Tying the Knot - by Brenda Novak (Paperback)

I was so looking forward to this book, the last in the Whiskey Creek series. Unfortunately there were a few issues with the book that kind of disappointed me. The premise was cute but really short. I would categorize this as more of a short story, barely longer than a novella, rather than the last book in a beloved series. The paperback gave the impression Tying the Knot would be much longer and more involved. Adding When we Touch, a Whiskey Creek Novella by Brenda Novak as a bonus book seemed like padding, although it might be that many people didn't read it in 2012 when it first came out. I think my most cringe worthy thought is making a big deal about Aja being Persian. OK. I get that there are many traditions that people of Persian ancestry celebrate and sometimes the families can be overbearing, but they consider themselves white and Darius's remark "Does it bother you that he's white?" Would never be said in a text to his sister. It would have been better to have him say "Does it bother you that he's not Persian?". Meaning he didn't share the traditions and holidays of that people. As I said earlier, this was a cute premise. I was really expecting more about all of the brothers and where they are now. Maybe a reception in Whiskey Creek when Aja is introduced to the brothers and their families as Grady and Aja make the move to one of our favorite fictional towns. I was left hanging about what happened to Grady and Aja's parents. Did they finally see that Aja and Grady were perfect for each other? So many loose ends that could have been tied together to make a fabulous ending. Don't get me wrong, Brenda Novak is a favorite author and I'll continue to read and enjoy her books. This one just didn't seem to do it for me.