Summary
From the author of Truth or Tequila, a sweet and spirited romantic comedy. A runaway bride. Her handsome getaway driver. A cozy town with a cast of animated citizens to help her figure it all out.
Noelle’s getting married in three days. It’s a dream come true—for her mom. For Noelle, it’s starting to feel like the walls are closing in. She’s known for months that something’s changing—namely, her fiancé. He’s becoming someone she doesn’t know anymore. She’s tried to ignore it, but her gut’s telling her that she’s marrying the wrong person.
Nash retired from the military three months ago. He’s not in the mood to celebrate anything. He just wants to be left alone. His high school buddy’s getting married in a few days. He has no desire to go, but every time he tries to throw the invitation out, an alarm goes off in his head. For some reason, he feels like he’s supposed to be there.
It’s thirty minutes before the wedding starts. Noelle’s in her wedding dress. Nash is in his seat. The universe is trying to bring these two strangers together. Is it ever too late to meet the man of your dreams?
The Runaway Bride of Blitzen Bay can be read as a standalone novel or as the first book in The Blitzen Bay Series. Visit donnaschwartze.com for a suggested reading order.
“Blitzen Bay is a magical place with beautiful people. I loved all of the characters so much. I wish it was a movie or a series so we can dive deeper into each of their lives a little more.” Amazon Review
“This book is heartwarming, fun, humorous—just a magical little gem of a story.” Amazon Review
“Am I the only one wondering if Nash has a brother? Hopefully my age and single. What a beautiful book. Fast paced with heart-lifting dialogue. The natural witty banter is straight couple goals!” Goodreads Review
Review
‘Sometimes you have to break free of what you know to find out who you are.’
If you love a Hallmark Christmas movie, “The Runaway Bride of Blitzen Bay” is for you. Christmas is not my favorite holiday, and yet I love Christmas movies. I would watch them year-round. When I need an escape from life, watching a Christmas movie is one way for me to do so.
Does the storyline of “The Runaway Bride of Blitzen Bay” seems crazy and ridiculous? Absolutely. But that is what makes it fun to read. It seems unbelievable enough that I could see it be a movie.
Noelle is our runaway bride. It doesn’t matter how long you spend with someone, and there may be a chance that you won’t know who they really are. You will only see what someone wants you to see. Anyone could be wearing a mask, and you wouldn’t even know. Not until they choose to show their true colors.
Nash was recently retired from the military. He was invited to a high school classmate’s wedding. At first, he didn’t want to go, but he went anyway. At the wedding was when his life changed.
If you are meant to be with someone, it will happen. Everything happens for a reason, and there are no such things as coincidences. Nash and Noelle met at Noelle’s wedding. Their first meeting was amusing. The relationship was crazy, and I enjoyed reading about it.
“The Runaway Bride of Blitzen Bay” is the second book I’ve read from Donna Schwartze, and it makes me want to read more from her. Especially if I need something funny and I know I will enjoy it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.25)
Thank you, NetGalley and Donna Schwartze, for a copy in exchange for an honest review.
