Sweet rom com. Love the cover.

Wow, this is one emotion-packed book! I really felt for both Lucy and Zac and the difficult situation they find themselves in. Zac's struggle to be there for Lucy despite his hurt and anger shows his character and strength. Lucy is hurt by his distance, and doesn't understand how she ended up rejecting him when she loves him so much. Zac's family is a bit protective of him even though they like Lucy, although she finds an ally in Beau's new wife Eden. There's a lot of heartache that Zac and Lucy...

2.75 starsA character-driven story, so it was to be expected that the pacing would be a slow one. Even though the plot was nice and intriguing enough, it was too slow for my liking that it makes me lose my concentration.

*sigh* I really loved this one. Isn't that cover gorgeous? Anyway, I was definitely excited to read Zac's story after finishing the first book (this can stand on it's own, btw) and find out what happen between him and his fiancé who had jilted him a week before their wedding. Fast forward about seven months when the book opens and Lucy is waking up with a head injury and no memories for the past seven months. She's still deeply in love with Zac and beyond confused when he is treating her so cold...

4.5 stars!

This one starts with a bang as our heroine, Lucy, comes to in the bathroom of a café feeling lost and confused. She calls the man who she thinks she is engaged to wanting him to rescue her. What she discovers is that time has passed and there is a gap of time that she has lost and doesn’t remember. This book takes us on her discovery of what she remembers, what her heart remembers and what it will take to find her dreams.At first I thought, “Oh, no – not another amnesia story”. But what I discov...

A delightful romance that left me longing for just a bit more. These characters are wonderful, and going back to Maine was a treat. The story of abandonment will resonate with too many readers -- but the message of hope that grows from it will be a balm to many.

1.5 Stars. I thought about giving it 2 stars because the writing wasn't bad and I think a lot of people would like the story, but at the end of the day, I jut had soooo many issues with this book! Lucy was selfish and hypocritical and had no self awareness of it at all for much of the book. No one ever called her on it, either, which drove me crazy. It really rubbed me the wrong way that she never really took responsibility for what she did to Zac, just because she couldn't remember doing it. It...

Well, this new book is part of the Summer Harbor series but it is definitely a stand-alone novel. This is the first time I had been able to read a book by this particular author and I was highly impressed with the beautiful and highly descriptive story that she has created.Both of the characters were highly likeable and you are just pulled right into the story. The premise of the story is one that we see often but I really enjoyed the author’s twist on it. There was a lot of mystery that surroun...

I loved the premise behind this one so much that I was very impatient to read it! It came through at 11pm on the 7th from my library, and I read until midnight. The next day, I was busy reading at stoplights, at lunch, and between lessons until I finished! I enjoyed both characters a great deal.Gripes: a bit of cursing (one Lord, one Lord-a-mercy); the heroine stays in a room near the office of the hero's restaurant (it's plain 'nothing happens'...but honestly it was playing with fire on their p...

after re-read:I love this bookthat is allfirst time reading:The Goodbye Bride is about Lucy Lovett and Zac Callahan. Lucy suddenly leaves a few weeks before her and Zac are supposed to get married. 7 months later, Zac is trying to move on with his life when he gets a call from Lucy not remembering anything that had happened in the last 7 months. As they try to figure out why she left and what happened Zac tries to decide whether or not to let Lucy back into his heart.Oh my stars this book was so...

Such a charming story!💕 I loved both main characters & they had great chemistry.💗I love how easily DH’s writing transported me to their beachy Maine small town.

The Goodbye Bride by Denise Hunter – A Contemporary Romance about Finding Home and ForgivenessOn what should be the happiest day of her life, Lucy Lovett cannot remember a thing. She wakes in a strange place on the floor of a Portland restaurant confused about how she got there – in a wedding gown, no less! Her solution is to call Zac Callahan, the one man she does remember most vividly. But their wedding day isn’t for another several months, which means something she can’t remember has happened...

When you see there's a new Denise Hunter book out, you can't help but get a little bit excited! You also would like that you could spread it out and read and enjoy over time, but NO! These books are so awesome you just can't put them down! I was excited to read the next installment in the Summer Harbor, Maine series, telling the tale of the Callahan Brothers. This is what Denise does best (series writing), and the anticipation for the next one is high! With 'Falling Like Snowflakes' #1 in the se...

I loved this story! I really enjoy Denise Hunter’s books and The Goodbye Bride was no exception. The plot for this book was a great one to begin with, but the author did such an amazing job of carrying it off with little details that really brought the emotions of the characters to life for me.Lucy Lovett was such a complex character and I felt such sadness for her. From the confusion and hurt she felt at waking up, to her new reality that didn’t include a relationship with the man she loved, to...

I always enjoy a Denise Hunter romance, so I was quite happy indeed when this one turned out to be a fun way to spend a few hours! She certainly knows how to write a swoony hero, doesn't she? :) Equal parts mystery (what with the amnesia) and romance (goodness did those two have chemistry), this story is a sweet addition to your library. You should definitely be adding it to your TBR shelf!Lucy, herself, is pretty memorable. Considering she has no recollection of the last seven months, she has n...

I received a copy in exchange for a fair and honest review.Romance, Clean, some Christian elements.I have not read the first book in this series, but will definitely look for it now! I have read some of D. H.'s other series, and have enjoyed them. This was definitely well-done, and left me wanting more in a good way.Lucy and Zac's story, the gradual unfolding of the missing 7 months, along with their inner desires, and chemistry was lovely to read. The everyday occurrences, the town residents, t...

I enjoyed this story about a girl who hits her head, loses her memory, and consequently calls her ex-fiance thinking they were still in love. It was a unique take on the amnesia story line that I enjoyed. It was sad every time Zac rejected her but you understand where he's coming from. And he's a good man - he goes above and beyond what most ex-fiance's would do to help her. Lucy is so sweet and vulnerable. You'll root for her from the beginning. And when you finally find out why she left Zac in...

4 stars for the idea, minus 1 star for the gigantic plot hole that ruined the book, minus 1 star because main character is a clumsy Mary SueThis book had an intriguing premise: a woman (Lucy) loses seven months of her memory and discovers that in that time, she left her first fiance (Zac), moved away, got engaged to a second fiance (Brad), and left him too. She only remembers loving Zac and doesn't remember why she left him or ever meeting anyone else. The book was well-written enough that I was...

Well..... *deep breath*Okay, I have to say... I think I enjoyed this book more than the first one (Falling Like Snowflakes), but only a little bit more. ;)To be honest, I liked Zac more than Beau from the beginning so I was looking forward to reading his story almost as much as I've been looking forward to reading Riley's (who's still my favorite Callahan, by the way). It didn't disappoint. (At least, the storyline didn't disappoint, but more about that later).I love stories like this where a co...