Sophie Evans works for the local florist and party planner in her small southern town, so she attends all of the big "events," all the time sketching and dreaming of applying to design school; but this year there is a fly-in-the-ointment of her life--Andrew Hart, son of the fancy new chef in town, who is also at all the local events, keeps getting in her way, making her life more complicated. --

She Had The Perfect Plan. But Plans Aren't Set In Stone.

No drama, no problems—that’s Tori Carter’s idea of the good life. Her tendency to plan everything to the max has made her the most successful event coordinator in the business—and the number one problem solver for her family and friends. But when her perfect fiancé runs off with another woman, he leaves Tori without a Plan B-through-Z…or any idea what to

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"Party planner Liv McKay has outdone herself this time. She's put together an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration for the town of Dixie, Tennessee--including breathtaking fireworks and an exciting Miss Dixie Beauty Pageant. Maybe a little too exciting." --

"While planning a riverboat gambler-themed engagement party, a murder mystery dinner for charity and a businesswoman's retreat, party planner Liv McKay must solve the murder of a party girl with a penchant for married men and with the help of her best friend, but her efforts are thwarted by a killer with one seriously haunting vendetta." --

"The Gift Bag Chronicles" continues the outrageous misadventures of Hollywood girl-about-town Alex Davidson, who has moved up the ladder at her firm - formerly a mere publicist, she's now the head of 'event planning' division, which means she's a party planner. And what goes on behind the scenes while the real stars (and the plastic-surgeons who want to be treated like real stars) sip champagne, makes for the funniest, zingiest, sexiest story yet....

Synopsis: Are you passionate about planning events? Have you ever wanted to be your own boss and set your own schedule while pursuing something you enjoy? Now you can make your dreams a reality. This comprehensive guide--now updated in its third edition--contains all the necessary tools and strategies you need to successfully launch and grow an event-planning business. Using plain language and easy-to-follow worksheets, Jill Moran takes you through...

Gathering people together for a special event is always a challenge. Even for the experienced planner, each event is unique. The revised third edition of this award-winning book has been expanded to include social media, social networking, cultural sensitivity, ethics and diversity. The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning is designed to assist any planner with meeting all the challenges that surround a production. Whether you find yourself...

"The story of a woman who must start a new life as an event planner in San Francisco after her fairy tale marriage falls apart"--Provided by the publisher.

"The Event Planning Toolkit is a how-to guide offering the information you need to execute any event with precision and enjoy the big day with less stress and fewer unpleasant surprises. You will learn how to manage your scope, time and resources, as well as identify goals, create budgets, find the right venue, assemble a strong team, and more"--