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Always the Bridesmaid
Author: Whitney Lyles

Book Information
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780425195130 - ISBN-10: 0425195139
Publication Date: 2/3/2004
Pages: 336

Book Description:
What do you do after you walk down the aisle in four weddings in a few months-none of them your own? What's left after you've donned the must-have-not dresses of the season, forked over your cash, and fake-smiled your way through countless photos? After you've dealt with the smashed guest, the smooshed cake, the dashed hopes, and the missed bouquets? That's what Cate Padgett is starting to wonder, as she embarks on stint after stint on the sidelines, watching friends swap bar-hopping for baby-naming...while her own love life goes nowhere fast. But is Cate unwilling to settle down-or just unwilling to settle? And can anyone really judge her if they haven't walked in her dyed-to-match shoes?

Wild, witty, and full of weddings to cry over, Always the Bridesmaid is an endearingly romantic comedy about standing out in the crowd even when everyone's wearing the same celery-green dress...and daring to make every day The Happiest Day of Your Life.

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Top Member Book Reviews

Eryn M. (eagereditor) wrote on 10/19/2007...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

I wasn't impressed. I could tell that this was her first novel without reading her bio at the back of the book. The writing just wasn't good, and it was beyond predictable. I don't know if she has other books, but I don't plan on reading another one.

Shannon C. (Shannon) wrote on 2/14/2006...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Easy read. For anyone who has ever been a bridesmaid to the "bridezilla," you will love this book! I was the bride first in my circle of friends, but since then have been the bridesmaid in a number of weddings and I am very thankful that my days as a bridesmaid are almost over! Iteniraries, horrible dresses, ugly shoes you will never wear again, money you will see again... It is all in this book and very easy to relate to! Enjoyable book to read.

Emily B. (hokiegirl) wrote on 7/7/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Typical chic-lit, it was a fast read but very predictable ending.

Amanda F. (mandyf-ctrs) wrote on 3/24/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Such a fun story! Great read especially for anyone whose felt that they are "always the bridesmaid & never the bride"! Even though I am currently planning my wedding, I could totally relate to the character and all her bridesmaid escapades....reminding me of my younger times and the silly things being a bridesmaid throws you into.

Katherine S. (kathyk519) - Albany, NY wrote on 10/30/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I really enjoy books by Whitney Lyles. Her writing grabs you and hooks you in fast. The books are an easy, fast, and entertaining read.

Michelle D. (ShellyD77) - NH wrote on 8/16/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Cute story about a woman who has more bridesmaid dresses than a dress store and how she survived 4 weddings in one season.

Lisa A. wrote on 7/30/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I enjoyed this book, thought it was funny and a quick, light read. better than typical chick lit.

Stephanie E. (sme) wrote on 6/24/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Fresh and funny, with a charming heroine... and LOTS of weddings.

Darlene S. (dbs) wrote on 1/30/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

What do you do after you walk down the aisle in four weddings in a few months-none of them your own? What's left after you've donned the must-have-not dresses of the season, forked over your cash, and fake-smiled your way through countless photos? After you've dealt with the smashed guest, the smooshed cake, the dashed hopes, and the missed bouquets? That's what Cate Padgett is starting to wonder, as she embarks on stint after stint on the sidelines, watching friends swap bar-hopping for baby-naming...while her own love life goes nowhere fast. But is Cate unwilling to settle down-or just unwilling to settle? And can anyone really judge her if they haven't walked in her dyed-to-match shoes?

Wild, witty, and full of weddings to cry over, Always the Bridesmaid is an endearingly romantic comedy about standing out in the crowd even when everyone's wearing the same celery-green dress...and daring to make every day The Happiest Day of Your Life. (Amazon)


Please Rate these Book Reviews

Kimberly L. wrote on 7/20/2009...


Was an okay read.......all the things you don't want to put your bridesmaids through.

La-arni M. wrote on 7/30/2007...


Fun!

Kat W. (katatonicstate) wrote on 6/8/2007...


Cute and easy read. Quite predictable but a lot of chick-lit is.

Sarah L. (SarahLewis) wrote on 6/4/2007...


Great Chick Lit book. A lot of fun. If you have ever been in a wedding I think you can sympathize with this book.

Meredith S. (meresneade) wrote on 3/23/2007...


Easy read I could relate to. Great chic lit!

Kelly B. (kellyforpresident) wrote on 3/2/2007...


Fun, entertaining read!

Michelle S. wrote on 12/14/2006...


I loved this book, so easy to read and funny too.

Montana H. (tana-ann) wrote on 11/11/2005...


I loved this book. Was a super fast read and almost wished it wouldnt have ended. It was so cute!

Debi M. (twiga92) wrote on 5/13/2005...


Okay chick lit


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