Marry Me Tomorrow: The perfect, feel-good read to curl up with in 2017!

Marry Me Tomorrow: The perfect, feel-good read to curl up with in 2017!
Carla Burgess

‘Funny and romantic, with a predictably good ending. A romance that makes you giggle!’ – Kitty Loves BooksTwelve days. Two gold rings. One BIG secret…Emily needs a husband…fast. It’s just a few days until Christmas and to finally put a stop to her nagging mother’s matchmaking plans, Emily has convinced her that she’s already married!And when her excited mum announces that she’s coming to stay, Emily can think of only one man to play the part: gorgeous ex-soldier, Sam. It’s the best part of her day, handing him a coffee every morning – but then, Emily never expected to offer him her hand in marriage, too…All that’s left is for Sam to say ‘I do’ – it’s the perfect plan! So why then, do her ‘pretend’ feelings for Sam seem far too real?Fans of Debbie Johnson, Holly Martin and Christie Barlow will love this heartwarming read from debut author, Carla Burgess.Praise for Carla Burgess:‘A lovely story…that unfolds beautifully.’ – Sally Coles (Top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)‘My favourite male character since Mr Darcy!’ – Tami Walker (NetGalley Reviewer)‘Fun, quirky and sweet!’ – Books Are Here For You‘Funny and romantic, with a predictably good ending. A romance that makes you giggle!’ – Kitty Loves Books‘An easy, fun read. You will love it!’ – Belgian Book Lady‘I enjoyed the story so much that I even told my husband about it!’ – Clara’s Books and Lit‘A delightful surprise that will warm your heart.’ – Hilda Danshaw (NetGalley Reviewer)‘Marry Me Tomorrow has flown into my top books of the year.’ – The Writing Garnet‘I absolutely adored this book. Just perfect!’ – K. E. Whittard (Amazon Reviewer)‘Humorous dialogue, loveable characters, classic villains and many surprises!’ – BeeReader‘One of those rare books I can see myself revisiting time and again. I laughed. I cried. I laughed some more.’ – The Well Read Pirate Queen

Twelve days. Two gold rings. One BIG secret…

Emily needs a husband…fast. It’s just a few days until Christmas and to finally put a stop to her nagging mother’s matchmaking plans, Emily has convinced her that she’s already married!

And when her excited mum announces that she’s coming to stay, Emily can think of only one man to play the part: gorgeous ex-soldier Sam. It’s the best part of her day, handing him a coffee every morning – but then, Emily never expected to offer him her hand in marriage, too…

All that’s left is for Sam to say ‘I do’ – it’s the perfect plan! So why then, do her ‘pretend’ feelings for Sam seem far too real?

Fans of Debbie Johnson, Holly Martin and Christie Barlow will love this heart-warming read from debut author Carla Burgess.

Marry Me Tomorrow

Carla Burgess

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First published in Great Britain by HQ in 2016

Copyright © Carla Burgess 2016

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This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental.

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E-book Edition © June 2016 ISBN: 9780008215392

Version date: 2018-07-23

CARLA BURGESS

was born in Solihull and now lives in Chester with her husband, three children, dog and bearded dragon. Her love of books was sparked when she borrowed Ghost Ship to Ganymede by Robert Swindells from her primary school library and devoured it in one night. It was just after this that she started writing her own stories and inflicting them on family and friends. She began her working life as an editor on a trade magazine where she dreamed of writing about romance instead of tubing, but still felt privileged to be working with words. She has a degree in English Literature and Psychology, and loves animals, the countryside and the sea. Carla’s debut novel, Marry Me Tomorrow, is released this year. You can follow her on Twitter at: @MsBear123

Thank you to the team at HQ Digital UK for all your hard work and support, especially my editor, Charlotte Mursell, and Rhea Kurien, who made ‘The Call’.

For Ian, Isobel, Tom and Cassie – with love.

Contents

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Title Page (#u79db96a6-4950-523a-9100-ee930610bb2a)

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Author Bio (#u24479a58-97eb-5e72-b82a-217a3b04fed2)

Acknowledgement (#u55da399b-1322-5ece-8e12-bdc238a1fea6)

Dedication (#ueee07d96-c7b8-5814-89ea-8fe653c0055e)

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Chapter Two (#ulink_91c5e589-949e-5211-bcb1-13a63c039cb7)

Chapter Three (#ulink_7bb22041-001f-534d-8d9c-4ec8709ccfba)

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