17 Weddings

When Bernard Kirby receives an invitation for his ex-wifes wedding to his former best friend he enlists the help of reliable wingman Arnie Ganesh to derail the festivities. Reliving a lifetime of hijinks and missteps Bernards friendship with Arnie is tested as he executes a plan to win back the love of his life by revisiting the couples from every wedding he has attended. Set against the backdrop of metropolitan Vancouver 17 Weddings explores both the institution of marriage and the true meaning of friendship. With a diverse cast of characters who are both ridiculous and real this story is a wild ride through a life that is as outlandish as it is ordinary.Advance Praise for 17 Weddings: In his sophomore novel Mark Cameron takes us on a wild ride infused with humour and heart. A moving story about love and regret and friendship 17 Weddings kept me turning the pages. I didnt want it to end and I was sad when it did. Terry Fallis two-time winner of the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour Bernard is a disaster waiting for yet another disaster to happen. We forgive him his trespasses because we trust that hes going to reach his redemption and the story is laugh out loud in parts. I hope every woman reads this book. Theyll loathe the protagonist; they might want to kill him or worse. Until its revealed what suffering some men must endure before leaving their narcissistic strategies behind. Heres Mark Camerons take on the long hard journey to growing up. PJ Reece author of Throw Mama from the Boat Whether in the midst of relationship challenges or even if life is speeding along swimmingly you will be uplifted and entertained by 17 Weddings. Mark Camerons clever and thought-provoking writing style offers up some chuckles--and might just improve your chances of smooth sailing when the choppy seas of life come your way. For surely there is a bit of rough-around-the-edges-big-heart-big-mouth Bernard in all of us though hopefully not too much! Paul Shore author of Uncorked: My Year in Provence