I Take This Man

A Promise Written in Heartbeats

In I Take This Man by Valerie Frankel (2007, Little Black Dress), wedding planner Scarlett Malone has mastered the art of creating perfect “happily ever afters”—but her own heart remains stubbornly unclaimed. When cynical best man Daniel Reed stumbles into her meticulously designed world, their chemistry crackles like champagne on ice. Sparks fly as Daniel challenges Scarlett’s neat boundaries, forcing her to confront the one thing no blueprint can prepare you for: real love.

Behind the Veil of Perfection

Between bouquet fittings and seating charts, Scarlett and Daniel exchange witty banter and unexpected confessions. She has built walls to guard against past betrayals; he wears cynicism as armor against his own fears. As laughter softens into vulnerability, they discover that true partnership demands more than flawless ceremonies—it demands trust, forgiveness, and the courage to risk it all.

When Two Paths Become One

As their bond deepens beneath the soft glow of candlelit receptions, Scarlett learns that sometimes the greatest design is the one you cannot plan. In a tender finale beneath a starlit marquee, she and Daniel redefine “forever” on their own terms. Valerie Frankel weaves a modern romance brimming with wit, warmth, and the joyful reminder that love’s most beautiful moments happen when you stop guarding your heart and simply let it lead the way.