As the head of security for Married in Malibu, Travis Houston is absolutely certain that no one will ever get into one of their celebrity beachfront weddings without an invitation, especially the paparazzi. But though he’s a master of keeping his clients safe, he can’t say the same for keeping his own heart safe. Especially when Amy Woodford shows up from out of the blue and completely takes his … his breath away.
Three years ago, Amy went halfway across the country to try to escape heartbreak. But when her best friend’s wedding brings her to Married in Malibu, she’s suddenly face to face with the man she once loved with all her heart.
Love is always in the air at the beach in Malibu, and this summer is no exception as Travis and Amy can’t help but fall for each other all over again. But will Amy’s unconditional love be enough for Travis to believe that he could be good enough to transcend the pain from his past and give her his entire heart?
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The Barefoot Wedding is a heartwarming reunion romance from Lucy Kevin. I’m a huge fan of reunion romances, and adored Travis and Amy’s story.
Everyone has a past and Travis is no different. He unfortunately comes from a pretty ugly family history of abuse and gang members and feels like that history means he isn’t good enough for someone as wonderful as Amy. Of course being a man, Travis never shared his reason for distancing himself from Amy 3 years ago; he just ended their relationship.
Amy comes to Married in Malibu early to help make sure everything will be absolutely perfect for her best friend’s wedding. She had no idea she would run into Travis yet I love she didn’t back down once she found out he worked there. I loved that even though Travis didn’t feel like he was good enough for Amy you could tell by his actions how much he still loved her. He went out of his way to help her further her art career and he really does have to fight himself much of the time to stay away. Yes Amy ran away to nurse her broken heart years ago, yet this time she is there to fight for the man she still loves.
I really liked Travis and Amy as a couple. There was a sweetness about them and they really did just seem to get each other. They had wonderful chemistry together and I loved they really did seem to honestly be friends with each other as well as lovers.
The Barefoot Wedding chemistry runs more on the sweet side of romance, and it was a truly satisfying story. I highly recommend both this story and the series to romance readers who enjoy sweet and heartwarming stories.
Rating: 4 Stars (B)
Review copy provided by publisher
A very sweet second chance romance. Travis and Amy each had to be strong in their own ways in order to overcome past issues.
Married in Malibu was the perfect place for their romance to rekindle. A very quick read with a sweet, sentimental romance between two people who conquered their fears and ended up with their HEA. This is the first book I have read in this series. I also enjoyed reading about the secondary characters that work at Married in Malibu. I think it’s worth going to check out the first two books.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
After breaking her heart, Travis didn’t think he will ever see Amy again. But she is back in town to oversee the preparation of her best friends wedding. And Travis happens to be the security in charge of venue. Is this a second chance for them ?
The barefoot wedding is a quick read. A short, well written, sweet romantic story that leaves you wanting more.
I had been in a bit of a reading slump. Lucy Kevin you are my hero!!!! I thoroughly enjoyed the Barefoot Wedding. I read it until my Kindle died around 2 in the morning. I cared about nothing else this morning until I was able to finish. I am looking forward to reading again. Thank you.
Some might call this a second chance romance, but I call it a Third Times Amazing chance romance. Amy fell for Travis three years ago. He panicked and ran (okay he actually dumped her without explanation). Amy took her broken heart and fled to Michigan. You know your heart is crushed when you leave the Malibu beaches for the snow of Michigan. Her heart was cold.
Fast forward three years, although for Amy and Travis they have been slow and painful, Amy is back in Malibu for her best friend’s wedding. She arrives a few days earlier to make sure things are going as planned. Travis opens the door of Married in Malibu with a look of shock. Amy had been sneaky!!!
Amy has no problem accepting that she loves Travis. Too bad Travis still thinks he doesn’t deserve Amy. The author was a bit of a tease in this book. There are romantic moments. There are hints of a happy future until Travis panics again. He loves Amy enough to help her succeed in life. He doesn’t love himself enough to allow himself to be happy.
It will take another love almost collapsing for Travis to get his stuff together. The question is will Amy give him another chance? How much can one heart take? Will she make him grovel?
This short romance is very sweet and emotional. This is Travis and Amy’s second chance for a HEA and there is a lot of baggage for them to work through. I liked these characters, their connection and chemistry. It is impossible not to feel for Travis once you learn his history.
This is a short sweet and emotional read.
I found this to be such a joy to read that I
couldn’t put it down.
This is the journey between Travis and Amy and how they
get a second chance to fall in love.
if you have read any other books by this author you no you don’t
want to miss this one and if you haven’t grab this one because it’s
such a wonderful read.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
Sweet, Sweet second chance love story at a beautiful beach wedding! How could you not love this story?
Travis and Amy were perfect, then they weren’t. Travis pushed Amy away and they both suffered with the loss. Now years later they are thrown back together for a beautiful wedding of their best friends. How can they survive?
True love always wins. And when it’s a Lucy Kevin story, it’s always going to be true love!!!!
Second chances, we all want them, and some are lucky enough to get them.
Amy is the Maid of Honor for her best friend Maya and heads to Married in Malibu a destination wedding venue to make sure everything is perfect for the big day.
Travis is the head of security for Married in Malibu, and although Amy has tried to sneak in by using a different name, Travis isn’t fooled.
Travis and Amy have a history. Amy doesn’t understand why Travis broke up with her and she is still not over him. Travis doesn’t think he’s good enough for Amy and doesn’t’ want her to have to deal with his upbringing.
Love triumphs! Seeing each other again reminds them how much they care for one another…sigh…I love happy endings.
This book is by Lucy Kevin, the ‘sweet’ side of Bella Andre. If you’re in need of an easy read, with a wonderful story, and a very nice ending, pick this one up! There are two other books in the Married in Malibu series, but you do not have to read them to enjoy this one, although why wouldn’t you read the whole series?!? Enjoy.
Breathtakingly beautiful! I was enthralled by the depth of The Barefoot Wedding, it held such emotion. A wonderful story that was written amazingly. I laughed and cried and felt as if I were right there with the characters. I wish everyone would read this book. A true romance.
Love gone wrong is so much sweeter the second time around. Amy and Travis are a testament, not to all the ways they got it wrong, but to all the work they did to get it right. The Barefoot Wedding is a celebration of the heartache and hard work that goes into getting it right. From stupid mistakes to fresh starts, love is an ever learning experience. Kevin digs deep into the flaws that make us destined to fail and determined to succeed in matters of the heart. The glory of love means finding the strength in forgiveness. A subtle read with a powerful message.
Travis Houston worked at Married in Malibu as the security specialist. Amy Woodford’s best friend Maya who’s is a model is using the company for her wedding. Maya sends Amy to California from Michigan a week early to check on the venue and make sure everything is ready for Maya’s wedding. Three years ago Amy and Travis were together when Travis told her that he was not good enough for her and broke up. She is nervous seeing Travis again as she still loves him. Their time together during the week is up and down. I loved how Maya who is a super model and Amy are such good friends. Maya does all she can to help Amy with her love life. Travis and Nolan who is Maya’s fiancé are so much alike in feeling they are not good enough for the love of their lives. This was a sweet story that I encourage you to read. I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book.
This is the story of Travis and Amy. Three years earlier, they had been dating and Travis broke up with Amy with little to no explanation. Fast forward and he is the head of security at a venue where Amy’s best friend is getting married. Her role as maid of honor brings the two of them back together as they work to make sure the wedding goes off without any issues.
They both still have feelings for each other (and also their own baggage) and their time together to prepare for the wedding is the perfect opportunity to get through some issues from their past and try for a second-chance happily-ever-after. This is a fantastic and fun read that will not disappoint. Another great story from Lucy Kevin/Bella Andre.
THE BAREFOOT WEDDING. by Bella Andre. /Lucy Kevin
Amy hadn’t been back to California in three years. Her best friend Maya was getting married and she wanted the day to be perfect for her. She used a different name so Travis doing security wouldn’t know she was coming. Once Travis saw her, the feelings rushed through him. He was still unworthy of her, and always would be, He was proud of her, and going after her dreams. Did he really know all of her dreams, and the love she felt for him. A beautiful setting, a wedding to bring that of wanting one of your own. Coukd it be possible for these two, now that they are older. To figure out how they could have that love. Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion.EllenOceanside
Travis broke up with Amy years ago because he didn’t feel he was good enough for her. He didn’t tell her that so she was left wondering what happened. Now, she’s the maid of honor in her best friend’s wedding at the same venue where Travis is the head of security. Can she finally get some answers?
Great characters! Travis came from an abusive background & didn’t think Amy should have to deal with it. When Amy finds out, she admires him for surviving it & getting out. The chemistry is there & is apparent even in this sweet romance. Well written, entertaining second chance romance.
A short but sweet love story!! This is a super sweet, charming and heartwarming second chance love story set in this very romantic wedding venue in Malibu. I love this series and was happy to get back to it. Travis and Amy were friends, good friends, until Amy pushed for more and Travis pushed her away. Amy left town heartbroken and they hadn’t seen each other in 3 years. Seeing each other again after all this time is difficult for both of them. After all, the time and distance didn’t erase the love. Can Travis get past the reasons he pushed Any away 3 years ago? Can Amy trust him with her heart and take a chance? Will they embrace their love and this amazing chance they’ve been given? This is definitely worth the read to find out.
I truly enjoyed reading this book!
It’s an engaging story, that makes it
the perfect feel good romance.
Travis ended his relationship with
Amy three years ago. It still doesn’t
make sense to her.
She flew into California a week
early to help her best friend with her wedding plans. The wedding is being
held at Married In Malibu.
The hard part for Amy is that Travis
is head of security.
Seeing each again, Amy & Travis realize they still love each other. The problem
is, Travis still feels he’ll never be good
enough for Amy. His childhood was
brutal, till he was able to stand up for himself. It doesn’t matter to Amy, she
still loves him no matter what.
I loved everything about the book!
It grabbed me by the heartstrings!
A multifaceted story of a love gone wrong. A bride hoping for happiness for her best friend. Two grooms coming from different directions realizing that Love is what makes you worthy of your spouse.
I had read all of Bella’s Sullivan series and this book just wasn’t up to her higher standards.
Travis Houston has his heart locked down and secured as he has the security for Married in Malibu. When the one who took his breathe away 3 years ago is back for her best friends wedding can he keep his heart still locked up.
Amy Woodford is back in Malibu for her best friends wedding. The last thing she expected was to run into the one man who broke her heart. Amy is determined to make Travis see that he is the best for her.
So enjoying this series and can’t wait for next installment!!!