A movie night provided the inspiration behind Denise Hunter’s latest book, The Accidental Bride (Thomas Nelson), a twist on the “marriage of convenience” storyline. “I was watching a wedding in a movie, and the thought suddenly occurred: What if the man officiating the pretend ceremony was an ordained minister? What if the actors had been sweethearts once upon a time and had a marriage license? What if two people—once in love, but now estranged—suddenly became accidentally married?” Estranged childhood sweethearts Shay Brandenberger and Travis McCoy are shocked to discover their Founders’ Day “marriage” is official. Shay wants it annulled, but Travis isn’t so sure!

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About The Author

Denise Hunter is the internationally published bestselling author of more than twenty-five books, including A December Bride and The Convenient Groom, which have been adapted into original Hallmark Channel movies. She has won The Holt Medallion Award, The Reader's Choice Award, The Carol Award, The Foreword Book of the Year Award, and is a RITA finalist. When Denise isn't orchestrating love lives on the written page, she enjoys traveling with her family, drinking green tea, and playing drums. Denise makes her home in Indiana where she and her husband are rapidly approaching an empty nest.