by Cora Carmack
First published 2013
Garrick Taylor and Bliss Edwards thought the hard part was over. They survived their rocky beginning and found their way to each other. Now they just need to meet the parents. How difficult could that be? The couple arrives in London expecting smooth sailing. Instead, they encounter Garrick's disapproving mother, who clearly has reservations about her son's choice. Small disasters pile up around them. Each mishap reveals cracks in their relationship they hadn't noticed before. The trip forces them to confront an uncomfortable truth: they may not be as prepared for marriage as they believed. Garrick and Bliss discover that building a life together requires more than just love. They must navigate family expectations, personal doubts, and the gap between their romantic dreams and messy reality. In London, far from their comfort zone, they learn whether their bond can withstand the pressure of real life.
Genres: romance, contemporary, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: London
176 pages · Kindle Edition · William Morrow