When wedding planner Anne Hawthorne meets George Laurence, she thinks she's found the man of her dreams. But when he turns out to be a client, her "dream" quickly turns into a nightmare. Will Anne risk her heart and career on this engaging Englishman? George came to Louisiana to plan his employer's wedding and pose as the groom. But how can he feign affection for a supposed fiancee when he's so achingly attracted to the wedding planner? And what will happen when Anne discovers his role has been Stand-In Groom only? Will she ever trust George again? Can God help these two believers find a happy ending?

Get ready to attend the quirkiest wedding ever in this delightful romance by Kaye Dacus, a new voice in women's contemporary fiction. When wedding planner Anne Hawthorne first meets George Laurence, she thinks she's found the man of her dreams. But when she discovers he's a client, she knows planning his wedding will be no honeymoon. Can Anne remain professional while falling for the groom? Or will she risk her heart, her values, and her career in the midst of planning the wedding of the century?

Dacus''s characters are amusing, and her plot is captivating, making the book nearly impossible to put down, wondering what will happen next.

Stand-In Groom is a unique story that is full of humor, angst and Southern flair. Kaye Dacus has thrown a proper Englishman into the heart of Louisiana with a wedding planner, her large family, and a healthy serving of Dino and Frank fill the book, too. If you love stores that throw obstacles at the couple you know should be together, and you love the idea of weddings and details involved in weddings, or delight in Southern fiction, romance or Englishmen, then check out Stand-In Groom.

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Author: Kaye Dacus
Located in: Nashville, TN
Submitted: August 16, 2008

    Tell us a little about yourself.  I am an author, professional copy editor, and freelancer who has been writing fiction for more than twenty years. Pursuing my passion for writing, I earned a Master of Arts in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University in 2006. I am a long-time member and former Vice President of American Christian Fiction Writers, and a founding member of Middle Tennessee Christian Writers. I live in Nashville, Tennessee, and write contemporary and historical romances.

    What was your motivation behind this project?  The idea for this story came from watching a movie a few years ago about a wedding planner who falls for a client. I didn't like the message of that story, so I came up with my own spin on it!

    What do you hope folks will gain from this project?  A couple of the themes of this story are forgiving someone for past mistakes and facing deeply seated fears---both of which can be done only with God's help.

    How were you personally impacted by working on this project?  To get deeply into the characters' heads, I had to dig deep into my own personality and figure out how I would deal with the situations they're faced with. It made me re-evaluate exactly what my morals and ethics are and what fears I have that I need to face up to.

    Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists?  My philosophy of writing (and my tagline) is: "Inspired by Life, Molded by God." I draw inspiration for my fiction from all aspects of life--from singing at a senior-adult dinner to watching the Olympics to going through personal tragedy like loss of a job or a loved-one. I learn from it, grow closer to God, and then work it into my fiction.

    Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know:  God is in control, and His timing is perfect!

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