There Goes the Groom by Jana Richards

 About the Book: Eight years ago, Tony left Olivia at the altar because in the days prior to the wedding, she’d changed and was no longer the happy girl he’d fallen in love with. When she denied anything was wrong, Tony concluded he didn’t want to marry him but was too afraid to admit it. So, he gave her a safe way out—and took the blame for the wedding that never was.

          Now, Tony’s back in town and they’re forced to work together. Though sparks still fly between them, Olivia’s not sure she should or can trust him again. Besides, she’s engaged to someone else. Though the fiancé doesn’t light her up the way Tony did and still does, there’s no way she’ll humiliate him in the same manner.

          In order to forge a future, Tony and Live need to resolve their past—or this time will Tony be the one who’s left at the altar.

Our Review: “…she enjoyed making him squirm…” After being dumped at the altar, in front of God and everyone, who wouldn’t feel this way, even years later, when confronted with the ‘dumper’?

Author Richards’ ability to create honest, human reactions—such as the bridal party turning on the groom for his ‘dumper’ behavior—to the family dinners where sibling rivalry never fails to run amok—lets the reader know they should settle in and enjoy the ride. The humor hits gut-busting level; the emotions are real and valid. This beauty of a story speaks to the author's talent, imagination and creativity.

Based on a scale of 1-5, There Goes the Groom merits a 7.

Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews