Review: Cute Curvy Bridesmaid Meets Jilted Groom
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 18, 2014
Disclaimer:  I received a complimentary copy from the author for an honest review.Curvy girl Danielle DiPietro was a bridesmaid with a front row seat to her friend Chantal Campbell 's self-inflicted wedding day scandal.  She, and all the guests, watched as Chantal's first husband stopped the wedding after informing everyone he had been sleeping with the bride.  Dani consoled, Zach Morrison, the jilted groom, and left town to pursue her dreams.A year later, Dani, a bridesmaid in over 15 weddings, reached a healthy weight and blossomed into a successful estate attorney.  Her friend Fiona paired Dani with Zach for her wedding.  Since Chantal was chasing after Zach, he asked Dani to pretend they were dating.  Over the course of the weekend, Zach compared the two women.  On one side was beautiful, yet self-centered and selfish Chantal, whom he carried a torch for, or sweet, intelligent, friendly, loving Dani.  Zach was still reeling from the way Chantal broke his trust and was wary to trust another woman, including Dani.Through a series of misunderstandings, the budding relationship between Dani and Zach was tested.  Jana Richards gave each character time apart, to grow individually.  Dani's insecurities about her appearance were a major theme throughout the story.  Her self-deprecating humor and lack of confidence were appropriate for a young woman who had been judged by her voluptuous figure, since she was a teen, but it was not as attractive in a professional woman.  Consequently, it was gratifying to see her find her voice and stand up for herself as the story progressed.  Zach, who idolized Chantal, learned to look beyond her stunning looks, to see her true personality.  Zach's transformation mirrored Dani's as his indecisiveness in relationships ran contrary to his confidence in business.Third in Ms. Richards'  Left at the Altar series,Always A Bridesmaid (Left At the Altar)may be read as a standalone story, or as part of the series, which includesHer Best ManandThere Goes the Groom.  It was a sweet story with a couple of lovemaking scenes that will have you cheering for the sweet, curvaceous girl-next-door.  It is a good book for a light beach read, or to curl up with a warm blanket on a cold day.