THE BROODING BACHELOR Three marriage proposals and not one walk down the aisle had Hannah Farley swearing off men forever. Until the sexiest stranger Clover, South Carolina, had ever seen turned up. With his black eyes, black T-shirt, black worn jeans and a temper to match, Matthew Granger was an irresistible challenge! But all the man did was stomp around town and ask strange questions. He wanted something—and obviously it wasn't a blushing bride. Of course, Hannah knew there were ways to tempt the truth out of the most secretive of men .... Always a Bridesmaid! — Five unforgettable couples say "I Do"... with a little help from their friends!

The Groom says, "I will." When Michael Flint learned that Emma Wynn was about to marry another man, he was determined to stop her. She'd turned down his proposal before, but Michael would get his "yes" this time. He knew what was best for Emma—he could see it in her eyes every time he kissed her lips.... The Bride says, "I won't!" How dare Michael Flint come courting again when Emma was already a bride-to-be! With his rugged good looks, Michael was a man of adventure—certainly not the kind of man she'd ever marry. Though his passionate kisses touched her heart, they'd never change her mind—or would they? Always a Bridesmaid! Five unforgettable couples say "I Do"... with a little help from their friends!

Sheriff Ford Maguire had no time for romance. Keeping the peace in Clover, South Carolina, kept him busy, while reminding him that most people weren't to be trusted. Them single mom Sophie Reynolds came to town, testing Ford's notions about love. All Sophie had left in the world was her infant daughter—a child she would protect with her life. She had no intention of getting romantically involved, especially with the town sheriff, the one person who could uncover her startling secret. But Ford wasn't the type of man a woman could resist for long.

The moment of truth All the guests had arrived at St. John's Church. The wedding gown had been donned. The organ music swelled. Lucy Maguire's big day had finally arrived. All she had to do was walk down the aisle.... Until a mysterious man burst through the door—and her groom-to-be fled.... Max Ryder certainly had a way of making an entrance into a woman's life. But if it hadn't been for him, she would have made the biggest mistake ever. Obviously Lucy wasn't great at picking husbands—and now she was falling in love with a stranger....

When Luke Cassidy proposed to his once best friend, Katie Jones was relieved that she was finally going to trade bridesmaid taffeta for bridal silk. Unfortunately, Luke had business-not love-on his mind. He only wanted a mother for his five-year-old son, and Katie's dreams of bridal bliss were turning into her worst nightmare. She had loved Luke for as long as she could remember, so she'd just have to convince him that she was more than just a temporary business partner—she was a marital partner for life! Always a Bridesmaid! — Five unforgettable couples say "I Do"...with a little help from their friends!