The Backup Bride Proposal is the the 4th book in the Boots and Bouqets series. This is the story of Mae and Kane. Mae works as a wedding planner at Red Moss Vineyards for the Bellini sisters.
When Mae first meets Kane skulking round a wedding she isnt impressed and doesn't recognise him as an actor. From the moment Kane meets Mae he is intrigued by her, she is nothing like the women he usually meets. When it looks like production will have to come to a standstill as the leading lady is delayed. Mae is asked to step in as a backup leading lady, to be shot from behind. Mae reluctantly agrees. As our hero and heroine spend time together both on and off set. The chemistry between them is obvious. Both have some past issues they need to work through before they find their happily ever after. I loved Kane and Mae both were characters I was rooting for. The Backup Bride Proposal is a fun romantic read with some steam. Highly recommended for fans of contemporary romance.

This book had such strong potential for me in the beginning, but unfortunately fell flat in the end. I really liked Mae, I thought she had a good head on her shoulders and kept her relationship with Kane realistic, but there was something about the two of them together that didn't quite work for me. Maybe it was the mismatch between his lack of communication and reassurance, and her needing that validation. I don't think her previous relationship was explored enough to explain why Mae was the way she was, and I found Kane to be immature in his handling of his feelings. I just wasn't dying to read this or for them to get their happy ever after, but it wasn't badly written by any means - just not my favourite couple!

This is the fourth book in the Boots and Bouquets series, set at the Bellini family’s Red Moss Vineyards, which includes a winery and a wedding planning business. The Bellini family agrees to host a movie production for publicity. Mae Wallace, close to the Bellini sisters, is appointed the liaison for the production company, despite her reservations about marriage due to a cheating ex-fiancé.

Mae confronts Kane August, mistaking him for a wedding crasher, but later learns he’s part of the movie crew. As Mae stands in for an actress, she and Kane grow closer, and their chemistry intensifies. Despite her initial distrust, Mae starts enjoying Kane’s company, and they develop strong feelings for each other.

The story features a heartwarming romance, a fantastic family dynamic, and enjoyable characters. Burton’s writing makes the romance fun, entertaining, and sexy, making the book a delightful read.

I really enjoyed this book. Mae is a wedding coordinator for a family winery and event space. who finds herself massively attrached to the very handsome movie start Kane after becoming a stand-in when a movie is being filmed at the vineyard. I breezed right through this book which was the perfect sort of celebrity escapist story when you want low drama and conflict.

Mae meets Kane when he is filming his later movie at the vineyard where she works. After being burnt before she is reluctant to have a relationship but will she give him a chance. A great series of books.

The Backup Bride Proposal
a fun and flirty rom-com where sparks fly at first sight!
by Jaci Burton

Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews

Genre: Romance, General fiction (Adult)

I'm a bit of an addict for the fame romance trope, I love the drama that brings. I was hoping this would be a perfect read for me, and I enjoyed it but....at times it dragged, and Kane could have been any good looking guy dropped into a romance, other than the filming parts there was little indication he was a leading actor. No bodyguards, screaming jealous fans etc.
I did like Kane but there wasn't anything really special about him for me. Mae had some great dialogues with him, and I could feel the attraction but she was ( IMO) too prone to over reaction, and poor Kane was left feeling What just happened?
Its a great setting, fun characters and interesting read but for me it lacked drama, lacked the magic spark that would make me think – Must read that again!

Stars: Three, a good book but for me not a great one.

ARC supplied by netgalley and publishers

A cute romance story set filming a movie on a vineyard. Perfect quick read to take on holiday.
Mae steps in to film alongside Kane and play the part of missing actress Everly who is delayed filming another movie. Although weddings are part of her everyday life in her regular role of wedding planner at the vineyard, Mae has been burnt by her cheating ex fiancé Issac and now has a love em and leave them attitude to men.
As Kane and Mae spend time together both at work and in their free time, they discover they have a lot in common, and after a mix up following a paparazzi photo which leads to a breakup they both realise the depth of their feelings for each other.

I am so physicked for this novel words can’t even describe. I love a good Hollywood esque romance and this perfectly fits the bill. I look forward to sharing much more soon. I apologize I have been in the hospital unexpectedly recently and have fallen a bit behind on my review process, but I am slowly getting to each and every book one by one. I also love how he is going to take her back to his ranch as well swoon. This book would make a great movie. I really hope it gets optioned. Already living the characters and writing style as well,