Susan Mallery's spin-off series Happily, Inc. has the same small town uniqueness that made the Fool's Gold series such a hit. With characters from Fool's Gold moving on to Happily, Inc. the new series flows smoothly over from the old.
Nick Mitchell is a talented artist, moving from Fool's Gold to Happily, Inc. to get away from his famous father's expectations and presence. Pallas Saunders recently inherited "Weddings in a Box", a themed wedding location, from her old boss; but her mother expects her to join the family bank business. She needs someone to restore some of the panel settings used in her wedding business. He is waiting to hear back about a commission that would take two years. A mutual friend suggests Nick take the job of restoring the panels. Sparks fly from their first meeting, which includes spray tanning, but they each have reasons for not getting involved. Both are trying to find where they are suppose to be and who they want to be, but an emotional wedding brings everyone together to make a beautiful memory for a dying father of the bride. Bumps in the road threaten to throw the wedding and their relationship into jeopardy, but between videogame parties, a demanding mother, runaway zebras, and a wedding robbery, they realize what they could have together. Now they just have to pull off a wedding and take the steps that will mean a happily ever after for both of them. This wonderful first step into a delightful new town is filled with wonderful friendships, unusual animals, and family galore. The residents of Happily, Inc. are introduced throughout the story setting up backstories and possibilities to come as the series takes off.
Susan Mallery and Happily, Inc. had me hooked in from the beginning. I can't wait to jump into the next book in the series Second Chance Girl.
I think it was a great idea to begin your review by explaining to the reader that this is a spin off series. It can appeal to fans of the past series, while also allowing someone approaching this author for the first time to quickly understand the genesis of the book. The plot synopsis is well-written, I feel like it could serve as the blurb on the back of the book. Your last sentence about being excited about the next book in the series is also a great endorsement!
ReplyDelete