Always the Baker, Finally the Bride (Emma Rae Creations, #4)

Always the Baker, Never the Bride
Sandra D. Bricker

Book Summary: In Always the Baker, Never the Bride, readers fell in love with Emma Rae and Jackson, and they’ve gotten more acquainted with them in the two books that followed. But now it’s time for the diamond to meet the road as Jackson fields an offer to sell The Tanglewood, a move that will uproot this high-flying family act once and for all. Get reacquainted with all of the lovable and quirky characters from the first three books as your favorite diabetic baker figures out if she'll achieve her greatest goal of all: Will Emma, at last, become FINALLY the Bride?

Review: I am of a double mind about this book. The characters were streamlined throughout the series. There are show more obviously differences between older writers than Ms. Bricker. The main thing is a widening generational gap an example is tattoos. I am not fond of them. I never have, it has nothing to do with faith and tattoos it is more of a how I look at marking up my body. After reading one review who stated that the Christianity was not overpowering I would say it is nonexistent other than some weak poorly stated places. How can one be a Christian and not pray for the things which seldom to never occurred. Another minor but irritating point for me personally is the descriptions used ‘her smile stretched..’ it brought up pictures of rubber bands to my mind. Many of these things may seem petty but for me they interrupted the flow of reading. I found the main characters to be selfish – no children plans because they want to live in Paris not for missions but for them to enjoy it. There were a number of these things that were disturbing. I did like the supporting characters and there were a lot that surrounded this series. I liked Hilda a very real character and Aunt Sophie. These were two great characters that truly helped the main characters. I would still recommend the book because the book did have a great conclusion to this series, but this book was more secular than Christian fiction.
I would like to thank Net Galley and Abingtdon Publishing for allowing me to read and review this book in return for a free copy and I was never asked to write a favorable review by anyone. show less

I have always enjoyed this books and I enjoyed this one but there was so much that I didn't understand why it was used in the story.

SPOILER ALERT - MAYBE!!!!!

The health of the bride was one of them, oh how high her blood pressure was but we never saw a great closure to this story. The dad having an medical issue and having to miss the wedding and then poof he is there. Or for that matter - all the people who were not going to be able to attend for crazy reasons and all showed up. Where was Hildie at the wedding or for the balance of the book after she went off to her soccer game?

Now the cake dilemma was enjoyable, the love that they share was awesome to read and something everyone dreams about wanting.

In the finale to the series, I really love how all of the characters from each book come together to help Jackson and Emma Rae. It really is a great way to finish the series and wrap up all of the storylines. Great series!

ALWAYS THE BAKER,FINALLY THE BRIDE by Sandra D. Bricker is an interesting inspirational romance. #4 in the "Emma Rae Creations",but can be read as a stand alone. See,"Always the Wedding Planner,Never the Bride","Always the Designer,Never the Bride",and "The Big 5-Oh". You will fall in love with the characters and the plot. With a bit of humor,lots of food,Emma may just be a bride after all. It is filled with delightful recipes,a bit of trivia,wedding cake drawings,wedding tips,romance and so much more.At the end of each chapter you will find delicious recipes for you to enjoy. Who doesn't love recipes,weddings and romance,right? You will delight in this story. This was my first read by this author and it will not be my last. If you show more enjoy Janice Thompson's "Weddings by Bella"series,you will delight in "Always the Baker,Finally the Bride". I plan to go back and read the others in this series,as this was the final book in the "Emma Rae Creations",although, I will already know the conclusion to Emma's story. A wonderful read! Received for an honest review from the publisher.

RATING: 4

HEAT RATING: SWEET

REVIEWED BY: AprilR (Courtesy of My Book Addiction and More) show less

Perfect ending to an incredible series. ❤

This book wrapped up Emma and Jackson's relationship(s) perfectly.

I could not be happier with the way it turned out. This is definitely a series that I will reread in the future.

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