You May Kiss the Groomsman

YOU MAY KISS THE GROOMSMAN is the third instalment in Samantha Chase’s contemporary, adult MEET ME AT THE ALTAR romance series focusing on the woman who work for, and own Meet Me at the Altar Wedding and Catering services. This is wedding planner Josie Sullivan, and former Navy SEAL turned security specialist Daniel Alexander’s story line. YOU MAY KISS THE GROOMSMAN can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty . Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Told from dual third person perspectives (Daniel and Josie) YOU MAY KISS THE GROOMSMAN follows wedding planner Josie Sullivan as she ‘pines’ for a wedding and family of her own. When her best friend Tyler suggests they marry one another for business purposes only, Josie battles between head and heart knowing a marriage of convenience means a marriage without love but when Jose meets former Navy SEAL Daniel Alexander, our heroine, knows there is only one choice, and that choice means turning down the proposal she never wanted to accept. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Daniel and Josie, and the potential fall-out as a lack of communication, heart break and rejection force our heroine to walk away from the man that she loves, possibly losing a friendship in the process. The relationship between Daniel and Josie is one of immediate attraction but our heroine is easily manipulated by her best friend Ty. If not for meeting Daniel Alexander, Josie would have probably agreed to a marriage of convenience but quickly discovers that she has been taken advantage of, and easily coerced into something she didn’t want to do. Daniel never expected to fall for his brother’s fiancée but something about their ‘relationship’ was awkward and wrong. Falling to Josie was easy, breaking her heart was easier still. There are no $ex scenes-everything fades to black or is mostly implied. There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and well-meaning secondary and supporting characters including Josie’s business partners Lea and Skylar, Josie’s brother Elliott, as well as Josie’s best friend Tyler, and his extended family; and Daniel’s business partners and former Navy SEALs Xander and Knox. YOU MAY KISS THE GROOMSMAN is a story of secrets and lies, family and friendships, a definite lack of communication, issues of trust, and heart break and pain. The premise is engaging and entertaining; the romance is sweet and sexy; the characters are challenging and energetic.

Thumbs-Up!! Falling in love with your fake fiancé’s brother can be a major problem. But, I was so glad Josie, Daniel and Tyler came to their senses. The way they got to that point though was a great journey. Josie and Daniel so much belonged together and Tyler made me want to kick his butt so bad. LOL!! I also love the quotes at the beginning of each chapter and one of my favorites was “It’s so easy to fall in love but hard to find someone who will catch you”. That really stuck with me and is so true. Definitely going to re-read this one!!

Loved, loved Daniel! Daniel is swoon worthy!! Josie has agreed to marry friend, Tyler which will both benefit them in the end until she meets Daniel. After meeting Daniel their lives will go topsy turvey but all things work out in the end. How can you not love Daniel when he is willing to watch Disney movies. The chemistry between Josie and Daniel is sizzling. This is the third book in Meet Me at the Alter, but all books can be read as a stand alone. This was my favorite of all three. I highly recommend this series.