Vacation Bride

Brides of Paradise, Book 1

By: Vicky Loebel

Narrated by: Emily Beresford

When Anna Williams lands a spot on the Vacation Bride reality show, she's hoping to give her sick father a break from the Milwaukee winter, not win a rich husband. Which is good, because the hunky maintenance man whose broad shoulders and clear blue eyes have caught her attention is neither rich nor part of the contest, is he?

Chris Andersen was a disinherited resort brat until his uncle's family crashed their private helicopter during an argument over money. Now Chris is a secret billionaire, determined to make the Paradise Resort a success on its own. To pay for improvements, he's hosting his cousin's Internet reality series, Vacation Bride, a show where women compete to win a rich husband. The women are silly and the show's a lot of work, but the publicity seems worth it. At least until Chris finds out he may be entering the contest himself as first prize.

©2016 Vicky Loebel (P)2016 Vicky Loebel

Rags to riches in love

What made the experience of listening to Vacation Bride the most enjoyable?

The challenges, and the sweetness between the main characters.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Chris was so great. He was noble and bit grouchy and loving and sweet.

What about Emily Beresford’s performance did you like?

She was spot on, and really showcases each characters personality with her performance.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Island of the brides

Any additional comments?

I loved how each characters personalities shown through. It was sweet and had some vulnerability and quirky moments. It was entertaining and the reality show aspect brought something different to the way they fall for each other. I received this audiobook from audiobook boom for free for my unbiased review.

Completely enjoyable.

What did you love best about Vacation Bride?

It drew me in right from the start. Was the perfect pace; I liked that it was quick moving and the story line wasn't dragged out.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Most of the characters were likeable and those that weren't supposed to be weren't all that villianous and didn't get their way for long.

Which scene was your favorite?

No one scene sticks out as my favorite but I was pleased that it kept a quick, happy pace with no long drama playing out.

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

Yes. I didn't but looked forward to getting back to it when I could.

Any additional comments?

I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator.

I love this book!

This book was delightful to listen to. I love the whole story. It was funny, romantic and believable. I've already recommended it to my friends. I hope this is a series and can't wait for the next one!

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher for my unbiased review.

I really enjoyed this book.

Anna Williams best friend has signed up to be on The Vacation Bride reality internet show and won a spot. Problem is she broke her leg and had to have surgery to repair the break. There is no way she can go on the show. She gives her spot to Anna. Anna has no desire to go on the show but she does love the idea of an all expense paid vacation with her Father. Her father has recently had heart surgery, and she is excited to get him out of the Milwaukee winter.

Chris Andersen is a secret billionaire. He was raised as a resort Brat. Now that he is an adult he wants to make his resort the Paradise Resort. His cousin Ryan Anderson has agreed to be the bachelor on Vacation Bride, and internet reality series. Chris has agreed to host the show at Paradise Resort in order to pay for some improvements he wants. Sounds cut and dry right? Nope!! Ryan has eloped and now he cannot be the bachelor. Ryan talks Chris into taking his place.

Anna and Chris have a chance meeting. Anna plays off she is just a resort guest, and Chris plays as the Maintenance man at Paradise Resort. When they both realize they have been deceived by the other they try to be done with each other, problem is sparks have already flown.

Chris is now looking for a way out of being 1st prize in Vacation Bride. Anne and Chris come up with a plan. Where they will all win.

Vicky Loebel has done a great job with this book. I really liked th though and backstories she put into her characters. The book was sweet and clean. There were no strong sex scenes and no strong language. This is book one her new series Brides of Paradise. I will be watching for book 2.

Emily Beresford has also done a great job with the narration of the audiobook. She really brought the characters to life. You could hear the smiles and frowns in her voice. It was a pleasure to listen to her narrate this book. She kept the story flowing nicely and did not bore me with mechanical reading. If felt like she was getting into the story as much as I was.

I was gifted my copy of this book from the Author and AudioBookWorm for review purposes. The thoughts are my own.

Great Read

Any additional comments?

Vacation Bride by Vicky Loebel was a great Read. Anna finds herself on the reality show Vacation Bride. She does it to give her father a vacation, not to gain a rich husband. She meets Chris Anderson and everything changes for her. I loved this book and loved reading Anna and Chris' story.