This was a really adorable festive read 😍 loved the characters, the setting and the story. Highly recommend!

I wanted to like this book, I really did. The premise behind it had me immediately interested and thinking this was going to be my next favorite read, it wasn't. I didn't hate it or dislike it really, but I didn't love it. I feel the very middle ground when it comes to describing my feelings in this book. I was expecting a second chance romcom meets sports romance given the little blurb about Ryan being in the NHL, but it wasn't that.

What I did like about the book was that it didn't brush the past issues between the characters under the rug. I also liked how connected the characters felt, their past memories were woven through the story enough that you got how important they were in one another's lives up until we met them. The characters are stubborn and spend a lot of time recognizing the feeling that they still have while talking themselves out of it because the others couldn't possibly still have those feelings.

I also enjoyed how you saw Ryan and Sorcha previous attempts at it and why it didn't work because of unwillingness to compromise or miscommunication. I like that the author addressed the moment that made Sorcha go viral and didn't just make Ethan a villain, but instead also gave him depth and reason for doing what he did.

All and All it was a cute read, and one that I look forward to seeing how the world in which these two characters progress with the upcoming books in the series. It's light-hearted and a cute one for the holidays, I think I just went in expecting something other than what I got. I'd likely reread it and might like it more.

After going viral when she is jilted at the altar, Sorcha has a list to help her get out there again.

On a bad blind date, the last person she expects to see is Ryan Sawyer, her ex. Can he help her out moving on with her life?

A great read.

This was a great and entertaining second chance to happily ever after read. Loved the quirky diatribe between the characters.

I thought #theleftoverbride was very cute. I absolutely adore the cover too, it is just so fun in both black and white on my Kindle and in color here.

I loved Ryan and Sorcha though I do wish there was more romance. Things didn't start kicking off until about 60 percent or so which is good if you wanted a slow burn.

I still liked their connection and their friendship. The writing pacing was hard to get into at first but I was into it halfway through the book.

Thank you Netgalley for providing a copy of this book even past publication date. This was a four star rating because this book was still really good.

I can't wait to see what is next for this series!

All thought and opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed this book. It was sexier then a hallmark movie. I found the characters relatable and not annoying or irritating. Which is a definitely a plus. Also made me laugh out loud.

3.5 stars

This book is a sweet second chance romance with slight spice. The relationship between Ryan and Sorcha is adorable. I’m a sucker for a childhood friends become lovers trope and this hit the nail on the head. Add in small town romance and it’s a great pallet cleanser book. I didn’t love all of the unbelievable aspects of the viral moment that occurs, but it’s not a deal breaker for whether it’s a good book or not.

This book was not exactly what I was expecting but was super cute. I feel like sometimes second chance romance books don’t actually deal with the original issues that broke up a couple and it really bothers me. This one didn’t just brush the conflict between the characters under the rug and I liked that.

If I were teaching a lesson about using details in your writing I would probably use an excerpt from this book. There were A LOT of details throughout. If this is something that you don’t like, you might find it distracting.

The author does a great job of showing just how connected the two main characters are by weaving in details from their memories throughout. You can really tell that they’ve been a huge part of each other’s lives and their history is deep-rooted.

The story, overall, is a good depiction of two people who have made a lot of mistakes and who have the chance to finally get it right.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I liked the history between the characters and their chemistry. Christmas stories that include families are always welcome.
I guess some of the story was a bit confusing at the start, with all the 'gone viral' and then, reality TV shows. It kind of took away from the underlying feelings that Sorcha and Ryan had for each other.
Detested Trevor, not sure if he can be redeemed.

Perfect book for the Holiday season! Would make a perfect Hallmark movie! Sorcha and Ryan are one steamy couple! I loved the small town story and how they both were "famous" in their own way. I would love to see where their story goes from here. A sequel perhaps?

3.5 ⭐s!
Fun, cozy, and quite spicy! Sorcha is bouncing back from being left at the altar -- while still working in the wedding field, no less -- when an old flame returns to town. Palpable tension ensues and the ending is so sweet! Love the deeper conversations about family as well. The couple is hot and cold during their publicity exercises and while I loved the narrative, I struggled at times with how quickly and easily they fell back together after so long apart. But when you know, you know! Happy that they got their happy ending (:

Many thanks to Elodie Nowodazkij, Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op, and NetGalley for this ARC!