I actually read this series backwards. After reading the Secondhand Bride(#2), I ended up finding Kate(#1) for free. The Almost Wives Club series is different from what I normally associate Nancy Warren with. Many of the books that I have come across from her are suspenseful page turners. But whimsical and funny work well for her. Wish I had discovered that before now. Secondhand Bride is the story of a woman that wants to be happy but doesn't know how. All of her life she has felt second best. But a cursed wedding dress ends up being the wake-up call she needs. Well written story, fun characters and beautiful lessons to be learned. ( )