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    The Bachelor And The Bride (Book 1 A Very Charming Wedding)
    The Bachelor And The Bride (Book 1 A Very Charming Wedding)
    The Bachelor And The Bride (Book 1 A Very Charming Wedding)
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    The Bachelor And The Bride (Book 1 A Very Charming Wedding)

    By Laurie LeClair

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    NEW!! A Very Charming Wedding is the first romantic comedy spin-off series of the bestselling Once Upon A Romance Series by Laurie LeClair!!

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    A Very Charming Wedding Series

    Three best friends, Three heartbreaks later. They’re done with love. But when the most eligible billionaire bachelors in Dallas want them, can they just say no?
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    The Bachelor And The Bride

    Can the bachelor and the bride survive the roller coaster ride to the altar?

    Free spirit, single Lacey Daniels is desperate to take flight again. But she’s grounded at her former classmate’s wedding stuck wearing a horrible bridesmaid dress. Thank goodness for the gaudy costume gold mask to hide behind from overeager male guests hitting on her. Staying under the radar goes according to plan until the tall, sexy guy who flatly counters with a turn down of his own comes along...

    Billionaire bachelor and art curator Adam Westbrooke longs to make the society wedding a huge success for his family’s prestigious museum. After all, he and the museum have a sterling reputation to uphold. However, he’s in for a rude awakening when his trained eye discovers a rare beauty at the bar dismissing him before he can even ask the mystery woman her name. Two can play at this game or does he dare lose the chance to further this breathtaking, one-of-a-kind encounter?

    When sparks fly and others take notice, they are soon paired together as a bride and groom at an upcoming charity event for the Charming wedding department at King’s Department Store. How will Lacey put the brakes on her growing attraction to Adam? Being married and chained down is not on her to-do list. And will Adam allow his once-in-a-lifetime treasure to escape when it’s all over?

    Start reading the new romantic comedy series A Very Charming Wedding and find out what happens to The Bachelor And The Bride...

    Books by Laurie LeClair:
    A Very Charming Wedding Series (Once Upon A Romance spin-off):
    The Bachelor And The Bride – Book 1
    The Boss And The Bride – Book 2
    The Bodyguard And The Bride – Book 3
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    Once Upon A Romance Series:
    If The Shoe Fits – Book 1
    Waking Sleeping Beauty – Book 2
    Taming McGruff – Book 3
    The Reluctant Beauty – Book 4
    Awakened By A Kiss – Book 5
    Tangled At First Sight – Book 6
    Finding Mr. Just Right – Book 7
    Making A Splash – Book 8
    Hoodwinked By A Wolfe – Book 9
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    Wanted: Fairy Godmother
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    The Sweet Spot Series:
    The Dating Dilemma – Book 1
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    Tempted By A Texan Series:
    The Callahans – Prequel
    Travis – Book 1
    Cassie – Book 2
    ***
    The Heart Romance Series:
    Secrets Of The Heart – Book 1
    Crimes Of The Heart – Book 2
    Lies Of The Heart – Book 3
    ***
    The Bounty Hunter Series:
    Murphy’s Law – Book 1
    Riley’s Rules – Book 2
    ***
    The Long Journey Home
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    Runaway Wife
    ***
    Sweet Summertime
    ***
    An Angel Mountain Novel:
    The Heart Remembers

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLaurie LeClair
    Release dateMar 6, 2016
    ISBN9781310377839
    The Bachelor And The Bride (Book 1 A Very Charming Wedding)
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    Laurie LeClair

    Bestselling author Laurie LeClair writes about love, laughter, and happily ever after in her contemporary western romances, romantic comedies, sweet romances, contemporary romances, and contemporary women’s fiction books. Laurie’s habit of daydreaming has gotten her into a few scrapes and launched her to take up her dream of writing. Finally, she can put all those stories in her head to rest as she brings them to life on the page.Laurie considers herself a New Texan (New England born and raised and now living in Texas). She lives in Central Texas with her husband, Jim, who thankfully appreciates her sense of fun and love of travel. (Not so much the endless picture taking while hanging out the passenger window!) She loves to hear from readers!You can connect with me online:www.laurieleclair.comhttps://twitter.com/LeClairbookshttps://facebook.com/laurieleclair.75Books by Laurie LeClair:Once Upon A Romance Series (Romantic Comedy; Fairy tale retelling)If The Shoe Fits – Book 1Waking Sleeping Beauty – Book 2Taming McGruff – Book 3The Reluctant Beauty – Book 4Awakened By A Kiss – Book 5Tangled At First Sight – Book 6Finding Mr. Just Right – Book 7Making A Splash – Book 8Hoodwinked By A Wolfe – Book 9Baking From The Hart – Book 10Melting Her Heart - Book 11Princess In Hiding - Book 12Her Frog Prince - Book 13Forget Me Not - Book 14Three Wishes - Book 15Her Brave Heart - Book 16His Tiny Dancer - Book 17***A Very Charming Wedding Series (Once Upon A Romance spin-off; Romantic Comedy)The Bachelor And The Bride – Book 1The Boss And The Bride – Book 2The Bodyguard And The Bride – Book 3***Once Upon A Royal Wedding Series boxed set (Once Upon A Romance spin-off; Romantic Comedy)His Beloved Princess - Book 1Her Forever Prince - Book 2***The Cormac Family: Billionaire Sweet Romance (clean and wholesome, sweet romance)CEO Billionaire - Book 1Boss Billionaire - Book 2Best Friend Billionaire - Book 3Bride Billionaire - Book 4Bachelor Billionaire - Book 5***The McCall Brothers Series (Contemporary Romance; Western Romance)The Cowboy’s Rebellious Bride - Book 1The Cowboy’s Renegade Bride - Book 2The Cowboy’s Runaway Bride - Book 3The Cowboy’s Christmas Bride - Book 4***Cupid’s Corner Series (romantic comedy, clean and wholesome, sweet romance)Dear Cupid - Book 1Picture Perfect Bride - Book 2Falling For Her - Book 3***Wanted: Fairy Godmother (Romantic Comedy)***The Sweet Spot Series (Romantic Comedy)The Dating Dilemma – Book 1***Tempted By A Texan Series (Contemporary Romance; Western Romance)The Callahans – PrequelTravis – Book 1Cassie – Book 2***The Heart Series (Contemporary Romance)Secrets Of The Heart – Book 1Crimes Of The Heart – Book 2Lies Of The Heart – Book 3***The Bounty Hunter Series (Romantic Suspense)Murphy’s Law – Book 1Riley’s Rules – Book 2***The Long Journey Home (Contemporary Romance; Women's Fiction)***Runaway Wife (Contemporary Romance; Women's Fiction)***Sweet Summertime (Contemporary Romance; Women's Fiction)***An Angel Mountain Novel (Holiday Romance; Contemporary Romance)The Heart RemembersThe Gift Of HopeIf you enjoy my books, please leave a review.

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      The Bachelor And The Bride (Book 1 A Very Charming Wedding) - Laurie LeClair

      THE BACHELOR AND THE BRIDE

      By

      Laurie LeClair

      Copyright 2016 by Laurie LeClair

      All rights reserved. This work is not transferrable. Any reproduction of this work is prohibited without the permission of the author due to the infringement on the copyright. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the creation of the author or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or people, living or dead, is coincidental.

      Dedication

      To my husband, Jim. Thank you for being that special guy who holds my hand and cheers me on as I live my dream of writing and who loves me unconditionally through it all.

      Chapter 1

      Sorry if you’re interested. I’m not, Lacey Daniels said to the man who slid in sideways beside her at the crowded, noisy open bar.

      Did I ask? He seemed more intrigued than annoyed, which definitely got her attention.

      Turning, she gazed at the tall man next to her in a very expensive tux, smelling like a dream, and trying to suppress a sly grin. All that and in the mandatory mask for her friend’s masquerade wedding. Who does that?

      Bridesmaid? he asked, flicking a glance at her attire. Was he looking at her cleavage? The low-cut, strapless gown certainly could have been a tad higher.

      The dang black and silver mask hid his eyes. What color were they? And his hair looked like a sandy-brown or dark blond. Maybe she needed to borrow her friend Heather’s glasses.

      Sad, isn’t it? Her idea of a bridesmaid dress would not be peachy-orange or a mermaid style. Can barely walk, never mind dance in this thing.

      I don’t dance. That’s if you were interested. His lips tugged higher.

      Was I asking? Two could play at this little game. Oh, he could tease. She liked that.

      "There’s not much you could do in that dress."

      She gasped inwardly. Was he suggesting? No. As opposed to…?

      Out of it, he said softly and oh so seductively.

      Lacey’s cheeks warmed. And his answer left her speechless. His chuckle did the strangest things to her nerves as they jumped and hummed. No, she would not fall for sweet talk or even dirty talk tonight. Being seduced and then dumped at a wedding, of all places, was not on her bucket list.

      Twisting back to the bar, she leaned in, trying to find out where in the world her bartender went to.

      Finally, the young gun emerged, carrying the three shots of tequila she’d ordered. Here you go, sweetheart.

      Handing him a tip, she said, I’ll see you for the next round.

      You free later?

      She’s not interested, the mystery guy said. When she jerked to him, he shrugged. Just helping out.

      Her lip twitched, but she suppressed the smile. Thanks, she murmured to the bartender and also to the man as she collected her drinks between both hands and eased back and away.

      Don’t be a stranger, he whispered. I can help fend off all those admirers of yours. Just for you, I’ll start a hotline—1-800-HELLNO.

      Lacey chuckled. Walking away proved more difficult than she imagined. He made her laugh. That was rare in her world. That and she felt him staring at her. Warmth rushed through her.

      On unsteady legs, she maneuvered through the tables and back to her BFFs.

      Finally! Heather took her glass. These things make me nauseous.

      Tequila, I hope? Ashley asked, taking hers and offering her gratitude to Lacey.

      Weddings. Heather shivered. Look at Meagan and Mr. High Hopes. They have no idea what’s in store for them. They were more concerned with fork placement and seating arrangements and who wore what mask for months than with the actual marriage.

      Thank god that’s over with, Lacey said, still unnerved from the mystery guy as she took a seat. She sneaked a peek over her shoulder. Her heartbeat stilled. He watched her. Heck, he held up his glass to toast her and then tossed it back. She jerked back to look at her two best friends for the last decade.

      Cheers! Ashley cried, holding up her drink.

      Wait. Lacey stopped her. Here’s to staying single.

      End of bridesmaid duties! Ashley added.

      Hear, hear! Lacey and Heather chimed in together right before they guzzled the shot. It hit the spot in the back of her throat and raced down.

      Why would Meagan even think of us anyway? It’s not like we were close to her at boarding school. Heather blinked behind the intricately decorated gold bridesmaid mask. Contacts, she huffed. Give me a good pair of glasses any day.

      Hey, what’s got you all chipper? You’re not usually this cheery. Lacey smirked at the petite brunette and noted her turned down mouth.

      Heather blew out a pent-up breath. He’s here.

      Who? Lacey nonchalantly gazed around the room. She swallowed hard when she encountered him again. Only now he was engaged in conversation with a beautiful, ultra-fit woman in a gorgeous icy-blue gown who’d taken her place and who seemed to hang on his every word. Replaceable. Take out one and insert the next. Yeah, she knew why too many guys like that. She jerked away and focused on her friend again.

      Her boss, Ashley explained, brushing back a wayward tendril of blonde hair. The dreamy guy, remember? Talk about oozing charm.

      But I thought you were going to quit and go work for someone else. Lacey frowned. She’d

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