A sweet and charming romance with fun twists and turns. The characters are fresh and breezy and it was great to find a fun light romance that is pure escapism.

I love all three of the books in this series, but this final one is my favorite. Jen and Justin met on one reality show, got engaged on a second, and swore they wouldn't do a third. But then circumstances (read show producers) conspired to threaten Justin's job if they don't agree to get married on television. This time, though, they go in with a plan and are determined not to let this show threaten their relationship like the first two did. Heffernan's writing is witty, funny, and relateable and she creates a cast of characters that are hilarious and eclectic. Reality Wedding can be read as a stand-alone book, but give yourself a treat and read all three.

What a fun and feisty book! This is perfect for any reality tv fans. The characters are appropriately quirky, the television producers are devious and underhanded, and the romance is true-hearted.

This is such a fun book, and so much more complex and involved than I had expected (shame on me!) - the setting is perfect for maximum drama and great, large characters. It was on the edge of believable for the whole book which keeps you wanting to know what could possibly happen next. There is great drama and real tension - it's a good read x

. My library hold for Bachelor Nation by Amy Kaufman came in and I decided to read these books concurrently. I am not an avid fan of The Bachelor/Bachelorette shows but I’ve seen enough to be curious as to what goes on behind the scenes as far as editing etc. There have been rumours through the years about the manipulation of contestants and how the show is scripted. Reality Wedding is the third book in the series and I haven’t read the first two. It would have given me more context for this latest book but it was fine as a stand alone book. This is a funny, light hearted look at a reality wedding with all worst things you have heard about the production of The Bachelor shows thrown in. The writing was good and the main character was likeable as she tries to thwart all the extreme things the producers throw at her for her “reality” wedding. Reading both books at the same time puts the emphasis on how none of this is in fact reality. If anything, Reality Wedding starts to look like all of the plot and craziness in the book could actually happen! If you are a big fan of reality TV this series is for you. If you like a lighthearted read this is also for you. The book is fast paced with a lot of fun characters and situations.

Jen’s relationship with her future husband Justin had been caught on video and broadcasted to America as part of Season one of the Fishbowl. Their growing attraction, their fi5rst fight, first kiss, and then the proposal. Then Jen got a call from the reality show from producer Connor asking if they wanted to get married on tv and the Network would pay for everything. Jen and Justin’s sister now owned a bakery called Sweet Reality. The bakery had been open for less than a year and was just starting to make a profit The network wanted to give Jen and Justine their own show. Jen told Connor they had given up reality show business. Justin was now a first year associate at the law firm where he worked. Jen and Justin had spent most of their money in the last year on his parents medical bills and paying his student loans. They would have a tight budget for their wedding unless they wanted to wait three years to marry and they did not. Jen knew she couldn’t leave right now. Connor had been a good friend the last couple of years and the wedding show was his baby and his chance to become a big producer. When Jen met Justin for lunch at the courthouse he told her that if he didn’t do the reality show he was fired. Jen called Connor and agreed to the show knowing the network would create a lot of drama. Jen and Justin decided to get married before the show before the BS started and they did at the courthouse with his family there. They did not tell anyone else. After jen flew out she soon learned this wedding would really have nothing to do with her and Justin and her dream wedding.
I really liked this but wasn’t wowed by it like I thought I would be. But it was still a fun interesting read. But this book was fairly realistic when it comes to reality tv and that everything was about ratings. But some things just went to far for4 me in this book but it keep my interest and I did finish it and for the most part did enjoy this. I do feel others will love this. But this wasn’t a bad or boring read. I just wanted something more from this book that's why it is a three rating.

Reality Wedding is the third in a series about Jen Reid, an everyday girl who joins a reality TV show and ends up winning the guy of her dreams. Now, the producers from The Network want her and Justin to get married on camera… OR ELSE. Thrust back into the limelight, Jen has to navigate former nemeses, monstrous wedding dresses, and a wedding planner who seems convinced she’s his fairytale ending.

Though I haven’t read the previous two books in the series, this is great fun. There were lots of characters introduced from previous books, but they were all sketched in neatly from Jen’s perspective. The only one we didn’t really get to know was Justin, which was a real shame because he seemed delightful. I’m very tempted to go back and read the previous two books!

There are quite a few LGBT characters in the book, but they certainly aren’t incidental to the plot or just thrown in for representative value. There was also a really neat twist at the end I didn’t see coming even though the information was there all along for the reader.

Jen and Justin’s strength and faith in each other was inspiring, despite the obstacles put in their path. The Network’s producers were almost cartoonish in their villainy and determination to put Ratings and Drama above all else, but frankly knowing a little something about reality TV, I don’t think they were all that far-fetched. A quick, charming read with a relatable heroine, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Five stars.

Review by Amanda for Love Romance Books

I was asked by the author for an honest review.


I would have liked to give 3.5 stars. I highly recommend reading at least the first book in the Reality Star series if not the first two books. I've read only the second book (Sweet Reality), and I thought this third book would pick up where the second left off. However, there were many, many characters from the first book that hadn't appeared in the second book. In addition, the setting for this one was back in the original house from the first book (the second was not). There were a lot of references to events, characters, features of the house/grounds and reality show stunts from the first book (even more so than the second book) that were totally lost on me. It was enjoyable to read but I'm sure it would have helped a lot to have read the entire series in order.



Like Sweet Reality, this book is suitable for young adults. While an intimate scene is implied and another overheard, it didn't have any detailed scenes. I would recommend it to readers who have read and liked the first two books.

If you are a fan of reality tv, this is the book for you!

Jen and Justin met on a previous reality show and now the Network wants to do a wedding show. But it's not just a week of wedding planning bliss. It's full of contests, fake drama, wacked out drama queens, and never ending back stabbing! I wasn't sure I would enjoy the book as much as I did because I do not care for reality tv, but this was a truly well written book! The author seamlessly matched all the behind the scenes hijinks with real life troubles.

As the story starts, everything is being planned out with the bride and groom's input. It all goes haywire as the week progresses and the bride realizes everything has already been done, and the Network has no intention of honoring their wishes! And to make matters worse, her groom is MIA because of weather. Unfortunately for Jen, that plays right into the Network's quest for ratings!

I thought that it was a unique look behind the scenes. You didn't know who was really Jen's friends or were they really Network plants there specifically to cause drama. I also liked that the author gives us tidbits about what took place leading up to the big wedding, all the while moving forward with the theatrics.

All in all it was a rather invigorating rollercoaster of a ride! I wanted to see how Jen and Justin were going to best the Network and take back "their" wedding show! The Network was just so evil. What twisted things they did in the name of ratings was just appalling! I know there is a lot of scripting for these types of shows, and it makes you wonder what is actually real and what isn't. I am glad that Jen and Justin seemed to be grounded and sure of their love. That united front gave them the ability to handle whatever the Network threw their way! Very entertaining indeed!

Fun conclusion to the Reality Star series! I love reading about reality show shenanigans, and I devoured this fast-paced, witty book in just about one sitting!

I love Jen and Justin!! I was so excited to see another book with them!! This book is about Jen and Justin getting a dream wedding if they agree to have it televised. After the contracts are signed complete chaos ensues. The network is up to their normal hijinx and throwing wrenches into the wedding. It doesn't help that a hurricane strands half the guests and there is an overzealous wedding planner who may have more than wedding planning on their mind.

This is the third book in the reality star series. I definitely recommend reading the first two books before you read this one!!

If you are a fan of reality tv, this is the book for you!

Jen and Justin met on a previous reality show and now the Network wants to do a wedding show. But it's not just a week of wedding planning bliss. It's full of contests, fake drama, wacked out drama queens, and never ending back stabbing! I wasn't sure I would enjoy the book as much as I did because I do not care for reality tv, but this was a truly well written book! The author seamlessly matched all the behind the scenes hijinks with real life troubles.

As the story starts, everything is being planned out with the bride and groom's input. It all goes haywire as the week progresses and the bride realizes everything has already been done, and the Network has no intention of honoring their wishes! And to make matters worse, her groom is MIA because of weather. Unfortunately for Jen, that plays right into the Network's quest for ratings!

I thought that it was a unique look behind the scenes. You didn't know who was really Jen's friends or were they really Network plants there specifically to cause drama. I also liked that the author gives us tidbits about what took place leading up to the big wedding, all the while moving forward with the theatrics.

All in all it was a rather invigorating rollercoaster of a ride! I wanted to see how Jen and Justin were going to best the Network and take back "their" wedding show! The Network was just so evil. What twisted things they did in the name of ratings was just appalling! I know there is a lot of scripting for these types of shows, and it makes you wonder what is actually real and what isn't. I am glad that Jen and Justin seemed to be grounded and sure of their love. That united front gave them the ability to handle whatever the Network threw their way! Very entertaining indeed!

reviewed by Deb

This is telling of a reality show wedding. Jen and Justin met on reality show. They were approached by the network to step in for a couple who decided to cancel their reality show wedding. There are many twists and turns.. They are not with their relationship. The network wants drama and drama happens. I was on the edge of my seat. I loved it.l