I dnf'd this pretty quickly - not due to not enjoying the story, but due to enjoying it so much and being told I should read the series in order - and as this is number 6 which I didn't realize when I cover-requested this book. I didn't want to ruin the story for me, so I dnf'd. I'm thoroughly excited to read this book and continue to love the series!

BOOK: While We Were Dating
AUTHOR: Jasmine Guillory
GENRE: Romance
RATING: 8/10
4 stars

This was my first Jasmine Guillory and it did not disappoint! I think the messages portrayed through this story were incredibly apparent and real for a lot of readers and will be received well. The characters in this story, Anna and Ben, were both likable in my eyes and I loved their relationship. A prime example of being better together. The normalization of mental health and anxiety in this story are extremely important and I love how Guillory entwines them into her romance story.

Very well done, I cannot wait to read the rest of the Wedding Date series!

This is book 6 of the Wedding Date series, though only the third I’ve read. Each stands strong on its own, so you really can jump in anywhere.

Anna is a fresh-faced, rising star in Hollywood. Now what she really needs is to create a buzz around herself to land the next “big part.” What better way than with a steamy, scandalous romance. Only she doesn’t have a boyfriend. Well…not exactly.

Ben is heading up an advertising campaign featuring Anna. She’s certainly caught his eye. And not just as an up-and-coming actress. But Ben has serious doubts whether a star-like Anna could ever be truly interested in a regular guy like him.

Well, the attraction is there in spades! So, what’s to lose? Why not use this unique opportunity to “create a relationship” and let the world know the two are in love!😉

Ben is all in! But what happens when they don’t need to pretend for the public eye anymore? Will they continue on together or go their separate ways?

I’m a bit hit and miss with this series. This one missed the mark just a bit. I wanted more from Anna and didn’t quite feel the chemistry develop between the two characters.

Jasmine Guillory touches on some serious topics to this read, including the mental health of our leading lady as she battles anxiety issues. I thought that aspect was handled very well.

A buddy read with Susanne.

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Romantic and Sweet, with Serious Undertones.

Another installment of The Wedding Date series by Jasmine Guillory, While We Were Dating takes a look inside a Hollywood starlight’s life. When Ben Stephens, an Ad Exec, is hired to work on a commercial with the gorgeous and talented starlet Anna Gardiner, sparks fly.

I’m talking flirting, witty banter and chemistry galore.

Though Anna and Ben are working side by side and shouldn’t give into their attraction, neither can help themselves. After all, what’s the harm in a little flirtation that is fun, yet sincere and wholly genuine?

When Anna realizes that she needs to up her marketability if she wants more jobs in Hollywood, her manager comes up with a solution: Fake Date Ben Stephens.

While it sounds like fun and games, not all is fair when it comes to romance.

While We Were Dating is a cute and fun read that tackles serious issues, such as anxiety and mental health. While I enjoyed it, I wish I had felt more connected to the characters.

Another fun weekend buddy read with Ms. Kaceey.

Thank you to Elisha at Berkley Publishing Group via NetGalley for the arc.

I love this series and hope it never has to end. I love the weaving of past characters into the story lines. Ben Stephens was a knockout protagonist. Loved every minute of it.

Celebrity meets average guy and sparks ensue....a bit predictable, but I love the way Jasmine Guillory does suspenseful romance. This is a fun, lighthearted read.

I'm a huge fan of Jasmine Guillory's books and While We Were Dating is no exception.

While We Were Dating is an extremely cute addition to the Wedding Date series. With Jasmine's signature wit and charming characters, everyone who picks up this book is guaranteed to enjoy this one.

One thing I truly enjoyed about this book is the focus on a celebrity and non-celebrity relationship. I think it was just such a fun aspect to this book and really made for an enjoyable reading experience. Ben and Anna are just so sweet and I love that working on this advertising job brings them closer together. And just like every other Jasmine Guillory book, these characters bring out the best in each other, and I just love being along for the ride.

While it wasn't my favourite of her books, I still loved every minute of it and am counting down the days until I can read Jasmine Guillory's next book!

My first Jasmine Guillory.

Subplots all good! Mental Health (yes, be prepared), work/life balance (don't we all need a little of this??), family...good, good, good.

I thought the characters were intriguing. Not in the lose some sleep over the storyline, but let me get a little comfier and keep reading.

I will definitely read another one of her novels!

It's easy chick lit read but after so many books in the series they all start to sound the same. Probably would've done it as my easy car audiobook instead of ebook.

Not my fave romance novel, but I did SUPER DUPER enjoy the bits that involved fake dating. (Another favorite trope of mine, I realize now!)

Another charming and entertaining novel from JG! I loved the characters and it was great to have such a fun and interesting leading lady. I loved it from start to finish and can’t wait to keep reading more from JG! Thank you netgalley for my free copy!

I am a BIG fan of Jasmine Guillory's book and loved seeing Ben and Anna fall in love. Fun, sexy and romantic...the perfect beach read. .

Jasmine Guillory is one of my favorite authors and I will read anything she writes. I have been waiting for this book since I finished the last book of the Wedding Date series.

And I can confidently say.. It did not disappoint.

While We Were Dating was an amazing love story between Ben and Anna, who comes from very different worlds and are both dealing with their own issues from the past. I was rooting for the couple right from the start and absolutely adored this book.

Can't wait to see what Jasmine writes next

I really, really, really wanted to like this book, however, it fell a bit flat for me.

While I enjoyed the premise, the setting, and the characters, I often felt like a few things were a bit rushed and not fleshed out enough for my liking. The problems that the main characters faced with each other felt at times out-of-the-blue and then all at once mended.

Jasmine Guillory does it again.

While We Were Dating was an amazing love story between Ben and Anna, who comes from two different worlds and are both dealing with issues from their past that.

Guillory writes about Black love in no way any other author can, from the moment you start you fall in love with the hero and you feel the pain the heroine has felt in her past.

Together Ben and Anna cover come issues dealing with mental health and commitment issues. They learn to love and trust one another and find joy and passion in their lives again.

I cannot wait to see what Jasmine is working on next.

Jasmine Guillroy is one of my favourite writers. I love her books and sense of humour.
This book is terrific!
Ben and Anna are a wonderful couple and i was cheering for them from the beginning.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc in exchange for my honest review.

The story was boring for me. Don't get me wrong, some of it was funny (like when Ben and his brother hid Anna in a suitcase.) I liked how mental health and anxiety played a part in the story. The topic of mental health needs to continue to be brought into society. The book took me a while to finish.

Ben Stephens has never bothered with serious relationships. He has plenty of casual dates to keep him busy and his advertising job to focus on. When Ben lands a huge ad campaign featuring movie star Anna Gardiner, however, it’s hard to keep it purely professional. Anna Gardiner is on a mission: to make herself a household name, and this ad campaign will be a great start. However, she didn’t expect Ben Stephens to be her biggest distraction. She knows mixing business with pleasure never works out, but why not indulge in a harmless flirtation? But their lighthearted banter takes a turn for the serious when Ben helps Anna in a family emergency, and they reveal truths about themselves to each other, truths they’ve barely shared with those closest to them. When the opportunity comes to turn their real-life fling into something more for the Hollywood spotlight, will Ben be content to play the background role in Anna’s life and leave when the cameras stop rolling? Or could he be the leading man she needs to craft their own Hollywood ending? review: Jasmine Guillory’s books are always such a delight! This book felt like it had a bit more substance than some of her others. I really liked that this book talked about therapy (and how it’s normal!) and mental health a lot. While I found the main character, Anna, a little annoying at times, I really enjoyed the authentic relationship she and Ben had. Ben was a stand-out character and both characters felt very realistic to me. This is a quick read, but I think my favorite in the series is Party of Two. rating: 3.5 out of 5 ⭐️

Jasmine Guillory is an auto-buy author for me. She never disappoints. This book was absolute perfection. I highly recommend reading this one!

So I think I’m late to the party?! This is the sixth book in the Wedding Date series and the first that I’ve read. Now I need to go back to the beginning and see where this cute story began. Even without knowing what happened with characters in this novel prior, I was engrossed with this story. It had characters that I rooted for and enjoyed the writing.