by Rachel Hauck
A few shout-outs are most definitely in order . . .
A hearty thanks to all the people who have made this novella better than I could ever manage on my own—Becky Philpott, Jean Bloom, and Karli Cajka. It was a pleasure working with you!
Thank you to the entire team at Zondervan for inviting me to take part in such a fun project, Elizabeth Hudson for your passion and enthusiasm, and an especially loud shout-out to my fellow “bridesmaids.” It’s been an honor and a joy celebrating these novellas together!
Thank you to Marie Bates for giving me a sneak peek inside the life of a veterinarian, and to Joel Malm for helping me figure out the perfect occupation for adventure-seeking Liam. Any inaccuracies in the portrayal are all mine!
Carrie Pendergrass for sharing your husband’s words to you at a time I really needed to hear them. They became the words Emma’s dad shared with Emma in the horse carriage ride when she really needed to hear them. I pray they encourage readers as much as they did me!
Thanks, of course, to my agent, Rachelle Gardner, for all you do to get my work out there.
To my amazingly supportive husband and my wonderful family for all you do so that I can write.
To a lavishly good God for allowing me to do something that brings me such joy and for providing the words when I’m feeling wrung dry.
And to my fabulous readers—the ones who take that joy and multiply it exponentially with your support, your presence, and your encouragement. It’s an honor to write stories for you, and I will continue as the Lord allows!
About the Authors
Rachel Hauck
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Rachel Hauck is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY bestselling author of The Wedding Dress, which was also named Inspirational Novel of the Year by Romantic Times and was a RITA finalist. Rachel lives in central Florida with her husband and pet and writes from her ivory tower.
Visit her online at RachelHauck.com
Facebook: @RachelHauck
Twitter: @RachelHauck
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Becky Wade
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Becky Wade makes her home in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, three children, and two spaniels. She’s the Christy and Carol award winning author of My Stubborn Heart, the Porter Family series, the Bradford Sisters series, and the Misty River Romance series.
Visit Becky online at www.beckywade.com
Facebook @authorbeckywade
Twitter: @beckywadewriter
Instagram: @beckywadewriter
Katie Ganshert
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Katie Ganshert is the author of nine novels and several works of short fiction. She has won both the Christy and Carol Awards for her writing and was awarded the RT Reviews Reviewers Choice for her novels, The Art of Losing Yourself and Life After. Katie makes her home in eastern Iowa with her family.
Visit Katie online at katieganshert.com
Facebook: @AuthorKatieGanshert
Twitter: @KatieGanshert
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A January Bride by Deborah Raney
A February Bride by Betsy St. Amant
A March Bride by Rachel Hauck
An April Bride by Lenora Worth
A May Bride by Meg Moseley
A June Bride by Marybeth Whalen
A July Bride by Beth Wiseman
An August Bride by Debra Clopton
A September Bride by Kathryn Springer
An October Bride by Katie Ganshert
A November Bride by Beth K. Vogt
How to Make a Wedding: Twelve Love Stories
Love at Mistletoe Inn: A December Wedding Story by Cindy Kirk
A Brush with Love: A January Wedding Story by Rachel Hauck
Serving Up a Sweetheart: A February Wedding Story by Cheryl Wyatt
All Dressed Up in Love: A March Wedding Story by Ruth Logan Herne
In Tune With Love: An April Wedding Story by Amy Matayo
Never a Bridesmaid: A May Wedding Story by Janice Thompson
Picture Perfect Love: A June Wedding Story by Melissa McClone
I Hope You Dance: A July Wedding Story by Robin Lee Hatcher
Love on a Deadline: An August Wedding Story by Kathryn Springer
Love Takes the Cake: A September Wedding Story by Betsy St. Amant
The Perfect Arrangement: An October Wedding Story by Katie Ganshert
Love in the Details: A November Wedding Story by Becky Wade
Copyright
Say I Do
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Copyright © 2014 A Brush with Love by Rachel Hauck
Copyright © 2015 Love in the Details by Rebecca Wade
Copyright © 2014 An October Bride by Katie Ganshert
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ISBN 978-0-7852-4978-8 (trade paper)
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