Otherwise Engaged

by Kellie Coates Gilbert

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A cultivated young socialite from the south visits the Sun Valley Lodge and accidentally falls in love with a fun-loving and adventurous sous chef who lives on a shoestring budget. Trouble is, she’s already engaged, and the rapidly escalating romance imposes dire consequences to everything Lindsay Griffin holds dear, including her relationship with her mother.

Set against the backdrop of America’s original ski resort, Otherwise Engaged is the story of star-crossed lovers, a tale that opens the windows to what is possible when you follow your heart.

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Book Details

Genre

Contemporary Romance

Subgenre

Destination / Vacation, Small Town

Series

Love on Vacation • Book 1

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

1 None

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

2 Mild

Publication Date

May 10, 2017

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novella

Sensitive Themes

Arranged or forced marriage

Editorial Reviews

“If you’re looking for a new author to read, you can’t go wrong with Kellie Coates Gilbert.”

~Lisa Wingate, NY Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours

“Well-drawn, sympathetic characters and graceful language”

~Library Journal

“Deft, crisp storytelling”

~RT Book Reviews

“I devoured the book in one sitting.”

~Chick Lit Central

“Gilbert’s heartfelt fiction is always a pleasure to read.”

~Buzzing About Books

“Kellie Coates Gilbert delivers emotionally gripping plots and authentic characters.”

~Life Is Story

“I laughed, I cried, I wanted to throw my book against the wall, but I couldn’t quit reading.”

~Reader in Arizona

Great Book

I loved this book. It was full of heartfelt moments and love. This HEA was the perfect way to spend a day.

A Fun Vacation Read

This first book in the "Love On Vacation" series took me to a delightful ski lodge populated by a bunch of interesting characters. Gilbert makes both the lovable and un-likeable ones really live. Though a fun, light read, this story is still thought-provoking.

Borrows too heavily from Titanic

The author wrote interesting characters, and a sweet story of having the courage to forge your own path.My only concern was the ongoing similarities to the movie Titanic. A fatherless girl is engaged to a rich tycoon, and is pressured by her mother to go through with the wedding for financial reasons. She meets a drifter from a lower class and steals away with him for various adventures. At one point, the guy who has stolen her heart is invited to a fancy dinner with all of the upper class, and makes a speech about having all he needs that is almost word-for-word like the speech Jack Dawson makes at the fancy dinner in Titanic (I even googled it to compare the two speeches). While I didn't mind the plot similarities, I was disappointed by the speech, as it seemed almost like plagiarism.

Sweet story

I received a copy of this book.Sweet story and characters.Looking forward to reading more books by this author.

It's My Life

Lindsay doesn't want to live the life her mother wants her to live. She realizes she doesn't want to be the wife of a wealthy workaholic husband who doesn't but her first. So, Lindsay to break off her engagement to Tyler. When Tyler wouldn't take her asking she decided to go with Jess and his friends. Sparks fly between Jess and Lindsay as they start spending time together. Jesus is very attentive to Lindsay and her concerns. Lindsay starts struggling about what she really wants. Does she want the rich life with no concern for her needs and wants or does she want a normal life. A life where she can became a jewelry designer and husband that puts her first and let's her be her own person.MK