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    The Wedding List Sweet Christian Romance Free on Amazon Until September 1st!

    August 28, 2019 in sump'n speshul

    PLUS A PAPERBACK GIVEAWAY! SEE BELOW TO ENTER!

    Welcome to Pettett & Mayfield, a once-grand central London department store now fallen on harder times, despite the eccentric owner’s schemes to attract customers. But from the basement kitchenware department through to the top floor management offices, love and faith can still find a home.

    You never forget your first love…

    With her eye for design and her cut-glass accent, no-one would guess Beth Forrest’s impoverished background. It’s all throw pillows, china patterns, and upper class brides as she manages the Wedding Registry at Pettett & Mayfield, the stately maiden aunt of London department stores. So it’s not quite her dream job? Each bride she helps to select beautiful and oh-so-expensive items for their gift list brings her one step closer to buying a little home of her own, and financing the education she longs for.

    When physics professor James Tetherton-Hart, brilliant in his research lab but awkward and disorganised in everyday life, comes to the store in desperate need of both a gift and a partner for a wedding that evening and recognises her, all her careful plans and meticulous checklists are turned upside down.

    Now her first love is back, determined to make her his partner for life, not just the evening. But unless Beth can let go of the mistaken beliefs that separated them in the past, and appreciate the depth and breadth of God’s love for us all, her only gift from the wedding will be another heartbreak.

    Book 1 in the Love in Store series, set in a London department store. Series may be read in any order, as every story is a complete romance featuring a different couple. Clean, sweet, and wholesome Christian inspirational romance from a USA Today bestselling author!

    my point of view (from April 2019):

    If you have not read the Love in Store series yet, why not?? Actually, you are lucky, because for the next few days ONLY you can get the first book for FREE! That is correct, everyone can get this book absolutely free, and the next 4 books for only 99 cents….I promise you will not be disappointed!

    Okay, so let’s talk about The Wedding List and our first adventure at Pettett & Mayfield! I have never been to London, but I get a total sense of this amazing department store from Autumn’s descriptions, and I would totally shop there. I enjoyed this book on so many levels, the second chance at love has always been a favorite theme of mine, and this one is so special! The two characters fell in love as teens, but through unforeseen circumstances had to separate now suddenly find themselves face to face on Halloween. I mean, what woman doesn’t wish she could be reunited with her one true love while she is in costume and make-up looking like dawn of the dead, right? Hahaha!

    Seriously though, these two adorable characters stole my heart and made me so happy! The personalities of Beth and James, plus all the minor characters truly pull you into their story world. You also get the chance to tour a bit of London – something I have always wished to do, so travel to England without ever leaving your recliner! I cannot encourage you enough to grab this book while you can and enter the world of Love in Store!

    About Autumn Macarthur

    Autumn Macarthur is a USA Today bestselling author of Christian inspirational romance. Originally from Australia, she now lives near London with her very English husband plus their spoiled guinea pigs and rescue cats, after a one-year working holiday turned into over twenty years!

    She loves writing deeply emotional stories to make you smile and remind you how big and wide and deep God’s love and forgiveness can be. She’s thankful to be blessed with good friends and a patient husband. Most of all, she’s eternally grateful for God’s great love and mercy.

    When she’s not writing or being a cat slave, she spends far too much time on Facebook. You’re very welcome to join her friendly Facebook reader group, Three Authors and a Blogger.

    Sign up for her email newsletter at www.autumnmacarthur.com, and get a gift ebook, as well as news of new releases, special offers, and exclusive subscriber-only contests.

    Autumn has so generously offered to give away a paperback large print copy of The Wedding List to one commenter on this post! So let’s hear from you – what’s your favorite item to find on a wedding gift list that you like to purchase for the couple?

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    1. AvatarRobin in NC says

      August 28, 2019 at 6:53 am

      My nephew is getting married in October & one of the things I adored (&ordered for them) was a magnetic message board that had Love you to the moon & back printed on it. So cute but also useful in the busy lives we lead. Thank you.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 28, 2019 at 7:19 am

        That sounds adorable, Robin! Also my favorite saying for the most special people in my life!

    2. AvatarJaclyn Koszegi says

      August 28, 2019 at 7:11 am

      I like to buy items for the kitchen. Slow cookers, waffle makers, pots or pans. Our entire family sits down together for dinner every night. I think it is very important to have that time to chat and catch up.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 28, 2019 at 7:20 am

        Yes, Jaclyn! I could not live without my slow cooker…well, I guess I could live without it…but meals would not be half as good😁!

    3. AvatarCindy Anderson says

      August 28, 2019 at 9:49 am

      Love this book. It was the first book of Autumns I read. I was hooked. Have read the series and many of her other books since.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 28, 2019 at 11:08 am

        I know, right, Cindy! Such a great book to start with!

    4. AvatarSonnetta Jones says

      August 28, 2019 at 9:56 am

      My new item is the Instapot. My sister has one and it is the best. There are so many things you can do with it. I would love to gift that to a couple just starting out.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 28, 2019 at 11:11 am

        Oh, wow, Sonnetta – I have been so shy about trying one of these out, she really loves it? I may have to investigate further, lol!

    5. AvatarBecky Smith says

      August 28, 2019 at 10:38 am

      We always look to see if there is a coffee pot on their list, because that is our favorite thing to buy. Autumn is one of my favorite authors, and I have enjoyed every book of hers!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 28, 2019 at 11:13 am

        COFFEE!! Yes, Becky, that is the best gift ever! We are so addicted in our house that we always have a “spare” coffee maker in the closet if the one we use should suddenly stop working! HAHAHA – true story!

    6. AvatarJennifer Jorski says

      August 28, 2019 at 11:57 am

      I think a great gift is to take a wedding picture of the couple and put it on canvass. It is a gift of remembrance and more sentimental than the usual gift registry items.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 28, 2019 at 12:06 pm

        What a lovely idea, Jennifer! I must remember this for future weddings! Thank you for sharing!

    7. AvatarSusan Campbell says

      August 28, 2019 at 3:56 pm

      It would be an Instant Pot. They are better than a slow cooker because they do so many different things.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 28, 2019 at 4:01 pm

        Thank you, Susan! I really need to look into the Instant Pot!

    8. AvatarSusan Campbell says

      August 28, 2019 at 4:01 pm

      It would have to be an Instant Pot because they are so much better than a slow cooker because they can do so many different things.

    9. AvatarAutumn Macarthur says

      August 28, 2019 at 4:42 pm

      Thanks so much for hosting the giveaway, Paula! And thank you to everyone for commenting! 🙂

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 28, 2019 at 5:13 pm

        My absolute pleasure!

    10. AvatarTrudy says

      August 28, 2019 at 5:01 pm

      I like finding things unique for the couple, if I know them well. If I don’t know them that well, I buy the item(s) I can afford on their list!!!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 28, 2019 at 5:14 pm

        LOL, Trudy, I have done that a time or two….sort by price, please, lol!

    11. AvatarMaryann says

      August 28, 2019 at 5:09 pm

      I always enjoy buying kitchen items from the bridal registry. I am going to a shower next weekend. I got the bride some mixing bowls. I will get another request this weekend – a frying pan or baking dish. I always picture the couple using the items!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 28, 2019 at 5:13 pm

        All of which are great choices, Maryann! Thank you for sharing!

    12. AvatarLinda says

      August 28, 2019 at 5:26 pm

      A toaster oven! Every new couple can use that! I read Autumn’s book in 2016! Loved it!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 29, 2019 at 6:24 am

        Great idea, Linda! You know, I have never owned or used one of those🤔

    13. AvatarLinda Marie says

      August 28, 2019 at 6:25 pm

      I usually like to buy the couple something to do with cooking like blenders, cookware, utensils, crockpots.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 29, 2019 at 6:29 am

        Yes, I love anything that has me whipping up goodies in the kitchen! Great choices, Linda Marie, thank you for sharing!

    14. AvatarLinda Gawthrop says

      August 28, 2019 at 7:01 pm

      Typically kitchen items (to encourage eating together at home), Coffee pots are great and I have looked for special mugs (like for Irish Coffee) and a selection of gourmet coffee blends to go with the machine to help make it a special gift.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 29, 2019 at 6:29 am

        Mmm, you had me at coffee, Linda, hahaha!

    15. AvatarAlicia Haney says

      August 28, 2019 at 9:06 pm

      If the couple likes coffee maybe a keurig and some coffee. I think some nice towels are always nice, if they are on the list. Your book sounds like a very good read, I would love to read your book.Thank you for the chance. Have a Great rest of the day and week. God Bless you.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 29, 2019 at 6:30 am

        Great ideas, Alicia! I can never have enough towels😁

    16. AvatarBarbara Weintz says

      August 29, 2019 at 9:16 am

      I always enjoy buying the wedding couple a bottle of wine and some wine. Plus I get them a gift card to rent some movies and some popcorn. I put it in a nice basket for them. I figure after everything settles down they will want a relaxing night at home alone.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 29, 2019 at 12:46 pm

        What a lovely idea, Barbara! I really like the though behind this…..I may “borrow” this idea for a future gift! Thank you so much for sharing!

    17. AvatarKay Garrett says

      August 29, 2019 at 9:18 am

      My favorite item to find on a wedding gift is basically anything kitchen related. Since I love to cook/bake, getting to shop in those departments is exciting to me. I also love to include some of my tried and true recipes. A lot of them I’ve refined through the years for just two – for hubby and I – which makes them perfect for a couple of newlyweds.

      Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to win a copy of “The Wedding List”! The fact that it’s a large print edition is an extra and much appreciated bonus to me. Shared and hoping. Can’t wait to read it.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 29, 2019 at 12:48 pm

        Hi, Kay! I do something like that too! I create a notebook of my favorite recipes and put them in plastic page covers in a three ring binder! A recipe box would be lovely too, but then I would have to hand write them all, and well, printing is much easier, lol! Thank you so much for sharing!

    18. AvatarAngela Royster says

      August 29, 2019 at 9:48 am

      I like buying digital photo albums so they can have memories of the special day and add others throughout the years.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 29, 2019 at 12:49 pm

        That is a wonderful idea, Angela! I have only seen a few of those, but they do make an impact, don’t they? Appreciate you visiting with us today!

    19. AvatarTerresa M. says

      August 29, 2019 at 10:08 am

      Hi! First of all, thank you for the free ebook! I just downloaded it, so I’m looking forward to reading it! My favorite wedding gift to give (odd I know) is a coffee pot… this means the new couple will wake up every morning and have the opportunity to share a start to their day! And if I win the actual book, I’d love to have it autographed!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 29, 2019 at 12:51 pm

        Nothing odd about coffee, Terresa, lol!! I love how you express the newlyweds starting their day together, that is so sweet! The winner of the book will be getting it shipped directly from Amazon, so it will not be autographed, sorry!

    20. AvatarTeresa Christianson says

      August 29, 2019 at 10:33 am

      I like to see a lot of the small individual items (specific kitchen utensils) and then I will purchase several of them and a container that sits on the counter to hold them along with maybe kitchen towels and dishcloths.

      Thank you for the chance to win.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 29, 2019 at 12:52 pm

        This is an awesome idea, Teresa! I love my kitchen tools…lol! The last time we moved the container was damaged, so now they reside in a large drawer… I miss that counter top container though!

    21. AvatarLiberty says

      August 29, 2019 at 12:43 pm

      My favorite things from my wedding are an advice book, filled out by my loved ones and my mom and aunt put together an amazing snack basket for our wedding night and honeymoon.
      Thank you, Autumn for sharing your incredible talent with us.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 29, 2019 at 12:58 pm

        Oooo, I like this, Liberty! Very cool ideas! Thank you for sharing!

    22. AvatarJamie Lance says

      August 29, 2019 at 2:49 pm

      I thoroughly enjoy your books Autumn. You have such a gift.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 29, 2019 at 4:13 pm

        I concur, 100% Jamie!!

    23. AvatarJamie Lance says

      August 29, 2019 at 2:52 pm

      I like to buy a basket and fill them with kitchen utensils and hand towels or pot holders. Hopefully they are registered at one of the department stores so I can purchase items right off there list.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 29, 2019 at 4:18 pm

        That is such a great idea, I used to own a gift basket business many years ago and would actually use a colander as the basket, and add spaghetti and goodies too as a gift. They were great housewarming gifts too!

    24. AvatarJudy says

      August 29, 2019 at 8:05 pm

      For some reason I always like to purchase towels. I love pretty kitchen towels and hand towels. Ones that are unique.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 30, 2019 at 6:17 am

        I bet they love those towels just as much, Judy! Thank you for visiting with us today!

    25. AvatarSandra says

      August 29, 2019 at 9:04 pm

      I hate shopping so I love when the couple asks for gift cards.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 30, 2019 at 6:18 am

        Ha! I know, Sandra! I am not a shopper either….I just live the internet!

    26. AvatarPam Couch says

      August 29, 2019 at 11:18 pm

      I haven’t read the Wedding List yet, but I love to read Christian inspirational romance so it is in my Kindle app library.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 30, 2019 at 6:19 am

        Hi, Pam! So glad you are able to get this one for free then! You will love it!

    27. AvatarVeronica says

      August 29, 2019 at 11:28 pm

      This book sounds really cute. I like if something’s pretty or really needed, like if no one had bought any towels yet.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 30, 2019 at 6:20 am

        Oh, yes, another towel favorite! Thank you for sharing, Veronica!

    28. AvatarJaniece says

      August 30, 2019 at 12:30 am

      I’ve read 2 books in the Love in Store series and throughly enjoyed them. I look forward to reading more.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 30, 2019 at 6:22 am

        Hi, Janice! So glad you have been enjoying Autumn’s books! They are always a great read, appreciate you sharing today!

    29. AvatarGladys Paradowski says

      August 30, 2019 at 12:43 am

      I love to give something that is beautiful and permanent so it will give the couple something to remember their wedding day forever, not something that will be used up or wears out.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 30, 2019 at 6:23 am

        Excellent thought, Gladys! I am very sentimental, so I completely agree❤️

    30. AvatarGina Johnson says

      August 30, 2019 at 6:41 am

      One time I cross stitched a good friends names and
      Wedding date and framed it as part of the gift.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 30, 2019 at 7:08 am

        I bet they treasure that gift, Gina! How sweet of you!

    31. AvatarBarbara Harrison says

      August 30, 2019 at 6:48 am

      Am I the only one to find these new-fangled “wedding lists” tacky? As a widow on an extremely limited budget, I will either make something or shop locally for something I think they might like.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 30, 2019 at 7:16 am

        I will be honest with you, Barbara….when the registries first became popular I thought, well ‘how rude’ telling us what we can buy for you….lol…but the more I started looking at them, I realized if nothing else, you can get a sense of what the couple’s tastes are! Do I always purchase off the lists? No…but I do occasionally.
        I am sure that anyone would love a homemade gift as you suggested, I know I would!

    32. AvatarDeb Galloway says

      August 30, 2019 at 7:46 am

      I love to buy a recipe box and fill it with my own favorite recipes and some of my tips I have learned through the years. I then like to buy some of my favorite things I use to cook & bake with many people wouldn’t think about. I often include small church cookbooks (those have great recipes!), hot pads, flour sifters, cookie cutters, etc I personalize what I give according to the likes of the couple if possible.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 30, 2019 at 10:30 am

        Lovely ideas, Deb!I can never get enough of those types of things ❤️!

    33. AvatarMelissa says

      August 30, 2019 at 9:26 am

      I use to work in the domestics dept of a local store, so most of my wedding gifts were bedding, towels, pillows, etc. definitely every day needs and practical items. What a help when your starting out together! I appreciated those same gifts myself when I got married.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 30, 2019 at 10:31 am

        Agreed, Melissa, all wonderful gifts when a couple is just starting out!

    34. AvatarRose Johnston says

      August 30, 2019 at 9:56 am

      A family Bible

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 30, 2019 at 10:32 am

        Beautiful gift suggestion, Rose!🙏

    35. AvatarPerrianne Askew says

      August 30, 2019 at 10:23 am

      I love Fiesta dinnerware which comes in a large variety of colors and it all matches. If I know the couple would enjoy that I will buy a place setting or two. Motherwise, it’s a gift card or check.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 30, 2019 at 10:34 am

        Oh my, I adore Fiesta ware! Nice tip, Perrianne!

    36. AvatarSusie Shively says

      August 30, 2019 at 12:44 pm

      I usually buy a crockpot, and bags, because they usually both work and it saves time. Love the series, would love to win. Tks for chance

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 30, 2019 at 1:19 pm

        I love my crockpot! The crockpot bags are actually a newer find for me, in the last year, and what a time saver they are!! Thank you for visiting with us, Susie!

    37. AvatarRose Blackard says

      August 30, 2019 at 1:55 pm

      My favorite wedding gift to give is something pretty for their house or apartment. I like to find out their colors and decor ideas. Sometimes it is fun to pick something from their wedding list in that catagory. Thanks for publishing large print books. They are so much easier to read.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 30, 2019 at 2:13 pm

        Thanks for sharing, Rose! I bet your gifts are well received!

    38. AvatarSARAH TAYLOR says

      August 30, 2019 at 2:24 pm

      Hi Autumn and thank you for the giveaway of a print copy I always like to get the couple something for the kitchen a slow cooker is always so nice to have!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 30, 2019 at 6:29 pm

        I love those print copies too, Sarah! And kitchen supplies 😁!

    39. AvatarDeborah D says

      August 30, 2019 at 4:42 pm

      I like to make a wooden picture frame and get a picture of the bride and groom (a picture from school preferably) and engrave love you on the frame.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 31, 2019 at 8:47 am

        How beautiful that sounds, Deborah! They must treasure such a handmade gift from you!

    40. AvatarSANDRALEE SMITH says

      August 30, 2019 at 4:56 pm

      I love to see cookbooks on the list. I have some wonderful cookbooks that I always like to give as shower and wedding gifts and a crock pot to go along. I have six crockpots myself and shelves of cookbooks. I also love giving tea towels.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 31, 2019 at 8:48 am

        Wow, Sandralee! Six crockpots, that is amazing! Lovely ideas for gifts!❤️

    41. AvatarCheryl Arcemont says

      August 30, 2019 at 7:20 pm

      I don’t give wedding gifts as everyone is already married. However, if I did need to purchase a gift, it would either be a gift card or small appliance as every new couple needs something in the kitchen or bathroom. Thank you, Autumn, for the generous giveaway. I love how this is large print as that is the only physical books I can read at this time (eyes have been giving me major issues lately following a two month allergy mayhem!) And thank you, Paula Marie, for hosting this giveaway!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 31, 2019 at 8:51 am

        It is an honor for me to bring you all this story, Cheryl! I know about needing those large prints, too😖!

    42. AvatarKathy Schnitz says

      August 30, 2019 at 10:41 pm

      I like to get a recipe box, and have family and friends give copies of recipes for the couple. And maybe add something like a utensil or dish or some other item that is needed for the recipe. Or even ingredients. When my niece got married my mom bought them a cooler and the recipe and all the ingredients for mom’s cheesecake that she absolutely loves.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 31, 2019 at 8:52 am

        I love these ideas, Kathy! Thank you for sharing!

    43. AvatarLinda Herold says

      August 31, 2019 at 3:39 am

      I like to by personalized things like wedding frames or wedding albums!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        August 31, 2019 at 8:53 am

        Always nice to have sentimental gifts like that, Linda! Appreciate you sharing!

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