But Sofia has a brother, and Caleb has a plan … Sofia Chastain is more like a sister than a love interest, and Caleb isn’t ready to sign over his future. I have at least three more books to write in this series, and many more wedding traditions to tackle! What’s your favorite tradition in a wedding/reception?Ĭan two men fake their way to marital bliss?Ĭaleb Taylor is shocked to learn his family could lose Bliss Island Resort - their home and livelihood - unless he makes use of a clause to marry the child of investor Louis Chastain.

There’s no shortage of photo opportunities on Bliss Island. Gazebos bedecked with flower petals, burbling fountains, beaches with ocean views, horse stables, courtyards with gardens designed to bloom year-round. Or maybe they just enjoyed what they did before tying those knots 😉 Maybe? Sometimes? Caleb and Julien thought so. But hey, if you do it with the right partner, it can be fun. Caleb has mastered the skill of soothing panicky brides and grooms, though, so don’t worry.Īnd sometimes a whole lot of ribbons to tie around them. Maybe I should start a tradition of holding toasts at my own family dinners!Īnd sometimes something lost.

There’s just something so moving about someone sharing what’s in their heart with a room of full of people. I think they’re even better in fiction than real life. Those flowers don’t always end up where intended! Or maybe they do? You’ll have to read Surprise Groom to find out.ĭon’t ask me why, but even when writing the toasts myself, I get all misty-eyed. Keep in mind, Surprise Groom takes place on a wedding resort, so there are plenty of weddings to go around! Here are five that make an appearance in the book. When I first came up with the idea for my release, Surprise Groom - Book 1 of a new series called Marital Bliss - I didn’t realize just how much “wedding planning” I’d be taking on! But where there are weddings, there are wedding traditions. Five wedding traditions that make an appearance in Surprise Groom

Surprise Groom by D.J. Jamison