AHHHHH how was this better than the first one? I loved 'the worst best man' a lot but this one took the cake.
Being brazilian, I constantly search for books with latin representation and diversity. So finding this series by Mia Sosa honestly made me so happy.

Fake dating is a superior trope and 'the wedding crasher' did it so well. Dean was everything, and Solange was the baddest. This book had romance, comedy, and emotion.. what more could I want? It also showed strong women being... strong women through different generations, and I always adore seeing that. This was also such a fun & quick read. I flew through it. so so cute!!

Thank you NetGalley, Mia Sosa and Avon Harper Voyager for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was an enjoyable story to me for the most part! I did find myself cringing quite a bit, but I think that is just supposed to be part of how they are forced together-through awkwardness that ends up paying off. I do think if I had read the other book by this author it would have clicked more for me so I gave 4 stars instead of 3 knowing that's likely my fault and the character development wasn't quite there based on that. There is some really funny dialogue in here as well.

This book was fantastic!! The main characters were lovable, intelligent, independent, and just all-around great humans! They banter and chemistry between them was great and the way they were brought together definitely made for an interesting storyline! Similar to the first book from Sosa, I loved the diversity in this book and it was so fun to see Solange’s family! The fake dating trope is super fun and really well done in this novel! Really hoping for another book for this series because I love this family and Sosa’s writing!!

The Wedding Crasher brings all the laughs and feels with this nostalgic, endearing story reminiscent of our favorite romantic comedies, full of funny banter, heartfelt moments, and sweet romance.

Our story follows two mismatched souls who are total opposites. Dean is an accomplished lawyer who thrives on organization and structure. Solange is a down-to-earth teacher who is full of life and wanderlust. Together they may seem like an unsuited pair, but what happens when circumstances and one fake dating arrangement have them looking at each other in a new light?

I love the irresistible charm Sosa brings to her stories! Her characters are always so clever yet perfectly sweet. The chemistry was off the charts, and the pop culture references were a fun addition. (That Love is Blind reference!) I loved how complimentary Dean and Solange were together, and I ADORED seeing the family and my favorite, the lovable Max, return for some humorous moments.

My only disconnect was that the romance felt like it had a touch too much of the instant-love trope, and I wished there was more angst and tension between the two. But I do love how the story came full circle and how the two found their counterpart in each other. It made my heart absolutely MELT.

3.5/5

*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me an eARC in exchange for an honest review.*

I loved this book!! This is the first time I read a book by Mia Sosa and immediately ordered The Worst Best Man. Her writing is fun, light and easy to follow.

In a nut shell, the story is about Solange crashing Dean's wedding and in turn Dean asking Solange to fake a relationship between them so he can swoon a prospect into joining his law firm. A move that could potentially solidify him becoming a partner at his firm.

The chemistry between Solange and Dean was apparent from the beginning, but I enjoyed that the author didn't give you too much too soon. You got bits and pieces, at all the right moments, giving the story continuous momentum and keeping the reader engaged. They played off each other's strengths and weaknesses, which didn't come across as fake or too cheesy. The character development was nicely done and made all the characters believable, even the secondary cast. It gave me a sense that I actually knew these people. Be warned, this book is spicy! There are quite a few steamy scenes. Brace yourselves!

And can we talk about the Latin representation? Being Cuban-American, I appreciated Solange's family dynamic so much because it mirrors mine. The crazy tias? Yup, I got some of those! And the primas? I have some of those, too! It was easy to relate to quite a few events throughout the book, for example, the food preparation. This made me chuckle, as there is no Latin event that doesn't warrant lots of food! Sosa did a great job of portraying the tight familial bonds in Latin culture, especially that of Solange and her moms.

I couldn't put this book down! Do yourself a favor and get a copy of this book on Pub Day, 4/5. You won't be disappointed!

Thank you NetGalley, Mia Sosa and Avon Harper Voyager for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

(I will be posting this review on my IG @pineshorelfl on pub day)

The Wedding Crasher is fun and fast and light and was the perfect book for me to sink into during an early morning flight. This story of Solange and Dean was engaging and cute from the first scene when she crashes his wedding. Their fake relationship was the perfect set up for tension and heat and when it finally combusted it was so worth the work to get there. Some of the best parts in these books (both this and the Worst Best Man) are when we get whole family moments and the deep interworkings of the strong women who raised strong women and how their choices are compounding in the next generation. It gives an already fun romance some extra heart.

*arc for honest review* this is my second book of mia sosa and this one is one of my favorites this year! deansolgane are owners of heart now. it serves faking dating trope, one bed trope & boy obsessed trope. three of my favorite tropes i liked them better then maxlina oops. and can we talk about dean ugh i just loved him so much. and solgane my best girl love her so much! some scenes made me laugh and some made me want jump of cuteness overload, and when he defended her that scene was my favorite one! as well as where she accidentally touches his abs :,) will definitely be reading more of this author!

main characters are brazilian & american!!
thank you! netgalley & avonbooks for the digital copy!

Overall, I ended up enjoying this book. Unfortunately, it took me about 60% of the book before I actually was invested in the story at all (normally I wouldn't have even read that far if I wasn't feeling a book, but I wanted to be able to review the book in it's entirety). I think, for me, this book just didn't have much about either of the lead POVs that I personally could connect with, and it was a little too slow a burn for me. However, the later part of the book was more fun and interesting, especially once we got some time with the main couple spending time with their families, both sides of which I loved (but especially the Tias). I feel like that is when we really got to know these characters better and to understand them.

I would still recommend this book for readers who love a really slow burn romance and want something with more diverse characters.

When his marriage of convenience falls through, Dean asks Solange to be his fake date for a series of meetings with a potential new colleague. The law firm is eager to lure the new recruit and her business contacts into their fold. Dean needs this win if he wants to make partner.

Solange, feeling guilty for her role in his wedding fiasco, agrees. As they get to know each other, an irresistible attraction grows between them. But the two are completely incompatible—and besides, Solange is taking an out-of-state job in a few months. This fling can't lead anywhere…can it?

This is a funny, over-the-top rom com with well-developed characters and an entertaining yet emotional plot. I was immersed in the story from the beginning, and the fun never stops. Family plays an important role, and I loved the descriptions of Brazilian food. I'm looking forward to more from this author!

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Three words. I LOVED IT! Friends this book. This book was incredibly entertaining and sweet and sexy! I loved just about everything. *THE* Magic Mike performance left this woman seeking immediate medical attention and that *PARTY* ... left me SHOOKETH 😂

I was immediately enamored in the story and its characters. Dean and Solange are incredible! They have very different lifestyles and goals, but what made them irresistible was how hard they tried not to fall for each other and the friendship that was growing between them. Oh the sweetness. My heart must have melted into a puddle of goo! This is seriously warm and buttery, like biting into one of Tia's bomb diggity salgadinhos. Only the good stuff is here: wit, charm, swoon, and steam. Nom nom nom. It warmed my hopeless romantic heart to the core!

I really enjoyed The Worst Best Man and had been looking forward to the next in this standalone series. Much like the previous book, there were some incredibly fun storylines (including a wild way for our two main characters to initially meet), great banter, and touching moments.

There were a couple of things I didn't love, such as always unnecessarily referring to a few characters by first and last name and the story dragged at a few points. But ultimately, this is a really fun rom-com, and I dare you to make it through the whole book without getting incredibly hungry.

Thank You, Net Galley, for the ARC of the Wedding Crasher.
The wedding crasher is about Dean, who will marry Ella for his career plans, but Solange crashes the wedding. And that's where their story began, from wedding crashing to Fake Dating to learning to Love.

This novel is a cute fake dating trope. I love Solange's character. She is a ray of sunshine and an honest woman. Making big decisions is hard, and I love how she handles the situation. On the other side, Dean is a Goal-oriented person and makes plans ahead. The main characters have cute chemistry.

I love the supporting characters, especially the Tia's. Go, Single Mothers.

Overall the wedding crasher is an easy/light read rom-com, Definitely would recommend this author.

#TheWeddingCrasher:

It took me forever to finally pick up Worst Best Man, and it was one I kicked myself for not picking up sooner. Santa’s Eager Little Helper was EVERYTHING to me in Amor, Actually. So you know I would have done pretty much anything to get my hands on an ARC for The Wedding Crasher. Thankfully the amazing folks at @acon only wanted me to send an email. Am I hyping this book up? Yes. Is it worth it? Also, Yes. That’s the review. Just.. yes. The long version? I adored Solange and Dean and I’m so glad we got to see the tias again. Between a sex party, contraction simulation, axe throwing, and When Harry Met Sally, you can’t go wrong.

I loved that we got to see the same players in book 1 more than we usually do when someone gets their own book. But, it wasn’t too much that you can still read this as a stand-alone. I loved Solange in the spotlight because her heart is immeasurable. I adored Dean because his life mapped out and it doesn’t go how he wants it to. (Same Dean, same) I was giggling at their connection in the best way. The steam was too notch.

I adored them so much together that I wanted to throw my book at their heads and tell them to see what was in front of them. 😂 I love a good fake date, but I was frustrated because the chemistry was off the charts (and off the pages?) that I just wanted them to hurry up and seal the deal! Be honest and let it happen. But, I understand their reservations because of their past and I am over it.. now.

Mia Sosa is another autobuy author, especially when it comes to romance. She brings the sass, the sarcasm, and the steam. I will always read anything she writes, and I’m so thankful for @avon for the gifted copy of The Wedding Crasher. This is out 4/5, and please go read it and fall in love with these folks like I did.

Solange reluctantly agrees to help her wedding planner cousin with bridal party makeup and regrets it from the start. But what makes it worse is that she overhears the bride-to-be confess her love to a man who isn’t the groom. Even though her cousin threatens her to remain silent, Solange speaks up at the ceremony.

Dean is marrying Ella for mutual convenience. He doesn’t love her, she doesn’t love him, but they make good partners and their marriage will afford them the opportunity to become a power couple. While the end of his relationship doesn’t break his heart, it does threaten his promotion at work, so he calls in a favor and asks Solange to be his fake girlfriend.

Set in the same world as Sosa’s The Worst Best Man, The Wedding Crasher has all the elements of an ideal rom-com: wedding mishaps, fake relationships, awkward moments, and interfering friends. Best of all, it is the story of two strangers becoming friends and then becoming more.

Dean and Solange are perfect for one another. Both were shaped by their parents’ failed relationships, which color how each views life and love. So even though they are attracted to one another and click, each is afraid to ask for more. But, then Dean starts to question his plan because he starts to see joy through Solange. He realizes that he has choices and deserves to be happy. Meanwhile, Dean helps Solange learn to trust in others.

The Wedding Crasher is a delightful romance. Although there was one plot twist I thought was a bit ridiculous, I enjoyed watching Dean and Solange grow as individuals and as a couple, realizing best laid plans aren’t always the best; making wrong decisions won’t destroy your life; and the journey can be scary, but worth the ride. There are very sexy times, and a passion that is palatable. Overall, I enjoyed it immensely.

My Rating: B+

Rating: 3.75

The Wedding Crasher was an enjoyable and easy read. It is dual POVs and has a slow burn romance, the fake dating and the one bed trope, which I loved.

I definitely liked this book a lot more than The Worst Best Man, which I would recommend reading first as it provides more context and backstory on certain crossover characters.

The plot was a bit slow-paced, especially during the last 40% of the story. There were moments that unfortunately just fell a bit flat and forced at times. But I will say that it was still fairly entertaining with some cheesy and laugh out loud moments.

The main characters, Solange Perreira and Dean Chapman were great. Their dynamic, chemistry, and development was just so amusing and well written. There’s also some really good spice as well. The only issue I had with their romance was that at times it felt more of a subplot.

All the side characters were amazing and I just loved the representation of Brazilian culture. The ending and epilogue were perfect and I’m looking forward to reading more from this author.

Overall, just a good and lighthearted rom-com.

This book was so enjoyable! I loved the first book and i am so excited for this book to be released to the world. Mia Sosa writes incredible characters and stories that i find myself reading them way too quickly! I always finish them too fast and get sad when i am done.

4.5 ⭐️

First off, thank you to Mia Sosa, NetGalley, and Avon and Harper Voyager for the eARC.

This book was just so charming. Every character (besides Peter, of course) was likable and surprising and fully developed over the course of the story. Was this book predictable? Yes, in many ways. But it also did not take itself seriously and makes fun of the fake dating trope which is one of my favorite tropes in and of itself. I found this book to be positively entertaining and it’s a bit 🔥🌶 as well, if that’s what you’re looking for.

Pub date is 4/5/22, so go out and support this great little book!

Mia Sosa does it again! The Wedding Crasher is fun, hilarious, steamy, and sweet. This follow up to The Worst Best Man centers on Solange and Dean as they navigate all the challenges of a fake dating relationship. Solange and Dean have the best banter and I found myself laughing out loud while reading this book. Please read this book if you love flirty banter, strong family ties, fake romance, and serious hot scenes.

The Wedding Crasher: 320 pages
By: Mia Sosa
Pub Date: April 5th 2022

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: 5/5
🌶🌶🌶: 3/5

This has to be a top 5 of my favorite books this year i’ve read!!!! I kept seeing everyone post about it so when we were grifted it by @NetgalleyShelf to read before the public, i was so excited and eager to start!

Solange Pereria was helping her cousin at a wedding & happens to run into the bride of the wedding who was caught expressing her love to someone who was not the groom. Solange then finds herself doing something she never expected to do, Crashing a wedding.
Dean is a man who has everything mapped out for his future, He was getting married for the “ convenience” & to mark it off the list. After his Wedding was crashed, he learned he might not land a that huge promotion with his job that he’d been working his ass off for the last 8 years all because he doesn’t have a significant other. Dean decides to reach out to Solange and beg her to be his fake girlfriend to help him land this job, Solange feels bad after crashing his wedding so she says yes to the crazy request.

This story is a slow burning, fake dating and spicy book🌶 The two characters who were polar opposites find themselves falling in love with each other after faking their relationship even though it was the last thing they wanted to do.

This book turned me into A huge Mia Sosa fan!!! this is my first book that I’ve read from her & i can’t wait to read more!!
#TheWeddingCrasher #NetGalley

Mia Sosa takes the predictable fake dating romcom trope and surprises us throughout The Wedding Crasher. While romcoms tend to follow a formula, this breaks the mold and is (as she says herself) funny, flirty, and a little bit dirty. The group of women she has designed is just so badass and makes me wish I had a team of Tias on my side.

I especially love how Sosa mirrored elements of TWBM in this sequel, making the tie with theme as well as family. Well done.