Jennifer Lane Books Blog

Only four more days until release day of On Best Behavior ! It's exciting to finish my first series. Earlier I posted the first part of a scene that we cut in the editing process. Here's part two of Sophie and Grant in the church, planning their wedding: “You know what I was thinking about during our little moment of silence?” Grant asked. Sophie shook her head. “Well, I imagined you in your wedding dress, at the end of the aisle.” He gestured toward the altar. “I’m standing right there waiting for you, fidgeting with the flower on my lapel, and when I see you, you look so stunning. Radiant and exquisite.” She glanced at the entrance of the sanctuary and then back at him. “Mmm, I can see it too. You’re standing by Pastor Tom, looking so McSailoricious in a tux. I want to tear down the aisle, run into your arms.” He continued the little fantasy. “You try to run, but…your father, he slows you down. He walks you to me—” he flinched as if watching a horror flick “—but then ...

On Best Behavior releases in one week: September 24, 2013! Make sure you enter the Goodreads giveaway *points to the right* My awesome editor Jessica Royer Ocken always helps me tighten the story, which included deleting this scene from the first chapter. Sophie and Grant have stopped by the church to plan their nuptials. I'll be back with part two of the scene on Friday. Enjoy! Tom smiled. “You two already act like a married couple, so I’m sure you’ll be just fine. Stop by and talk to Betty on the way out. You can check the calendar for this summer, and schedule our next meeting.” “Thank you, Pastor Tom.” Sophie stood. Grant followed suit. “Thank you, sir.” Ten minutes later they headed out of the church. When they passed by the sanctuary, Sophie halted. “Let’s take a peek.” Grant followed her into the spacious rectangular hall with vaulted ceilings. Morning light streamed in through the long windows lining the walls, illuminating the beige paint and pine woo...