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Cinderella's Wedding Wish
by Jessica Hart
Whimsical and Dynamic Modern Fairy Tale Romance
Miranda Fairchild is
trying to pick up the pieces of her life again. While working as
a temp for the Knighton Agency and a waitress, she hopes to save up
enough money to start a new life away from the hubbub of the
city. When her new boss, Rafe Knighton, takes over the company,
she hears the rumors about his playboy lifestyle. From what she
can see of him at a distance, the rumors all seem to be true, until she
sees him up close that is and then she knows the rumors are true!
During a simple task, the photocopier breaks and she lets loose all her
inhibitions on the tempermental machine. The one thing she
doesn't realize is that her new boss is right there to witness it
all! From the first moments of close contact, the chemistry
between Rafe and Miranda is undeniable. Miranda's spunk and humor
draw Rafe to her, giving him exactly what he needs. Rafe has just
become the new head of his family's business and tensions are high as
he tries to prove himself. Miranda finds herself irritated with
the way he does business, a way she finds too lax and unprofessional
and he wants to see more of her unihibited self. Will she be able
to see the innovative prowess behind his methods? Will he be
bring the same determination and planning he has in business to his
romantic pursuit of Miranda?
Miranda has never seen herself as beautiful. She dresses in
professional neat and trim clothers, the kind of clothes that let a
woman fade into the background. Through an unexpected series of
encounters, Rafe sees the other side of Miranda. Can he bring her
out of her shell? As the two work on a project to elevate his
standing in the community, Miranda feels all the more skeptical about
his playboy reputation, but how can she resist his charm? Will a
romance beteen them finally set both Miranda and Rafe free from their
past to finally reach for their dreams?
Jessica Hart has a knack for creating wonderful dynamic and humorous
initial encounters between her characters. In CINDERELLA'S
WEDDING WISH, Miranda's battle with the photocopier inspires
laughter,
now just a smile but a laugh aloud enjoyment as Rafe catches her in an
unrestrained moment. She might be a plain Jane but there is no
mistaking her spunk and the electric chemistry even the smallest
gesture provokes in Rafe. Through the use of dialogue,
Jessica Hart develops the closeness between Rafe and Miranda. The
reader feels the love between them growing beyond the physical
attaction that draws them together. In CINDERELLA'S
WEDDING WISH, Jessica Hart fans will find all the ingredients
characteristic of her romance, the ingredients that make her books so
special --- humor, dynamic energy, and romance with a special
twist.
CINDERELLA'S WEDDING WISH
has a wonderful
fairy tale atmosphere with an added element of spunk and modern humor,
a fairy tale complete with a modern business Prince Charming and even a
ball. To the classic Cinderella tale, Jessica Hart adds a several
innovative changes in the details. Neither Miranda not Rafe wait
while others plan for them. Instead, each has a hand in creating
their happy ending. The delight in CINDERELLA'S
WEDDING is as much recognizing the subtle yet ever so effective
way
Jessica Hart changes the outline of the classic fairy tale as it is
recognizing the classic elements in common with the Cinderella
story. In addition, CINDERELLA'S
WEDDING WISH goes
beyond the fairy tale into a wonderful look into
appearances and how it is easy to label people. CINDERELLA'S
WEDDING WISH is a romance of a man and woman seeing beyond
the
labels family and society tend to use into a view of each other that
takes into account the uniqueness that makes human beings and
romance so interesting.
CINDERELLA'S
WEDDING WISH is a wonderful romance
to read at any time, but if you need a romance to pick up your spirits
or distract you, this romance is the perfect choice.
Read it now --- and keep it in reserve for rereading for all those
moments in life where a good dose of humor and romance are needed!
Publisher: Harlequin
Romance (March 2009)
Series: In Her Shoes
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Reviewed by Merrimon,
Merrimon Book Reviews
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