Runaway Groomsman

By: Meghan Quinn

Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor, Alastair Haynesbridge

From USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a heartfelt romantic comedy about new beginnings and finding the romanticized happily ever after in the most unlikely of places.

Hollywood screenwriter Sawyer Walsh knows a good love story when he sees it. But when it comes to real life romance, he’s a mess. That’s how he finds himself standing at the altar…as his ex-girlfriend ties the knot with his very famous best friend. The pressure, the resentment, the media coverage—it’s all too much—and before he knows exactly what he’s doing, he’s making a run for it, leaving a shocked congregation and flashing cameras in his wake.

Needing to lie low amid the media fallout, Sawyer lands in the charming town of Canoodle, California, where he crosses paths with Fallon Long, who runs the Canoodle Cove Cabins, a family-owned business and Sawyer’s new short-term residence. Overwhelmed with renovations and her long list of responsibilities, Fallon is struggling to make ends meet while attempting to bring the cabins back to their original glory. So when Sawyer arrives, she is grateful for the income, but immediately writes him off as just another vapid Hollywood hack, until he begins to prove her wrong at every turn.

As Fallon comes closer to saving the family business, an undeniable bond forms between her and the handsome screenwriter. But the pressures of her family obligations and Sawyer’s notoriety might prove to be too much for anyone to handle. Could Canoodle be the setting for a new romance—or is true love just a Hollywood cliché?

©2022 Meghan Quinn (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“A diverse cast, solid friendships, and some laugh-out-loud moments only enhance proceedings. This is sure to please.”—Publishers Weekly

“The supporting characters give this slow-burn romance from Quinn (The Reunion) a healthy dose of humor and heart and make this story one to include in all romance collections.”—Library Journal

I liked it until I didn't and then I did again.

This was a cute story and I enjoyed most of it. However, there was a part of the story that was a bit rapeish. 😳 I know, but if a male character had done what Fallon had done I don't think people would have enjoyed that part of this light-hearted romance. It bordered on sexual assault. We need to respect boundaries and limits people set on their bodies for both sexes.

Cute Read!

This was a sweet romance that gave me Notebook vibes. I enjoyed the main characters as well the side ones. The narrators were excellent.

This book was so good!!!

I loved everything about this from beginning to end. Cannot say enough good things about it.

Good variety in story

Characters were fun and lived all the different stories. Kind of reminds me of a Gilmore girls town 😊

Loved it!

What a wonderful story. I am new to this author and I will be making my way through the rest of her books. I loved each of the characters but someone should have put Jazz in her place early in the book! I did like having her character mature and learn a life lesson. I really appreciated that there was no unnecessary argument scene. The characters were just nice, normal and like able. The narration was perfect.