VERDICT: Funny, tender, moving, and shot through with enough emotional drama to resonate with anyone who's survived a family wedding, Mallery's hardcover debut is pure delight and a rewarding read for romance and women's fiction fans alike.'- Library Journal 'Mallery (the Fool's Gold series) enthralls readers with this introduction to the small seaside community of Los Lobos, Calif., as she follows the lives of a bride's three daughters.

Mallery's strong talent for revealing the dynamics of the different relationships in a woman's life makes for a resonant story.'-Booklist 'The multilevel plot is rich with assumptions, expectations, and classic family dynamics, plus exceptionally well-developed and appealing characters. 'Heartfelt, funny, and utterly charming all the way through!'- Susan Elizabeth Phillips, USA Today and New York Times bestselling author 'Four women find true love in best-selling and prolific Mallery's heartwarming sisters' tale. As Mom's wedding day draws near and her ex begs for a second chance, she's forced to acknowledge some uncomfortable truths about why her marriage failed, and decide if she'll let pride stand in the way of her own happily-ever-after. Should she say 'I do' even if she's not sure she does? Rachel ~ The Cynic ~ Rachel thought love would last forever.right up until her divorce.

She already has two broken engagements under her belt. Sienna ~ The Free Spirit ~ When Sienna's boyfriend proposes-in front of her mom and sisters, for crying out loud-he takes her by surprise. Planning Mom's wedding exposes her startling hidden life, changing her family's view of her-and how she views herself-forever. Their Mother's Courtney ~ The Misfit ~ As the awkward one, Courtney Watson may not be as together as her sisters, but she excels at one thing-keeping secrets, including her white-hot affair with a sexy music producer.

With Joy, Love and a Little Trepidation, Courtney, Sienna and Rachel Invite You to the Most Emotional Wedding of the Year.

Daughters of the bride by susan mallery