Sadly this book wasn’t my cup of tea. I’m definitely going to give her other books a go though, because I really enjoyed her writing. The topic was just too sad for me.

You're gonna give me a book where the man she feel sis her soulmate shows up the day before her wedding and she doesn't end up with him?

WHAT WAS THE REASON? (Yes, I did check the ending)

DNF at 27%

Thank you, NetGalley and G.P. Putnam’s Sons, for the ARC of this novel. Sophie Cousens is an auto-buy author for me, so I was very excited to read Before I Do! This novel does not disappoint! The smart, witty banter and the shifting between timelines was written expertly. Each character had depth and demonstrated growth in the story. I read well into the night, unable to wait to see how it would all unfold. I highly recommend Before I Do!

Not my favorite book by this author but not bad. I liked the alternating time lines and the concept but it just didn’t spark for me. Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this copy for read and review

"Before I Do" by Sophie Cousens is a poignant and emotionally resonant romance that delves into the complexities of love, loss, and the journey of healing. Cousens' storytelling expertise shines as she crafts a tale of second chances, reflection, and the intertwining of past and present. The book's relatable characters and heartfelt plot create an immersive reading experience that resonates with adult readers. Cousens skillfully navigates the emotions of grief, love, and the complexities of relationships, adding depth to the narrative. "Before I Do" is a touching reminder that life's twists and turns often lead to unexpected connections, leaving readers with a sense of introspection and a renewed appreciation for the power of love and healing as they accompany the characters on their journey of rediscovery and emotional growth.

If you love a good love triangle, this is your book! Audrey is about to get married to Josh. Josh's sister then shows up the night before the wedding with Audrey's "one who got away." Audrey met Fred by chance years ago and they hit it off instantly. After one magical day, the agreed to meet up the next. Audrey showed. Fred didn't. She never heard from him again. Now that he has shown up she's wondering if it's a sign that Josh is the wrong person for her.

I struggled with this book so much because I just felt terrible for Josh. As the timelines jumped around and you found out more about Audrey and Fred's day as well as the way that she and Josh met and got together. Josh is great! It's not insta-love for these two and I loved the way that he loved and accepted Audrey for who she was. He's so lovable and well-written that I wanted him to have his happy ending. As great as Fred was, the inner monologue that Audrey had over the wedding and her relationship with Josh just bothered me.

The book is witty and fun. I did enjoy it. I just didn't love it. I was wondering who she would wind up with in the end, which I appreciated. Overall, I would recommend it. And if you love a love triangle, I believe you will love this one.

I love a Sophie Cousins book but this one didn't really hit for me. Not a huge fan of any topic where there's emotional cheating that goes on way too long

I really enjoyed reading this book. I,usually do not enjoy reading a book that pops back and forth in time, but the way Cousens does it worked for me. I, also, love a good ole romantic comedy. All the mishaps leading up to the weddingkept me entertained, I was , also, pleasantly surprised as to the ending of the story with all the questioning that Audrey was going through. I would definately recommend this book.

Thank you netgalley

Sophie Cousens has solidly positioned herself as a contemporary romance master. This was wonderful, and took so many twists and turns. Beautifully done!

I LOVED this book so much - it was the perfect romantic comedy. Audrey is set to marry Josh, her down-to-earth, golden-retriever fiance. But at the rehearsal dinner, Josh's sister brings a date, and it's Audrey's 'one that got away.' Years ago, Audrey met Fred, and the two had an incredible day together - love at first sight, soul-mate, fireworks type of day. However when they were set to meet the next day, Fred never showed up, and Audrey was left wondering what happened.

Fast forward and Fred is Josh's sister's date to the wedding, and there Fred lets Audrey know why he hadn't shown up. And how he spent months looking for her.

With only hours until her wedding, Audrey is reeling from the what-ifs and what could-have beens. She loves Josh, he is the right choice and she knows that. However when one thing after another begins to go wrong in the hours leading up to the altar, Audrey can't help but wonder if there is some higher power telling her something....

Love love LOVED this book! Thank you so much NetGalley for the early look :)

This book was so cute - I loved it so so much and could not stop reading it. Audrey is about to marry Josh - her stable, golden-retriever of a fiance. However at the rehearsal dinner, Josh's sister brings a date, and it's someone from Audrey's past. Years before Audrey and Josh got together, she had an incredible day with Fred - someone who saw truly saw her. She thought it was love at first sight and her soul mate, until he never showed up for their date the next day. With lost phone numbers, Audrey was stuck wondering if her interaction with Fred was just a dream. This book was so good, leaning into second chance, the one that got away, and if there is really something as a 'soul mate'. This was one of my favorite books I read this year!

I don't feel like I was a good fit for this book. Not a big fan of the plot line or the main character. I read the book really quickly, which is still saying something since I didn't like it. I did like the author's style so I'll definitely check out other books from her.

I had a lot of struggles with this story and I’m not even sure why. I’ve loved Sophie Cousens previous release so this was highly anticipated! But it just felt like something was missing here. I will give Cousens her kudos however in that I found the prose in the book very fun to read. Even with the dissatisfaction I felt when I finished reading, it was definitely something I had moments of fun reading! Maybe I’m a little too young, just outside of the best audience for this book. Still looking forward to Cousens future releases, this one was just not for me!

This was a fun second chance romance! At first, I was a little leery. I thought Audrey was going to blow up her entire life for a man she only met on one day. To choose that over a loving man with whom you have history? I'm extremely pleased that this book did not go that route. I also really enjoyed the story line between Audrey and Vivian!

I think if I was in a different mindset than I was when I read this book, I would've enjoyed it better. Unfortunately at the time it just felt a little boring and repetitive to me. I have read other books by Sophie Cousens and enjoyed them a lot. I'm definitely not finished with this book forever for sure! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me in exchange for my opinion!!!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of “Before I Do” by Sophie Cousens.

Ahhhhh. I am such a fan of this author. This is the third book I’ve read from her and I cannot get enough. This book follows Audrey and Josh on their wedding day. Every possible thing that you can imagine ends up going wrong, one disaster after another, to the big one: the man she believes could be her possible soul-mate shows up as the date of the groom’s sister. Not to mention, this is the first time Audrey has seen Fred in six years after their one magical day together.

This author takes us on a wild ride from when Audrey and Josh, her one day with Fred, as well as Audrey’s relationship with her mother who has been married five times herself. We go back and forth between timelines from her childhood to six years ago and more recently up until (and beyond) the wedding day.

This was a beautiful story that explores what a soulmate is, whether it’s all bs, and how we choose the ones we love and show up for.

The jumping timelines wasn’t confusing at all and I applaud the author for that. I was hesitant at first because sometimes that can get messy, but I should’ve known it would be great.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Since I just posted a review for The Good Part, it's probably high time to review Before I Do. I read this back in December 2022 and it just didn't stick with me. I might re-read this year, but I think the fact that I don't remember anything about it is enough of a review. I loved This Time Next Year and am currently gushing over The Good Part, so this one is an outlier and it was probably just me!

This was cute and a quick and easy read, but not very memorable. I liked both the men but not the main character very much.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

Six years ago, Audrey finds a set of photos in a photo booth. She takes them and leaves her own as a reply. They meet and spend the day together. Then next day, he's gone. Jump to six years later, Audrey is about to get married to Josh. At the rehearsal dinner, Josh's sister walks in with the man that Audrey thought she would never see again. After seeing him, and a series of bad omen disasters, Audrey starts to wonder if Josh really is "the one".

I thought this book was fine. I didn't really care about Audrey. I felt like she didn't have much of a personality, and she felt flat to me. I didn't believe in the relationship between Audrey and either guy. I didn't feel like there was chemistry at all.

I feel like there are definitely people who would enjoy this book. Unfortunately, it just wasn't for me.

This definitely wasn’t my favorite read of this year.
I honestly believe that Josh deserves better. Audrey had the audacity to be so selfish.

If you are big into scandal you might enjoy this one. But definitely wasn’t it for me.