This was a very solid debut for Jasmine G. As a woman of color I’m LOVING the diversity in this story and the wonderful array of characters. It’s very hard to get diversity in mainstream romance and this book gives me hope. Anyway, enough with the public service announcement. This was a funny, romantic and cute story. Drew and Alexa were a cute couple. They had hot chemistry in and out the bedroom. As expected there was a little drama mainly due to miscommunication. This is the kind of book you read on a rainy day ( I did) or after a heavy, emotional read. The writing was good,the story flowed, the plot held my attention. I will be checking out more books from this author in the future.

2 STARS!

I came across The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory while searching through titles on NetGalley. The cover stood out to me immediately and once I read the blurb, I was completely intrigued. This book was buzz worthy and I wanted to read it!! Halfway through the book I loved Alexa and Drew's dynamic. How they meet and everything that was occurring within the pages of their story... Then it went downhill. At least for me. Their overall behavior, happy one moment and then fighting the next, Alexa's constant insecurities and attitude-it all caused a rift not only in their already fragile relationship, but in the initial connection I first felt for the two main characters. It was a push and pull type relationship, a constant back and forth that ultimately gave me whiplash. The Wedding Date truly has potential, but it was hard for me to fall in love with the rest of their love story.

When Alexa and Drew end up stuck in an elevator together, they quickly hit it off, and Drew ends up asking Alexa to be his fake girlfriend at his exes wedding. She agrees, and sparks fly. 

Despite living in different cities, Alexa and Drew continue to see each other. Even though Drew made it clear that he "doesn't do relationships", this feels different. He can't stop thinking about Alexa, and likewise, she can't stop thinking about him either. As feelings grow, Drew and Alexa will have to figure out if true love is worth risking everything for. 

The premise of this book sounded really cute (albeit predictable), and that's exactly what I got from reading the book! It read like a romantic comedy movie, which I really enjoyed. Alexa was smart and sassy, which I loved, and Drew was charming and funny. She was also black, and Drew was white, so there were discussions surrounding race and how Alexa grew up differently being a black woman than Drew did, being a white man, and I loved that the author addressed these conversations and topics, even though the book is a romantic comedy. 

The book is certainly predictable, as most romantic comedy/chick lit books are, but that didn't take away from the enjoyment of it. It had me laughing out loud in parts, and rolling my eyes in others. One of my pet peeves is when books write in drama/fights because of a lack of communication, and that happened in this book. I wanted to shake the characters and tell them to just talk to each other instead of assuming, but of course books need those points of tension to move the plot forward, but I felt like it could have been done in a different way to be less cliche. 

All in all, I thought the book was cute and light, and if you're looking for a quick read that isn't too heavy, this is a great choice! The Wedding Date comes out on 1/30/18, so be sure to pick up your copy! I'd like to thank Netgalley, Berkley publishing, and Jasmine Guillory for an advanced copy of the book. It was my pleasure to provide an honest review.

Two professionals fake a relationship for a wedding in this cute, if formulaic, romance. Time to review The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory.

Drew and Alexa are two attractive and successful professionals stuck in an elevator. When Drew asks Alexa to attend a wedding as his faux girlfriend, their lives change forever. These two characters are engaging and funny, particularly when they are flirting with each other. However, Alexa is by far the more engaging of the two. She deals with interesting personal and professional issues on top of the romance, creating an authentic and captivating character.

While this book is cute, it’s also formulaic and angst-filled. Alexa and Drew’s drama felt contrived at times. It would have been far more interesting to see these two characters deal with the drama of long distance dating than how to define their relationship.

tl;dr A cute romance with a captivating female protagonist and angst-filled drama.

Alexa is visiting her sister Olivia’s hotel room in order to celebrate with her as Olivia just made partner at her law firm. While in the elevator on the way up to the room the power goes out and she’s stuck in an elevator with Dr. Drew Nichols who is San Francisco for his ex’s wedding. They have such a good time conversing on the elevator that when they finally get out, Drew asks Alexa to the wedding with him as his date. He unfortunately slips and says she’s his girlfriend so she has to play the part. After the wedding their sexual tension gets the best of the two and they end up having a great time in bed together. After that they make arrangements to fly to each other on weekends to see each other.

Alexa really liked Drew but he says that he doesn’t really “do” relationships so she tries to keep her emotions separate, but it turns out to be impossible. Drew never has a girlfriend but when he thinks of breaking it off with Alexa it practically gives him hives because he doesn’t want that. Unfortunately life and his ex’s get in the way of things and soon Alexa is seeing that any future relationship with Drew is impossible, or is it?

This was a really cute story. I liked how it was light-hearted for the most part and only had a couple of angsty moments. Drew was a pretty big player but once he’d found Alexa that was it for him. Of course it took a while for him to admit that to himself but I thought he was great with her.

Alexa fell for Drew hard and fast but was reluctant to admit her feelings, which might have been a good thing. Sometimes I think that it’s best that couples get in these arguments because it makes them see what life would be like without the other and I think it makes them appreciate the relationship so much more. That’s not always the case, but in this book it was true.

The story is pretty simple and straightforward, getting a tad bit slow in the middle, but overall a good read.

Rating: 4 out of 5

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As excited as I was to read The Wedding Date once I read its summary, I was unfortunately extremely disappointed. I knew a couple pages in that I was probably not going to finish the book. I made it halfway and then had to put the book down.

The biggest problem with TWD is that I never connected with either Alexa or Drew. That's like 85% of enjoying a book, I think. If a book has characters I find compelling, I'll enjoy it. Or else a really intriguing plot. But with contemporary books where the romance IS the plot, I REALLY need to connect with the narrators. And I never did. Neither Alexa or Drew had a unique, interesting voice to me, and when they flip flopped pov or had a conversation without dialogue tags, it was hard to tell who was speaking. Why did these two very different characters have such a similar voice?

And for that matter, the switches between their pov were very abrupt. I typically prefer pov changes at chapter breaks, but they just went back and forth seemingly without reason. The sex scenes were of the fade to black variety, but again: the transitions were really abrupt.

Also, the dialogue seemed really stilted to me. Like so many of the conversations were about nothing, and I couldn't figure out a reason why some conversations were a summary (not a direct quote from the book but something like "and then she told him blah blah blah") and some were written out in their full, boring glory.

Sadly, this may be a case of it's not you, it's me. I know many readers have enjoyed The Wedding Date, but the style was not to my taste. I will not be posting a review of The Wedding Date on my blog.

THE WEDDING DATE is the utterly adorable romance charming in both its story telling and delivery.

It begins with a chance meeting between Alexa Monroe and Drew Nichols. Alexa is in town meeting her sister at the hotel in which she is staying. In a rush to get up to her sister’s room she barely notices the stranger who is on board with her. That quickly changes when the power goes out and they become stuck.

The stranger in question is handsome paediatric surgeon, Drew. He’s a reluctant member of a Wedding party taking place over the next few days. Getting stuck in an elevator is an inconvenience he can do without, but once he strikes up a conversation with his fellow detainee, it quickly becomes the highlight of his day.

The ease of interaction and conversation became them would become a real source of enjoyment for me. Although they have a “known” each other a short while it makes perfect sense for Drew to invite Alexa to be his wedding date. It’s a welcomed element of fun and mischief to the story, and the beginning of friendship that so wonderfully blossoms into more.

I have to say how much I really enjoyed Alexa as a heroine. She was smart , driven and one hell of a classy lady.

An elevator glitch + two charming characters + cheese and crackers = one of the most delightful meet-cutes I’ve read in a long time. Jasmine Guillory sets the stage for an effervescent romance from the very first page of The Wedding Date. Alexa and Drew have instant chemistry and they’re a whole lot of fun to read about.

Alexa is a heroine who’s easy to root for and adore. She’s successful, intelligent, and kind. She’s confident in her job as chief of staff to the mayor of Berkeley, but she’s plagued by some very relatable insecurities in her personal life. When she agrees to Drew’s spontaneous request to be his date to an ex’s wedding, Alexa lets go of her inhibitions for a whirlwind weekend of fun. I was so eager to see her find happiness with Drew, a pediatric surgeon who made me smile right alongside Alexa when they first meet. Drew is a sexy, fun hero to start with, but he loses some of his shine over the course of the story. He’s not a bad hero, but because his character isn’t explored as deeply as Alexa’s is, his commitment phobia and moodiness stand out in an unappealing way a few times. I do wish we’d gotten to know his character better because it would have made the romance stronger.

The Wedding Date is a book I have a hard time rating, because there are some things I really love about the book and some things I struggled with. I loved that Alexa opened Drew’s eyes to some of the everyday struggles a person of color faces and that she, a black woman, faces in particular. Alexa’s candor adds depth and realism to what would otherwise be a fairly breezy story. I also loved that both Alexa and Drew are successful thirty-somethings with high-power, demanding careers. That they understand and support one another in their work really had me rooting for them. What kept me from falling in love with this story like I wanted to was the middle of the book. It’s disappointingly repetitive. Either Alexa or Drew flies to meet the other, they eat, have sex, and don’t talk about their relationship or what their expectations are. The same thing keeps occurring with very little change, and I wish I’d seen more of their conversations or activities outside eating, sex, and the occasional party so that I could feel more of a connection to their romance. I also had a hard time with the fact that a lot of the conflict stemmed from miscommunication or simply an unwillingness to talk to one another about a problem. I did understand why Alexa was reticent to do so (to a certain extent), but when the same patterns kept emerging, it dragged the book down. That being said, the end of the book was so sweet, so lovely that I circled back around to falling for Alexa and Drew.

The Wedding Date is Jasmine Guillory’s debut novel and I cannot wait to read more from her. Alexa and Drew have quite a few wonderful friends whose books I’m dying to read. In fact, it’d be remiss of me to talk about this book and not mention Carlos, Drew’s awesome best friend and my new book crush. Carlos is friendly, incredibly patient, and caring and I absolutely cannot wait for his book. Until then, I will definitely revisit my favorite moments from The Wedding Date because when Alexa and Drew work, their book shines.

Alexa is on her way to visit her out-of-town sister. Drew is in town for a wedding. The pair get trapped for a short time in an elevator, and they hit if off immediately. While there is definitely mutual desire, both enjoy the easy banter more than anything. So when Drew asks Alexa to be his date for the wedding, she agrees. What happens next is an intense attraction that neither is prepared for.

The Wedding Date is a cute story about two successful individuals trying to find their way through life and love. While the premise is adorable and totally up my alley, I really struggled with the characters and overall execution. For the most part, I loved Alexa. She’s real. She works hard, loves her job, has fun, and lives life. She’s smart and successful - both main characters are - so that’s why I was frustrated with the fact that both Drew and Alexa have the emotional maturity of teenagers. They have no self-confidence when it comes to relationships, and they are constantly second guessing and looking for hidden meanings in actions and words (or the absence of either). It’s exhausting. They don’t communicate at all, which I get happens in real life, but I don’t read romances to see an accurate reflection of real life. The conflict in the story was driven by the insecurities of the characters.

I was also frustrated with the amount of off-page action. And I’m not just referring to sex. Although, I have to admit, sometimes it was so behind-closed-doors that I missed the fact they even had sex. But In general, there are too many scenes like this one:

On the way back to his apartment, they drove by the Santa Monica Pier.

“I haven’t been there since I was a kid,” she said. “It was always so fun.”

An SUV pulled out of a parking spot ahead of him, and he made a snap decision.

“No time like the present.” He reversed into the spot and grabbed her hand. “Let’s go.”

When they got back to his apartment, they were both giddy, sunburned, and exhausted.

If it was such a great getting-to-know you experience that helped the couple grow closer, why not share it with the reader? Scenes like this did nothing but aggravate me after a while.

Then comes the last 10% of the book. IT WAS PHENOMENAL! Alexa and Drew own up to their feelings and COMMUNICATE. They take risks and do something. This part of the story is full of emotion, with a strong storyline. It’s just too bad the whole book wasn’t written this way.

In the end, I enjoyed The Wedding Date, the debut title from Ms. Guillory; however, it took me a while to get through the book. Unfortunately, both main characters suffer from bad choices and a significant lack of confidence, which is what drives the conflict, something I didn’t care for. There are moments of good sprinkled throughout the story, and the last 10% or so is wonderful.

My Rating: C+ Liked It, but I had issues

There were a lot of things that I really liked about this book. Alexa and Drew were a bi-racial couple. Seeing things through Alexa’s eyes while navigating the relationship were eye opening. Something as simple as going to a backyard barbecue can be difficult as the only black person at the party. I cringed in horror at some of the things Alexa had to endure. Crude talk from drunk white men hitting on her was normal to her, and it just shouldn’t be. Her job as Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Berkeley was a highly qualified position. She had a law degree and was beautiful and personable, but was denigraded by men because of her race. It pissed me off for her. How did Drew handle this? Extremely well. He was mad on her behalf and tried to save her from these unsavory characters, but being a part of a bi-racial couple was not something he was used to navigating. Although to give him credit, the mistakes he made in the relationship were normal man-woman mistakes and didn’t have anything to do with race.

Drew was also an adult with a big job. He was a pediatric surgeon, used to making life altering decisions in the blink of an eye. However, when it came to women Drew was a man-child. His only long term girlfriend being the bride whose wedding he was in. Both characters had their insecurities, but Drew’s were about his failure to make a commitment. It took having to fight for Alexa and for them as a couple to make him grow up.

The topics I talked about above make this sound like a serious book. There were moments that were eye opening and serious. But really, this was a fun romance. Drew was charming, as was Alexa. Their courting song and dance was similar to other books I’ve read, but it was the topics above that gave this book heart and these characters something to overcome to fight to be together. It didn’t take long for me to be charmed into reading the whole novel. Really, I think it was by page 3. These two characters had great chemistry and the sex scenes (NC-17 rated) didn’t get in the way of a very good story. This is Jasmine Guillory’s debut novel and boy did she hit a home run. ❤❤❤❤
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley for an honest review and it was honest!

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A groomsman and his last-minute guest are about to discover if a fake date can go the distance in a fun and flirty debut novel in The Wedding Date.

Agreeing to go to a wedding with a guy she gets stuck with in an elevator is something Alexa Monroe wouldn't normally do. But there's something about Drew Nichols that's too hard to resist.

On the eve of his ex's wedding festivities, Drew is minus a plus one. Until a power outage strands him with the perfect candidate for a fake girlfriend...

After Alexa and Drew have more fun than they ever thought possible, Drew has to fly back to Los Angeles and his job as a pediatric surgeon, and Alexa heads home to Berkeley, where she's the mayor's chief of staff. Too bad they can't stop thinking about the other...

They're just two high-powered professionals on a collision course toward the long distance dating disaster of the century--or closing the gap between what they think they need and what they truly want... (Via Goodreads)

I received a digital review copy from Netgalley, courtesy of the publisher, Berkley, in exchange for an honest review.

I am not usually a romance reader, for a few reasons, but this book sounded too cute not to give a try. The Wedding Date is a fake dating romance novel featuring a fat, black woman, written by a fat, black woman? Sounds great, right?

I’m glad I listened to that impulse, because I really enjoyed The Wedding Date.

My only complaint is that I don’t have any donuts here to eat while I write this review. I think Alexa would be appeased by the chocolate silk pie, though. There’s a lot of sweets and wine in this book, so be prepared for the cravings!

I loved how this dealt with the struggle of a long distance relationship, especially with how out of wack both of their work-life balances are. Alexa gets called out for being a workaholic by her coworker/friend and also by her boss in the end.

“Teddy, no matter what other better things I have to do, I will always freak out about work, you know that,” she said midway through the book. And damn did I identify with that.

I also really loved that it didn’t shy away from the fact that this was an interracial romance, and that black women are received completely differently than white men are, especially when they’re the only black woman in the room. I also loved that they both had friends who were willing to tell them to get their lives together and talk to each other, because lord knows they needed to.

There’s a lot of sex in this novel, but it’s all very consensual, protected and everybody had a great time, including me as a reader. They were definitely using sex to avoid talking to each other, but to find out what they weren’t talking about, you will have to read the book!

It’s also been picked to be Target’s Diverse Book Club book for the month of February, complete with special, signed copies at select stores! If you’re looking for a delightful contemporary romance, I highly recommend this one!

***ARC Provided by the Author/Publisher via NetGalley***

Alexa and Drew have a hilarious and charming first meeting and, the book continues on like this...as if it was as light and fun as the champagne she has with her while they are trapped in the elevator.

There are some issues, and there are some moments of seriousness and moments that are definitely tense and heartbreaking, but overall the book has a light, fun, bubbly feel to it.

I think it is the style of the writing. The author is a new voice and for someone writing her debut novel, Ms. Guillory has a strong style that is also well plotted with a believable story arc and dialogue that works for all of her characters. I liked the supporting cast, her sister especially, and I enjoyed the people I met in the story.

I also liked the way the interracial aspects were handled. As a reality in Alexa's life, and as something that she considers that Drew didn't, at least not at first. But, there was no blame on either side...it was a fact of life, and a difference between them, but not one that caused issues for them in a way that didn't feel authentic.

I enjoyed this title and I recommend it.

Elevators and crackers & cheese are the best formula for a great love story. Add doughnuts and it’ll be perfect.
What did you love best about this story?

I loved how Alexa and Drew’s love story started. Drew was arriving to the hotel of a nightmare of a wedding that he was invited—he had history with the broom and bride and he was dateless—and Alexa was coming to visit her sister who was staying in that same hotel. Fate was on their side the moment the elevator stopped and they didn’t have much of a choice than to talk to each other while waiting for the car to started moving up again. Those few minutes were perfect. They were carefree, funny and talked without expectations, without pressure, and that encouraged Drew to ask Alexa to be his date for the wedding.

They had the best time during the event, laughing and talking and touching each other, and the attraction was there—because you know, she was a beautiful, funny, smart woman and he was a handsome, caring and also smart man—and why the hell not, they ended up having the best night of their lives.

But when they were back to reality, to their successful jobs in different cities, they thought it was great to see each other once more, and the again, and again.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I am between Drew and Alexa. I loved both so much and I am so happy to being able to read (or listen to) both their POVs. I gotta be honest, I wanted to smack both their heads with their lack of communication, but I understand why that happened, especially with Alexa. I relate to her in so many aspects, and I would have done what she did, but I am glad Drew had the balls to accept his mistakes and come back to Alexa—twice…sort of—because he really loved her and what he had with her.

"She pushed him onto his back and enjoyed the sensation of the warm, firm skin of his chest under her fingers. It wasn’t like she’d forgotten how much she liked having sex with him—that was impossible to forget. But somehow, she’d forgotten how free she felt with him. How she could relax enough to lie naked on his bed in only a leather jacket and high heels and wait for him. She’d never been this confident with anyone else."
Would you consider the audio edition of The Wedding Date to be better than the print version?

I am sure the narration of Janina made this book 200% better. I loved how she transmitted all the emotions of the characters in her performance, making this story more entertaining. I kept thinking that The Wedding Date would be great in a movie, and I am sure it was because of audiobook experience.

Have you listened to any of Janina Edwards’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is my first audiobook of Janina’s, and I gotta say, I loved her voice, it was soft and smooth and I loved her inflections, especially when Drew and Alexa were talking.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely! I literally couldn’t stop the audio once I started it because the story was catching, the characters were lovely and the ending was the best!!

DNF @ 20%

It’s not you, it’s me.

I’ve heard so many good things about this book, but sadly, I just didn’t connect with it. The meet cute with Alexa and Drew was sweet, but I found their dialogue during many of their scenes together stiff and unnatural. Their chemistry improved leading up to the wedding date, but not enough to hold my interest. Unfortunately, this book didn’t work for me.

Title: The Wedding Date
Author: Jasmine Guillory
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:

"The Wedding Date" by Jasmine Guillory

My Thoughts...

This was one quite interesting story that will keep you turning the pages to see what was coming next. It was definitely a story where Dr. Drew Nichols did get on my nerves with his stubbornness a few times in the way he handled things with Alexa Monroe. Yes, there were many ups and down but aren't there in many relationships...especially with they are a bi-racial couple. However, all in all the story did come out come out giving the reader a well written story that was entertaining and funny. I did feel that this story was somewhat predictable but still a good read. One thing for sure these characters loved to eat. To check out what all that is about you will have to pick up 'The Wedding Date' and see for yourself how well this author brings out this story of a interracial relationship where 'love wan't part of the deal.'

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley & Berkley Publishing Group in exchange for an honest review.

I almost didn't pick this book up, but then Ari came screaming into my DMs about how wonderful this book was. So, I guess I have Ari to thank for for picking up The Wedding Date. This book was just absolutely precious, and I had a lovely time reading it. If you like fake-dating, diversity and all things swoony romance, then The Wedding Date definitely needs to be on your TBRs.

For me, what takes a romance novel to the next level are the characters. I connected so much with the characters in this book. I was enamored by both Alexa and Drew. They are both very admirable, passionate and hardworking, so it was easy for me to see how the two easily clicked together as a couple. I was particularly a huge fan of Alexa. She works at the mayor's office as his chief of staff and is so passionate about her job and her projects. I loved that she was someone who put 100% into the things that she loved. Drew was also equally lovable. He is a pediatric doctor who was, for the most part, an adorable dork. He's been burned in the past with relationships, so he doesn't always fully involve himself emotionally, but the guy has such a good heart. His kindness and respect for Alexa were especially qualities I loved about him.

The two of them meet in an elevator the day before Drew's ex's wedding, and he somehow convinces Alexa to be his fake date at the wedding. What follows is a super sweet, bantery and, most importantly, shippy romance between two stubborn characters who don't expect to fall in love! It's not an easy romance by any means. They have obstacles in their way in the form of the distance between them, their unwillingness to admit their feelings for each other, and some lack of communication. But they slowly worked their way through their obstacles as most real-life couples do. I enjoyed watching the progression of their swoony and sexy relationship and was totally rooting for their happiness. The Wedding Date also does a great job at addressing conversations about race. If you didn't realize, Alexa is black and Drew is white, so there are cultural differences that crop up between the two. The author does a brilliant job at weaving the themes into the story through the various thought-provoking conversations Alexa and Drew have over the course of the book. 

Anyways, as you can tell, I very much enjoyed The Wedding Date. It was such a blast to read for me, and I loved that it's a book that made me happy. Books like The Wedding Date make me fall in love with the romance genre all over again. Jasmine Guillory is also most definitely going into my auto-read authors list!

Loved this super diverse take on a modern romance with a super fun and funny meet-cute.

I’m torn about how I felt about this romance.

There were things I liked about it. Both the main characters are decent people with typical hang ups: Alexa can be awkward around men and has body image issues, while Drew has a fear of commitment (and, yes, he can be a bit of a jerk because of it). They’ve got a great meet cute that involves getting stuck in a hotel elevator, where Drew asks Alexa to be his plus one at his ex’s wedding to avoid him having to go alone. Their interactions as a couple are mostly sweet, barring the bumps in the road due to their personal issues, which sometimes cause them not to communicate well (pretty typical for a romance novel). They get over those issues eventually, and the book has a nice HEA ending.

But . . . the story was a bit simple and kind of left me wanting more. Alexa and Drew had some challenges as a couple that could have been explored to add depth to the story. For one thing, they live in different parts of California. But even though both characters complain about being separated, they’ve got careers and money that allow them to travel, so their long-distance romance seems more like an inconvenience than a real problem. Beyond that, though, is that they are an interracial couple—Alexa is black, and Drew is white. That’s still not all that common in mainstream romance novels, and I think it could have been explored more deeply in the story. Race definitely does come up, it’s not ignored, but when it does, things seemed to be smoothed over relatively quickly. Maybe that’s in part because Alexa mostly spends time in Drew’s world, rather than him being forced into hers; black people are used to navigating the white world, but the opposite isn’t true, so having Drew interact more with Alexa’s black friends and family could have given the author more to explore.

One other thing that was a little strange about this book was how the sex scenes were handled. I’ve read romances where it’s mostly kissing with the sex (if there is any) left behind closed doors, and I’ve read plenty of romances that don’t shy away from getting down and dirty. But this book occupies a weird middle ground where the reader gets foreplay, only for the scene to fade out at the juicy parts, and then fade back in for more rolling around in bed before it fades back out again . . . And rinse and repeat, because these two go at it like bunnies at times. In fact, I kind of wish the author had left out some of the sort-of sex scenes and just had Alexa and Drew have more conversations about themselves and their lives, so the reader would get a stronger sense of them connecting and falling in love.

Readers who are looking for a light, fluffy romance to read will probably enjoy this book, but anyone looking for a more substantial story might want to skip it.

A copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley for review; all opinions expressed are my own.

4.5 stars <3

The Wedding Date was exactly what I needed and even more.The writing was beautiful and the story refreshing.The Wedding Date was fast paced and lighthearted!

I adored Alexa and Drew.Alexa is smart and funny.Drew is charming,sweet,cute and kind.I really like how they met and I enjoyed that they start first as friends.They have some flirty,funny and sweet moments. Their romance felt realistic and I enjoyed it a lot!They make smile all the time!!

This is my first book from Jasmine Guillory and I'm planning to read more books by her!The writing was flawless and the story lovely!