Loved this book. The characters were interesting and story held your interest. Have not been disappointed in any Samantha Chase book.

THE BRIDAL SQUAD is the second installment in Samantha Chase’s contemporary, adult ENCHANTED BRIDAL romance series. Like the first book Friday Night Brides, THE BRIDAL SQUAD focuses on four women-Julianne, Natalie, Harper and Kayla-four friends whose personal lives implode as they make preparations for Julianne’s wedding.

Told from several third person points of view THE BRIDAL SQUAD follows the four friends as they traverse a minefield of relationship hiccups and disasters-misunderstandings, new love, fear of commitment, meddling mothers, and being taken for granted. While Julianne makes plans for her upcoming nuptials, everyone’s life begins to spiral out of control until the bride-to-be announces she was done with it all.

THE BRIDAL SQUAD looks at four women whose personal struggles are not unlike the reality of relationships and love but for each their battles loom larger through a lack of communication, issues of trust, secrets and the sheer exhaustion of their friend’s impending wedding.

Samantha Chase writes a heartwarming, realistic and poignant story of romance, and love, heartbreak and pain, perception and emotional withdrawal for four women who love hard, and work hard for love. Julianne battles for control of her wedding; Harper can never measure up to her mother’s ideals; Kayla receives an ultimatum; and Natalie realizes she may had made the biggest mistake of her life. THE BRIDAL SQUAD is an enjoyable, animated and lighthearted look at life. The premise is playful and energetic, and the characters are vivacious and passionate.


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The cast of characters together is what makes this book such an enjoyable read. Don’t get me wrong Julianne and Gavin were sweet together, but it’s the stories with all of the friends and family that truly make this book one you don’t want to put down. Samantha Chase has another winner!

Hello, I want to take this opportunity to tell you about a spectacular gift I was given. I was gifted with an ARC of The Bridal Squad by Samantha Chase. Over the last couple of years, Ms. Chase has become one of my top five favorite authors. The reason is plain, Ms. Chase writes FABULOUS romance novels, and her latest addition The Bridal Squad is no exception.
This is the story about the wedding of Julianne and Gavin, and the romance of her sister Harper and Brady, and the ever-blind Kayla and Adam, and the troubled marriage of Natalie and Jayce. YES!!! Four fantastic romances built into one book. Each story is intertwined into each, and I loved each and every one.
I love every character in the book, well… maybe not all… Can I wring mom’s neck?? The way that she kept on picking at… Stop, no spoilers. I really liked the dynamics between each of the couples, and I can’t pick one as my favorite. I loved the way that Gavin and Julianne finished the other. I love the way Brady strengthened Harper. When Adam gave Kayla the ultimatum, and it finally opened her eyes. Then, Natalie and Jayce, the honeymoon couple…
My biggest surprise…. The wedding. Sorry, I said no spoilers, and I meant it.
Thank you, Ms. Chase for ALL the hours and hours of reading enjoyment that you give to your readers.
Thank you for reading my review.

Samantha Chase continues to amaze me with the details that she manages to includes but still keeps the story moving. The Bridal Squad includes 4 love stories will getting ready for Julianne and Gavin wedding. Besides Julianne's wedding we have sister Harper and 2 bridesmaids Melanie and Kayla. Details are so important in drawing the reader in and making the reader feel part of the wedding planning and event.

Can't wait for the next Samantha Chase story!!.

A really great read of women's fiction. I loved it.

Every bride needs their own Bridal Squad to get thru planning that special day.
I was concerned I wouldn't be able to follow since I haven't read the previous books in this series but Samantha Chase has a way of giving you great descriptions of each individuals and the things going on in their lives, that I didn't have any problem following along. Julianne (bride to be) Natalie, Harper and Kayla were each very different characters yet they completely pulled you into the story with different struggles each has with in their lives and relationships. This story will make you laugh, frustrate you and bring tears to your eyes.
I look forward to next book in this series to see who gets their HEA.

After reading Friday Night Brides I was so Excited to get my hands on The Bridal Squad ! . I dived into this story as soon as I possibly could and omg It was Fantastic. In this story we follow 4 Women Julianne , Natalie , Harper and Kayla . We get to watch them helping Julianne get ready for her her wedding and all the drama that unfolds with that but we also gets looks into to each other there lives specifically there love lives . I love how Samantha Chase wrote this story , you would think that with 4 perspectives things would get confusing but it doesn't everything fools every voice is distinct . I got so Invested with these characters , that I had to remind my self that these are characters and not actually people lol. I laughed with them , I got angry about situations they were going through , I got worried when thing got frustrating for them and I smiled when all of them got there perfect endings. I felt the romance in this book was sexy ,heartwarming , honest and filled with swoon worthy moments . I loved Bridal Squad and I thought it was so cool that we got to see glimpse of the characters from Friday Night Brides !. This is another fantastic book from Samantha chase I cannot wait to see what she writes next .

The Bridal Squad by Samantha Chase reads like an addictive TV program with not one couple’s story but with four. Close friends including a pair of sisters are at different places in their love relationship lives. This book seems to cover it all, from failed relationships to wedding planning to marriage difficulties. It has genuine, authentic characters, both guys and girls who prove love is worth the work.

Moreover, the characters are enjoyable, who give convincing dialogue, have normal problems, then have the stamina to stay the course. The men are just a delight. The story is easy to picture in our mind and is probably being played out somewhere right now in real life.

I don’t remember reading anything else by Samantha Chase but she is now on my go-to contemporary romance writers lists. Realistic book that still is uplifting and heartwarming, despite parental nagging (see what I mean, realistic). Kudos to Samantha Chase for the Bridal Squad.

An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley.

5 Romantic Stars

Favorite Quotes:

Seriously, it was too early in the morning for another one of Natalie Walsh-hyphen-Michael’s lectures and pep talks. They were friends through Julianne and if it weren’t for that connection, Kayla would never have crossed paths with her. And if she had, she probably would have punched her and then walked away.

Seriously, how was it that normal, level-headed people could go from being happy and having a good time to being positively rabid toward each other over the color pink? It was mind-boggling!

When had life gotten so damn complicated? What could they have done differently? And was this really what being an adult was all about? Because if it was, then she was seriously over it.


My Review:

I adored the first book in this series – Friday Night Brides - and had personally doubted it could be equaled – silly me – Ms. Chase has undeniable writing skills. The Bridal Squad was an engaging, observant, and multi-layered tale that was complex, entertaining, and well-paced. It was essentially four complete stories interwoven into one perceptive and well-crafted tale. Each of the four bridesmaids was fully inhabited and struggling with their own personal and romantic issues. The four were not totally friendly and initially tolerated each other for the sake of the bride, although they were each suffering with their own stressors, they forged strong bonds which in turned aided and fortified each other with insights into their own difficulties and encouragement to push ahead. Each woman had prickly issues and quirks that were staggeringly well depicted and insightfully detailed. Of the Samantha Chase books I have read, this series appears to be among her best work.

Not reviewing due to lack of favorable review. This book just was not a good fit for me. Thoughts were left above for the publisher.

‘The Bridal Squad’ is a wonderful, witty, charming, and heartwarming book that follows a group of four friends, dubbed the “Saturday Morning Squad”, as they navigate through their own personal trials all while planning and prepping for a wedding.
Samantha Chase does a magnificent job giving us the stories of each squad member with as much detail and emotion as if they were each in their own individual novel. I never once felt shortchanged on any of their stories. I loved the chemistry between all the ladies and the men who captured their hearts. Their stories and struggles were so realistic and relatable, reading this felt like I was with my squad. I laughed and cried right along with them. I loved seeing the personal growth with the characters throughout the book. Also, the way that, no matter what was going on, they each had each other’s backs.
5 Stars all the way and highly recommended!!

Julianne is a Zumba teacher and planning the wedding of her dreams complete with all the bells and whistles is stressing her out. Her mother’s interference, her sister’s personality conflicts and a bestie who has her own idea of what Julianne needs has her pulling her hair out.

Her older sister Harper has a definite idea of what she wants in a man and that could explain her history of relationships including three engagements. Harper is also dealing with her feelings about her younger sister getting married while is going to die alone.

Natalie is the Matron of Honor and with the amount of input she provides you would think it was her wedding which combined with the fact that her life is so much better than everyone else’s makes her unbearable. At least until she realizes her perfect life may not be so perfect .

Bridesmaid Kayla is a photographer and a free spirit however her and Natalie can’t stand each other. She is involved with her boss Adam when it is mutually convenient but the wedding has made her look at her future and she wonders where their relationship is going.

Weddings are a very stressful at the best of times and when you throw in all the emotions that it causes about where they are in their lives and what they really want it skyrockets. This is a wonderful story about the bonds of friendship being stronger than the chaos that life throws your way.

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

You are cordially invited to the wedding of Julianne and Gavin. Please join us to celebrate their special day!

Four friends are in the throes of planning a wedding and the drama begins….

Julianne, the bride, is overwhelmed with all the planning and with trying to keep peace among the wedding party and her family. She wants to get married but without all the hassle and the drama. Eloping is sounding more and more enticing!

Harper, the maid of honor and Julianne’s sister, has had three failed engagements and has had to bear the brunt of her mother’s nagging and snarky attitude. She is trying to be supportive of her sister’s wishes and choices for the wedding but has reached her limit with her mother’s attitude.

Natalie, the matron of honor, is struggling with her own marriage and wants to keep the spark alive in her relationship with her husband through trying to take over the details of Julianne’s wedding.

Kayla, the bridesmaid, does not like to let grass grow under her feet. She is a wanderer and does not see what is right in front of her face in terms of a permanent relationship.

Mix all four women together and you have the Bridal Squad! This is a fun, heart-warming, and sexy story of friendship, of family and of happily ever-afters.

Another great book by Samantha Chase!

Follow the journey of four new friends while still getting bits and pieces of the four original friends Friday Night Brides. You do not have to read Friday Night Brides prior to reading this one but I would recommend it.

In this book you will learn that nothing seems as it appears. We all have faults in our relationships. Nothing is perfect.

4 1/2 STARS!

A heartwarming story about friendship and the toils of life! The characters were all interesting and watching them evolve into more assured people was enlightening. It was fun to get sort of get 4 stories instead of one.

Julianne Burke just got engaged to the love of her life, Gavin. She's excited to kick off the wedding planning, and is bringing along her 3 best friends for the ride. Her big sister Harper and two of her best friends since childhood, Kayla and Natalie. As the story unfolds, we get a delve into each of their lives and relationships and watch them all go through their various turmoils.

Julianne knows that she wants to marry Gavin, but this wedding stress is really getting to her. It's making her feel an anger she's not used to. She has to somehow find a way to get these bickering people off her back and get to just enjoy loving her man again!

Big sis Harper adores her sister and wants nothing but happiness for her, but the constant sniping from Mom about her own three failed engagements is driving her crazy! It's demoralizing enough to have her little sister get married before her already ... and to constantly have her past thrown in her face on top of it? GRRRRR!

Self-named matron of honor Natalie loves to talk up her own wedding of a year ago and considers herself an expert. As she spends time with the girls and sees the various things going on in their lives, she starts to doubt that honeymoon lifestyle she thought she had going on with her own husband.

Free-spirit Kayla ... the sporty nature photographer who lives her life jumping from one assignment to another all over the world, no matter how dangerous it is. She's a no commitment, no plans type of gal and really enjoys it ... until the things she was taking for granted suddenly aren't there anymore and she has to decide if she wants to change her way of living to make room for them.

It's no secret I love whatever Samantha Chase writes. The storylines draw you in. This book focuses on Julianne, Harper, Kayla and Natalie. It follows their journey, explores friendships and takes us through the highs and lows of wedding planning and finding love. These characters are feel like friends, you become absorbed in their story. I couldnt wait to see how it turned out for all four girls.
As I started to read this book I wasn't really sure how the storyline for four characters could be done. I needn't have worried. It all blended perfectly.
It has the perfect mix of love and friendship. All the ingredients I love in a good book. Every time I read a Samantha Chase book I'm never disappointed. I look forward to the next one.

Fantastic Story! Everything about this story was perfect for me. The storyline and writing was fantastic and so entertaining. I loved everything about It from the interesting, endearing, wonderful, and real main characters as well as their interactions, their connection to each other and the growth of their relationships as they share their problems and work through them together.
I pretty much inhaled this. It kept my attention the entire time. Every single second of this story was entertaining, with so many great details and moments that just filled me up and I had so much fun reading it. I was grinning, I was worried, I was stressed out, I was rooting for them, and I was teary eyed, my emotions pretty much ran the gamut while reading this.
The Enchanted Bridal Team have their work cut out for them with their newest customers The Bridal Squad. Will their Saturdays ever be the same? Settle back and let these four very different friends take you on an entertaining, fun filled, and romance filled journey, as they navigate through new relationships, and old, as well as meddlesome relatives, trying and crazy times before the Big Day! Loved it! Highly Recommended!
Received an ARC through the publisher and NetGalley and voluntarily wrote an honest review.

Another winner by Samantha Chase I think! In the book after Friday Night Brides we get a whole new foursome of ladies, but still get little snippets of the original. Now the Friday Night Brides are running the business and trying to figure it all out. The new girls are the first wedding they are doing solo. I have to admit that I liked (yes even Natalie) all the girls, but somehow Harper stole a piece of my heart. If you enjoy heartfelt stories with romance then this author is one you should check out.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book provided by NetGalley.

Samantha Chase is back giving us a different kind of story. In the Bridal Squad we follow four best friends as they lead with their hearts in love. We have the bride who is just trying to survive the whole process. The matron of honor who is trying to rekindle her year old marriage. Older sister of the bride who has 3 failed engagements under her belt. Bridesmaid who is definitely not in touch with her own feelings. A great back and forth into the lives of the characters as the story develops. Great twist we don't see coming at all to get to an HEA for all.