Read the excerpt and was expecting a cute book. The characters didn’t pop out and grab me. I got bored and put the book down 1/3 through. I guess I am in the minority, from seeing all those five stars.

This book is just cliche after cliche. "Overweight" women can't get over her ex ,can't find anyone and is also super clumsy and has a low self esteem. Why, why, why???? Please no more books like this. I just want a girl (any type of girl) to have high self esteem and no not every girl is clumsy that she's falling down everytime that she sees the guy she likes. It's a no for me.

This is a lovely and enjoyable story, that I think would make a great film. However that may be because I years ago watched a film with the same basic premise and in fact same title, ao although I enjoyed the journey and writing, I wasn't overly surprised about the overall story arc.

Ok there are differences between the film and the book as you would hope being completely different but there was that sense of familiarity with the thoughts that Sam was having throughout.

Putting all that to one side, this is a book filled with amusing moments, and I think I fell in love with Jake almost instantly. I do love a book with eye candy, and he is more than just a gorgeous actor willing to be a fake boyfriend.

He is hiding the true reason he is willing to go along with the the charade of being Sam's boyfriend and a date for a week long wedding in Scotland. I loved how he slipped into the role perfectly and seemed a natural at the various activities on offer, while also absolutely hating on sight Sam's ex-boyfriend who is the best man.

I really enjoyed the character of Sam too and completely understood her need to go to these lengths, showing just what a good friend she is.

And of course this wouldn't be a Zara Stoneley book if there weren't horses and dogs involved somewhere, and the two dogs featured are fabulous. Tank is exactly that and Harry is a larger than life dog who may be very keen on human food, despite the regime he may be apparently on. The scene involving horses too was great

Despite my initial thoughts this is easily a book I would recommend to others, it really has everything I look for in a romantic comedy - romance, comedy, gorgeous man, some fabulous scenes, an ex worth hating, funny parents and animals. This is pure enjoyable escapism and I did really enjoy the whole book.

Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Impulse for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

This was a girl who was dumped by her boyfriend, invited to be maid of honor for her best friends wedding, who her best friend is marrying the brother of the boyfriend that dumped her.... it was not my cup of tea. I read about half of it, and reading the blurb that was on Netgalley I thought it was going to be funny but to me it wasn't. I am just one person, you read it and tell what you thought.. I downloaded this book for an honest opinion of the book. Thanx

I have to admit that at first, I was a little bit wary about the concept of this book. I mean,  we have all seen the film 'The Wedding Date' with Debra Messing and Dermot Mulroney, right? Plus, having read multiple books with a wedding date at the forefront of its storyline, I couldn't help but wonder what was going to be different about Zara Stoneley's interpretation of the theme seeing as it has been done multiple times...

But, after reading 'The Wedding Date', I can honestly say that whilst the theme may be familiar, nobody has written it in the way that Zara Stoneley has. Ever. And I don't think that they will either. There's writing a story based on a popular theme, and then there's writing a story based on a popular theme and owning it ten times over. Zara Stoneley is the latter and by golly did she own it!

Samantha has been asked to be the maid of honour at her best friends wedding. The wedding where her ex-boyfriend (the one who dumped her after dipping his wick in new wax before the old wax had even dried) was going to be the best man. Samantha's knee-jerk reaction is to hide under the covers and ignore the invitation ever arrived, just so that she doesn't have to come face to face with the man who thinks his derrière doesn't smell after a bout of diarrhoea. But, because Sam has a conscience and a heart, she is determined to not let her best friend down on her wedding day. With no boyfriend, no date, no man in question, Sam has to think outside the box when it comes to wanting to shove her ex boyfriend inside a box. How? Well, you'd better read the book then, hadn't you!!

Oh my goodness gracious me! This book!!!! I think I resembled a pig more often than not whilst I was reading Zara Stoneley's latest offering! The amount of snorting that came out of me really didn't sound healthy at all, especially when faced with a border collie whose personality is larger than life. Seriously, the dog is a legend and I want his bandana for my own dog!

Now, as a person who finds themselves checking into 'Zara Stoneley Anonymous' after each book, I cannot help but think that 'The Wedding Date' is her best book EVER. Seriously! The humour was absolutely brilliant, unforced, and totally in keeping with the overall vibe of the storyline. Not only that, the energy throughout the entire story was mind-blowing and highly contagious. So much so, I couldn't help but feel like I could conquer anything, even if it meant looking like a prat whilst doing it. 'The Wedding Date' is Zara Stoneley's most energetic book yet, and one which kept me with a humongous smile on my face the entire time.

Everything the characters got up to was unique, brilliantly written and full of hilarious one liners which ended up creating vivid (and hilarious) imagery in my mind. One word - horse. When you delve into this book for yourself, remember the word 'horse' and you'll see what I mean!

Whilst I have to admit that the author may have adapted her writing style slightly with 'The Wedding Date', I for one am not complaining and think that the slight change has brought more energy and oomph to an already accomplished author. I would LOVE to see these characters back in another story, and I would love to see Harry settle down with a Mrs Harry to find out whether they dress their pups in bandana's. It has GOT to happen!!

'The Wedding Date' blew me away and threw all of my misconceptions out of the window straight away. These bunch of characters are truly fantastic, with personalities you cannot help but gel with. Well, apart from the two characters which are total asshats!!

I want to stand on my soap box with brightly coloured pom poms and shout about this book for the entire world to hear - that is how much I loved this book! Honestly, what a fantastic, high energy, hilarious novel - 'The Wedding Date' is my most favourite book of 2018 so far, and even in my 'top books of all time' list. I have found my new book boyfriend in 'Jake' and nobody is pinching him!!! 'The Wedding Date' is the best date I have ever been on, and the one I will remember for a very long time...especially seeing as I will be re-reading this book until I know it word for word. Out-fudging-standing. Zara Stoneley, you legend!!!