TV Bride (TV Love Book 1)

TV Bride, a contemporary romantic comedy novel

Dear Reader,

If you’re like me, reality TV is one of your guilty pleasures. When I watch, I often think of other scenarios for the people who invite us into their lives. For example,
what would happen if the Bachelor met the Godfather? TV Bride, the first book in my TV Love series, is an answer to that question.

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Samantha Parker, a photographer with trust issues, and Nick Ryan, a cynical writer, meet when they compete to rent the same cottage. Though Nick wins the cottage, it comes complete with a curse from Samantha.

The next time they meet, he’s the reluctant bachelor on a nationally televised wedding reality show. She’s an even more reluctant potential bride. Who could have predicted that these two would fall in love? Too bad Nick is forced to propose to Melinda, another “bride” -- or his brother will have to duke it out with some very tough guys. The gang behind Melinda has laid a very careful secret trap, leaving Nick with an impossible choice—a future with the woman he loves or a future for his brother.

Can Samantha’s love for Nick survive after he dumps her on national TV? Stay tuned to find out…
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What the Reviewers are saying:

4 ANGELS: Ms. Ballou demonstrates an innate talent for bringing emotion to the forefront with realism and a dose of laughter. You don’t have to be a fan of reality shows to enjoy the romance TV Bride brings to readers.
-- Fallen Angel Reviews

4.5 STARS: TV Bride is an excellent swipe at the television reality shows we all love to hate and swear we never watch. But it’s also a story about helping friends, following your heart and being prepared to bend your own self imposed rules to find happiness. I love a book that makes you laugh, and for a couple of hours, allows you dissolve into a romance that is realistic and sweet.
-- Once Upon a Romance

. . . about friendship and family and taking charge of one's life. . . The obstacles Ms. Ballou presents to the characters seem insurmountable and the reader wonders how she's going to be able to bring Nick and Samantha together in the end. . . The supporting cast is fun to watch and the friendships that Samantha makes along the way buoy this story along. I enjoyed watching the characters grow and would recommend this -- a great book to take along to the beach.
-- The Road to Romance

5 ROSES: If you like a good laugh with your contemporary romance, don’t pass up this one. . . the plot the most imaginative I’ve seen in awhile. I was cheering along with everyone else for him to choose the bachelorette least interested in winning – at the beginning. Entertaining and heart warming, TV Bride is a tale told well. Just what the reviewer ordered.
-- My Book Cravings

4.5 HEARTS: Bravo for Ms. Ballou’s TV Bride. ...a cast of characters who were so much fun to read about. ...better then any reality television show could hope to nail in real life. ...a story that kept this reviewer enthralled into the wee hours of the night. ... a mixture of humor, suspense and romance!
-- Love Romances & More