#MFRWhooks Blog Hop - An Excerpt from WHEN I WAS YOUR MAN - The Wedding That Wasn't

Happy Wednesday! Today I have an excerpt from WHEN I WAS YOUR MAN, book 3 in my Time Travel romance series. In this scene, Apprentice Angel Gabriel and his mentor, Senior Angel Thomas, have literally dropped in on a wedding in progress. Except it doesn't go so well. I hope you enjoy the excerpt!

Excerpt:

Gabriel turned in his seat as the congregation rose and the bridesmaids began making their way down the aisle to the strains of the wedding march. The first young woman, a pretty blonde, wore a full-length gown in a dusty rose colour. She smiled happily and waggled her fingers at members of the congregation as she walked the aisle.

The second bridesmaid’s dress was identical to the first’s but that was where the similarity ended. She was taller, also biracial, and wore her dark, curly hair in an elegant updo. Bridesmaid number two didn’t make eye contact with anyone in the congregation, and she didn’t smile.

She looks nervous, Gabriel said to Thomas. See how her bouquet is shaking?

Yes, I see. Why do you think that is?

No idea. I just fell into this place, remember?

Keep your eyes, and your mind, open, Gabriel.

Gabriel had no idea what he was supposed to be looking for. Another of Thomas’ riddles. But he nodded and continued to watch closely.

The bride, flanked on each side by a middle-aged couple, presumably her parents, began her slow progression. Her form fitting white dress showed off her slim figure. A long, lacy veil fell over face and head so Gabriel couldn’t make out her expression or even determine the color of her hair. But her parents were beaming, so he assumed the bride was happy as well.

Funny that bridesmaid number two appears far more nervous than the bride.

Not funny at all.

Gabriel turned to Thomas, curious about his remark, but as usual he didn’t elaborate.

Instead, Thomas kept his gaze fixed on the wedding party. Gabriel sighed and turned his attention to the front of the church as well.

The bride and her parents reached the altar and after giving their daughter a hug, they took their seats. The bride and groom then faced each other, and the minister began the ceremony.

“Dearly beloved. We are gathered here today—”

“Wait! Stop, please.”

The groom took a step away from the bride. “I’m sorry. I can’t do this. I thought I could, thought I wanted to, but I can’t. I’m so sorry.”

The bride reached out to touch him. “Sam?”

The groom evaded her touch. “I’m so sorry. I can’t.”

Blurb:

Apprentice angel Gabriel Daniels faces his most difficult challenge. He must convince his third and final client, Sam Jensen, to go back ten years in time for his second chance at love. If Gabriel completes this mission successfully, he will gain entry to Heaven and earn the privilege of watching over the people he loves back on Earth.

Except it’s not clear who Sam was truly in love with ten years ago. Going back may hurt people Sam cares about and end relationships. And it may have surprising results for Gabriel as well.

While Gabriel shows Sam how his resentment toward his adoptive family was misplaced, senior angel Thomas illustrates to Gabriel that his resentment toward his absent father colored every aspect of his life. Including missing out on a relationship with his half-sister.

Gabriel must determine who the love of Sam’s life truly is and help him get a second chance with her. Even if it means sacrificing his own chance for a happy afterlife.  

Universal Book Link: https://books2read.com/When-I-Was-Your-Man

I’m participating in MFRW Book Hooks—browse the current hop here:

https://airtable.com/appvKrW9skkDjJe1n/shrqsbVq9LOioYMUD