The first review for our sequel just came in, and it’s sensational!

As an author, I never know how readers are going to receive my work. I write just to get the stories out of my head, so they stop bothering me. So, I don’t really craft them to please anyone in particular. Thus, it’s incredibly gratifying when a book hits the sweet spot, as The Wedding Routine 2: Destination Lyon apparently has.

Here’s the text of the 5-Star review that reader Jim Adams gave us on Amazon:

“A Delightful Read”

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
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“I really enjoyed The Wedding Routine by author Kevin Rush and was looking forward to the second installment in this his series. I was really hoping that The Wedding Routine2: Destination Lyon would measure up to the original and I am more than happy to report that it far exceeded that expectation.

“I was already familiar with some of the characters based on my previous experience with the first volume and it was fun to get to reacquainted with these old friends once more and then meet more of Celia’s family in this next adventure. The story opens in the familiar East Coast city where Celia and Emile live and move forward to getting engaged. After some interesting and usually hilarious side stories as additional family members are introduced more in depth, including a glimpse into a dilemma being faced by Celia’s priest uncle that puts his vocation into question, the decision is made, not without some misgivings, to head to Lyon France where the wedding takes place.

“Once in Lyon Celia and her family have one week to prepare for the wedding. During this time we not only see Celia and Emile negotiate a number of difficult adjustments, including missing bride’s maids, Emile’s family resistance to the marriage and trying to figure out the various roles of those who will be in the wedding. Celia has to navigate these issues as well as make a personal career choice. All of this happens while immersing the reader in the incredible beauty and rich environment of Lyon. Readers are blessed to be introduced to the history and geography of Lyon as well art, architecture, museums and theater of this ancient city.

“This was one of those enchanting stories that I hated to have it end and made me look forward to a volume three!”

Thanks, Jim! So, what about the rest of our readers? Independent authors rely on your reviews. We’d love to hear from you. And if you haven’t started this series, what are you waiting for?

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