Bearberry Coffee is financially bad.
A family business, which was created by the Delaney in a self-made way, it grew a lot in the hands of the couple's friend, John Strong.
However, John acted in bad faith, getting rich, while the Delaney are now embittered by near bankruptcy.

After John's death in London, his wife, Jane Strong, a close friend of Mrs. Delaney, decided to help her friend's company, and for that, her son, Aidan, would marry one of the Delaney daughters.
And there was a bet... Which of the 3 sisters would marry Aidan?
Well, the choice would go to the one who couldn't find the love of her life within 1 month.
Nell and Misty made it.
Charlotte was the loser (or was she the winner?)

Aidan Strong moved to London from Maine at an early age. He had fond memories of the place, he missed the beach... and he had a crush on Charlotte.
But now, after so many years, they would only have a negotiation.
The wedding she'd been waiting for? (and after five years of marriage, they could have separate lives, and she would own half the company) It wasn't going to happen. He would gladly give her half of the company.

Finding all this to be very bold (after all, the company was created by her parents!), Charlotte does not accept his offer. In return, she offers another bet:
Whoever sold more cups of coffee on the day of Fall Fest would be the winner and would own 100% of the company.
May the best win!

During that week of preparation for the Fest, Charlotte and Aidan share the Café office, reminisce about flying a kite on the beach, and reconnect to each other.
But it was all just a bet, right? In the end, win or lose, Aidan would return to London... and Charlotte would be heartbroken...
4 stars

Book 3 is Charlotte's turn.
The bet that had been made between Charlotte & Aidan's
moms ended with the last sister not being engaged/married, would then marry Aidan.
Everyone was waiting at the
airport for Aidan to arrive from London.
He & Charlotte were to marry.
Except he had a different plan
in mind. But Aidan didn't realize
Charlotte was the most stubborn
of the 3 sisters.
I really enjoyed reading this story. It's a feel-good, fun & moving romance.

I have been looking forward to Charlotte and Aiden's story.

I was curious how they would find an HEA with a potential marriage of convenience hanging over their own heads. Their story ended up being sweet, fun, and entertaining. Charlotte and Aiden were well matched and the relationship development was nicely paced. I think they are my favorite couple of the series!

I really love this story! I was glued to the pages of this! It was just the perfect book to sit in the sun and relax with and make me smile.
I just reviewed Last Bride Standing by Ginny Baird. #LastBrideStanding #NetGalley
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Quick Summary: A sweet end and a new beginning romance

My Review: Last Bride Standing by Ginny Baird is the third and final installment in the Majestic Maine series. I found it to be a sigh happy love story and a beautifully simple romance.

About the Book:

Charlotte Delaney has always been strong. She is capable, competent, driven, and focused. She loves her family and will do what she must in order for them to find their happiness. So, making the decision to wed Aidan Strong is an acceptable means to an end. Right? It's just a business arrangement... right? Why is she now suddenly so aware of him, and why is her heart reacting to him in such a peculiar way?

Aidan Strong had only planned to stay in Majestic for a short time. His trip is only meant to be long enough to make the Delaney family an offer they can't refuse. Marrying his once upon a time crush, Charlotte, doesn't have to be on the table any longer. It would be win for both him and her, if they could come to some sense of agreement about their businesses. When Charlotte abruptly decides on taking an all or nothing approach to his very generous business offer, of course he has to stay and protect his interests. When did everything become so confusing? Why does his heart have to complicate things now?

My Final Say: Majestic is a magical place. It represents family, friendship, community, and heartfelt connections. It's the kind of place where forever love is found and moments of delight are appreciated. Readers who are interested in finding a place where true love makes its home should read this entire series.

Other: While book three can be read as a standalone novel, it would be helpful to read the preceding books.

Rating: 3.75/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Status/Level:🍬
Chemistry: +
Angst: + (Business rivalry)
Conflict: Light

Thanks to the author and to the publisher (Entangled Publishing) for providing access to a digital ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The words I have shared are my own and are voluntarily offered.

This is the third book in a series of three sisters who have to have an arranged marriage within a month, or else marry someone else. the first two books are about how the oldest and youngest sister of the three found their true love, leaving Charlotte to marry Aiden.

So, if you have read the other two books, you know how no one knew anythign about Aiden, though they had known him a a child, and had no idea what he was like. And the idea of marrying him for five years, in order to be given half of the company his father stole from their parents, was just too horrid for the other sisters to even think of.

But, if you come into this book without having read the others, though you can, you miss all the back story, and just how hard all the sisters tried to *not* marry him. So, in this book Charlotte has decided she might as well. Thing is, he isn't interested. He decides rather than wait five years, he'll just give the half of the company, and get it over with.

But Charlotte will have none of that. How dare he reject her. And so begins a sort of push-me-pull-me of the both of them declaring they are not the least bit interested in the other, when they both are.

It is a fun story, but there is a lot of pining here. And some of the side characters are running around int he background, not adding anything to the story. They could have been left out completely without losing anything. But, on the other hand, they do tie up loose threads from the earlier books.

I would suggest reading the whole series, to get the most out of this book. Otherwise this will seem all petty.


<em>Thanks to Netgalley for making this book avialable for an honest review.

I really liked this series. This is the third book in the Majestic Maine series about three sisters trying to save their parents' coffee business by having an arranged marriage set up by their mother and the rival's mother. Charlotte is the last sister who hasn't found her true love yet before the end of the month that they set as the end date so she is to marry Aiden. The sisters knew Aiden when they were young and thought he was a nerd. His family went back to England to live and run the business that Aiden's father cheated the Delaney family out of most of the business. Now the Delaney family is in dire straits and need the union of Aiden and Charlotte. When Aiden comes to Majestic, the sisters are shocked at the change in Aiden. He's really good looking now. He announces at the airport that there won't be any wedding and that he's willing to hand over half of the business with no strings attached.
Charlotte is taken aback since he decided that there won't be a marriage. She comes up with a contest the whoever sells the most coffee at the end of the upcoming festival will win the entire company. Aiden goes along with it because he's certain that he will win. The problem is that the more time they spend in each other's company, they find themselves attracted to the other. Who will win the contest? Will Aiden and Charlotte be able to get over the past hurts? This is a wonderful book. I highly recommend the entire series. I received an early copy from Netgalley and I'm leaving my honest review.

this is the third book in a series but can be read as a standalone, really enjoyed it. I will go back and read the other two in the series.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Book 3 and just as amazing as the other 2 books. I could not put it down. It could be read as a stand alone but you get so much more out of it as book 3.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I thought this was an 'okay' read. The characters seemed a little flat and very two dimensional. There didn't seem to be much character development and most of the interactions seemed contrived and immature. It was difficult for me to connect with the characters and the plot. The relationship between the three sisters also felt contrived and didn't add much to the story. The plot itself felt a little chaotic. It's a marriage of convenience, enemies to lovers, friends with benefits plotline? But it just didn't work for me.

i was so glad to get this series of books for brides. My first Ginny Baird book was duplicate bride and that was it for me. This was a pleasing and wonderful book. Must read. Get this series today.

This book, the third in the Majestic Main series, can be read as a standalone, even if, in my opinion, to fully appreciate the story and its details of the marriage of convenience bet, especially in the initial part of the book, it would be better to start with the first book of the series. The story is pleasant and flowing, also thanks to the banter among the protagonists. HEA present.

Last Bride Standing by Ginny Baird is a hoot! Since her two sisters found true love before the month , was over, it’s fallen to Charlotte to enter into a marriage of convenience with Aiden to save her parents’s business. Aiden, however, has other plans, but upon hearing his proposal Charlotte has a proposal of her own…a bet that she hopes will give her family full ownership of the coffee line. Let the game begin. This reader loves that Ms. Baird’s story has a lot of witty dialogue and surprises that advance the story. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. Most highly recommend.

This author takes feelings to a new level. She engages the reader in feelings of joy, sadness, and intrigue. Captivating story you should read and enjoy.