I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Bargaining with the Bride is the story how Rachael calls off her engagement to one man, but doesn't have the guts to admit to her parents that she's calling off the wedding that they paid so much for. So she strikes a deal with her boss, Garret, to a 'fake marriage' because she figures getting married, then divorced would be the lesser of two evils. Garret goes into the arrangement for reasons of his own. But pretty soon, as can be expected, it becomes more than an arrangement to the two of them.

I really enjoyed this book. It was cute, sweet, funny, and very romantic. Very early on I fell in love with Garret. It really is no wonder that Rachael fell in love with him too. It was fun watching these two. Rachael had some truly awful people in her life. It was good for her to have someone like Garret.

This was a very quick read and while I liked the fast pace so I wouldn't have to wait long to get to the end, I was also kind of disappointed when I got to the end because I wish it all had been drawn out a little bit more. So my only complaint about this book is that I wanted more of it! ( )

One month before her wedding, Rachel Ford finds herself without a groom. Knowing the drama she’ll face if her parents find out that she’s once again embarrassed them, she decides a fake marriage, followed by a quiet divorce is a better option. Rachel’s boss and friend Garret Adams is willing to step up and play the part of devoted fiancé. In return for his help, Rachel agrees to let Garret “study” their relationship for his matchmaking company.

Overall, I enjoyed the book. I did find numerous misspelled words and grammatical errors though, which is always a big deal for me. In fact, there were enough of them that I thought it deserved one less star because of the editing, or lack of. Though several other reviewers blasted the book for its unbelievable story plot, but I liked the story. I liked the fact that Rachel and Garret had been right under each other’s noses all along. They were both so busy with their lives that they took very little notice of each other as anything other than friends and co-workers. To me that base of friendship makes their budding romance so much more solid and real. And to be honest, that is much more accurate that the instant chemistry storyline that so many other books follow. This was a 3 star read for me; 4 stars for the story line, less the 1 star deduction for poor editing.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. ( )

DESCRIPTION, NOT REVIEW: Love was never an exact science…

Rachael Ford’s world is collapsing around her. Not only has her fiancé run off with his in-home care nurse, but her wedding to said low-life is only one month away. Since she’d rather swallow a box full of nails than live up to her family nickname of “Wreck-it Rachael,” she’ll have to find someone to convince her parents she’s no longer the same flakey girl she used to be or run back home with her tail between her legs.

…but there’s no denying their chemistry.

Garret Adams can’t seem to figure out what’s wrong with his dating algorithm. He’s tried everything to make sure his company, Organic Chemistry, is the leader in match making, but there’s no denying something is missing. So, when his right-hand employee threatens to leave after her botched engagement, he offers to help her out. He’ll go through with her sham marriage if and only if she agrees to be his science project. The only problem?

Their attraction is one variable he hadn’t accounted for. ( )