The Wedding Party

Unlike a couple of these negative reviewers, I actually read the book. From cover to cover. In two days. And Charlene's daughter is named Stephanie. And her boyfriend is a physician's assistant, not a doctor. But maybe I'm just used to reading nice, long books and keeping a variety of characters straight--Carr's special gift. Obviously not a gift shared by some of these reviewers... This might be my favorite Robyn Carr book yet; it's certainly a bit lighter than some of the others (no domestic violence, for one thing). Charlene decides to get married, but to the wrong man. Charlene's mother is losing her mind, and her daughter is a spoiled brat. The men in this book are virtually all heroes; they just need to be matched up with the right women. Which, of course, takes 377 entertaining pages to work out. The only problem with Carr's books is that I keep finishing them!

Who hasn't panicked that they aren't living the life they should be? Robyn Carr has captured this worry with all the angst and hilarity it can involve!! I found myself laughing and crying as I read and that means this book is a true winner! The relationships in this book--famililial and romantic--ring true over and over again....

The Wedding Party was a tremendously fun book to read! The story was light hearted and the characters were hard to resist! I found the dialogue fresh and easy to read. A BIG hit in my book! I will definitely seek out more titles by this author. Her writing is a breath of fresh air!

This is the perfect book for readers who like a little smart-alecky humor to leaven an awkward moment. Charlene is like you'd imagine Bridget Jones to be when she hits forty-something. She's got a heart of gold, a challenging and endearing set of friends and family, and the dilemma of a lifetime--where does her heart belong? Page Up and buy this immediately! It's terrific.

After a disastrous marriage when she was too young, family attorney Charlene Dugan has no plans to marry ever again. Now forty-five and seeing someone for five years, Charlene appreciates the status quo of having her own home and a significant other in that own home. With her nerves on edge from a couple going through a horrific divorce, her daughter stuns Charlene when she tells her that does not want to end up like her mom, all alone. On top of that flogging, her mom seems to be showing signs of mental instability and her former spouse Jake, who seems to be around a lot, accuses her of not being able to commit. To prove they are wrong she proposes to Dennis and he gladly accepts. However, preparing for the wedding turns disastrous. Denis seems more interested with the wedding planner than Charlene. Stephanie seems into a deeper funk because her mom is marrying before she is. Then there is Jake, who makes it clear that he is he one who should be her groom not Dennis. Can a marriage take much more of a spiral downward than this mess that Charlene wants to escape from before she goes insane. THE WEDDING PARTY is an amusing romantic romp that slowly develops the cast so that the audience understands everyone?s reactions and actions. Once the characters? motivations are established, the plot turns into a wild humorous ride down the aisle. Fans of contemporary craziness will want to attend Charlene?s wedding reception as the story line has several additional subplots augmenting a delightfully funny novel.Harriet Klausner