The Beach Wedding (Married in Malibu Book 1)

THE BEACH WEDDING is a standalone read with a HEA. The story starts 10 years after the young couple's breakup just days before their wedding. Jason was devastated when Liz left him just days before the wedding without a word of WHY. He was a very talented writer that needed to spread his wings and get a bit of life experiences behind him before he could be the writer he was destined to be. Liz could see he was devoting more time to her than fulfilling his dream of being a great writer so she left. She also had dreams and was not fulfilling that dreams either.Ten years later Jason is a world famous writer and Liz has just got the opportunity of a lifetime being the director of an event venue, Married in Malibu. The venue has not even opened when her first client shows up and asks her to put on a wedding for his niece, a famous movie star. Her client is Jason. All the old feelings come back. Liz seems a bit immature to me. I do believe I could plan a wedding of the year after reading this book. Every step in putting on a wedding with an unlimited budget is discussed.The book is written by Bella Andrea's alter ego, Lucy Kevin. She is the sweeter version of Bella. It is an innocent story of two lovers that parted ways and then come back together. For those that enjoy the sweeter side of stories, I would definitely recommend it. There are a lot of single characters being introduced that will probably get their own story in other books of this series.I was not paid for this review. I am not a writer nor do I know one. I am not kin to this author. I am a reader and this is my opinion, nothing more, nothing less. 6/6/19

I am so sick and tired of reading poor attempts at writing. The deficiencies are numerous. Could of used some good editing and proofreading. Just relaying on spell check doesn't cut it. Plus what's up with consistently refering to your place of business by it's full name instead of work, venue etc. Who talks like that. It's ridiculous, repetitive, and annoying. Especially, when you do is several times in the same section. Annoying. The main characters act more like children then adults. They were engaged to be married, but she dumps him days before the wedding because she feels overwhelmed. SERIOUSLY!!!!! How about spending time working on the actual relationship by communicating. Instead of wasting time on stupid stuff like a color scheme. People spend ridiculous amounts of time and money on details for one party day and give no attention to the actual marriage that is suppose to last a lifetime. No wonder some marriages don't last more than a couple of months that's because people aren't mature enough to get married. So 10 years later they meet again and do the same dang thing. Why people thing just because they have chemistry and are good in bed will solve all there problems is beyond me. You have to get out of bed eventually and deal with the real issues you're avoiding and fix the problems. Otherwise, you wouldn't have anything substantial to build on. It is a ridiculous storyline with no real substance. Lots of fluff. Filled with repetitive cliches that show no original thinking. One of the worst books I've read this year. 1 star is too good for this thing. Avoid it at all cost. Not worth the frustration and annoyance it will cause you to struggle thru a couple of chapters before you give it up as a lost cause.

There is something about this book that is Twilight-esque. When the two main characters see one another again for the first time in 10 years, instantaneously, they are in love again. The authors address the very valid reasons the characters broke up, but none of the reasons why they were together way back when or why they would be interested in dating now. Seriously, I just didn’t care about either the lead characters of this book or the whinging of the secondary characters.

“What a deliciously sweet romance”The Beach Wedding book #1 of the new series “Married in Malibu” by Lucy Kevin AKA Bella AndreWhat can I say? Lucy Kevin is the pen name for my favorite contemporary romance author Bella Andre. She’s kicking off a brand new series “Married in Malibu” and it promises to be a huge success. Sometimes we just need the sweet and delicious instead of the down and dirty.Liz Wilkinson just landed her dream job. Manager of “Married in Malibu” a wedding venue for the rich and famous of Hollywood promising a perfect day for the special couples without being hounded by the paparazzi. Liz handpicked and hired her staff. The cream of the crop, the best in what they do. With just over two weeks left everything was coming together on the renovations for their grand opening. Until an unexpected client knocked on her door. Jason Lomax bestselling thriller author and Liz’s ex-fiancé needed a wedding venue for his famous actress niece. The paparazzi were making a circus out of her wedding venue and plans and she just couldn’t take it anymore. He heard about the venue through the owners of the “Rose Chalet” who just happened to be the owners of “Married in Malibu.” What he hadn’t expected was to see the woman he was engaged to and who walked out on him two weeks before their wedding without so much as a letter ten years ago. He was left destroyed and broken and really never fully recovered. Liz was his love, his heart and his soul. Now his past was staring him in the face. Could he do this, for his niece, but the big question could Liz do this? After the initial shock faded Liz knew she had to put on her professional face for the sake of “Married in Malibu.” This would put the new venue where it needed to be. The only caveat he needed the wedding to happen in two weeks. Liz did not commit but said she would talk to her staff to see if they could even be ready for such an affair and would get back to him as soon as she had an answer.Her staff was the best and yes they said it could be done so she placed the call to Jason. As they days progressed a reporter somehow, someway made her way onto the property and was taking pictures and asking Jason questions about his nieces wedding and had the venue changed. In an effort to divert the reporter he planned an elaborate scene to throw them off by putting himself in the lime light with Liz. What started out as fake (but did it really) they were spotted about the town on dates. When confronted once again by the pesky reporter on a hike they did the unthinkable and he laid a kiss on Liz. That one kiss totally convinced the reporter and her comments were priceless, but it also sealed a deal in Jason’s mind to win Liz back. You see during one of their meetings Jason finally confronted Liz and asked why she left with no word and never tried to get in touch with him. When she finally broke and told him he was shocked to say the least. He did not expect that as her reason.Undeniably the attraction between them was off the charts and it was clear they both were still madly in love with each other. But Liz ran again and Jason was destroyed. It wasn’t until Rose and Tamara (owner of Malibu T & Coffee) sat with Liz as she balled her heart out and finally admitted YES she loved Jason but was scared that Rose said she had to win him back. The plan was set in motion and the jig was on. I totally enjoyed this read and honestly can’t wait for the next to release. 5 Stars

A really lovely story with great characters.I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading book number 2 very much. Big red(Kingston upon Hull England).

Like the other reviewer who gave three stars, this was far too sugary for me, and I thought the story line a tad unbelievable/unrealistic. The boss and the bride’s uncle (in loco parentis) staying behind after the wedding to tidy up? Please! Right in the middle we had a short scene from the point of view of one of the secondary characters and i have no idea why. The epilogue was also from another point of view. I suspect this was to set up the couple for the next story.

I found this book to be a little bitpredictable.It was a proper romantic fiction. A little dull for me.

Sorry to say that I didnt enjoy this book. The story line is so predictable that you know how it will end by the end of the first chapter. The Characters were superficial and a little soppy and the lead character Liz is completely unbelievable. I only managed to finish the book by skipping pages. Wont be buying the next one.

A lovely book well written and a great read. Will look for more books by this author give it a go it has a real feel good factor

Non taxing summer read

I quite enjoyed this book the storie was great.

A lovely short holiday read if a little predictable a times. However, will be reading the rest of the Married in Malibu series.

Realy enjoyed it. Love a good romance

Good clean romantic story enjoyed the characters in this book and getting to know them thanks for the free read

I guess the outcome was predictable from the title but the story, whilst enjoyable, was a bit slow moving.

Hard to put down.

Good read

Great read

A good story