The Wedding Season by Michelle Major is the third book in her A Carolina Girls series. Despite this being a part of the series, it can be read as a standalone.

Let’s start with that gorgeous cover. Right from the start, that beautiful, inviting cover sets such a wonderful mood going into the book. Even though this can be read as a standalone, if you haven’t read the series, it’s worth diving in. I’m not just saying that because I love her books but there is something special about the characters she writes, especially in this book, the strength of the women characters who she brings into our lives.

If Mariella Jacobs could go back in time, I’m sure she’d redo the moment that changed her professional career forever. Considered one of the world’s elite wedding designers, one high profile moment sabotaged her reputation and character. In an attempt to revitalize her career, she found the road to redemption in Magnolia, North Carolina.

Taking her talents and putting them into a new venture with her friends, Angi and Ann, they turned the Wildflower Inn into a new business. Everything is looking good and life is going great until her past collides with her present in the form of Alex Ralsten,

Out of all the places to relocate, the biggest reminder of her biggest mistake moves to the same place. Coincidence?

Taking a leap to start things over himself, he finds an opportunity where the two of them work together on a project. As their disdain starts to fade, an unexpected lesson in fate comes around and gives a life lesson for second chances. Without even knowing it, what they were meant to find is right in front of them.

Overall, this was such a nice read. The small town setting was charming and inviting. Her writing style is so lovely and you really get into the characters and their lives. There is a secondary storyline to Mariella that really brings out the heart of her character. I love the support of her friends in the book. All these women bring something different but all represent strength and stand on their own. The development of Mariella and Alex’s storyline really makes you root for their HEA. Every character played a role in making this book worth the read.

There is a bonus novella in the back of the book as an extra treat. Springtime in Carolina is considered 2.5 of the series. I haven't heard anything yet about a fourth book but I will patiently wait. If you have not read the series yet, make sure you back read so you don’t miss out on a great series.

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