INSTA-LOVE LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN . . .So I get to the hotel and realize I’ve stumbled into the wrong wedding!But before I know it someone stuffs flowers into my hand and puts me on the bride’s side.I’m about to laugh and tell them it’s a mistake, but then the groom looks over at me and I realize I’m not a bridesmaid in this strange, twisted wedding . . .I’m the bride.OMG this one is gonna be … .
I’m the bride.
OMG this one is gonna be fun, don’t you think?
Drama and madness. Twists and turns. Chaos up and down the aisle.
Sweetness and darkness.
No cheating. No cliffhangers. Always a happy ending.
More insta-love, Annabelle Winters style.
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There’s Lots of Twists & Turns Ahead… As She’s “Given to the Groom” UnExXxpectedly!
She’s on Her WAY to a Wedding…
But the Ride She ordered isn’t ExXxactly WHAT She gets,
Cuz She’s NOT delivered to Her destination…
She’s brought to SomeOne else’s Nuptials instead!
Although, that’s NOT the MOST Bizarre Event to Transpire…
Ohhh NO, that hasn’t happened just YET!
Cuz before She knows what’s Even Happening…
She’s giv’n some Flowers & Her Eyes are Colliding with His!
Which is how She was “Given to the Groom,”
But at the Time She didn’t know by whom…
Although, if you gotta be giv’n a Spouse,
At least, She was “Given to the Groom” that’s Handsome & Virile!
As it’s NOT LONG after She was “Given to the Groom,”
That She finds HerSelf “Given to the Groom” in lots of other WAYS!
I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Annabelle Winters’ “Given to the Groom.” I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time… Happy Reading!
My Rating Sytem:
4: I like IT a lot. Great, Solid Story w/ few if any inconsistencies or errors. This is a HIGH Rating, & I rarely give OUT a Higher Rating.
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I love Annabelle Winters’ stories, they are quick, intense and fate has a strong hand in the characters’ adventure.
Bellanca and Brakos come from different backgrounds, without knowing their families history have crossed paths. Blood is destiny and when the truth comes out they decide on where they want to go and when they do there is no stopping them.
Be careful you will find it hard to put this story down.
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Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. This was an interesting story of Bell (Bellanca) and Brakos. Brakes is a Greek mafia Boss and wants more so he was told about the mafia Princess that escaped along time ago. Bell has an organized marriage but knew nothing about it, her grandmother never said anything to her. Bell just thought her grandmother was getting old when she started talking weird things.
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this story was a touch darker than others i have read by this author and i loved it. Greek mafia boss takes his bride, but it comes about in a roundabout way. both parties seem to by on different pages when it comes the upcoming wedding but once they meet at the altar everything changes. its full on alpha – caveman, with fate and destiny riding them to their true path. i really enjoyed this short book.
It Grabbed My attention and focus so strong I could not put it down. A word of advice when you get your copy. Grab a snack, a comfy seat, kick back and relax. You will not be moving until you finish this bad boy here. Remarkable job. Thanks for sharing.
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Given to the Groom by Annabelle Winters is a great story featuring Bell (Bellanca), who is on her way to her high school friend’s wedding, and Brakos, a Greek Mafia leader. Bell finds herself as Brakos’ bride when her “Uber driver” takes her to her own wedding with Brakos which was arranged by her deceased grandmother in order to merge their two mafia families. I highly recommend this this quick read mafia romance with a twist.
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Bell thinks she got into an uber to go to a friend’s wedding but instead it took her to the groom she is in fact marrying. Brakos is her husband and he made an agreement with her grandmother before she passed away. Bell doesn’t understand any of it but Brakos isn’t about to let her go now that he has her for his own. When Bell go back to her grandmother’s home and looks through her things some shocking secrets are reveal. Will these secrets cause more conflict between them? Can they move forward from their family’s history?
This is an amazing story once I started it I couldn’t put it down. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend it to any book lover.
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An absolutely fantastic read! The story line is well thought out, well-written, emotionally deep, and consistent; I was captivated from page one until the end. There is drama, suspense, humour, witty banter, very steamy scenes, and more. The characters are likeable and strong; their chemistry is intense, instant, and undeniable! This book is guaranteed to leave you wanting more. Definitely recommended.
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An entertaining and fun insta love book filled with a touch of mystery and a whole lot of steaminess…
Bella knew it was strange when she entered the uber and there were two men upfront and when she arrived at the wrong venue for the wedding…but she didnt stop…she just kept going…it was as if destiny or somethimg supernatural was pushing her towards the gruff handsome stranger standing at the alter…..a fast read that i recommend to all that love the instant love / lust genre
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This is an over the top, quick story filled with lots of steam and an insta love connection. There is a lot going on in the entertaining story and it is definitely a book that you have to read to understand it’s craziness and humor.
This book about Bell – Bellanca – and Brakos was a little darker and more twisted than I expected, but it was good nonetheless. The story held my interest and the steam was was sizzling. Another good one by Ms. Winters.
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She is a Greek Mafia Princess who doesn’t know it until ther Greek Mafia Prince claims her
Given to the Groom was a book that I had a hard time finishing. I thought the beginning was interesting but it quickly took a turn into a whole fantasy type thing that I just found myself being less and less interested in as I read more of the story. I think it may have to do with the completely way, way, way OTT (as in it jumped the shark) story-line and what I found ridiculous characters that became more caricature to me. So I finally gave up about 50% in and flipped to the back to read the epilogue.
I am disappointed by this as I have usually quite liked Annabelle Winters books and found them entertaining even when they are OTT. Now I will say that the story itself is well written and if you could get into it I believe it would be really entertaining.
This story was intense as well as romantic. Belle absolutely didn’t know what she was getting into once she go into that car to go to a wedding. That wedding being hers….arranged by her dead grandmother. She is marrying Brakos a Greek mafia don who gets what he wants…and he wants Belle. I love Brakos…he is in your face, no holds barred, and the epitome of the alpha male. He didn’t mean to fall in love with his curvy wife but who can deny fate. After their steamy get together after they got married, everything fell into place especially for him. It took Belle a little longer to fall in line with the destiny/fate the Gods has given her but according to the epilogue…all ended as it was suppose to be. A great short story with a lot of intense and comical parts. I recommend giving it a try.
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I received this book as a gift of an advanced read copy. Having read it I would like to give an honest opinion of what I have read.
If you are a person that is bothered by strong language, and very descriptive sexual situations this is definitely not the book to read. It does make up a good portion of the story line. I will say though that the plot of the story was very good. I like how it was presented as a puzzle. Who murdered her parents was it Brusco that had call in a hit on them. Was she going to give herself over to him as a captive for him to kill as well, or will she be able to get one over him and kill him first. What she doesn’t know is that he had no part in their deaths, but he was going to play the game with her. Had they been waiting for each other since they were children and if so what was holding them back for so long. All of these questions will be answered by reading the story.
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In this book we meet Bellanca “Bell” and Brakos. Bell is leaving her little apartment to go to a greek wedding. So she thinks nothing of it when she finds 2 ubers outside waiting. She gets in the one with the 2 men that look like they should be a on a set from men in black. It takes her a bit but she realizes somethings not right. When she checks her uber app she finds a message stating her driver left because she never showed. This can’t get any worse right? Wrong not only is she going to a wedding but when she gets there she is handed flowers and realizes she is the bride. Brakos is just looking for an arranged marriage. He isn’t looking for a real wife in any way. Something in the way Bell smells though draws him in a way he never has with a woman before. Can these two find a HEA or will it be a battle of wills to find out who will come out on top.
This is another amazing story by this author. It does have its ups and downs I really want to tell you about. However I don’t want to ruin the story for any other readers. I will say you will find a connection with this characters that will have you not wanting to put them down. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
A little strange. But I guess it is a keeper after all they are still together. Not a bad story. I think it is a little strange. I received a complimentary review copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving a honest review.
This is a short enjoyable romance. The characters are likable and realistic. The story line will surprise you. It has drama suspense and some twists and turns.
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Given to the Groom by Annabelle Winters is a wonderful short read. Delightful,fun,sweet and steamy romance story of Brakos and Bell. an interesting greek mafia romance that will keep you entertained untill the last pages,loved it! well done!
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Bellanca (“Bell”) is on her way to her high school friend’s wedding and calls for an Uber. The vehicle that arrives is black and has two guys in sunglasses and dark clothes. When did Uber start allowing that? She gets in the vehicle and realizes she must have made a mistake, but they tell her they do not make mistakes! They take her to a hotel, but she doesn’t recognize what she expected for her friend’s wedding. The wedding she is at is full of strangers – dressed much like the two Uber drivers. As she is thinking it is definitely the wrong wedding, someone hands her flowers as if the wedding were hers and she is the anticipated bride!
Brakos is standing at the end of the aisle alongside the minister and yes, she is definitely the bride they were waiting for! Brakos is a Greek mafia big-wig and wants a partner through an arranged marriage. Will this be the wife he anticipated? Or will Bell change his entire life to something much more?
This was a good short read, filled with fun, confusion, and love. There is a mild paranormal element to it that doesn’t affect the story line itself. Grab your copy and enjoy a cute adventure with Bell.
A Greek girl is kidnapped and given, by her grandmother, to a Greek mafia kingpin but for what purpose??????? To solidify two major families in the mafia, for revenge or purely because she needs someone to love. An over the top, I know my mind Alpha with a panicked sweet girl unsure what’s going to happen. Some great characters and a good story.