Three sisters and one enchanted wedding dress…
When three single sisters inherit their Scottish great-grandmother’s wedding dress, they also inherit the legend that comes with it: put on the dress, look in a mirror, and reveal their future. The dress is more than just silk and lace, for magic has been stitched into the seams of the heirloom. For the MacLellan sisters, the enchanted wedding … sisters, the enchanted wedding dress promises a legacy of everlasting love.
Can something old lead to something new?
Jamie MacLellan is content with her life. Her business as a certified public accountant is going well, she owns her own home, and she never wants to live anywhere but Vermont, near her sisters. Why bother getting married, when no man could measure up to her father’s example of a loving, respectful husband? Then she tries on her grandmother’s wedding dress. Is the shadowy man she sees in the mirror her future, or just a trick of the light? Jamie may have vowed to stay single, but could the handsome lawyer she’s been dating could be “the one”? Then she meets his sexy twin brother, who, with a simple look, sets Jamie’s heart racing.
Caleb Sullivan has clients all over the world who appreciate his skills as a traveling personal chef. The footloose and fancy-free lifestyle isn’t always as glamourous as it seems, and sometimes Caleb secretly longs to settle down, but for now, there’s a lot of food to cook and a lot of world to see. But Jamie MacLellan’s crystal blue eyes have him dreaming unexpected dreams.
How can Jamie fall for a man who’ll be away more than he’ll be home? She’s a happy homebody who loves her roots. He’s a traveling vagabond. But it was Caleb that Jamie saw in the mirror. Will she turn her back on a chance at a once in a lifetime love, or is Jamie ready to embrace the promise an enchanted old wedding dress holds for a new future?
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5/5 Stars
Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress (The MacLellan Sisters Trilogy #1) by Lucinda Race
This was the first book I’ve read by the author, but it won’t be my last. Old and New is the first book in The MacLellan Sisters Trilogy. To say that I can’t wait for book 2 is an understatement.
Jamie, oldest MacLellan sister, gets the pleasure of keeping her grandmother’s things. That includes a wedding dress that’s supposed to be enchanted. Jamie tries it on and she meets a guy. What happens when she falls for his twin? The quote I choose for Jamie is: “It rolls off the tongue and I’ve never hung out with one before. You’ve got skills I only dream of having.”
Caleb, twin brother to Steve Sullivan, meets Jamie when she meets with Steve. When Steve lets him know Jamie invited him for dinner with them He doesn’t realize he’s intruding on a date. He then finds himself drawn to Jamie. The quote I choose for Caleb is: “Jamie, I’ve wanted you from the moment I laid eyes on you. When you struggled with the door knob at Steve’s all this, is all I’ve wanted. To be with you.”
Romance readers, fairytale believers this book is for you! I highly recommend it and I’m not sorry. Lucinda Race has amazed me.
Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress (The MacLellan Sisters Trilogy Book 1)
By Lucinda Race
5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress (The MacLellan Sisters Trilogy Book 1) by Lucinda Race. It is a romantic story that pulled me in from the beginning and didn’t let me go until the final page. It had my emotions going up and down the entire time I was reading it. I loved reading about the characters of Jamie and Caleb. I grew to care about what happens to them with each chapter that I read. Will their story have a HEA? Read this book to find out. This story has romantic moments as well as times when I was smiling and laughing out loud. It is wonderful that family is so important to the characters. You can feel the love that they all feel for one another. The book has moments that touched my heart as was as some swoon-worthy ones as well. Don’t miss out on a story that is entertaining and will keep your interest throughout the entire book. It has me believing in true love. I highly recommend this story.
This book was just what I needed!
Meet the MacLellan sisters, Jamie, Kenzie, and Grace – all smart, ambitious, and very single. They’re happy to be so, successfully going about their lives in charming Vermont. That is, until a mysterious package arrives from their beloved “Gran” from Scotland, who passed away. Gran’s antique wedding dress is purported to have magical powers. If an unmarried descendant wears the dress and looks in the mirror, she’ll see her future. That can’t possibly be true. Or can it? Dare Jamie, the keeper of this family heirloom, try it on and find out?
The sisterly dynamics are great in this book, their love and support for one another. Plus, I truly enjoyed how they eat out together, work out, cook in, and drink wine. I may even need to take up fly fishing! When two handsome brothers join the story–one a chef–the fun, food, and romance gets even better. By the end I was totally cheering for the hero. But, no spoilers from me.
This book was a delight to read, and Lucinda has a way of pulling you right into the story. Whether you’re in Vermont or later in glorious Scotland at the family farm, you’ll love experiencing what unfolds for these sisters. Love, family, romance, and magic! What’s not to enjoy? Plus, I adore the cover.
I’ll be reading the next books in this series to find out if the other two sisters try on the magic dress. Five stars for this heartwarming read from me!
I just love Lucinda Race’s writing. Captivating characters and heart warming stories that keep you turning the pages.
Delightful Piece Of Work!
Great story that flows so smoothly and is easy to read. An original tale that is highly believable. I loved the family camaraderie, friendship, devotion, support and love, exhibited by all three siblings. So heartwarming! The entire familial closeness was unbelievable. Then there was the delightful romance of the eldest sister. Wonderful stuff! Scrumptious! Can hardly wait to read about the two other sisters and their tale of romance. Thank you so much Ms. Race for this delightful piece of work!
I voluntarily received an advance review copy of this novel via Voracious Readers Only and I am leaving an honest and unbiased review. I have no affiliation to this author.
A delightful story and an old wedding dress, beautiful and exquisite.
When 3 sisters swear off marriage, but their grandmother sends them her wedding dress, will it change their minds?
Old and New, the first book in The Enchanted Wedding Dress trilogy, is wonderful from start to finish!
Filled with the whimsy of believing in something magical, to the colorful characterizations. A great start to what promises to be a delightful series.
I loved the premise of this book. What a cool thing to receive items from ancestors! I loved the history behind it and the legend. Very well-written book with great characters.
I received an advanced reader copy for an honest review and I truly loved the book. It was whimsical and enchanting. I enjoyed learning the sisters heritage along with them and find myself looking forward to the next book in the trilogy.
Love Book 1 in this series. Can’t wait for the next one.
Book Review: Old and New ( A MacLellan Sisters Trilogy) Book 1
Author: Lucinda Race
FIVE STARS
A story of finding love when you aren’t even looking for it. After a wedding dress is passed down to her, can Jamie resist the temptation of trying it on?
This story follows Jamie and her two sisters through a remarkable time in their lives. Single and very independent and career driven, Jamie has decided she will not marry and will not lose her independence. But does life hold something different for her?
This book is really good. I totally enjoyed this first book in the series and I cannot wait to see what Ms. Race has in story for us in the second book of this trilogy.
KLH
Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress Book 1
By Lucinda Race
4 stars
This was such a wonderful read, I enjoyed everything about it. The authors writing flowed so well it was a real pleasure to read and I just loved the characters, the relationship they had, the interaction between the and there were certainly times where I could absolutely relate to the things that were going on. This is book 1 in the series and whilst all three sisters are in it this is Jamie’s story and her course to her happily ever after and wedding day. I loved the originality of the story and I am definitely looking forward to the other sisters finding the partner of their dreams through the wedding dress of their late grandmother!
I definitely recommend this story and can’t wait to read the next book!
4 Stars
Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress Book One is the first book in The Maclellan Sisters Trilogy by Lucinda Race. This is an original, heart-warming story- with romance, sisterhood, family bonds, family heirlooms, and a little bit of enchantment. I really enjoyed this story and am looking forward to reading the other two books in this sweet trilogy.
Here we meet the MacLellan sister- Jamie, Kenzie, and Grace who receive a package after the death of their beloved Gran. Inside the box is her antique wedding dress, the family plaid, a brooch, and a letter. They discover a family legend surrounding the dress- that whoever wears it will be able to see their future. It is their Gran’s wish that they try the dress on. But being fiercely independent and staunchly single- will they respect their grandmother’s desire- or will they shrug it off as silly nonsense?
This is Jamie’s story- she is the oldest sister and is the most sceptical of the three, but intrigue wins out in the end- and so the story takes off.
There was definitely a ‘Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants’ vibe to this story, but with its own unique identity.
The story has quite a fast pace, and did seem a little rushed at times. But overall, it was a lovely story. Looking forward to seeing what happens in Book Two.
Thank you, Lucinda Race!
Oh this did my romantic sentimental heart so much good. In the midst of so much turmoil in the world at this moment I loved escaping into these pages and reading about these sisters and the treasure from their grandmother. I loved the way Race built each character and relationship. And I adored the way this story unfolded. Book one in a trilogy that I cannot wait to finish – just a beautiful read.
This was such a wonderful read from beginning to end. This is my first read by Lucinda Race, and I can’t wait to read more by her. This was an easy read that flowed effortlessly from chapter to chapter that had me hooked from the very beginning. I absolutely loved these characters, they really brought the story to life, made it more real and even made me connect to the story that bit more. Jamie and Caleb were everything and more, I loved following their journey and loved finding out what fate had in store for them. This book really does give you all the best of emotions but I think all the best romance reads do! This is a book not to be missed, its captivating, romantic and swoon-worthy all at the same time and should be read by all! I highly recommend this book and can’t wait to read more from this author!
I enjoyed this fairytale romance story. This is not my first story by this author but it is my favorite of hers yet. This is a story about a wedding dress that was sent to Jamie from her great-grandmother. There are a couple of problems with this. First Jamie has no intention of getting married and second the dress is supposed to be enchanted. She tries the dress on, will she change her mind? After meeting Caleb will he change her mind? The characters made the story easy to read and entertaining. They brought the story to life and left me turning pages fast. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what fate has instore for Jamie and this supposed enchanted wedding dress.
This is the first book in a trilogy about three sisters who have just lost their beloved gran. They receive a box from her and upon opening it find a gorgeous handmade wedding dress that is said to have the ability to show you who you are to marry. I was kind of reminded of the sisterhood of the traveling pants in that the wedding dress fit each sister perfectly despite them being different sizes and shape.
Jamie is the eldest sister and the most reluctant to try on the dress although curiosity finally gets to her and she has a vision of a man although she is thrown a twist in the form of two gorgeous twins one who is perfect on paper and the other who she has insane chemistry with.
This is a really cool idea for the series but the book kind of moves a little too fast and I had a hard time keeping up, I feel like I lost something along the way and I am really not of fan of the 3rd person POV in this book. Sometimes it works, here not so much.
**I did receive a free advanced readers copy of this book in exchange for my fair and honest review**
Old and New was a fabulous book, I love the MacLellan sisters. Can’t wait to read the next two books to see what hapoens next. I love all of Lucinda’s books, always looking forward to the next one.