The Christmas Wedding

By: James Patterson, Richard DiLallo

Narrated by: Susan McInerney, Kathleen McInerney, Eileen Stevens, Ax Norman, Allyson Johnson

Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

The tree is decorated, the cookies are baked, and the packages are wrapped, but the biggest celebration this Christmas is Gaby Summerhill's wedding. Since her husband died three years ago, Gaby's four children have drifted apart, each consumed by the turbulence of their own lives. They haven't celebrated Christmas together since their father's death, but when Gaby announces that she's getting married - and that the groom will remain a secret until the wedding day - she may finally be able to bring them home for the holidays. But the wedding isn't Gaby's only surprise - she has one more gift for her children, and it could change all their lives forever.

With deeply affecting characters and the emotional twists of a James Patterson thriller, The Christmas Wedding is a fresh look at family and the magic of the season.

©2011 James Patterson, Richard DiLallo (P)2011 Hachette Audio

A Mothers Point of View

What did you love best about The Christmas Wedding?

I loved that the mother was the one getting married and not telling her children who the groom was,she kept the reader guessing as well,funny, thought provoking, and pretty much finding a way to help her children as well as herself.

Who was your favorite character and why?

All of the characters were so involved in the story line couldn't pick just one.

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?

the characters were all done so well,no one sounded like the others,very distinctive voices for each one,I loved that!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely,couldn't wait to get back to it.

Any additional comments?

Just an all around good listening book!

A feel good read

Where does The Christmas Wedding rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It is right up there. I like many types of books. This one is a great to just sit back and enjoy with a cup of tea.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Christmas Wedding?

When she finally decided who the groom was going to be.

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?

They all were my favorite. The book would not have been as good if even one character was left out

If you could take any character from The Christmas Wedding out to dinner, who would it be and why?

none. Again I feel that the story needed all characters.

Somewhat boring

What did you like best about The Christmas Wedding? What did you like least?

The story was very predictable so it was somewhat boring. Character development was okay and of course the characters did what you expected them to do.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Something with more suspense in it.

What didn???t you like about the narrators???s performance?

The narrators had more of a sing song voice, not what I enjoy

Did The Christmas Wedding inspire you to do anything?

Yes, not to re listen to it again

Any additional comments?

Some may like it. I didn't feel it stood up to the description of the book.

So True

I only now came across this book. Perhaps it’s just as well as having lived a lot of life I can appreciate the many, many truths of this story and know how un fabricated the story lines are. Though not a Christmas rom-com but rather a well written story taking place over Christmas. it is real and it is hard and it is wonderful. No trumped up drama, no drama that drags on. It’s family, it’s life choices, it’s adjusting to new normals and seeing new possibilities. It’s being brave and determined and open. It’s realizing that though different from how originally expected - hope and happiness can be recaptured.

I love this story

This is such an awesome, romantic story! I’ve listened to it 3x! Great job! Fantastic!

The Christmas Wedding

It was nice to read a book and not have to worry about someone getting murdered, yet it was still what I would call a mystery. The book was most enjoyable and had a delightful, surprising ending. My only complaint is the same one I have for all audiobooks. I wish women would read women's voices and men would read men's voices. Otherwise, I would highly recommend this book. Could the author be the same James Patterson whose scary mystery books I refuse to read? Nah, must be another James Patterson.

Another Great Whimsical

James Patterson throws yet another curveball with a great tale of a wonderful family. A farm grown family who has everyday ups and downs as any family does, happy, sad and loving. Such a versatile writer, I think he could write The dictionary and make it a hit novel.

Heartwarming

This was a warm, kind of quirky, heartwarming book. Great trying to figure out who the groom is going to be.

Not your normal James Patterson

It caught my wife and I from the first chapter and kept us listening and involved. It was a romance but it kept you guessing until the end.

Easy read, but buy it on sale

The story is cute, predictable and somewhat of a Lifetime TV movie story. I would recommend getting the book if it is on sale, but not worth a credit. Performance was ok.
Nothing memorable, nothing to cry over if you have spend a credit.