The Wedding Planner's Daughter Bk. 3:
Willa by Heart
by Coleen Murtagh Paratore

    WILLA BY HEART by Coleen Murtagh Paratore
    Category:  Contemporary
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  1/6/09
    Publisher:  Aladdin
    Reviewed by:  Sarah Bean the Green Bean Teen Queen
    Rating:  5 Stars


    Willa is looking forward to spending another fun summer on Cape Cod and auditioning for the local production of
    Our Town.  She thinks that she and boyfriend, Joey, are perfect for the lead roles. She’s also keeping busy planning
    weddings at the Bramble Inn, and preparing to become a big sister.  

    But when the beautiful new girl ends up getting the lead in Our Town over Willa, Willa isn’t sure what will become
    of her and Joey!  

    I adore THE WEDDING PLANNER'S DAUGHTER series.  Each book is like taking a vacation with Willa to
    Cape Cod, and they’re the perfect summer reads.  

    Willa’s story gets better with each book and this one is no different.  Willa is such a fun, bubbly person that you
    can’t help but smile when you read about her and want to cheer her on through the tough times.  They might look
    like a light read, but Ms. Paratore tackles some tough issues and handles them delicately, which makes this series
    more than just a light, fluffy read.  

    Even though they are marketed mostly to the tween set, I’ve given this series to teens and adults alike who have
    fallen in love with Willa.  At times reminiscent of classics such as ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, fans of old-
    fashioned stories will enjoy this series.  

    I’ll always be eager to read more about Willa and her life on Cape Cod.