That Time I Kissed The Groomsman Grump by Julie Christianson

 

BRADY

Yeah, I shouldn’t have kissed Natalie Slater.

Not on the porch. Or at the beach. Or in the storage closet. Especially not the storage closet. But to be fair, she kissed me first. Six months later, I’m still thinking about it.

Trouble is, I’ve made promises that tie me to our small town, while Natalie can’t wait to escape. I’ve got no business pursuing her or my secret ambitions. My future’s set, and good people here are depending on me. Too bad my gut’s not listening to reason, and I'm being pulled toward different dreams: the career I’ve always wanted, and the woman whose smile I can’t forget…

NATALIE

Brady Graham and I used to be friends. For a while there, I was even the teensiest bit attracted to him. But Brady’s sister is marrying my brother, and my brother is Brady’s best friend. How awkward would family dinners be if things went south? We need to let our mutual attraction fizzle out.

Except…nothing seems to be fizzling. With all the time we’re spending together as Maid of Honor and Best Man, our attraction’s just burning hotter. Then the guy decides to show me his secret soft side. Hot and vulnerable? So. Not. Fair.

Because the only heat I need in my life is the sunshine in Los Angeles. I’ve made commitments on the west coast, and I can’t risk being sidetracked by Broody Brady.

I just need to put three thousand miles between me and his so-not-fairness…

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If you are looking for a light hearted, fun diversion, look no further.  This book was all those things and more.  There was great, snappy romantic tension and attraction that I could feel, pulling me in.  The family and side characters brought lots of comedic moments, bouts of jealousy and ultimately support for Brady and Natalie.

I loved Brady and Natalie.  We are first introduced to them in a previous book so it was fun to get their love story here.  They are both kind and hard working.  They are supportive and good to their friends.  They felt like people I would want as friends.

Some other things I loved:

* save the doggies!

* closet writer

* hole in the ceiling/floor 

* kissing

I have read many books by this author but I don't think I've ever reviewed one on my blog.  That's because I've been enjoying her books on my own without being asked for an official review.  I'm excited to introduce her here now, to my blog friends.  She's a great author that you should check out if you haven't already!

Content:  mild peril, kissing

- I received a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own.