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About
the Author
Praise for "The
Stand-in Bridegroom
A
Review by AJ Kirby, Leeds, UK "Perfect
World"
Wolf
Girl and the Incredible Hunk, a Marriage Made in Angel Heaven:
The
Stand-in Bridegroom forms the third part of Marilyn Baron’s
angel trilogy of short stories. Having been wowed by ‘Follow an
Angel’ and ‘A Choir of Angels’ in the past, I knew to expect
something great from this excellent author third time out. And this
story didn’t let me down. Like Baron’s other work, it delivers a
great premise, excellent dialogue, memorable characters, and enough
emotion to fill the audience at a real wedding. But this author’s real
skill is in keeping the audience hooked, and in developing plausible
twists and turns which astound.
Consider this set-up. The scene is the Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas,
and: “The wedding celebration of Patra Grace Collins and Douglas Luke
Grainger was about to get under way. The groomsmen escorted the parents
and grandparents to the white silk-draped pews up front. Flower girls
scattered fresh white rose petals on the walkway. Then her attendants
began their slow stroll down the aisle to Pachelbel's Canon in D
Major.” Could hardly get more romantic, could it? Well,
there’s a problem. The groom, Doug, isn’t there, and, in his place
is his identical twin brother Dex.
This story is full of the usual Marilyn Baron wit. It’s also
high on narrative tension. I won’t spoil the appearance of the angel,
or the ending, but rest assured, this is a brilliant, well-rounded story
which will tug on the heart-strings and jog that funny bone.
Review
by Dean Giles, London, author of "Alien
Apocalypse - The Storm" and "Ghost
in the Machine"
The
Stand-In Bridegroom
When
Patra’s husband-to-be is delayed the day before their wedding, it soon
becomes apparent he’s not going to make it in time for the ceremony.
Patra makes a rash decision together with the groom’s twin brother: he
must take his brother’s place at the altar. Marilyn Baron easily
portrays Patra’s multilayered character; her fears and happiness come
to the surface in this terrific short story. The ending is strong and
emotionally fulfilling. I highly recommend this story along with
Marilyn’s previous two standalone installments in the series: A
Choir of Angels and Follow an Angel.
Review by Maxine
Davis, first reviewed for Petit
Fours and Hot Tamales Blog
THE
STAND-IN BRIDEGROOM
A
Short Story by Marilyn Baron
Publisher:
TWB
Press (Copyright 2011)
ISBN
978-1-936991-25-9
Genre:
Paranormal Romance
Publisher’s blurb:
A bride has planned a storybook
wedding in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, her groom is late and isn’t
answering his phone. Should she cancel the wedding, disappoint her
guests, and devastate her mother? Not when the groom’s twin brother
agrees to stand in as the bridegroom.
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And that is when things start
to get really get exciting. Marilyn
Baron has a wonderful voice and an imagination that works overtime.
This is her third in her popular angel stories published by TWB
Press. I highly recommend
this to anyone that loves a good romance thrown in the middle of a
little paranormal activity.
This, and Baron’s other short stories can be
purchased at TWB
Press
Review
by Craig Jones, Cardiff, Wales. Author of "What happened to Rhodri" and the
Gem vampire series
My first introduction to Marilyn Baron’s work was when I read her short story, ‘A Choir of Angels,’ a really funny supernatural story of family love and a never-say-die attitude. I was hooked immediately on her entertaining narrative style and her latest release through TWB Press, 'The Stand-In Bridegroom,' once again demonstrates her strength for giving truly romantic fiction a subtle and unforgettable twist.
Patra's wedding day is going to be the biggest day of her life. Not just hers, but the biggest day of her mother’s life too. Nothing can go wrong. But it does. Her husband-to-be, Doug, has vanished. Luckily for her, his twin brother, Dex, is conveniently there to fill his shoes. As Baron weaves the tale in her unique manner, it is very easy to lose oneself in the romance of the story, so believable are the main players, but all the while there is a distinct taste of something not quite right. Secrets are being kept and the truth is bubbling to the surface as this story starts to boil over.
I'm not going to ruin the ending, but trust when I say that my mouth fell open when the finale played out. Baron has a wicked skill of leading you down not just one but several false paths before smacking you in the face with a 'killer' ending. 'The Stand-In Bridegroom' starts well and ends better... and once again Marilyn Baron simply does not let you down. Who would have thought that cross-over supernatural romance could be this good?
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