Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)
“Does he love me, or am I the only one taking this relationship seriously?” Katie wonders 
about the professional basketball player, Brady James, who has swept her off her feet. Since his career may be ending because of an injury, Brady has pulled back from her. He has yet to tell Katie he loves her, and she feels the sting of it acutely.
A small town girl, she has moved to Dallas, and is working in an upscale bridal shop. This all came about after Katie was picked to win an expensive wedding gown, and a magazine layout. At the same time, she was jilted by her long-time boyfriend, Casey, whom she thought was going to propose.
My boyfriend’s back?
She is returning to her hometown often to help prepare, and attend, the wedding of her eighty-two year old grandmother, Queenie. In fact, romance is all around Katie, as people ranging in age from the very young, to the senior set, are making romantic plans together. All the while she is left wondering about Brady’s feelings for her, and now, Casey seems to be trying to rekindle their romance.
From the warring families, temperamental designers and nervous brides she works with, to her own large, persnickety family, this is a fun romp through Katie’s life. Doris Day is featured in an entertaining thread that runs through the book, and just like Doris, it is sunshiny and cheery!
Well, that’s how we do it in my church!
The way Queenie and her fiancé work out their denominational differences for their wedding is hilarious. Also the phrase, “And that’s how we do it at the (fill in denomination of your choice) church!” becomes a running gag line used throughout the book. This story proves that romance does not have an age limit. No one is ever too old to find love, or have a big splashy wedding, even if the bride and groom are in their eighties.
Interesting and memorable characters pepper this tale. Debonair and suave, senior citizen Eduardo, master tailor to the stars–including Doris Day–charms everyone. He is full of surprises. From her opinion of modern church music, to her inability to distinguish between cell phone conversations and car radio programs, Katie’s Aunt Alva is a hoot.
Life isn’t always funny.
This story isn’t all laughs, it deals with serious subject matters, such as devastating, life-altering injuries. Changes are compared to seasons. Just as spring follows winter, the seasons change, and the old one comes to an end. It is same with the seasons of life, even the hard ones change or come to an end, but with God’s help, they are much easier to live through.
I liked this story a lot. It had just the right amount of sass, humor and serious subject matter, along with acknowledging we all need help from above. This story doesn’t have any objectionable subject matter or language. Every Girls Gets Confused is the second title in the series, Brides with Style, and stands on its own. However, just enough information is given about the first story to pique your interest in reading it, too. I highly recommend this 5-star book to anyone who enjoys a well-written, humorous romance.
The publisher has provided bookreadingtic with a complimentary copy of Every Girls Gets Confused through Revell Publishing for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
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