The Substitute

Wedding Pact Series #1

By: Denise Grover Swank

Narrated by: Shannon McManus

Megan Vandemeer meant to tell her parents about her broken engagement, but a month and a half later she finds herself boarding a plane home to her wedding. Having stretched avoidance to its limits, it's time to come clean - a terrifying prospect since her mother is sure to blame her rather than her cheating, emotionally frigid ex. A couple of drinks and two Dramamine later, Megan finds herself spilling her sob story to the tall, dark, and handsome stranger in the seat next to her. With only one week left to save his business, Josh McMillan boards a plane to Kansas City in a last-ditch effort, leaving the details to chance. An unexpected answer is delivered in the form of the beautiful brunette beside him. Though she's completely loopy, her honesty, openness, and humor charm him. So when she passes out before landing, he helps her off the plane - a good deed that leads to a colossal misunderstanding. Her parents assume that he's her fiancé. In a twist of fate, the mix-up might help Josh save his business, so he plays along, figuring that he can help Megan too. All he has to do is stage a public break-up convincing enough to appease her mother. Josh is only supposed to be a substitute groom, but the more time he and Megan spend together, the more their pretend engagement starts to feel real, and the less they want to break it off. Can a relationship that began as a farce turn into happily ever after?

©2015 Denise Grover Swank (P)2015 Tantor

Refreshing story

This was a very easy listening. The storyline though was a bit unreal but, i liked it anyway.
From the moment they met in the airplane till the lovely ending, it was entertaining and very funny.
Worth the value...

Loved it

I've read the Substitute before and loved it. The characters and story line is fantastic. But Shannon bring it's to a whole other level with her voices of the characters. I didn't think Grams could be funnier, but her tell about naked yoga out loud had me laughing so hard I had tears. You will love this book whether it's audio, paper, or ebook.

Funny and Unexpected Twists

While you might be able to guess the end, how the author gets the reader there is excellent. This is a funny, light hearted read with a plot and character development. Can't wait to continue the storyline on another character in this trilogy.

Megan

By the end of the book I thought I’d loose it if I heard the name Megan one more time.

I'm way too picky about the narrator -

I'm well aware that I'm picky when it comes to narrators. if something grands my attention and gets on nerves..I can't listen or over look it. I did however make it through the whole story. want too bad, but the dull sound in her voice... made it mediocre. cute story however

Cute, engaging story

The premise of this book is very unrealistic, with a lot of holes, but if you put that aside, it is a fun and engaging story. Definitely a story I didn’t want to end!

Sweet story

I listened to this book while I was working and loved it. I love the fact the narrator was American and she kept the story lively and didn't drone on. Great story if you are looking for something fun to listen to.

Sweet snd fun

Didn’t expect to enjoy this story. I didn’t want to put it down. Guilty pleasure.

Soooo implausible

The circumstances that brought them together and kept them in together was so stupid. I kept listening to see how it ended. Ugh. So dumb.
The narrator sucked.

Sweet intriguing story!

I loved this book! From the very beginning I became invested, listening as each disaster hit. I found both characters enjoyable and maddeningly human at times. I adore "Nickers" as much as I disliked her actions. Every family has a Grams, who had me laughing consistently. The romance & chemistry developed naturally & packed the right amount of heat!

The narrator helped the story flow, did great voice changes & inflections. I would listen to more from both of these ladies & hope to hear book 2!