Ahh this was a laugh out loud story I very much enjothos story and these charaters highly recommended

This book was a laugh out loud enemies to lovers/brother’s best friend masterpiece. One of my favorite Meghan Quinn books so far.

I don’t know how Meghan Quinn does it, but she’s always simultaneously writing characters you’ll love and characters you’ll hate.

Bridesmaid for Hire is the first book in a new series, but it can be read as a standalone. It’s also tied to another series (Almond Bay), so there is some crossover.

Maggie and Brody were so fun to read about. I mean, the things Maggie said? All the pre-wedding activities she and Brody participated in? HILARIOUS 🤣 (well, poor Brody, but still…it was funny).

These two had so much chemistry, and being in a vacation spot perfect for couples really brought their chemistry to light. And spending all that time together fake dating made it impossible for them to deny the sparks between them.

Maggie was so bubbly and friendly, and Brody was grumpy and kind of aloof. But he was also funny and had a big heart.

This is full of that iconic Meghan Quinn humor and spice. There’s also drama and those moments where I was just thinking “what the f*ck?” Seriously, that one character 😡.

Anyway, I loved this book, and I hope other characters get a book too!

Obsessed with this book for a few different reasons, one because it is such an original way to do the fake dating for a wedding trope, adding in business deals, friendship, and so much drama I was hooked. I also loved Gary and Brody’s friendship, man those two made me laugh so many times and provided the perfect level of comedic relief.

Brody and Maggie have an amazing antagonizing relationship in the first half of the book that makes you want to savor their banter and antics, especially in the beginning. Once their relationship turns romantic though, they are adorable, and I love how seamlessly they transitioned, it felt natural. You can see their feelings for each other so well and you hurt with them as they navigate the things Reginald puts them through.

I hope we see more of Hardy and Hudson in future books cause they have fabulous potential, but I also hope to see more of Maggie and Brody too! Loved this book so much, and I know fans of Meghan Quinn are going to love this book too!

This was an exceptional book by Meghan! You have brother's best friend, fake relationship, and so much chemistry thrown into one fun packed story. Maggie and Brody are full of hilarious hijinx as everything that can go wrong does for Brody as he tries to impress his CEO. Maggie also wants an in with the powerful family whose daughter is getting married for her wedding business though he path is much more elegant that Brody's. Maggie and Brody antagonzie each other at the beginning but have that underlying tension that builds as they share a bungalow and bed. I loved Brody's jealous moments along with his passion for the wedding planner. Maggie is helpful and a hard worker. She's easy to love especially since she's so passionate about her business. These two had great chemistry and an emotional connection that simmered over time and the exotic location only adds to their magical love story. The third act was full of selflessness just hammering home how likable these two are while also giving us the magic that is brother Gary... Gary is a hoot and brought some needed whimsy and lightness in key moments. I also wouldn't be mad to see Hailey's brothers get their own story which usually means another successful book by this author.

“I’ve got her…I’d never let anything happen to her.”

Meghan knows how to make me LAUGH. I swear, I was reading parts of this aloud to my husband and I couldn’t stop laughing out loud at the ridiculous shenanigans Brody kept finding himself stuck in. And his ability to keep trying to bounce back? Inspiring…and I can’t say I’ve ever met someone with that much perseverance lol

This book was ridiculous in the best way. I love the adventures MQ puts her characters through, because you get a sense for whether or not they’ll truly stick it out for one another. It’s an enjoyable “trip” both on the page and in the experience.

I will say that it was a bit far-fetched...there’s definitely a need for suspension of disbelief in order to properly enjoy the adventures and mishaps, but as long as you can do that, it’ll be one hell of a ride!

Tropes:
- Brother’s best friend
- Fake dating
- Cinnamon roll
- He falls first
- Enemies to lovers

This book was absolutely hilarious! All the crazy stuff that happens to poor Brody had me laughing so hard. I loved Maggie and Brody together. I thought he was so sweet to her once he finally let himself be real with her. Maggie was like a ray of sunshine. I loved her bright personality. One thing I love about a MQ book is how many easter eggs she has in them. I wish I was completely caught up on her backlist so I could have caught them all!

Thank you to Bloom Books, Good Girl's PR, and MQ for this ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book by Meghan, I was looking forward to reading Maggie's book as she is Hattie's best friend and was mentioned in her book. Maggie is on vacation in Bora Bora when the big Hooper wedding is happening at the same resort she is staying at.

In order to get ahead in her wedding business she offers to help out the bride and uses her brother's best friend Brody who works for the company and pretends to be his girlfriend. This book has Meghan's signature humor I was laughing in so many parts but it also brings the heat as well! I would definitely recommend this book as it was very entertaining.

Once again I was left thinking how much of a genius Meghan Quinn was several times as I read this book. It’s like the things she comes up with, both the crazy out there hilarious little debacles and banter, as well as just the perfect situations and backgrounds, even as they may fit into the standard tropes and such, they are still unique and different enough that I look forward to finding out just what she can come up with every single book. Of course the characters, Maggie and Brody were perfect as well.

First of all, there was the way Maggie would sleep, and how Brody woke up with her head on his lap on the mornings even before they were doing more than a fake dating relationship. I mean, who comes up with that, let alone does anyone actually do that? Because OMG I was dying laughing! And all the bad situations Brody kept getting into, the snake, getting sick on the boat, the spear fishing. He couldn’t seem to escape getting into these sticky situations every single chance he could, and so often at no fault of his own.

Secondly the chemistry between Maggie and Brody was off the charts as always with Meghan Quinn’s characters. Several scenes that had me fanning myself for sure! Even just ones where Brody teased Maggie and kind of left her hanging, yeah, I felt that too! The connection between them was perfect, and when they decided to go for the relationship, the way he made his mind up about her brother was so realistic and perfect in my opinion. I even loved how while there may have been that third act breakup moment for this story, it made sense in how and why it happened. Although maybe Maggie was a bit over the top for not giving him a chance to explain. I was extremely happy that the author didn’t do one of those things that made us wait and pine for a long time like she has done in the past. (I’m talking about you, Knox and Maggie – 8 years!)

And third, I have to mention that again I love love love all the supporting characters in this story. I mean Maggie’s brother when he found out mostly being worried that Brody would no longer keep him as his number one. And of course Maggie’s friend that we know from The Way I Hate Him, and the time we got to spend with her and her hunky Hayes. The wedding party was full of great characters, especially the twin brothers Hudson and Hardy that I hope get their own books too.

Now this is supposed to be part of the Almond Bay series, but I think this one is with a traditional publisher so is titled a little differently and not listed that way. But our characters are connected to them, and we get to spend some time with those other characters in this book. I did also check with the author and I guess this will be the first one in a new series as well! And when I finished the book, I have a feeling who the next book might be about. Another winner from Meghan Quinn, and now I guess another series from her I will be devouring as she writes them!

Running into Brody McFadden (her brother’s best friend) while on vacation in Bora Bora was the last thing Maggie Mitchell expected. Finding out that he is there for his Boss’ daughter’s wedding may actually work in bother their favors. After all, this is being touted as “the wedding of the century”, and this could help catapult Maggie’s wedding business – Magical Moments. And well, Brody is looking to prove himself useful as he has a proposal to present when they get back. For the sake of both their careers, they decide to pretend to be dating, and that they don’t have animosity towards one another. Tensions rise as years of pent up feelings are unleashed behind closed doors. Sparks fly the more time they spend together pretending to be a doting couple.

High-jinx and hilarity ensues. Can these two get along to ensure they both can get ahead?

You definitely should one-click this one! And seeing all the book connections was perfect.

What a fun and hilarious book. I loved Brody and Maggie and all their shenanigans. I really felt like I was in Bora-Bora with them for all the outrageous adventures. This brother’s best friend/fake dating/hate to love romance was top tier Meghan Quinn. Four stars

Bridesmaid for Hire was an absolutely delightful and lighthearted read. Just another great hit by Meghan Quinn!

It’s dual POVs of the main characters, Maggie, an event planner and Brody, who’s looking to convince his boss of his business proposal.

There were some great tropes as well like, one bed, fake dating, forced proximity and brother’s best friend.

The overall premise was so enjoyable. Maggie and Brody having to navigate the chaos of a high-stakes wedding while also figuring out their feelings for each other was absolutely entertaining.

There were some heartfelt, spicy, lighthearted and laugh out loud moments. The pacing and all the side characters were also great. The tropical setting was just an added bonus.

One of my favorite aspect was how unlucky Brody was throughout the trip. He was definitely put through the wringer, which lead to some embarrassing and hilarious moments.

The romance between Maggie and Brody was a bit slow paced but so well worth it. Their chemistry, tension and banter was top notch. The spice did not disappoint as well.

I will say though, I wanted a bit more emotional communication/development between them, as at times their romance felt just physical.

There was a bit of drama and conflict at the end. It was a bit unnecessary and rushed in my opinion but nonetheless still interesting. The ending and epilogue were really sweet though.

Overall, just an amusing read that I would highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Romantic, heartfelt and laugh-out-loud funny, Bridesmaid For Hire is a thoroughly enjoyable rom com, that consumed me from the first page to the very last! Meghan Quinn’s storytelling is so compelling, and Brody and Maggie’s story should not be missed!

I was so excited to read Maggie's story after seeing her in The Way I Hate Him. It was everything I hoped for. It was funny and entertaining and I loved every bit of it. The humor is top tier! Poor Brody, I felt bad for the poor guy but it was hilarious. He has the worst luck. Between family games, snake scares, sea sickness & outrageous situations, this will keep you laughing. At first I thought Brody was going to be a jerk, but that turns around and he's more of a golden retriever MMC. The bickering and banter between the two - perfection! It was an enemies to lovers (kinda) so you know Meghan Quinn writes the best! Eventually, their passion takes over and sparks fly! I also loved the side characters! I wouldn't mind seeing more of them in the future.

-Brother's Best Friend
-Forced Proximity
-Fake Dating
-Laugh out loud moments

Interested to see where the series takes us! I’ll read anything MQ writes!

Brody has a major crush on his best friend’s sister Maggie and vice versa but one night turned them into enemies. Lucky find them at the same island resort in need of help the other can give so they decide to be each others fake dates but as the spend more and more time together the fake becomes real.

This book was hilarious. I felt back for Brody and all the stuff he went through but he and Maggie had clear chemistry both passionate and arguing passionate! I appreciated the dual POV as well as we get bother characters inner thoughts and feelings really rounding out the book.

The reason this wasn’t a 5/5 well that’s because the hate went on too long and a couple instances just felt wrong to me. Maggie was uncaring to the point of being mean sometimes. She broke their contract multiple times and didn’t even feel bad about it but instead rationalized why it was ok, which it’s not. Brody was also so serious for the first half of the book to the point it made reading their interactions uncomfortable. Passionate arguing is fine but hate arguing is not. Also the third act break up was completely unnecessary! Relationships were already established and it could have been written in a better way that stuck it to Daddy Reggie better.

Overall I didn’t enjoy this romcom and can’t wait for more.

Maggie should be sitting back enjoying her much needed vacation. Instead, she's jumping in as a substitute bridesmaid and sharing a bed with her brother's best friend.

Meghan Quinn is really good at making me laugh out loud while reading her books. This one as no exception. I enjoyed Maggie a lot. She's confident and super driven. I also liked the tropical location of the book. A lot of the exceptions the group went on were really well described and made me want to be there. The situations are also so funny.
While I didn't mind Brody, he wasn't my favorite MQ MMC. I wanted him to be a bit stronger.
At the end of the day, though, MQ is the master of spicy romcoms. The spicy scenes in this were well done and HOT.

All in all, a cute spicy romcom!

Thank you to the author and publisher for the gifted copy!

If you know me at all you know Meghan Quinn is one of my favorite authors ever. This book is just another reason to love her.

I’m a mood reader at heart and life was kicking me while I was down so I needed a book to make me laugh out loud. Naturally, I picked this one up.

I full out SNORTED probably 8 times during this book. Gosh Maggie was just hilarious. And Brody. Poor poor Brody.. bad things kept happening to this guy but they were so frickin funny!

Ahhh and the BANTER! When MQ writes enemies to lovers I know it’ll be an easy 5 star read for me. The banter is top tier!!

Did I have tears in my eyes from laughing so hard? Yes, yes I did.
Did I also have tears in my eyes because my heart strings were tugged on too hard? Yes, yes I did.

MQ has the magical ability to have me laughing uncontrollably to grabbing a tissue because my heart is full or hurt.

She is a queen.

Obviously I think you should read this book.

*review to be posted on Instagram on release day

I give this book a solid 5 stars!
Meghan never fails me, period. After taking a break from my fluffy romance to read something different, this brothers best friend romcom was EXACTLY the palette cleanser that I needed and I just could not put it down until the very last page. Brody’s antics, Maggie’s and Brody’s text threads with their best friends, and their banter with each other had me laughing out loud so many times. The spice was perfection and this will definitely go on my list to read again!

This book is food for the soul. Laughter feeds the soul and this book delivered. I was laughing from start to finish while reading Bridesmaid for Hire. Maggie and Brody are adorable. The banter and hilarious one lines in here made this such a quick and easy read. This is a slight age gap, fake dating, rom com with so many hilarious moments that it’s hard to keep track. Meghan Quinn never disappoints and this book quickly became my new favorite of hers.

I was SO READY for Maggie’s book after meeting her in The Way I Hate Him - I just love her energy!
This was amusing and fun and spicy, everything I want & need from a Meghan Quinn book.

📖 Bridesmaid for Hire
📝 Meghan Quinn
🗓️ 4/2/2024
💜 contemporary romance
📱 read in kindle (arc)
📚 ties into the Almond Bay series (between book 1 & 2)

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💭 overall thoughts:
Loved it. Lots of laughs & heart.

MCs:
I love Maggie’s blunt honesty, it was fun to have her just say EXACTLY what she’s thinking pretty much at any time 😂

Brody’s a bit of a jerk but honestly it just seems like he’s under a lot of pressure and stress, and trying to hide his feelings for Maggie 🥰

📖 story:
Seriously so many hilarious moments in this one! I think my fav was when Brody was on some “anti-nausea meds” 😂 but really he just embarrasses himself over and over in front of his boss and it’s amazing.

🤍side characters:
Please tell me we’ll get books for Hudson & Hardy! And Everly! I loved the side characters in this one so much.
And I know we were at their wedding but I’d love a Haisley/Jude book too.

tropes + topics:
🧢 brother’s best friend
😡 enemies(ish) to lovers
🩵 he falls first
🏝️ vacation romance
🥸 fake dating
🔗 forced proximity
💞 dual 1st person pov

🫶🏼 books with similar vibes:
•Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter (brother’s best friend, forced proximity, enemies to lovers)
•Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey (brother’s best friend, fake dating)
•French Holiday by Sarah Ready (enemies to lovers, forced proximity, vacation)

Thank you to NetGalley & Sourcebooks Bloom for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.