{"id":7905,"date":"2016-06-06T04:00:44","date_gmt":"2016-06-06T08:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=7905"},"modified":"2016-06-06T08:29:21","modified_gmt":"2016-06-06T12:29:21","slug":"arc-review-from-this-day-forward-wedding-belles-0-5-by-lauren-layne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=7905","title":{"rendered":"Blog Tour & ARC Review & Giveaway: From This Day Forward (Wedding Belles, #0.5) by Lauren Layne"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This is a short, sweet novella with a sexy and intense second chance romance.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a prequel to the upcoming Wedding Belles series, about an elite group of wedding co-ordinators in Manhattan, and this is the story of highly regarded wedding photographers Leah McHaleand Jason Rhodes, who are tasked to work together on the former first daughter\u2019s high profile wedding.<\/p>\n

Leah and Jason had a short-but-intense affair a year ago which ended badly, and with them now reunited for the first time since their split, the tension between them is at an all-time high. It\u2019s obvious in every touch, every glance and every word they say to each other that there are still strong feelings there, but while Jason is all smooth charm, Leah is immediately dismissive of him.<\/p>\n

The story is written in dual POV so we know that they both want each other. Jason is determined to get his second chance with \u2018the one that got away\u2019, and he makes that abundantly clear. And though Leah has missed him desperately, she\u2019s clouded by her anger and hurt from the past and is terrified to risk her heart to him again.<\/p>\n

Of course, every interaction is brimming with chemistry and the sexual tension is insane! And definitely helped along by Jason\u2019s outrageous flirting.<\/p>\n

\u201cOkay, I\u2019ll have dinner with you, but as a working dinner. Not a date. I\u2019m convinced we can figure out how to work together in spite of our thorny past.\u201d<\/em>
\n He resisted the urge to pump his fist in triumph, and Leah lifted a warning finger. \u201cAgain, dinner. I\u2019m not sleeping with you.\u201d<\/em>
\n Jason picked up his whisky and threw it back in one swallow before standing and grabbing his bag. Before Leah had a chance to react, he\u2019d moved toward her, shamelessly invading her personal space as he bent down and placed his lips near her ear.<\/em>
\n \u201cSweetheart, by the time I\u2019m done with you, sleep will be the last thing on your mind. I guarantee it.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Yes, it\u2019s all kinds of hot! Jason is a dirty talker, and there is a nice amount of sexy time, but neither of them disputes the fact that they are dynamite in bed together. It\u2019s all about the emotions – can they move past what tore them apart a year ago and learn to trust each other again? Will one night together be the start of something new for them, or will it be the perfect way for them to say goodbye forever?<\/p>\n

I enjoyed this short story. The set up is great, the story moves along at a great pace and the romance is steaming hot with a lot of heart. The intensity and wild chemistry that Lauren Layne is able to get into such a small book is fantastic! I did find the whole reason behind the break-up to be a bit weak, so I was happy to get some resolution on that, and I absolutely fell in love with Jason! He\u2019s an absolute sweetheart as the man desperate to get his girl back, and I love the way he totally put himself out there despite the barriers that Leah kept putting up between them.<\/p>\n

\u201cContrary to the delusions in your head, you\u2019re not every woman\u2019s fantasy.\u201d<\/em>
\n \u201cI never wanted to be every woman\u2019s fantasy. Just yours.<\/em>\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It\u2019s a solid start to a new series, and a really sweet love story. I\u2019m looking forward to more.<\/p>\n

3.5 stars.<\/p>\n

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The Wedding Belles series<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"From\u00a0 \"To\u00a0 \"For\u00a0 \"to<\/p>\n

From This Day Forward (#0.5)<\/strong>
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To Have and to Hold (#1)<\/strong>
\nReleased 26 July 2016
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For Better or Worse (#2)<\/strong>
\nReleased 30 August 2016
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To Love and to Cherish (#3)<\/strong>
\nReleased 25 October 2016
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For more info, check out: The Wedding Belles Website<\/a><\/h4>\n

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Author Giveaway<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Rafflecopter Giveaway (Two Winners will receive a Print ARC of TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, The Wedding Belles, #1)<\/h4>\n

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The Escapist Book Blog is not responsible for this giveaway.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Author Info<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"LaurenLauren Layne is the USA Today bestselling author of more than a dozen romantic comedies. She lives in New York City with her husband (who was her high school sweetheart– cute, right?!) and plus-sized Pomeranian.<\/p>\n

In 2011, she ditched her corporate career in Seattle to pursue a full-time writing career in Manhattan, and never looked back.<\/p>\n

In her ideal world, every stiletto-wearing, Kate Spade wielding woman would carry a Kindle stocked with Lauren Layne books.<\/p>\n

For a list of all her works, please be sure to check out her official website!<\/p>\n

Author Links: Website <\/a>| Facebook <\/a>| Twitter <\/a>| Goodreads<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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