process each of these women will learn and come to terms with issues that they all have been avoiding.

Rachel will discover how the death of her father and being the oldest patterned how she deals with feeling the need to do everything without having to rely on others.

Sienna will learn why she keeps ending engagements and why she finds it hard to commit to a relationship.

Courtney will learn how her difficulties as a child affects how she relates to her family as an adult.

Maggie will realize how her decisions played a part in how her daughters each handle relationships.

This is a wonderful story about a mother and her three daughters. It's a story about loss, regrets, deception, redemption, forgiveness, love and friends and family. It's a story about finding your true self and what really makes you happy.

Mother, Maggie, and her 3 grown daughters, Rachel, Sienna and Courtney, run through a wide range of emotions and situations while planning Maggie's wedding. It all makes up this heartwarming beautiful book that is sure to have you rooting for the Watson women.

Bravo Susan Mallery! As you sigh looking at the beautiful book cover, it gives you a taste of the feelings you'll have while you're reading it. This is another 5-star read from a very satisfied reader.

The opinion expressed is my own.

Reading this story was all about playing favorites...

I adored Courtney, her awkward often inept characteristics endeared her to this reader. I would find myself peeking ahead several pages to see when her character would reappear. On the other hand, the oldest sister, Rachel, cynicism often bordered on neurotic - it make me a little irritable. Luckily, Sienna gives balance to Rachel...

Susan Mallery's ability to wrangle so many characters within a single book is what I love most about her stories. Everyone will find something in this book to enjoy. My favorite thing was Courtney and by extension her relationship with Quinn.

And the recipes in the back of the book were a nice surprise...the Cupcakes were yummy.

A tale of family, love and life Daughters of the Bride tells the story of 3 daughters and their mother as they prepare for Mom's wedding. Each of these women have emotional scars in the aftermath of the early death of their father/husband and this story shows how they start to heal those scars as they deal with second chances and first love. Each woman has part of the story line but Courtney's story seemed to pop out more to me. As close as the family is I was surprised she was able to keep her secret. I felt bad for her when Joyce spilled the beans and I loved how Quinn interacted with her. If you feel a story has a bad guy it would have to be David, he just annoyed me (as did his mother). I like to read a lot but not every story leaves me with a happy, contented feeling by the ending-this book did.

Another cute romance from Susan Mallery. Great summer read. Enjoyable. Interesting that it is written with 3 sisters that were not that close. Each getting their own portion of the story line along with their mother. Maggie has found love after more than 20 years being a widow and wants a wedding with all her girls in attendance. Who wouldnt want to try to get the girls to be closer and all live happily ever after. Trying to balance the stories of all four characters proves difficult and might have been better told in a triology. This was a lot to tackle for one romance novel and it ended up with a little bit too hurried of a conclusion for a stand alone. Still love the wit and heartfelt stories from Susan Mallery, she is an author on my auto buy list.

Daughters of the Bride is meant to be a classic. With each novel I read I fall deeper in love with Ms. Mallery's characters and her narrative style. She not only imparts sage advice, but creates stories that are a joy to experience. Daughters of the Bride is a story told with tenderness and nostalgia about the bonds of family. Devotion and understanding are essential to the dynamic of family BUT learning how to love enough to let go is one of the most important decisions a person can make.
With the help of surrogate mother Joyce, Sienna, Courtney and Rachel through self-examination discover the strength of love, forgiveness and healing. With a little bit of romance and a great deal of heart Susan Mallery has created an emotional masterpiece.

I received Daughters of the Bride as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The story line is about a mother and her three daughters as they prepare for her upcoming wedding, to what sounds to be a really sweet guy. Throughout the book, each sister has her own thing going on and you find yourself rooting for each one of them. Without giving too much away, this book is about family and friendship, the long term affects of the loss of a parent, overcoming lifelong odds and proving everyone wrong (loved that!!!), learning to ask for, and accept, help ...and of course....some sizzling romance develops too. I thoroughly enjoyed the smart, funny dialogue throughout the book. Totally made me miss my sisters and the easy cameradie we share.

The book follows three sisters as they work on their romantic relationships as well as their family ones. I love how Mallery is able to accurately depict the complex family relationship dynamics. I have three sisters so I can relate to how some sisters have a more significant bond than others. Susan Mallery does a great job of writing both points of view in arguments so that the reader can see why each character acts the way they do. I found myself understanding and even siding with people I normally wouldn't have identified with.

Mallery is most known for her Fool's Gold books which always have a sunny feel to them. Daughters of the Bride has a much more realistic partly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms kind of book. When you get to the end you might not see the world as a nice happy place but you will feel like you worked through something and are ready to face whatever obstacles life throws at you.

Daughters of the Bride is an extremely poignant, entertaining story that delves into the family dynamic of the three sisters as they help plan their mother's wedding. I loved how the story reflected the emotions, insecurities and turmoil from the past and how it shaped them in adulthood with respect to their relationships with each other and their respective male counterparts. The story is a rollercoaster of emotions. The characters were so real that I could relate to the problems they faced and the strength they had to overcome them. Great story.

I will be honest, I am a pretty selfish reader when it comes to Susan Mallery books. I am basically a resident in Fool's Gold, so I was definitely a little hesitant when I found out this was her next book. I have to say, I was BEYOND pleasantly surprised with this book! I don't have any sisters, so it was nice to get some insight into the relationship of three very different sisters. They all have been through a lot in their lives, and it was great reading their stories and see if they were finally willing to let themselves be happy and get what they want.

This was a fantastic read by Susan, and I am so happy I had the chance to read this one! Perfect summer beach read. Definitely enjoyed every minute of it!

Los Lobos just might be my new favorite fictional town, after Fool's Gold! I really enjoyed this book--the characters, the setting, the whole package. The relationships between the three sisters felt very authentic. I have 5 sisters myself, and in my opinion, Ms. Mallery captured the dynamic of the various personalities and how they play off each other very well. The various romantic attachments of the sisters were all interesting, and totally sucked me in! I was rooting for each of the sisters, and racing through the pages, wanting to know how it all played out. I'm hoping that this isn't the last we'll see of Los Lobos!

Disclosure: I received a review copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This is a very good read. Excellent Women's Fiction about a widowed, young mother, with no marketable skills, raising a 6, 4, and 2 year-old daughters while trying to keep her husband's business afloat. Through the year's the business has once again flourished, and Mom is now remarrying. Each of the daughters has issues with their mother which arises during the planning of the wedding. There are some rough times, but everything is resolved before the wedding, plus some romance on the side.
I enjoyed the interaction between the sisters and with their mother I would enjoy having another book about Rachel and Sienna. there is potential in their happy endings.
Susan Mallery is excellent at writing Women's Fiction and Romance. Her characters breathe and you can relate to them. Keep up the good work Susan.

I loved it! Susan Mallery is such a great author. This story is about Maggie's upcoming wedding and Maggie's 3 daughters, Courtney, Sienna and Rachel. Each of them are battling something in their lives that really all started from when their father passed away when they were all children. Each daughter faces a situation where love or braveness has to be learned by each girl in their own way.Courtney is afraid to love, she believes love hurts. Sienna is afraid to fully commit. Rachel and her husband divorced cause they didn't understand each other in the past. Once they face their fear, they really start to live. Really a great read. Reminds me of her writing like she does in the Fools Gold series!

Another winner from this author and will go down as one of her best! It starts off kind of slow but once you get about a third of the way through it there is no stopping. Mom is getting married! Since she didn't get to plan her first wedding she is going overboard this time and she has some crazy ideas. Would we expect anything less? We are also treated to getting to know the three sisters who are completely different and going through different phases in their lives. What a pleasure it was to meet this family and join in their fun and amazing time. Oh, and the recipes at the end of the book sound yummy and I cannot wait to try them!

**Received this book in exchange for an honest review**

The Circus of we call our lives! This book has a lot going on! Each daughter seems to be hiding something from the family. But why not. Family can get nosy; especially living in the same city. Courtney was sleeping with a much older hottie and is way more grown up then her family knows. I am tickled Rachel was able to act on her instincts about the real motives of her current beau. It took a lot for Rachel to trust her ex, Greg, again and even more courage to let him into her heart again. Who knew the bride who struggled for years to find security after her deceased husband left her destitute had found a husband that was a rich man and they were set for life. These are a few of their favorite sins!

This is a women’s fiction book rather than the usual romance books (Fool’s Gold) from the author. Rachel and Greg are divorced. Only they still love each other. Rachel’s story was uncomfortable. I loved Quinn and Courtney. No drama between them, just fun banter and a growing love. Courtney’s mean girl moment made me laugh out loud. Out of the three men for the daughters, we only heard from Quinn’s point of view. I think that and their characters made their story the best one. For Sienna, I thought she should have stepped up and talked with her fiancé right from the beginning. The best for Sienna was on the last page when I got a true awww moment. It gave me all the feels.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Daughters of the Bride is the story of three daughters, Courtney, Sienna, and Rachel, as they prepare for their mothers upcoming wedding. As they help their mother prepare for the happiest day of her life, they are all dealing with their own romantic issues. Mallery's story telling is bright, smart and funny and you really feel like a member of the family. Will all four of the woman discover love and do what they need in order to hold on to it? This is one of Susan Mallery's best books yet, I couldn't put this one down and wanted to start over once I had finished. I highly recommend this book, a perfect beach read.

Another awesome book. Really liked it. Three daughters who have their own things in life going on while their mother is planning her wedding. That is really a hoot with the mom. Her daughter Courtney is planning the wedding. Sienna and Rachel the other two daughters are sort of helping. They all have their own issues. I was laughing at some of things that were coming up in the story. There are boyfriends, ex husband and new guy that are all in the mix. You will enjoy reading this book.. I would love to been a fly on the wall with some of the scenes that I pictured in this story. Keep up good work. Can't wait to read next book you write.

This wasn't a bad story. The 3 daughters have completely different personalities and I enjoyed getting to know all of them. They all seemed to share that they felt unworthy of certain things in life but watching them realize they count too was refreshing. Each one has a different relationship with their mother. Helping your mother with her wedding is stressful and when you really don't have a great relationship, to begin with, with your mother it makes it even more stressful.

Very good storyline, a little slow at times but otherwise it was an enjoyable read.

I loved this book! This is by far my favorite of any Susan Mallery book that I have read. I don't usually have a lot of patience with multi story line books, but Mallery has a real nack for getting them right. The relationships between the sisters and between the mother and each daughter was well explained and became stronger throughout the book. Each sister goes through a personal transition or transformation, which is helped along by her sisters and mother. It was predictable, but then so is every romance novel, which is what we love about them, the guarenteed happy ending. This book was very well written, making it well worth the wait!

I stopped reading this, but then decided to go back & finish. I was having a hard time connecting with any of the 3 sisters or the mother in this story about a mother remarrying 20 years after her first husband, the father of her daughters died. There were 3 separate romances, or makings of romance for the sisters, and I did end up liking the story. I am used to a little more spice in Susan's books, but this was a women's fiction rather than straight romance. It just didn't seem like her writing, to me. I am glad I did go back & finish it, though.

I really liked the family dynamic. I am one of three siblings and totally identified with two of the sisters. I'd really like to see a novella of all four of the women like a year later to see how everything worked out. Another great book from Susan Mallory

Rachel, Sienna and Courtney are helping plan their mother Maggie's wedding. Their father passed away suddenly and unexpectedly when they were all very young. Each of them have dealt with things in their past and are still dealing with things that they're not willing to share. I went through many emotions reading this story. Susan Mallery writes fantastic books and she left me wanting more. I would love to read an update how everyone in this family are doing. I highly recommend this book. I received an arc in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I loved this book. It is sometimes hard to leave your childhood feelings in the past. The sisters are helping their mom plan her wedding and they all are learning new things about each other and themselves. I think it is funny how you view yourself in a family and how your parents and siblings view you. I really enjoyed all their stories. My hubby found Middle Sister wine years ago. I am the middle of 7 kids and he loved the name. Said it was made for me. He gets me a bottle of wine to go with other goodies for special occasions.

Three sisters , all with different relationships with their mother and themselves, leading three very different paths. I started out favoring one , the youngest, but found I liked them all in different ways toward the end. As Susan has the knack of doing she has written three characters which all readers can relate to in some way or another. Like the elephant in Fools Gold I think the Bees add a nice sense of humor to the story....you have to read it to find out about the Bees ....and Courtney , Rachel and Sienna of course!!

Susan Mallery is a writing genius!!! this is a cant miss!! Daughters of the Bride hits all the dynamics of mother-daughter relationships and the relationships between sisters. For anyone with siblings, it hits home how even though they all grew up in the same household, all of them have different perspectives and issues that of course followed them through adulthood. This is a story that almost everyone can relate to in one way or another, and it grabs you…even making you pause and reflect on your relationships. You’re going to smile, laugh and cry as you root for all of them.

Looking for a summer beach read? This is a good one, as it is wedding season! Daughters of the Bride will not disappoint. Maggie is a widow who after almost 25 years finds love again. Maggie has three daughters: Rachel, Sienna, and Courtney each which their own personality and preferences. The death of their father at a young age binds their bond to one another.
Rachel has an 11 year old and is a hairdresser. She is divorced. Sienna is a serial fiancé but never gets married. Courtney is the youngest and always feels like an outcast from her sisters
This book is about family, finding love and the bond between mother and daughter and sisters.

This is my second Susan Mallery book in which it is not one but three heroine. The Watson sisters Rachel, Sienna and Courtney are getting prepared to see their mother Maggie walk down the isle after being a widow from their father for twenty four years. Rachel a divorcee is still not over her ex Greg who seemed to be interested in coming back into her life. Sienna is on her third engagement and still not sure if David is the one. Courtney the black sheep of the family is a maid for a living but unbeknownst to her family is getting her bachelors while working for Joyce hotel the woman who took in the girls and their mother when they lost their home when they were children. The storyline goes back and forth between the three sisters and their mother and Joyce the hotelier and Quinn her nephew who comes back into town and who starts seeing Courtney. I love the development of the characters dealing with their imperfection issues and working it through with themselves and with one another. This book is about second chances e.g. Maggie finding love again after two decades Rachel wanting to forgive her husband for his one indiscretion and letting go of some of the control she has around her life. Sienna finding her true self and who really love her and Courtney not running away from love and feeling worthy being love. A great addition to Ms. Mallery list of novels. Was given an ARC via net galley

This was a wonderful story, it was funny and touching. The premise of the story is a mother with three grown daughters is getting married after many years of being a widow. The story revolves around the lives and loves of the daughters and the drama of planning a wedding. It contains great characters who have interesting lives and is set in a wonderful location. It touches on the relationships between the sisters with the fighting and secrets and jealousy. It is a great book, I would recommend to anyone.

I have long been a fan of Susan Mallery's. All of her books have some element that speaks to me and most involve families, whether it's the family you were born with or the family you make.

Daughters of the Bride was the best of both. A story of a very relatable family - after all, who hasn't felt like she disappointed her mother at some point - and the intertwined story of the friends who make the rest/best of the family.

Highly recommended as a book that will draw you in and keep you there, right in the heart of family.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This does not change my opinion of the book.

This is a book you will want your friends to read.

Susan Mallery's ability to tell a story shines through in this book. I loved the characters. The humorous dialogue and heart felt emotions drew me in to this novel. The story is interesting and kept me up well past bedtime.

Daughters of the Bride is storytelling at its finest. I highly recommend this book.

Another stunning offering from Susan Mallery From the beautiful cover design on this hardcover book to the wonderful story this is a must read. This lovely story gives us a look into some family dynamics that are hurtful, helpful, funny, serious sad, and happy, a full gamut of emotions and reactions between the sister, their mom, and the men who come in and out of their lives. I highly recommend this book, and loved the story lines that brought us thru many events for all the characters

After finishing a book by Susan Mallery I always think "there's no way she can top this". Well, once again, I'm proven wrong. Daughters of the Bride is so good I stayed up all night to read it from beginning to end. Again, it's one of those books you are excited to see what's going to happen next but hate to see it end. Daughters of the Bride is a wonderful mix of family, friendship, love, and humor. Susan Mallery fans will be thrilled with this book and will draw in even more fans.

Susan Mallery always knows how to inject love, conflict, and humor into her stories. Daughters of the Bride definitely had all of that. I have been a fan of Ms. Mallery's stories since I started reading her Fool's Gold series. This story looked at the lives of three sisters - three sisters that were very different from each other. The author does a fantastic job at developing each of these characters. There may have been times I wanted to reach in and throttle a character or two, but sometimes that is what makes a story great.

ARC received from NetGalley

Three distinctly different women, yet similar in the way only sisters can be are the three main characters in Susan Mallery’s new hardcover, “Daughters of the Bride”. Courtney, Rachel and Sienna all have their own stories unfolding as we get front row seats as readers to the planning of their mother’s wedding. Maggie, their mom, is full of interesting ideas for her dream wedding. I thoroughly enjoyed each sister’s individual story, my favorite was Courtney. I felt like I was a resident of Los Lobos Hotel almost being able to participate in their lives. A wonderful read I had a hard time putting down and then when it was over, felt like I should be able to call any of them up as they had become my friends!! Excellent, well told story!!

The Daughters of the Bride by Susan Mallery is a wonderful tale. It's an intriguing look into love and family dynamics, and how each can change in the blink of an eye.

Rachel, Sienna and Courtney, while sisters, are about as different from one another as three women can be. Or so they think. Each has her own secret, and a reason she wants to keep it hidden. What'll happen when the truth is revealed? Will their family understand?

Read it for yourself and find out.

I received this book from Rock Star Lit in exchange for an honest review.

An outstanding book by Susan Mallery. A story of three sisters romances revolving around their mothers wedding. Secrets come out, ties are bonded between the three adorable sisters.

Susan Mallerys books are among some of the best I have read. Absolutely love the romances and the HEA. The characters are always delightful and entertaining. You will find everything you need in a good story in this book, emotions, laughter, upsets and love. Definitely needs to be on your list to read, well worth it!!!

Wow!! Where to start, this is an amazing book. Maggie, finding love and getting married after more than 20 years as a widow - Rachel, the eldest daughter, still reeling from her failed marriage, wanting everything to be "perfect". Sienna, the middle daughter, is critical and questions everything (as middle children often tend to do). Courtney, the youngest, needing to prove herself, is great at keeping secrets (she is by far my personal favorite). As always, Susan does a wonderful job of bringing her characters to life, you feel as if they are friends. This is definitely a must read book!

A past fan of Susan Mallery's work, I was excited for her newest book. However, unlike many of her Fool's Gold series, I struggled to connect with most of the characters or become engaged with the world Mallery created. With multiple protagonists, it felt like there was a great deal of juggling going on to give each of them a fleshed out storyline. Perhaps breaking up the sisters so each got their own, standalone book would have allowed for the connectivity while still giving each their own due? For a great wedding centered Mallery read, I recommend her earlier book "Sister of the Bride" over this one.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Daughters of the Bride is the story of three daughters, Courtney, Sienna, and Rachel, as they prepare for their mothers upcoming wedding. As they help their mother prepare for the happiest day of her life, they are all dealing with their own romantic issues. Mallery's story telling is bright, smart and funny and you really feel like a member of the family. Will all four of the woman discover love and do what they need in order to hold on to it? This is one of Susan Mallery's best books yet, I couldn't put this one down and wanted to start over once I had finished. I highly recommend this book, a perfect beach read.

Another awesome book. Really liked it. Three daughters who have their own things in life going on while their mother is planning her wedding. That is really a hoot with the mom. Her daughter Courtney is planning the wedding. Sienna and Rachel the other two daughters are sort of helping. They all have their own issues. I was laughing at some of things that were coming up in the story. There are boyfriends, ex husband and new guy that are all in the mix. You will enjoy reading this book.. I would love to been a fly on the wall with some of the scenes that I pictured in this story. Keep up good work. Can't wait to read next book you write.

This wasn't a bad story. The 3 daughters have completely different personalities and I enjoyed getting to know all of them. They all seemed to share that they felt unworthy of certain things in life but watching them realize they count too was refreshing. Each one has a different relationship with their mother. Helping your mother with her wedding is stressful and when you really don't have a great relationship, to begin with, with your mother it makes it even more stressful.

Very good storyline, a little slow at times but otherwise it was an enjoyable read.

I loved this book! This is by far my favorite of any Susan Mallery book that I have read. I don't usually have a lot of patience with multi story line books, but Mallery has a real nack for getting them right. The relationships between the sisters and between the mother and each daughter was well explained and became stronger throughout the book. Each sister goes through a personal transition or transformation, which is helped along by her sisters and mother. It was predictable, but then so is every romance novel, which is what we love about them, the guarenteed happy ending. This book was very well written, making it well worth the wait!

Daughters of the Bride is the story of the lives of 3 sisters who are involved in their mother’s wedding. Each chapter has a different point of view of a daughter, which I thought might be hard to follow, but it wasn’t. This was a great way to keep the reader involved in each girl’s life. I really enjoyed this book and am so glad everyone got a happily ever after. There are certain books that I read very fast to see what happens; then I go back and reread to see what I missed! It is a sure sign of a great book. I did this with Daughters of the Bride! A must read!

I stopped reading this, but then decided to go back & finish. I was having a hard time connecting with any of the 3 sisters or the mother in this story about a mother remarrying 20 years after her first husband, the father of her daughters died. There were 3 separate romances, or makings of romance for the sisters, and I did end up liking the story. I am used to a little more spice in Susan's books, but this was a women's fiction rather than straight romance. It just didn't seem like her writing, to me. I am glad I did go back & finish it, though.

Rachel, Sienna and Courtney are helping plan their mother Maggie's wedding. Their father passed away suddenly and unexpectedly when they were all very young. Each of them have dealt with things in their past and are still dealing with things that they're not willing to share. I went through many emotions reading this story. Susan Mallery writes fantastic books and she left me wanting more. I would love to read an update how everyone in this family are doing. I highly recommend this book. I received an arc in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I loved this book. It is sometimes hard to leave your childhood feelings in the past. The sisters are helping their mom plan her wedding and they all are learning new things about each other and themselves. I think it is funny how you view yourself in a family and how your parents and siblings view you. I really enjoyed all their stories. My hubby found Middle Sister wine years ago. I am the middle of 7 kids and he loved the name. Said it was made for me. He gets me a bottle of wine to go with other goodies for special occasions.

Three sisters , all with different relationships with their mother and themselves, leading three very different paths. I started out favoring one , the youngest, but found I liked them all in different ways toward the end. As Susan has the knack of doing she has written three characters which all readers can relate to in some way or another. Like the elephant in Fools Gold I think the Bees add a nice sense of humor to the story....you have to read it to find out about the Bees ....and Courtney , Rachel and Sienna of course!!

agree with other readers that it was way too much detail about the wedding and she kept repeating the same issues with all of them being traumatized by the father's death. and too much graphic sex. completely unnecessary. and the rushing to finish the story towards the end.
very disappointed.

Susan Mallery is a writing genius!!! this is a cant miss!! Daughters of the Bride hits all the dynamics of mother-daughter relationships and the relationships between sisters. For anyone with siblings, it hits home how even though they all grew up in the same household, all of them have different perspectives and issues that of course followed them through adulthood. This is a story that almost everyone can relate to in one way or another, and it grabs you…even making you pause and reflect on your relationships. You’re going to smile, laugh and cry as you root for all of them.

Looking for a summer beach read? This is a good one, as it is wedding season! Daughters of the Bride will not disappoint. Maggie is a widow who after almost 25 years finds love again. Maggie has three daughters: Rachel, Sienna, and Courtney each which their own personality and preferences. The death of their father at a young age binds their bond to one another.
Rachel has an 11 year old and is a hairdresser. She is divorced. Sienna is a serial fiancé but never gets married. Courtney is the youngest and always feels like an outcast from her sisters
This book is about family, finding love and the bond between mother and daughter and sisters.

This is my second Susan Mallery book in which it is not one but three heroine. The Watson sisters Rachel, Sienna and Courtney are getting prepared to see their mother Maggie walk down the isle after being a widow from their father for twenty four years. Rachel a divorcee is still not over her ex Greg who seemed to be interested in coming back into her life. Sienna is on her third engagement and still not sure if David is the one. Courtney the black sheep of the family is a maid for a living but unbeknownst to her family is getting her bachelors while working for Joyce hotel the woman who took in the girls and their mother when they lost their home when they were children. The storyline goes back and forth between the three sisters and their mother and Joyce the hotelier and Quinn her nephew who comes back into town and who starts seeing Courtney. I love the development of the characters dealing with their imperfection issues and working it through with themselves and with one another. This book is about second chances e.g. Maggie finding love again after two decades Rachel wanting to forgive her husband for his one indiscretion and letting go of some of the control she has around her life. Sienna finding her true self and who really love her and Courtney not running away from love and feeling worthy being love. A great addition to Ms. Mallery list of novels. Was given an ARC via net galley

This was a wonderful story, it was funny and touching. The premise of the story is a mother with three grown daughters is getting married after many years of being a widow. The story revolves around the lives and loves of the daughters and the drama of planning a wedding. It contains great characters who have interesting lives and is set in a wonderful location. It touches on the relationships between the sisters with the fighting and secrets and jealousy. It is a great book, I would recommend to anyone.

I have long been a fan of Susan Mallery's. All of her books have some element that speaks to me and most involve families, whether it's the family you were born with or the family you make.

Daughters of the Bride was the best of both. A story of a very relatable family - after all, who hasn't felt like she disappointed her mother at some point - and the intertwined story of the friends who make the rest/best of the family.

Highly recommended as a book that will draw you in and keep you there, right in the heart of family.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This does not change my opinion of the book.

This is a book you will want your friends to read.

Susan Mallery's ability to tell a story shines through in this book. I loved the characters. The humorous dialogue and heart felt emotions drew me in to this novel. The story is interesting and kept me up well past bedtime.

Daughters of the Bride is storytelling at its finest. I highly recommend this book.

Another stunning offering from Susan Mallery From the beautiful cover design on this hardcover book to the wonderful story this is a must read. This lovely story gives us a look into some family dynamics that are hurtful, helpful, funny, serious sad, and happy, a full gamut of emotions and reactions between the sister, their mom, and the men who come in and out of their lives. I highly recommend this book, and loved the story lines that brought us thru many events for all the characters

After finishing a book by Susan Mallery I always think "there's no way she can top this". Well, once again, I'm proven wrong. Daughters of the Bride is so good I stayed up all night to read it from beginning to end. Again, it's one of those books you are excited to see what's going to happen next but hate to see it end. Daughters of the Bride is a wonderful mix of family, friendship, love, and humor. Susan Mallery fans will be thrilled with this book and will draw in even more fans.

Susan Mallery always knows how to inject love, conflict, and humor into her stories. Daughters of the Bride definitely had all of that. I have been a fan of Ms. Mallery's stories since I started reading her Fool's Gold series. This story looked at the lives of three sisters - three sisters that were very different from each other. The author does a fantastic job at developing each of these characters. There may have been times I wanted to reach in and throttle a character or two, but sometimes that is what makes a story great.

ARC received from NetGalley

Three distinctly different women, yet similar in the way only sisters can be are the three main characters in Susan Mallery’s new hardcover, “Daughters of the Bride”. Courtney, Rachel and Sienna all have their own stories unfolding as we get front row seats as readers to the planning of their mother’s wedding. Maggie, their mom, is full of interesting ideas for her dream wedding. I thoroughly enjoyed each sister’s individual story, my favorite was Courtney. I felt like I was a resident of Los Lobos Hotel almost being able to participate in their lives. A wonderful read I had a hard time putting down and then when it was over, felt like I should be able to call any of them up as they had become my friends!! Excellent, well told story!!

The Daughters of the Bride by Susan Mallery is a wonderful tale. It's an intriguing look into love and family dynamics, and how each can change in the blink of an eye.

Rachel, Sienna and Courtney, while sisters, are about as different from one another as three women can be. Or so they think. Each has her own secret, and a reason she wants to keep it hidden. What'll happen when the truth is revealed? Will their family understand?

Read it for yourself and find out.

Make sure you choose a comfy spot and wear sunscreen when you pick up this book, because you won’t want to put it down. Daughters of the Bride follows three sisters as they prepare for their mother’s upcoming wedding. Not only do they negotiate tricky family dynamics, but each sister faces her own romantic dilemma. This novel features three romances, some steamy love scenes, heartwarming family connections, two adorable dogs, and a wedding. What more could you want in a summer story? I received a promotional copy in exchange for an honest review.

Daughters of the Bride by Susan Mallery....This was an awesome book of three daughters planning their mothers second wedding. This book will hit all emotions, so make sure to have tissues ready you will need them at times. Susan Mallery knows how to write books that hold your attention and you never want it to end. This is one book you do not want to miss, so make sure to pick it up. I was given a complimentary book by publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I have to admit when I first read the title of the book, I thought it would be about the sisters being upset that their mother mother was remarrying and they would plot to stop the wedding---I could not have been more wrong!!!
The story follow three sisters: Rachel, Sienna and Courtney, and what happens to them as they plan their mother Maggie’s wedding.
They all come together to make their mothers wedding a day to remember.
I really enjoyed this book and what like to see follow books on the lives of each sister.

I loved this story by Susan Mallery. I really related to tall and awkward daughter Courtney. I was six feet tall in the fifth grade and nicknamed Grace by my mother. So Courtney is a character that I'm going to remember - with affection - for a long time.

This is a story about a mother that's been widowed for 24 years and then finds true love. She has three grown daughters - Courtney, Rachel and Sienna - and she wants to have the wedding she dreamed about as a teenager.

I loved the wedding planning and learning the stories of all three daughters, each with their own trials but also their own joys too. I felt like I could be friends - close friends - with all three sisters. Each was described in detail and their stories were told with love.

There were a few men in the story I wouldn't mind knowing either, especially Courtney's love interest.

This was a fun read that also made me think and brought a few tears to my eyes too. It was exactly what I've come to expect from Susan Mallery's stories.

I received this book from HQN Books through Edelweiss in exchange for my unbiased review.

I really enjoyed this fun tale of sisters and their mother . Great family dynamics of how sisters and their mom learn about each other all over again. Secrets have been kept and are now being revealed. Lots of laughs and angst as their widow mother plans her wedding.

Maggie is getting married after being a widow for more than 20 years. When her husband died leaving her with nothing and three small daughters, she did what she had to do to keep a roof over their heads. But, that left her little time for her daughters. Her three daughters are very supportive of her new marriage, but have some old issues about their growing up years. Each one has a few secrets and now they will all have to deal with them. Loved each of the characters.

Graphic sex turned me off. Not the usual Susan Mallery book. Felt the last third of the book was rushed with trying to tie all of the sister's lives together. The bride to be drove me crazy with all of her unrealistic expectations, almost like a teenager's desires.. Mother was upset that the daughter had secrets but how about the mother not revealing the background of her groom to be. Was snowed in with nothing else to read, guess that is why I finished the book.

For those of us who have sisters, this book has the right notes on how sisters relate to each other. All the sisters, Courtney, Rachel, and Sienna, have scars from their childhood as a result of their father's death. You find yourself rooting for each girl to find her happy ending while Mom plans an out of this world wedding to a man who loves her madly.

This is a great book and I highly recommend it to those who love Susan Mallery or Robyn Carr.

Light and entertaining. You will enjoy this if you like stories where three sisters (or friends) come at things from three different perspectives. I enjoyed all the characters - each of the three sisters was very real, as was Maggie and her desire for a pink wedding. My only quibble was with the two graphic and to my mind unnecessary sex scenes. You know if you like Mallery so you know if you will like this- I read it in a gulp.

This is a stand alone novel. A great story about a widowed Mother and her 3 daughters. After 24 years their Mother is planning to remarry. It's to be the Wedding of her teenage dreams...Pink!! They think they know everything about each other. But, secrets are being kept and each daughter is having their own personal issues. Find out how these women open up to one another as they face their fears and form a new bond. With Love on their side, it's sure to be a happy ending! This is a very different book from Susan and I truly enjoyed reading Daughters of the Bride.

I don't want to give too much away in a lengthy review.

The relationship that this mother has with her 3 daughters is very believable and draws you in to rooting for them and being sad for them when they are struggling.

I did only give 4 stars instead of 5 though because I really wish Rachel and Sienna would have been mentioned in this book but then would have had a story of their own. I wanted more Courtney and Quinn and that could have only happened with Rachel and Sienna have their own stories later.

Loved this book so much , so fun and witty , the way the wedding is described makes the reader want to join in the fun , the daughters of the bride each have their own love entanglements,having the reader root for each one to get the best outcome , great fun summer read!

Daughters of the Bride introduces three women who help their widowed mother plan her wedding. The three sisters have strengths, weaknesses, confidence, sometimes, and doubts about their lives other times. It is a story which deals with the complicated relationships of siblings, families and friends. Throughout her story, Susan Mallery presents us with people we might know, characters who make us laugh, cry, want to yell at them for being foolish, some we might not like at first and those who we would like as our friends. Courtney, Sienna and Rachel are complex characters who lead us on their journey of discovery. And what a treat that is!

Wedding angst from the perspective of the three daughters of the bride. Susan Mallery weaves an intricate story of broken trust, childhood pain, and adult redemption. It's interesting to see how family dynamics affects the girl's personalities and how they view life. Families are crazy, and this one is no exception.

I give this 5 stars and highly recommend it. Susan is one of my all time favorites and I really enjoyed this book.

Two-thirds wonderful! With Susan Mallery as the author of Daughters of the Bride, it had to be a good book…and it was…but not great. Two of the daughters, Courtney and Rachel, had engaging stories and were delightful to read about. They could have been the only daughters in the story, and it would have been a great story. However, Sienna’s, the third daughter, story seemed to be missing something. I felt like I was missing some pages in the story. Overall, it is a good summer story worth reading.

I loved this book. Three sisters, one slightly bride zIlla, mom. Courtney works at the hotel where the wedding is to be held, she is in charge of the wedding, but mom doesn't know. Courtney doesn't think her mom cares for her. Rachel is in love with her ex husband, but won't admit it to herself, and Sienna is engaged yet again. Three totally different sisters, but they have each others back. It's a great love story and a wonderful book.

What can you say for a fun story that has it all, including a lot of love and a big dose of humor. Reading this book, one thought kept coming to mind - how I wish I had a sister to share things with like these sisters do. If you love weddings then you will really enjoy reading about Maggie and her wedding to Neil, along with her unusual wish list for how her wedding will be handled. A great fun read to get away from the everyday humdrum!

As always, Susan writes an excellent story. The only issue I had was that for the first time, this book dragged from the beginning to about a third into the book. Usually if I can't get through the the first chapter, I don't read a book. Because it was Susan's book I continued on and was glad I did!! Her characters always have such depth and Susan handles the emotional issues with such insight. That's why I love reading her books.

Well written book. Good easy read. The concept of the story was a good one. Everyone's issues were realistic. However I think there were too many story lines going on at once. I think a little more time could have been spent on Courtney and Rachel's stories. Sienna never really had a story in the book. Her story ended in the last chapter but it felt like the actually story was missing. I had a hard time liking the mother. I think she was selfish in her relationships with the adult daughters.

I really enjoyed this book and how it intertwined multiple people and their personal relationships throughout the book. I thought that Susan did a great job writing this and that it showed the realistic complexity of the individual relationships between a mother and her daughters and the sisters with each other. The book did start a little slow for me but it did not take long for me to be sucked into the story line. I was sad to turn to the last page but happy with how Susan finished the story.

I really loved this book. Three sisters all with a different view of the childhood tragedy of losing the father and their home all the while their mother was trying to work and make a living for all of them. They all come together for their mother's wedding and find out a lot about each other and themselves. I great book of forgiving, living, taking risks and opening their hearts to love. This is one of my most favorite books yet from Susan.

Daughters of the Bride, is a book that was like a 3 part serial of which i love, as i hate to see them end, as i did
this one. If you believe in love you definitely want to join these 3 young women on there journeys to find out
if they find there gold star, join then in there ups and downs, and find some surprises along the way...I would recommend
this book to anyone, just carve out some time to read as you won't want to put it down....:)

I loved Susan's new book, 'Daughters of the Bride'. Reading the different stories about the daughters and their mom was amazing. It added different points of view of the story and broke up the story in a way that made it interesting even if there was one character I didn't agree with at the time. This is a great book by Susan Mallery and I would definitely recommend it.
I received an ARC for an honest review.

Daughters of the Bride is a great book about three young women helping their mother prepare for her dream wedding. Each daughter has their own story about the men in their life and the book is more about them than the wedding. I wish this were not a “stand alone” book, as I would like to learn more about them and their lives going forward. But it’s a great read, and I would expect nothing less from Susan Mallery.

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. Susan Mallery has become one of my favorite authors because each and every book is just as good or better than the previous. Everything about this book was spot on the wonderful characters, the setting, the different storylines. I was fully engrossed right from the start and enjoyed the whole story. I highly recommend this book!

* I received this book free in exchange for an honest review. *

This ended up being a really sweet book! I had a slow start with it in the beginning, it's a little different from the books I normally read by this author. I'm really glad I stuck with it though because the difference ended up being refreshing! And since I'm such a sucker for series books, I really hope this becomes a series!

Another Susan Mallery book that I just loved. In daughters of the bride we have 3 sisters who all have something very real and difficult going on in their lives while trying to help their mom plan the best wedding ever. Each one of their struggles roots back to things that happened in their childhood. Having to grow up too soon and shoulder all the responsibility, to feeling abandoned, to feeling overlooked. I loved how the story ended for everyone!

Three daughters all have fear of relationships each for a different reason. Courtney the youngest feels love hurts so why try. Senna has been engaged 3 times not sure why they don't work. Fear again some insecurities from childhood. Rachel felt like she has to do everything for everyone. Throughout the story you watch all 3 girls grow and learn. Mom also does some growing and learning about her daughters

I couldn't put this book down! I love reading Susan Mallery's series because you can keep up with all the familiar characters; however, this stand alone did not disappoint one bit. All of the characters were so relatable and you could really see yourself in a little bit of each of them. I found myself really drawn to Rachel and could feel for her with her doubts in her relationships and struggles with her weight and personal improvement. It is beach season and it was a great book to read in my hammock or beside the water!!!

This book was slow moving and didn't really hold my interest. It seemed that parts of the story and phrases were repeated to make the book fill a page requirement . I didn't connect to any of these ladies. Some of this author's books are better than other and this one was meh. I'm so glad I borrowed from the library and didn't pay $12.99 for it. Wow that is a lot of money for a digital book.

This is a slightly complex story of less than perfect people and that's what I love most about it. Family is often complicated and I feel especially amongst sisters and their mother, maybe because I have 5 of the latter.
As her girls have grown up and mom is now ready to move on it's time for everyone to take another look and see who they really are. A great story you will want to put on your keepers shelf.
What a nice hardback debut for Susan Mallery

I confess that I love Susan Mallery's books and "Daughters of the Bride" did not disappoint me. It was a wonderful story of relationships. Relationships between mothers and daughters, between sisters, between wives and husbands, between girlfriends and boyfriends, etc. This is a story of 3 sisters and their mother planning the mother's wedding and all the stories in their lives as the planning progress. Buy this book. You will not regret it.

This was a fun, sweet, well-written book. Three adult sisters are helping their mom prepare for her wedding, and family history plays a major part! Each sister goes through a time of personal growth and learning about herself, and each has a different romantic situation to deal with. The sisters grow closer together and to their mom during the process. I really enjoyed this book!

Glad to see that Sienna, Rachel and Courtney were finally able to recognize their true loves. Greg go his second chance, Quinn will finally settle down with Courtney and Jimmy declares his feelings for Sienna.

"Daughters of the Bride" is not just a book about a wedding, but a book about love, family, and the past and present. Susan Mallery delivers again with emotion, passion, and laughter, through every chapter. It is a feel good read. This is a stand alone book, but after the last page I wish there was a follow up book to follow each sister and their relationship. Maybe on the horizon? The book kept my attention and i did not want to put it down. I finished the book last night, and went as slow as i possibly could, so it would not end. Alas all good things must come to an end. I think i have a book hangover?

Great read about the struggles of growing up and finding happiness when you least expect it. Mom Maggie's upcoming wedding has Rachel, Sienna and Court looking at their lives and struggling to find that perfect place. Secrets are revealed and together they build up there love of family..

I’m really glad to have chosen this particular book as my first Susan Mallery read.

In one word, this was a DELIGHT! I enjoyed it immensely, from the characters (and there are many!) through the dialogue and onward to humor, shedding a tear or two along the way.

This heartwarming story can teach all of us about family ties and what they really mean. It also perfectly takes you through some very emotional situations that require forgiveness and unconditional love, without it being too “preachy”.

If you want to be entertained and taken on a rollercoaster of emotions, this is the book for you!

Melanie for b2b
Gift copy provided by the publisher for an honest review

Great Read! I'm normally not a huge fan of 3 heroines in a story. I normally get confused with which person is doing what. Susan Mallery does it right. The book follows the story of the 3 daughters of the bride and their love stories. Touching stories of love conquering all!

Daughters of the Bride by Susan Mallery is a great book ! This is Susan at her best. Her writing and stories are strong. There are 3 daughters of the bride who each have their own story going on as well as the relationship between themselves and their mother. I felt each of the stories was engaging and well written. This book is a winner.

I liked the story line. People have issues when their parent dies and they are young. This happened to the girls in the book. Everyone deals with it differently as did the girls in the book. The mom did the best she could when the dad died. Now the mom is finding happiness again and the daughters relationship are changing as they are growing.

Loved!! Loved!! Loved!! This is yet another great book by Susan Mallery. Three separate stories going on at the same time yet also all connected. The three sisters in this book all have their own problems they are trying to work through while planning a wedding for their mother. Great book. I laughed and cried.

Another great read by Susan Mallery. Different from the Fool's Gold Series but once again another great story about family and love. I have 3 sisters so I could really relate to the dynamics. Susan Mallery books are always an exciting read. Love her characters and her storylines. You get to know her new characters and get a visit from one of her past characters which is a neat surprise. Always look forward to her next new novel after you finish reading

I needed a lighthearted book this time around and got it.
Loved the new relationship building Maggie and her daughters were making, with each other and in their own lives. They each “grew up” in a sense within themselves and with those they loved.

A wedding ,your mother's no less. A happy, loving, fun filled event. Maybe not. Three sisters see their childhood three different ways and there is more than enough blame to go around. Can they make peace with their past and each other in time for the big? Read Daughters of the Bride and find out. You will not be disappointed.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This book was a wonderful distraction from my day to day. I always appreciate the strength of Ms Mallery's writing, even when I'm on the fence about the story's content. This is another strong entry into her library of books, and I enjoyed reading it.

Susan Mallery has made every character in this book complex and memorable. Each daughter has a different set of problems and manages to overcome them and become close to their mother. It was hard to choose my favorite character but I think it's Courtney.

I have been looking forward to Susan Mallery’s first hardcover debut and wasn’t disappointed. I loved how she blended together the stories between the daughters and their mother. The story also deals with many current issues that families have to deal with. I will definitely recommend this book to others especially to anyone wanting ideas for an upcoming wedding.

Daughters of the Bride is a wonderful story by Susan Mallery. It is about three sisters (and their mother's) road to true love. Each sister has their own quirks, and I'm sure most people can identify with at least one of the sisters. If you enjoy Women's Fiction and heartwarming stories, this is a book for you.

Daughters of the Bride is a story about three sisters - Rachel, Sienna and Courtney - each very different in both looks and personality. The book revolves around the three sisters as they plan their moms wedding while dealing with their day to day lives and romantic relationships. I was able to relate to each of them at different points in the book. Thoroughly enjoyed this perfect beach read!

I loved this tale of three sisters and their mother. I enjoyed the characters and really came to care about them. While the ending was a bit predictable, the journey was wonderful! My favorite character was Courtney; her quirkiness made her interesting and refreshing.

I really enjoyed this book, I read it twice. Good characters. Courtney was my favorite.

It's a nice story about family dynamics, and siblings, and everyday troubles. I felt good reading it, and I liked how it ended.

Good Read!!!

Delightful! You will fall in love with this family. Susan Mallery writes this book with her customary humor, witty dialogue and a wonderful storyline. I am a single mother and hairstylist so Rachel was very special to read about!

I really enjoyed reading this book and meeting these wonderful characters. I especially loved Courtney for her perseverance in her work and studies despite what her family thought of her. I felt each character had a lot of depth and I cared what was happening to them.

I loved this book!!
The way Susan writes her characters dialogue is unique. It's as if I'm there and can hear the laughter, or hear the pain in their voices.
This book had me in tears and laughing within a few pages!!

I loved this book, The mother and Daughters are so wonderfully written, I never had any trouble keeping up with the story line at all, I kept wanting to know what was going to happen next, You really need to read this book,

I have been reading Susan Mallery books for a while, and have always enjoyed them. I most enjoy her sequels and series. Susan tells a good story that I can get into with the characters. I look forward to the next one.

Congratulations to Susan Mallery on her first full length novel has all of the emotions a reader want---laughs, love, empathy and a great mix of family! I could not read this book quickly enough, but yet treasured each and every word! Great characters and I felt as though I knew each one of them as a friend! Thank you for a beautiful read!

Just ok. I don't feel like the scenes were realistic or the dialogue. Not enough pages were dedicated to them individually for me to care about them. It was an odd book. I finished it in 3 days so it is enjoyable just not one of her best

I really enjoyed this book, BUT would have enjoyed it more without the explicit sexual episodes. I thought the detailed sexual part ruined the book. WHY authors think they have to put the nitty gritty details of a sexual act into writing I don't understand. It takes a good book and borderlines trash.

I absolutely loved the book. It was a great read and reminded me of why I love Susan Mallery's writing so much! She gets straight to the heart and really makes believable characters. I loved this book and totally recommend it to anyone looking for a good beach or curl up on your couch cause you're sick (as I was) read.

I loved this book!
What can I say!
This book made me laugh and made me cry
There were so many things happening in this book.
The bride was Maggie, but I think what was happening around Maggie was also important.
It was a delightful book to read!
Kudos to Susan Mallery!

More like 3.5/5. I enjoyed it but no strong feelings to pass it along to others. A good, light, quick read with decent characters. Odd mix of viewpoints, including a limited POV from one of the males...and his insight is the same every time we hear his thoughts.

Daughters of the bride is a very good book. I was very excited to be back in Los Lobos. This book has a nice fluidity to it. It took me two days to read it because of a pesky thing called work. It's a nice story about family dynamics, and siblings, and everyday troubles. I have to say that Ms. Mallery is a wonderful story teller.

This book had me enthralled from the very beginning. Mother daughter relationships can be so complicated. Love, jealousy, dislike, like. Each daughter is different and each mother daughter relationship is different as it is in real life. Romantic, heartwarming and fun.

I enjoy sweet, simple books where no one gets hurt and the ending is happy - Susan Mallery delivers every time. A sweet read - albeit a little predictable. Worthy of a library trip, but maybe not purchase (although the hardcover is beautiful).

Susan Mallery books are a must read for me. In Daughters of the Bride you have a story of second chances and family dynamics. One the the best things Ms Mallery does best is family relationship. You can feel the love and frustration that often pops up within a family....but you also see how each grow and evolve as the story unfolds. Ms Mallery can make me laugh out loud and I've been known to shed a tear or two reading her books and this one does not disappoint. Well worth the read!!

I went into this book with the lowest expectation possible. I'm truly surprised how much I loved it. The grear narrator of the audiobook helped too. There was humor, emotions,sadness,family dynamics ... it just sucked me in. Loved all the characters even the dogs!

I loved this book! I stayed in my pjs until noon to finish reading it. Coming from a family of 6 children, 4 of us girls, I found the relationships between the sisters very believable and relatable. Maggie found love after so many years and her daughters find themselves. This is one I can see myself picking up again in a year and reading again!

This book is fabulous! There are so many different personalities and family dynamics happening with the characters I felt as if it was my own family. Courtney, Sienna, and Rachel have become my new best friends! Maggie, their mom, is easy to relate to and reminded me of my own mother! This book will have you laughing, crying, and sighing! A must read for anyone with a family!

This was an amazing story of three sisters who are helping their mother plan her wedding. Her mother has been a widow for many years and all the girls were effected by their fathers death and now as adults are dealing with those wounds. Great writing - could not put it down !

I’m really glad to have chosen this particular book as my first Susan Mallery read.

In one word, this was a DELIGHT! I enjoyed it immensely, from the characters (and there are many!) through the dialogue and onward to humor, shedding a tear or two along the way.

This heartwarming story can teach all of us about family ties and what they really mean. It also perfectly takes you through some very emotional situations that require forgiveness and unconditional love, without it being too “preachy”.

If you want to be entertained and taken on a rollercoaster of emotions, this is the book for you!

Melanie for b2b
Gift copy provided by the publisher for an honest review

Great Read! I'm normally not a huge fan of 3 heroines in a story. I normally get confused with which person is doing what. Susan Mallery does it right. The book follows the story of the 3 daughters of the bride and their love stories. Touching stories of love conquering all!

Daughters of the Bride by Susan Mallery is a great book ! This is Susan at her best. Her writing and stories are strong. There are 3 daughters of the bride who each have their own story going on as well as the relationship between themselves and their mother. I felt each of the stories was engaging and well written. This book is a winner.

I liked the story line. People have issues when their parent dies and they are young. This happened to the girls in the book. Everyone deals with it differently as did the girls in the book. The mom did the best she could when the dad died. Now the mom is finding happiness again and the daughters relationship are changing as they are growing.

Susan Mallery has woven another winner! This is a heart-warming story of three sisters and their relationship with each other. Planning their mother's wedding and dealing with their own love lives brings lots of latent feelings to light and makes for a wonderful book!

Loved!! Loved!! Loved!! This is yet another great book by Susan Mallery. Three separate stories going on at the same time yet also all connected. The three sisters in this book all have their own problems they are trying to work through while planning a wedding for their mother. Great book. I laughed and cried.

Another great read by Susan Mallery. Different from the Fool's Gold Series but once again another great story about family and love. I have 3 sisters so I could really relate to the dynamics. Susan Mallery books are always an exciting read. Love her characters and her storylines. You get to know her new characters and get a visit from one of her past characters which is a neat surprise. Always look forward to her next new novel after you finish reading

I needed a lighthearted book this time around and got it.
Loved the new relationship building Maggie and her daughters were making, with each other and in their own lives. They each “grew up” in a sense within themselves and with those they loved.

A wedding ,your mother's no less. A happy, loving, fun filled event. Maybe not. Three sisters see their childhood three different ways and there is more than enough blame to go around. Can they make peace with their past and each other in time for the big? Read Daughters of the Bride and find out. You will not be disappointed.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This book was a wonderful distraction from my day to day. I always appreciate the strength of Ms Mallery's writing, even when I'm on the fence about the story's content. This is another strong entry into her library of books, and I enjoyed reading it.

Susan Mallery has made every character in this book complex and memorable. Each daughter has a different set of problems and manages to overcome them and become close to their mother. It was hard to choose my favorite character but I think it's Courtney.

I have been looking forward to Susan Mallery’s first hardcover debut and wasn’t disappointed. I loved how she blended together the stories between the daughters and their mother. The story also deals with many current issues that families have to deal with. I will definitely recommend this book to others especially to anyone wanting ideas for an upcoming wedding.

Daughters of the Bride is a wonderful story by Susan Mallery. It is about three sisters (and their mother's) road to true love. Each sister has their own quirks, and I'm sure most people can identify with at least one of the sisters. If you enjoy Women's Fiction and heartwarming stories, this is a book for you.

Daughters of the Bride is a story about three sisters - Rachel, Sienna and Courtney - each very different in both looks and personality. The book revolves around the three sisters as they plan their moms wedding while dealing with their day to day lives and romantic relationships. I was able to relate to each of them at different points in the book. Thoroughly enjoyed this perfect beach read!

I loved this tale of three sisters and their mother. I enjoyed the characters and really came to care about them. While the ending was a bit predictable, the journey was wonderful! My favorite character was Courtney; her quirkiness made her interesting and refreshing.

I really enjoyed this book, I read it twice. Good characters. Courtney was my favorite.

It's a nice story about family dynamics, and siblings, and everyday troubles. I felt good reading it, and I liked how it ended.

Good Read!!!

Delightful! You will fall in love with this family. Susan Mallery writes this book with her customary humor, witty dialogue and a wonderful storyline. I am a single mother and hairstylist so Rachel was very special to read about!

I really enjoyed reading this book and meeting these wonderful characters. I especially loved Courtney for her perseverance in her work and studies despite what her family thought of her. I felt each character had a lot of depth and I cared what was happening to them.

I loved this book!!
The way Susan writes her characters dialogue is unique. It's as if I'm there and can hear the laughter, or hear the pain in their voices.
This book had me in tears and laughing within a few pages!!

I loved this book, The mother and Daughters are so wonderfully written, I never had any trouble keeping up with the story line at all, I kept wanting to know what was going to happen next, You really need to read this book,

I have been reading Susan Mallery books for a while, and have always enjoyed them. I most enjoy her sequels and series. Susan tells a good story that I can get into with the characters. I look forward to the next one.

I really enjoyed this book. This would have been a great trilogy with the three sisters. Each sister had her own story intertwined with the main story line. I enjoyed the new setting and would love to see more characters developed this to make a series.

I really liked the family dynamic. I am one of three siblings and totally identified with two of the sisters. I'd really like to see a novella of all four of the women like a year later to see how everything worked out. Another great book from Susan Mallory

Daughters of the Bride is a stand alone novel by Susan Mallery. The story is of Maggie Watson a widowed mother with 3 adult daughters Rachel, Sienna, and Courtney who are planning their mother’s wedding. The story is about the family dynamics along with the Maggie’s upcoming wedding.

I always allow plenty of reading time when I have a new Susan Mallery book. This is my new favorite. I had assumed there would be three short stories, but instead it's one story that alternates between the characters until it turns into one story seamlessly. I didn't want it to end!

4.5 out of 5 stars. Really good book. This is a story that emphasizes that there are many different kinds of love. Susan Mallery has woven together facets of redemption and forgiveness. I highly recommend this book.

I had read some of the lower reviews before reading and was concerned. Susan Mallory is my favorite author and I had never been disappointed before. I must say that this book was amazing. I love the way it was written and I love how the family relationship was pulled together with the stories of their separate lives. For me it was a book that I did not want to put down. It caught my interest in the first 4 pages. I highly recommend!

This is one of my favorite Susan Mallery books. It has just enough of everything....romance, suspense, sister love, all making you wanting to keep reading. I read the entire book in two days. I always think about my daughter getting married, so that might be why I loved this book so much.

Susan Mallery continues to amaze me with her imagination and story telling abilities. I loved this book and the three very different but excellently told stories of 3 sisters and their very diverse lives. Excellent book! You will love it.

The book started out a little slow but soon I couldn't put it down. I loved the development of the sisters and the strength of the family throughout the book. I know its a standalone story but I hope some of the characters will show up in the future in other books.

i look forward to allof Susan Mallery books. She doesn't disappoint. Sometimes the character development starts slowly, but soon I am engrossed in trying to figure out how things will progress. I like happy endings that dont leave me wondering or make me buy the next book.

I borrowed this book from the library.
I found the book to boring and unemotional.
There is a self-centred mother whose favourite colour is pink. The repetition of pink was irritating.
One sister is divorced. The author wants us to believe that it is the woman's fault that her husband cheated.
One sister has been engaged multiple times. Her true love happens on the last page.
One sister is ungainly and everyone believes is stupid because she has an unnamed learning disability.
I have loved other books by this author, but this foray into hard back left me unimpressed.

I enjoyed the story line and the twists. I did find the beginning a little to follow and had to re-read a few sentences but once I understood who was who and how they related to each other the story flowed well for me. I hope to read more stories by this author.

Another great, summer read! You'll find humor, love, familial fun (in all its forms) in this one. All of the classic Susan Mallery elements, wrapped in a fun hardback! I hope we get to come back to Los Lobos sometime!

The story was intriguing and one that was hard to put down. Always love Susan Mallery's book of love and romance and this one delivered on a different plane. Three daughters planning their mother's wedding but still with stories of their own. Can't wait for the next one!

I so enjoyed this family wedding! The planing, relationships between the sisters and their mother were real and funny, it felt like I watching my friends and enjoying the whole process. Once again Susan Mallory has surprised and delighted me with her story!

Another wonderful book by Susan Mallery. I was up until the wee hours of the morning reading as much as I could, whenever I could. I felt like I could relate to some, if not all of the sisters at some point. Although I don't have sisters, this book gave me great insight into the different dynamics. The mother-daughter relationships were easy to relate to. Read this book. You won't be disappointed.