ABOUT THE BOOK:
Silver Screen Kisses is a collection of stories inspired by movies from
everyone’s favorite list. Written by award-winning and bestselling
authors, these contemporary romances take the reader back to Echo Ridge
in the spring, when the promise of new love is budding just like the
tulips around the Emerald Inn Bed & Breakfast.
My Fair Lacey by Janette Rallison
Lacey
Johnson has dreamed of opening a restaurant for years. All she needs is
one little loan to make it happen. But with the way Lacey talks and
dresses, she looks more like someone who would hold up a bank than
someone who’d ever get a loan from one. When Garrett Halifax, her
roommate’s Harvard-educated brother, volunteers to change her image and
teach her to speak correctly, she jumps at the chance. But she quickly
finds she’s in over her head. Pretending to fit in with the town’s elite
is harder than she thought, and despite her best efforts, she’s falling
for Garrett. Could someone who is handsome, rich, and educated ever
consider her as more than just a project? A contemporary twist on My
Fair Lady, this is a story that is sure to please Echo Ridge fans.
You’ve Got Email by Heather Tullis
Maria
never expected to fall in love with a man she’d never met, but she
can’t wait to get to her laptop every night to chat with Bobwhite67.
She would be happy to focus on getting to know him better, but her two
jobs and two sons keep her ridiculously busy. Then there’s her
ex-husband’s bookie, who’s impatiently waiting for the last couple
payments on his debt.
Bret can’t help but notice how hard the
beautiful Maria works and the similarities she has with the Zoomama he’s
been talking with online. Though he really wants to make things easier
for her, Bret accidentally gets her in hot water with both of her
bosses. Can he get Maria to give him a chance in the real world and not
just online?
The Princess Bride of Riodan by Rachelle J. Christensen
When
a mysterious man offers to help Elise redecorate the old Bed &
Breakfast, she gladly hands him a wallpaper steamer. After she discovers
his true identity, she doesn’t know whether to curtsy or run and hide.
Unfortunately, hiding isn’t an option because her heart is already
tangled up with the handsome prince. At the same time, Elise’s old crush
from high school wants a relationship and she’s forced to decide
whether to chase after a fairy tale ending or stay grounded in reality.
My Best Man’s Wedding by Cami Checketts
Jessica
Porter made a vow to marry her best guy friend, Josh, when they turned
thirty. When Josh calls with the news that he's coming home to Echo
Ridge for his wedding, Jessica is determined to break up the happy
couple and take her rightful place as his bride. Gentry Trine, a
coworker, agrees to pretend to be her fiancé to stir up feelings of
jealousy. However, Jessica didn't realize fake fiancés could kiss like
champions, and make a girl smile nonstop. Can she figure out which is
the right man for her before she loses them both?
While You Were Skiing by Lucy McConnell
Mia
Davis’s new job in guest relations at Ruby Mountain Ski Resort gets
complicated when the gorgeous Ryder Montgomery falls off the ski lift,
tells everyone they are engaged, and then loses consciousness. Worried
about a head injury, Mia plays along, making him lunch, kissing in the
front entryway and planning a future together; a future Mia wants with
all of her heart. Things become all the more complicated when Ryder’s
estranged family gets involved. Caught up in the fantasy and romance,
Mia has to tell the truth or risk losing a part of herself and the man
she loves forever.
MY THOUGHTS:
My Fair Lacey by Janette Rallison
My
Fair Lady is my favorite classic story. I LOVED this modern twist it so
much. What a fun read! It is amazing what some nice clothes, a good
hair style and better speech and do to make you feel better about
yourself. When you self confidence goes up people are going to notice
and that is exactly what happened here. I loved the ending as well. That
is a new twist to the original story!
You’ve Got Email by Heather Tullis
This
was such a fun novella. I loved getting to read Bret and Maria's story!
Sometimes it is easier to communicate in writing. With technology the
way it is these days and most people literally carry a computer around
in their hand so a story about online chatting is perfect! Sometimes
it's easier to show ourselves better when we aren't face to face. I have
some friends that met online and thing have worked out great for them! I
am glad that did in this case too. I love a good happily ever after!
The Princess Bride of Riodan by Rachelle J. Christensen
This
was such a cute story. I know a lot of people have a fantasy about
finding a real Prince but I have never felt that way Haha. I couldn't
live that kind of life but it was fun to read about for sure! And in all
honesty I have never read or seen the Princess bride. I guess I should
probably do that sometime...... I would love the excuse to move to a
tropical island though, I am still trying to figure that one out! Great
addition to the set!
My Best Man’s Wedding by Cami Checketts
This
one was awesome! It's a twist on The movie "My Best Friend's Wedding"
and the Author does a great job at making it her own. Jessica has so
much going for her but I think her confidence is lacking a little when
she is trying to use her past as a fallback instead f moving forward
with her life. Gentry was my favorite in this story. A confident go
getter that knew what he wanted! Loved it. Another great story!
While You Were Skiing by Lucy McConnell
*Sigh*
This one was my favorite of the set. I loved that it was the same story
line as While You were sleeping but that the author put her own twist
on it. I don't want to spoil it but it was a really good change from the
original story. What an amazing ending to a great book!
Note I was gifted a copy of this book, but all opinions are my own.
