REVIEW: RUNAWAY GROOM by SALLY CLEMENTS

Series: Stand alone
Category/Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Sally Clements
Publication Date: 6/7/13
Format: ebook
Pages: 185
Source: Received from author for review

Seven years ago, Matthew Logan ran out on his wedding to June Leigh.

Life is good for fledgling dress-designer April Leigh. She couldn’t be happier that her sister has found a new love, and is excited about her very first commission, June’s wedding dress.
When April discovers June has invited runaway groom Matthew Logan to the wedding, she has to intervene. Matthew’s presence will ruin everything – her father hates him, and just the sight of him in the church might give her mother a heart attack.

Matthew Logan has no intention of going to June’s wedding, but when intriguing April arrives on his doorstep, he can’t resist getting to know her better. When a disaster forces them together neither can deny the passion that combusts into a red-hot affair.

Discovering the truth about the past shifts April’s feelings from lust to love, but bitter experience has taught Matthew to guard his heart.

When it looks as though Matthew will lose her forever, will he fight or flee?

 

Runaway Groom was an absolutely charming story. I've been reading a lot of intense books, and a few "meh" books, so it was very nice to find a book that made me smile, swoon, and best of all, completely pull me in for a few hours. And it's set it London. Bonus!

When I first saw Runaway Groom and realized the story was about a woman, April, and her sister's ex-fiance, Matthew, I thought "Awwkward."  But if you know me, you know I love awkward so much. And yes, the atmosphere between Matthew and April is a bit awkward and tense at first, but when you get into the story, and learn that there is definitely more to the story and why Matthew was a runaway groom, this scenario is no stretch at all. I loved the chemistry between the two, and though Matthew did frustrate me a few times (Men!) I was completely rooting for these two and their Happily Ever After.

Runaway Groom was such a well-written and nicely paced story. With the smaller page count, you might think the story was rushed or lacking of depth. Not so. It was such a great story for me to enjoy for a few hours, and while I read, I kept thinking that it would be a great romantic comedy film. For those who are familiar with the Entangled Bliss line, Runaway Groom gave me that same feeling while reading, and that says a lot.

If you're looking for a short and sweet story with charming characters and loads of chemistry, Runaway Groom is a perfect pick.


Favorite Quote:

  She'd needed comfort. The touch of his mouth against hers gave a lot more. Maybe it was because of all the men in the world, he was the one she couldn't have. Maybe it was something different. As her mouth opened and their tongues tangled, she gave up wondering and just let herself feel. She breathed him in with every exhale, the scent of citrus, vetiver maybe, mixed with man. He held her face so tenderly her heart melted.   ~ebook, 30%

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About the author:
Sally Clements writes fun, sexy and real contemporary romance, partnering hot heroes with heroines who know what they want, and go for it!
Since her first book was published in 2010, she’s published six more, and is a full-time author. Sally lives in the Irish countryside, and when she isn’t writing can usually be found in traffic, driving ‘Mum’s taxi’.
Always a voracious reader, she considers writing for a living the perfect job—the only downside is saying goodbye to her characters at book’s end!

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EXCERPT AND GIVEAWAY: RUNAWAY GROOM by SALLY CLEMENTS

I'm happy today to be able to share an excerpt and giveaway of Runaway Groom by Sally Clements.  This event was organized by AToMR Tours.

 

 

 

Series: n/a
Category/Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Self-Published
Publication Date: 6/9/13


Seven years ago, Matthew Logan ran out on his wedding to June Leigh.

Life is good for fledgling dress-designer April Leigh. She couldn’t be happier that her sister has found a new love, and is excited about her very first commission, June’s wedding dress.
When April discovers June has invited runaway groom Matthew Logan to the wedding, she has to intervene. Matthew’s presence will ruin everything – her father hates him, and just the sight of him in the church might give her mother a heart attack.

Matthew Logan has no intention of going to June’s wedding, but when intriguing April arrives on his doorstep, he can’t resist getting to know her better. When a disaster forces them together neither can deny the passion that combusts into a red-hot affair.

Discovering the truth about the past shifts April’s feelings from lust to love, but bitter experience has taught Matthew to guard his heart.

When it looks as though Matthew will lose her forever, will he fight or flee?

 

 

EXCERPT

 

   “Drink your cocoa before it goes cold.” Matthew drank his, leaving a milky chocolate trail across his top lip.

   She couldn’t stop staring. 

   Matthew’s eyes darkened. He cupped her cheek. “What?” His deep voice was just a murmur.

   Attraction hung in the air. Reflections cast by the flickering flames in the darkened room changed the shadows on the side of Matthew’s face. 

  April held her breath. If she said nothing, if she leaned forward he would kiss her. Part of her wanted him to more than anything.

   He leaned in.

  “You have milk on your top lip.” She pulled back.

   “Ah.” He wiped his lip. “Milk moustache, huh?”

   She breathed out. Tried for casual to lighten the moment. “It’s a good look on you.”
 
   He took another deliberate drink, letting the foam cover his lip again. “Sexy?” he murmured. His fingers smoothed over her soft skin, then slid into her hair. His gaze held hers as he swiped the foam away with his tongue, leaving his mouth clear.

   April swallowed. Yes, it was sexy. He was beyond sexy. Taking what she wanted, what she needed couldn’t be bad—anyone could forgive her under the circumstances. Her chin tilted up.

  His hand cupped the back of her head, bringing her closer. Her eyelids fluttered closed a moment before his lips met hers.

   She’d needed comfort. The touch of his mouth against hers gave a lot more. Maybe it was because of all the men in the world, he was the one she couldn’t have. Maybe it was something different. As her mouth opened and their tongues tangled, she gave up wondering and just let herself feel. She breathed him in with every exhale, the scent of citrus, vetiver maybe, mixed with man. He held her face so tenderly her heart melted.

  

 

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About the author:

Sally Clements writes fun, sexy and real contemporary romance, partnering hot heroes with heroines who know what they want, and go for it!

Since her first book was published in 2010, she’s published six more, and is a full-time author. Sally lives in the Irish countryside, and when she isn’t writing can usually be found in traffic, driving ‘Mum’s taxi’

Always a voracious reader, she considers writing for a living the perfect job—the only downside is saying goodbye to her characters at book’s end!

 

Connect with Sally at:

Website  |  Twitter  |  GoodReads