This is the second book that I have read by Ms. London, and her writing style appeals to me. It incorporates an appealing combination of angst, heartwarming scenes and interpersonal dynamics. Also, I like how the characters’ thoughts indicate attraction, but the story is not overwhelmed by mental lusting.

Lily Angelica’s way of dealing with the death of her twin brother and then her ex-fiancé’s betrayal is to submerge herself in work. Worldwide Weddings and Lily, the “Wedding Angel”, create the ultimate destination weddings. However, after her cancelled wedding, followed by a much publicized wedding disaster, then the emergence of anonymous blogger intent on destroying her reputation and that of her company, Lily is frazzled.

Finally she is able to carve out some time for herself. Her sister-in-law is getting re-married and wants a small warm affair, more for her sons then herself. Planning her wedding will allow Lily to spend time with her family and recharge her creative juices, especially since she can plan this type of low-key affair with her eyes closed.

However, Max Downey, her first crush and a family friend, wants her to plan the nuptials for his brother-in-law, Raymond Girard. Having a wedding by the “Wedding Angel” with all its ensuing publicity is the perfect way to kick off Raymond’s campaign for governor. Lily has already planned a rush wedding – her own – which she turned into a full blown charity event, after the paparazzi caught her fiancé cheating, and has no desire to do another one. But Max’s plans fit into her family’s, which is to keep Lily home longer. Then Max’s mother, also Lily’s benefactor, indicates a desire for Lily to take the assignment.

Lily gives in and agrees; however, since Raymond and his fiancée are in the military Max is the point of contact. Both Lily and Max have suffered losses in the past, but as they spend more time together, they both find it difficult to fight the attraction between them.

The heroine and hero are interesting, good, appealing people. Lily’s way of dealing with her twin’s death seems very realistic, as is her family’s response. Her family can’t understand why she has withdrawn from them, but Lily doesn’t know how to fit in since she is no longer a twin. And on the surface it looks like Max has had a life of privilege, but growing up he sought out the warmth and love of the Angelica family. After his wife and unborn son were killed in a car accident, and he almost lost his daughter, he prefers to live a simple life

Little things brought me out of the story, like the plot device of the brother-in-law being overseas, but coming home to announce his candidacy for governor. How has he gotten support from his party if he has been overseas? Lily’s competency as the creative talent and owner of her own business is engaging, but the wedding business never really came alive for me. Max and his family are very wealthy but again, he didn’t come across as extremely privileged or even successful. His family owns numerous businesses and he is supposedly a newspaper magnate, but his paper seems more like a regional one. And in today’s market with most papers spilling red ink, it seemed like a strange career for the heir to a dynasty.

Also, Lily uses Twitter to inform her followers of her plans for the day. Many of you may follow a certain individual, but every time Lily twittered her plans I thought to myself, who cares if you are doing paperwork or going shopping? Towards the end, the heroine has to make a last-minute decision that affects her relationship with Max. While this decision reflects her commitment to her business, it is more pragmatic than romantic. I know it is wrong to complain when a decision is made that emphasizes the love interest over the less-than-important wedding trappings, but still it was a little difficult for me to let go of the vision of perfection.

Still this is a book that I enjoyed. The author’s storytelling ability turned these concerns into fleeting thoughts as she lured me back into Lily and Max’s lives. The romance is believable as is the happily ever after. And that is the important thing.