cover image The Dream Dress

The Dream Dress

Janice Thompson. Revell, $13.99 trade paper (336p) ISBN 978-0-8007-2154-1

Inspirational author Thompson continues to delight those who love all things romantic in her third entry in the Weddings by Design series. Her signature wit and light touch make for a delightful escape into the wedding world of Galveston, Tex. Gabi Delgado, “material girl” for Haute Couture Bridal, dreams of doing more than alterations and hems—she’s designing wedding dresses on the sly. But her plans for becoming a real designer seem as distant as her dream of finding a the right groom. When her boss fires her in front of handsome reporter Jordan Singer, Gabi’s world begins to shift. Pals Scarlet, Bella, and Hannah offer encouragement and help, while Jordan seems to be interested in more than just his story for Texas Bride magazine. Gabi struggles to forgive her absent father, understand her relationship to Christianity, and overcome the fear that holds her back from achieving her dreams. A dream of a tale! Agent: Chip MacGregor, MacGregor Literary Agency. (Feb.)