An October Bride
Written by Katie Ganshert
Narrated by Kristy Ragland
5/5
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About this audiobook
What if the only way you could make your father’s last wish come true . . . was to marry the man of your dreams?
Emma Tate has just moved on from one fiancé, so when she announces a sudden engagement to her lifelong buddy Jake Sawyer, every busybody in Mayfair goes into high alert. Of course, no one but Jake and Emma know the real reason they’re getting married—so Emma’s dying father will have a chance to walk her down the aisle.
But while Jake and Emma move forward with their plan—and frantically plan an October wedding—it becomes clear that their agreement has a few complications . . . the biggest being their true feelings for each other.
With dubious friends, deliriously thrilled parents, and a town that won’t keep its nose out of their business, Emma and Jake will have a lot to contend with if they’re going to pull this off. The real question is: Who wants this wedding more, Emma’s dad . . . or Emma?
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Reviews for An October Bride
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book... Wow. Just wow. I loved it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5An experience of Small Town USA, a bucket list, plans for a fake wedding, childhood sweethearts, a veterinary practice, and a man dying of cancer. The combination creates poignant family scenarios laced with the wisdom of the ages plus a sweet romance, all touched by the race against time. Just a touch of suspense. For the past two years, Emma Tate's family knew her dad's time with them was limited. An MRI revealed a brain tumor for which treatments could only slightly slow down the growth. At the time of discovery, Emma was engaged to Chase. But the serious turn of events woke her up to the realization that her reasons to marry him were all wrong. She didn't really love him as she should. If she were honest with herself, the serious crush she had had on Jake Sawyer in high school had only diminished a little. But she never really felt certain that he had ever returned her sentiments. Jake was her brother Liam's best friend. He probably thought of her as a little sister. Then a few years ago, he left the area. She was sure he hadn't felt anything for her at all. Now he's returned. And today of all days, he shows up in her kitchen to fix a leaky sink...right after she had just found her dad's bucket list. Nearly all the items on the list were crossed off except for the one item on the top of the list, "Walk Emma Down the Aisle." This was one last thing she could do for her dad. But how?Jake Sawyer noticed how upset Emma was when she entered her house. He asked her if something was wrong. She explained about the bucket list. Jakes idea surprised her; he offered to become her pretend groom. He wanted to help Emma, but did he really think ahead about the implications of a fake wedding? They lived in a tiny community. There were no secrets here. But they went ahead and planned a wedding for autumn, Emma's favorite season of the year. It was only a little more than a month away. With her father's imminent decline looming on the horizon, the planning took on the aspect of a race against time, while Jake and Emma avoided the reality of the supposed "happily-ever-after." In the meantime Emma's best friend, Lily, knows the truth and agrees reluctantly to help plan the Fall wedding. Her real concern was for Emma when the fallout hits her. Then Emma's brother Liam got the truth out of Jake one day. Will he keep their secret, or throw a monkey wrench into the whole works?This is a novella, not a full length novel, so I didn't expect thorough development and growth of characters. However, the full cast of players such as Emma and Jake, Lily and Liam, Emma's mom and dad, some of the town's major players quickly grew on me so that by the time the wedding day neared, I was screaming in my head, "Make it real, you dopes!" I couldn't stop reading the book. I knew how it would inevitably end, but I wanted to know how they would get there. It's a good thing it's a short book or I would have lost sleep trying to finish the story. I wasn't disappointed either. The ending is absolutely lovely. This is a well-written novella, in which I felt eventually that some of the characters were my friends. The second thing I enjoyed about this novella was the familiarity of the setting. Events occur in a small town up north, whereas I grew up in a small town up north. There were moments I felt reminiscent of my childhood days when they referenced drives around the state to see the Fall colors, and the feel that the town was just one big family because everyone knew everyone else's business. Second, autumn is one of my favorite seasons too. Like Emma, I always enjoyed Fall harvest festivals since we were also a farming community. I have always loved the fresh crisp air of autumn, the hints of summer winding down and the leaves turning color. The author's vivid descriptions of the season made it come alive for me. There are moments where the frantic pace slows down, a hush comes over the family and friends as they soak in a quiet moment. They become vignettes to cherish and remember afterward. The author skillfully creates an atmosphere of contentedness during these rest periods amidst the rush of wedding preparations. My favorite part of the novella was the ending. While it may have been a bit predictable, it was perfect for this story. I had become so wrapped up in the dilemma Emma faced that the ending was just the right solution to the conflict. This is going to be one of those stories that I will be able to read several times without getting bored because there are so many elements that resonate with me. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. I highly recommend this book. Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary review copy of this book from NetGalley on behalf of Zondervan Fiction. I was not required to write a positive review. 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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5October BrideKatie GanshertBook Summary: She wants to make her father's dream come true. She doesn't realize her own dream has been in front of her the whole time. Emma Tate isn't a risk taker, so everyone in her small Midwest town is surprised when she suddenly becomes engaged to lifelong friend Jake Sawyer. No one but Jake and Emma know the true reason they're getting married-so Emma's dying father can walk her down the aisle. While Jake and Emma plan an autumn wedding together, it becomes clear that their agreement has a few complications-the biggest being their true feelings for each other. In this novella by award-winning author Katie Ganshert, a young woman must reconcile her dying father's dreams with her own dreams for love and for her future.Review: Sweet Story! It took me back to when I was in school and read teen books. This was such a sweet story and yet it is touched by a sorrow. Emma was great fun and she had such a sweetness to her, Jake was the ideal character - caring, manly and generous. How could you not want to have a happy ending. So much happened and yet it was such a short read. Lily was a great friend to help and yet not forget that this was not the way it should be for Emma. Liam was fun who seemed like a real big brother. The story earned some tears when reality comes crashing in and yet it was all put together so well. I am so glad I got to read this story.I would like to thank Net Galley and Zondervan Fiction for allowing me to read and review this book in return for a free copy and I was never asked to write a favorable review by anyone.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Emma Tate wants to fulfill her dying fathers wish of walking her down the aisle. Having ended her relationship with her fiance, she's not sure how she'll do that. Then she runs into her long time good friend, Jake Sawyer. He suggests that he could fulfill the roll of her husband and gives her a ring. When they announce their engagement, her parents are thrilled. As they move forward planning an October wedding, they begin to experience a few problems; the Bunco Babes, small town gossip but mainly their true feelings for each other. Will they follow through with their fake wedding for the sake of Emma's father or will it become something real?What a great story. I loved getting to know Emma and Jake and all the secondary characters. The story itself was really cute and one that was hard to put down because the town and people are so endearing. You'll experience with Emma the emotions of knowing your father has cancer. You'll find yourself smiling when Emma finds out what Patty learned at Bunco. Although this was a novella, it was completely satisfying. I would, however, have loved this to be a full-length novel. This is the third book I've read by this author and have really come to love her easy writing style. She paints realistic characters that just capture your heart, and that, along with witty dialog, makes her stories top-notch and ones that I would highly recommend, including An October Bride.*This complimentary copy was provided by Zondervan through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*