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Cute, fun, and a quick read. I enjoyed this book a lot. It was the first book I read of this series, so even though it was the third in the series, I didn't feel lost. I like Ari and Grace, and they made a cute couple. Great book when you're looking for a fun and sweet read!
Grace Bennett doesn't have time for a relationship, especially not when she's starting her own business. However, when she finds herself working with Ari Katsalos at his parents' wedding hall, no matter how hard she tries, there's no denying she wants him. Will she be able to convince Ari that love is a risk worth taking, or will they lose their chance at happy ever after?
This series introduced me to Ms. DeLeo's fabulous writing, and I've got to say I have loved the Katsalos family from the very first book. Really, the siblings have done all they can to keep their parents' wedding hall afloat, and now it's Ari's turn to do his part because Grace needs his help. The way this story started had me loving the powerful chemistry between Grace and Ari; chemistry that Grace is determined to ignore because she wants more than Ari is willing to give since he's anti marriage and long-term relationships.
As for the dialogue, it was well-written, compelling and had me really enjoying the growing relationship between the hero and heroine, as it's hard for Grace to be around Ari as much as she is and keep her distance. Will Ari finally realize that forever after is a good thing? Furthermore, the heroine is hard-working, driven and I liked how determined she was to win the hero over, even if it meant trying to make him understand that compromising isn't a bad thing and change can be good. While the hero, he's had it tough and always felt like he doesn't fit in with his family because of his learning disability. However, he's grown into a strong, capable and hard-working man with his own PI firm. I could also understand why he doesn't do long-term relationships for fear of getting hurt and not wanting to fall in line with what a woman wants from him. Does Grace ask too much of him that he sees compromising as just her wanting to change him? I also liked how charming the hero could be and that he would do anything to get Grace to change her mind when they first come face-to-face in the story and he needs her help.
Overall, Ms. DeLeo has delivered a very captivating read in this story where the romance was on the sweet side; and the ending had me absolutely loving the hero more than I already did because of what he does to win Grace back and make sure his parents are happy. However, it was the epilogue that wrapped this story up wonderfully, as the Katsalos family are reunited for a very special event. But what I loved most of all about the epilogue is the words Grace and Ari say to each other at the end. Certainly, he knows how to make Grace feel special. I would recommend Four Weddings and a Fling by Barbara DeLeo, if you enjoy the friends to lovers trope, sweet romances, or books by authors Barbara White Daille, LE Rico, Paula Altenburg and Ashlee Mallory.
I love the Katsalos family and it feels bittersweet to say goodbye to this series.
Grace has been working for the Katsalos family for a long time and has been holding down the fort since the parents took off for Greece. Once Ari arrives to take his turn running The Aegean Palace, Grace informs him that she's leaving to start her own business. Ari is no wedding planner. He's a tattooed, motorcycle-driving PI who tracks down cheating spouses for a living. Once these two start working together and exploring their explosive chemistry, the connection they share grows. But from the beginning, Ari and Grace have known that they want different things and that will never change. Or will it?
I have loved every book in this series and am sad to see it end. Ari's story has been a long time coming but he was the perfect ending for the Katsalos family and he had a perfect partner in Grace who is already an honorary family member. I was so in love with this story that I finished it in one sitting.
*This is my voluntary review of an advanced reader copy*
This is a nice story but I just didn't connect with the writer's work or the characters That doesn't mean someone else might.
Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for allowing me to read this story.
The Katsalos are back! I have been waiting for Ari's story, well worth the wait. Ari has returned home to Aegean Palace to help save his estranged parent's wedding business when he meets Grace the wedding planner. Ari does not believe in happily ever after but Grace on the other end believes and wants the next man in her life to be the everything. Grace his leaving the business and now Ari has to convince her to stay. As the chemistry heats up between the two can Grace fight it off.
A fun story that I really enjoyed. Great characters with a chemistry that flowed well. This is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone.
Ari was the bad boy of his family. He never really felt a part of his family. He is a tattooed motorcyclist and a PI who mainly seems to be hired to find proof of cheating spouses so he doesn’t believe in happily ever after. Grace works for Ari’s parents as a wedding planner but she wants to quit and go on to start her own wedding planner business. Ari came back to help his parents because they have been fighting and not giving their business they attention it needed before they lose the family wedding business - a wedding hall The Aegean Palace. Ari goes in panic mode when he finds out Grace wants to leave and decides he will do whatever it takes to keep her working for his parents as he is a P I not a wedding planner. Grace believes in love and marriage and the vows people take when thbey marry.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a good fun romance. I didn’t want to put the book down. I loved how Ari and Grace seemed to bring out the best in each other. I also felt there was realism in this book. I like how Ari and Grace are opposites but somehow work it out together. I loved the characters and the ins and outs of this book and I recommend it.
This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. The story flowed very well and was very enjoyable. This book will keep you reading long into the night and you will not want to put this book down until you finish. This was such a great read and full of surprises. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.
LOVED it!! Feels like I've been waiting forever for the final Katsalos story and it was well worth the wait. Bad boy of the family Ari is now back in town doing what he can to help save the family wedding business and The Aegean Palace even though he doesn't personally believe in happily ever after. He doesn't have a clue what he can do but he needs to be here. As long as Grace Bennett is around everything should be just fine! When Grace announces she's leaving Ari is in a panic. He's a motorcycle riding, tattooed. private investigator not a wedding planner. He has to do whatever he can to get Grace to stay. Once he does and business starts to pick up Ari finds himself more involved than he ever expected to be!
A fun read that I truly enjoyed. I recommend this one.
A fun story of opposites attracting, and certainly interesting to get back to the Aegean Palace with Grace, Ari and Ari's family. I struggled a lot with this one, however, because of the length of time between this release, and the release of the previous book in the series. I felt lost in remembering overlapping characters and their impact on the storyline. Moreover, I found it difficult because of that, to get to a point of connection with Grace and, in particular, Ari.
I did enjoy the ending and there were some incredibly enjoyable moments that made up for some of my misgiving. Would definitely give this author another read in future.
Not read much by this author before. This is such a great book too. Is really sweet and heartwarming story with great colourful cast of family and friends which makes the main characters that more amazing and you can’t help falling in love with this book. Would recommend
Four Weddings and a Fling is part of a series but can easily be read as a stand alone. The characters do flow from one book to another but the story is self contained in the one book.
Ari is one member of the Katsalos family that is not involved with his family's wedding hall. He's a jaded PI whose main job seems to be finding proof of cheating spouses. He's never felt like he was truthfully part of the family. Now, his parents are fighting & not giving the business the attention it needs so it is falling on him to step in & save it.
Grace Bennett is the wedding planner for the business. She has planned to leave & start up her own business offering wedding accessories & planning services. Somehow Ari convinced her to stay & help him run the business until his parents could decide what they wanted to do.
Sweet, optimistic Grace & tough, jaded Ari seem like a match that would never work. I really enjoyed the way the author had them bringing out the best in each other. The characters are realistic & full of life. Their interactions emphasis the sense of family & how family isn't always blood. I enjoyed this book & think those that like moderately steamy contemporary romances will too.
This is my first book by Barbara DeLeo.
What I liked:
The writing style
Part of a series: Weddings in Westchester
Standalone
HEA
I look forward to reading more from this author.
Ari’s work as a PI has jaded him to marriage. He doesn’t believe in happily ever afters. Grace is his complete opposite and believes in love and marriage.
Four weddings and a fling is the third book in weddings in Westchester series and can be read as standalone.
Four weddings and a fling has strong characters, family dynamics and a fling ..... making it an enjoyable read.
Ari and Grace are polar opposites when it comes to their beliefs in love and marriage. Despite his family's wedding business, his job as a PI has jaded him. Grace, however, believes in the power of marriage and the vows two people make.
This is part of the Weddings in Westchester series, but can be read as a standalone with minor spoilers for earlier books.
The author did a good job building believable characters with experiences that truly lend to their views on life. Grace's optimism about love despite her divorce was sweet and refreshing. My heart went out to Ari as you learn more about his childhood difficulties and how he views himself and his place in his family.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and am planning on going back to read the other two books in the series!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.