OMG, I can't go wrong with a Carolyn Brown book. Whether it's a cowboy romance or women's fiction. The Perfect Dress was fabulous. I always love unique characters with a bit of sass. I love plus size heroines. Graham, Mitzi, and the twins were great

I found so much to love in the characters' banter, with each character given a personable voice. Dialogue sparkled with well thought-out depths of character history, humor, care, and loyalty. Conversation was engaging and thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyable. Author has nailed the expertise of characterization. My own preference, though, is for much more of a sense of place, more sensory details, and a painting of details that would bring that masterful dialogue more to life. The author 'has it' with voice, and can easily elevate this story with setting that becomes something of a character as well. I'm impressed enough by the dialogue to seek out other novels by this author, and will keep looking for future titles.

Loved, loved, loved this title! The ladies were a group I'd love to know and their "southern-ness" was delightful. I enjoyed the setting, the realistic view of their lives and romances, and the pride and discomfort they often felt about being plus-sized. It was a delightful read,one I know my readers will enjoy!

Mitzi and her friends run the Perfect Dress, which is a dress shop for bespoke wedding dresses for larger women.

Mitzi then crosses her high school crush Graham who has recently moved back to Celeste with his twin daughters. Mitzi still gets the same feelings for Graham as she did when she was 15, but will Graham notice her?? He didn't when they were kids, then the twin come in for a fitting for bridesmaid dresses and hits it off with all the partners in the shop, also Tabby and Dixie love making flower arrangements which The Perfect Dress doesn't currently offer, So the twins end up with a part time job at the shop which also means Graham appears more and more and feeling for Mitzi seem to be mutual.

Jody is happy living with her long term partner in their trailer, when Lyle then doesn't come back home to Jody. But the next morning Jody receives a phone call that turns her whole world upside down!!!

Paula has a secret so big she doesn't know how to tell anyone. She is worried what people will say and do what will her mother think of her???

The three friends help each other through their trials and tribulations.

This is a well written book with a definite feel good factor feel, well worth a read!!!

Delightful, fun book. Good beach,rainy day, or anytime read. Mrs. Brown's 'Southernisms' are spot on. The only one missing is a good "bless her heart" Lol! Ladies who live in the south or have any knowledge of southern women/lifestyle will appreciate the fun banter of the characters. LOL funny at times. I think I'd like to be a ''fly on the wall'' at the author's home or in the book.
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I previously happened upon two other of Mrs. Brown"s books on Amazon and was delighted that I was able to read this ARC. I will definitely seek her works for good clean but almost naughty books.

No spoilers from me, jacket cover is sufficient. Put on your boots, pull up your hair a ponytail or bun , drink a root beer (or a 'cold one') and enjoy this book.

Thank you to the author,publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC for an honest review. The opinions expressed are my own.

This book has likeable, in a way different from the norm, yet overall quite ordinary characters, and an interesting story.
I liked the big-seized heroine and her friends/partners, their friendship and business. The big, spectacled, somewhat shy, yet self-assured, honorable hero, who takes his time to make a move on the heroine, is also charming.
I always like a slow-burn romance and I’ve enjoyed watching Mitzi and Graham fall for each other, although I would have liked to have felt a bit more heat and passion. It was refreshing to have a couple with no drama between each other, but the vilification of Graham’s ex (and Mitzi friends’ too) was unnecessary and their antics a bit far-fetched.
The twins are great, but too perfect for teens.
While I’ve enjoyed the fact that most of the characters – and particularly the trio of friends – were guileless foodies, the part food and eating played in the plot sometimes felt a bit tedious and, at a certain point, the food dimension became a little too much, with all that eating and talking about it (I felt this part could be…shortened).
At first, I had some trouble getting used to the “y’all”s, but I guess it’s appropriate in the name of realism when the setting is a small town in Texas.

The stories of Mitzi, Jody and Paula, who all work together in the shop they run, making plus-sized wedding dresses.
The book follows their lives as one falls in love, one splits from her partner and one finds out she is going to be a single mother.
A gently paced story with some interesting characters!

A sweet and heartwarming story, full of lovely characters and with an intriguing plot.
It was a fast and enjoyable read, a well written book that never bores.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Montlake Romance and Netgalley for this ARC

Carolyn Brown does not disappoint. Yet another great read! Her characters make you feel like they are your next door neighbors. What could be better then 3 best friends running a Plus size wedding boutique, a secret crush moving back into town, and enough drama to make life interesting. I loved reading about Mitzi and Graham and getting to know Graham's twin daughters. They do everything big in Texas and this book is no exception. If you like an ending that makes you happy with enough twists to make you wonder if you will get there, then this is the read for you!

In The Perfect Dress, Ms. Brown gives her readers a glimpse into the lives of three best friends running a wedding dress business & their lives, loves & families. All three girls are what is considered “big” girls & have been bullied for their size. They cater only to plus sizes, determined to help them feel beautiful on their big day. I enjoyed the fact that even though all three have their moments of shame & self doubt, they stand behind each other through everything & come out the other side stronger & more self assured.

This was a sweet story about three dear friends starting a business and leaning on each other as they take on life and love. It was an easy, light hearted read, made me want to go try on wedding dresses!

This book is a good one of friendship that every woman wants! 3 friends in a wedding dress shop! Loyalty and great friends help in life when you need them!!! Which is always! Carolyn Brown makes you laugh, appreciate support and great characters!

This story follows three friends who own their own custom wedding dress shop. These three women are the type of friends everyone is looking for in their life-one who will stand beside you or stand up for you no matter what. Carolyn Brown presents us with witty characters as she tackles family dynamics, romance and gives us TONS of humor along the way.

I recieved a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this one, the characters were fun and there was plenty of drama.

Time shops a little sometimes and without chalet trains for which character we're with can be a little confusing, at times I had to go can to try to figure out who was talking.

I loved Mitzi's conversation with Rita and the way she shit her down, but then again I loved the way Graham did that too.

Overall I liked it

Three friends open a plus size wedding dress shop in the south, you just know there is going to be a lot of humor in this one. I really liked all of the characters and how the friends stood together against everything. Lots of humor and drama and as we all know, southern ladies tell it like it is

I loved this book! I loved the relationships that we got to watch grow in this novel. The relationships between Mitzi and Graham’s girls was so great to see blossom. Even Fanny and Mitzi relationship was wonderful to read about. Although Mitzi, Jody and Paula each had a difficult storyline at times they all supported each other and there were great outcomes. I would love to read more about each of them with sequels to this one. There were definitely times I laughed during reading this. I couldn’t wait to keep reading this book, it was definitely a fast and fun read!

I couldn’t find this on Goodreads so I could not review it on there quite yet.