Getting married can be a scary thing.  While Heidi Savage started out her engagement as the ultimate Bridezilla, wedding ennui has now set in.  She loves Ed Gordon, but the reappearance of her first love, Steven Gabriel, has her questioning everything.  Heidi will have to decide if she is READY OR NOT for marriage.

Everyone has had at least one of those “what if” moments where they questioned their romantic choices. Chris Manby perfectly captures that feeling of indecision and crafts a story that is both thought provoking and humorous.  Heidi’s questioning of what might have been will resonate with readers everywhere as it is not a feeling just found with bridal jitters.

The character development of READY OR NOT? Is thoroughly fleshed out. Heidi’s self doubts and quirky sense of humor are well chronicled by Chris Manby but it is Ed himself who is the real gem.  Ed is steadfast and has the ability to deflect all of Heidi’s angst, both of which are admirable traits.  But it is his antics with the rugby team that truly make him stand out.  Who can’t help but love a man who calmly accepts some of the horrendous pranks played on him by his team?

READY OR NOT? is simply a delightful read!  Heidi’s turmoil over the fantasy she envisions versus the solid love she has with Ed is easy to relate to.  Chris Manby handles a difficult subject with a light touch that makes READY OR NOT? an enjoyable read.  READY OR NOT? is easily recommended!

Reviewed by Debbie

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Posted March 2007