I really wanted to like this book because the premise was there but sadly I think the execution needed a little more. At time both characters were so insufferable,

Jack & Ada’s meet cute was a little inconvenient they both get stranded by their flight and start talking about a wedding they both have to attend both talking about the bride and groom before realizing they’re the attending the same wedding.

I would honestly try read something by this author again in the future!!

I can’t believe that this is a debut novel. It’s so witty and well-written. There’s legitimate character growth mixed in with the genuinely absurd situations. And the steam is hot - a slow burn to catch fire. Thanks to Berkley for the ARC.

Thanks to Berkley Publishing Group for allowing me access to this ARC via Netgalley.

5 shining stars! I freaking LOVED this book, and it absolutely lives up to all the hype I had been seeing from others who also read the ARC. It was really well written and super engaging and I could NOT put it down. I love the whole storyline, and I REALLY like how the ending got wrapped up - so often in romances like this, the main characters rush into something after going through some shit, quick to reach their Happily Ever After, and there are so many questions and what ifs and what abouts... but this one wrapped up properly and realistically with everyone sorting their shit out first like adults, and I thoroughly enjoyed that change of pace. I think my only criticism is that some of the descriptions are repeated a bit too much and could be changed up a bit more for variety, but I barely noticed since I was so engrossed with this book.

I found this book because I saw the author on threads, so I checked it out and this book ended up being such a fun read. I loved the characters. Ada was such a mess, and it was like she was the perfect mess. But she was really tenacious and stuck with things, and I appreciated that. Jack was also great, and I wondered early on if he was going through some things which he is. I appreciated the chemistry between them, it felt natural and amazing. I think that both Ada and Jack had a lot of character growth over the course of the book, Jack especially. I don’t want to go into why I appreciated it a lot because it would give things away, but I think that the author really highlighted the fact that they were both willing to put in a lot of work in their own lives. This book is very bingeable and is one that I didn’t want to put down. I did have to set it aside for a few hours, which was annoying, but I finished over the course of a day and was just in awe.

If you’re looking for a well-done romance that will make you laugh out loud, then you need to check this one out.

Wedding Dashers had all the tropes, and it was just such a fun and emotional ride! Ada’s sister is getting married in Ireland, and when her flight gets canceled, she’s short on time and money to get her the rest of the way to the wedding. And then she runs into a handsome stranger at the bar—who ends up being Jack, the best man for her sister’s wedding. This book was emotional and heartfelt. It’s a romance with mistaken identity, forced proximity and some enemies to lovers vibes. But more than that too, it’s very real. Emotions are high in this, Ada is in a break with her long-term boyfriend and is struggling with finding herself, and Jack has his own struggles that make them getting together difficult. Their chemistry is so good, the banter is perfect, and I just loved the misadventures of them traveling to this wedding. There’s so much realness in these characters and the premise kept the story fun and interesting. It was a really pleasant surprise and I really enjoyed this!

Wedding Dashers by Heather McBreen is a must-read by any romance book lover. It's a cute story of Ada & Jack, who are both traveling through Europe on the way to the same wedding. Ada's sister is marrying Jack's best friend. Both develop some swoon worthy romantic feelings for each other, but neither are in good places in their own lives for a relationship.
Thank you, #NetGalley. I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book, with all thoughts and opinions being my own. If you enjoy witty banter, a bit of family drama, some self reflection, & a little passion, then you'll enjoy this excellent story.

Thanks to Berkley for my advanced copy of Wedding Dashers by Heather McBreen.

This book first came on my radar when the author's tweets went viral when she was trying to get this book published and I'm glad I got to read it two years later! Wedding Dashers is your fun best man/maid of honor stranded on their way to the wedding and hijinx ensues while they try to get from London to Belfast.

It was a fun book with all of your usual toad trip, forced proximity, and only one-bed tropes, but it was fun. This was a rom-com with great banter and a little bit of a slow burn.

I highly recommend this debut rom-com in January!

Wedding Dashers is an absolutely delightful romp of a book, and I fell hard for Ada and Jack and their whirlwind trip to make it in time for a wedding. When her connecting flight is canceled, Ada is stranded internationally on the way to her sister's wedding. She meets what she thinks is a stranger, but he turns out to be the best man in the wedding, who was also on the canceled flight. They work together to try to make it to the wedding on time, facing obstacles in their own stubbornness (and, let's face it, hotness and mutual attraction, hello!) along the way. I particularly enjoy that both characters have personal growth as well as building chemistry and relationship growth. This was a gem of a book!

Thank you so much to Heather McBreen, Berkley Books, and NetGalley for a copy of this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was such a fun, hilarious, and cute read!
In this book, we meet Ada as she is having a string of bad luck. She’s just lost her business, her long term boyfriend asked to go on a break, and her sister is marrying her boyfriend of 6 months in another country. Ada’s bad luck continues on the way to the wedding and she gets stranded in London. She meets a handsome stranger who is also stranded and finds out it’s the best man, Jack. Someone her sister warned her has a reputation as a ladies man. Together, they make their way to her sister’s wedding through hilarious twists and turns as Ada’s string of bad luck continues. Despite her best efforts, she finds herself drawing closer to Jack along the way.
I really loved Ada and Jack in this book. I rooted for both of them along the way as we learn more about their backstories and why they are the way they are. At first Ada seems like your typical “hot mess” heroine who needs a man to save her. But as she goes along her journey she really learns how to find her independence and to do what she wants, not just what’s expected of her. Jack seems like the typical ladies man until we learn his backstory and he opens up more.
I don’t want to give too many spoilers, but I really love how the romance between the two leads progressed in this story. I like that the characters acknowledged that they needed to work on themselves. Too often in romance it seems like when the leads fall in love, all their problems disappear. I’m happy that things were more realistically portrayed in this book.
Overall this was a fun and funny read. I recommend it to anyone that’s a fan of a laugh out loud, fun, slow-burn romance! I’m looking forward to what Heather McBreen writes next. Solid 4 stars.

I got to be honest with you. I truly didn’t know what I was expecting this romance book to be, so imagine my surprise when I was cracking up or crying emotionally. It took me by surprise how much I love this book. It was a truly amazing emotional romance book that everyone needs to read. It’s going to catch you by surprise, trust me.

I won’t say much because I don’t want to spoil you with the experience of reading this in blind. I will say that you should expect nonstop sassy banter that will make you laugh nonstop. I kept laughing out of nowhere. It made the read so much lighter and faster. But then, you will experience emotions that have you crying or thinking more about yourself. Both of these characters experience something that’s so relatable. It takes time to work through your situation and yourself. It takes hard work to truly think about what you want and what you want for yourself in the future.

A story of hope, heart, and self-discovery, Wedding Dashers is a fun read that you absolutely MUST add to your 2025 TBR. Heather McBreen has an incredibly clear voice in her writing that provides all the things that make up your favorite romcom: witty, well-matched main characters, hilarity that will have you smiling from ear to ear constantly, and chemistry so palpable that it floats off the pages. Jack and Ada were two travelers lost in one way or another with depth that really makes you love the journey they go through. They experienced so many mishaps in their travels yet found a way to grow and roll with the punches every time. There’s a certain form of beauty and a sense of vulnerability in meeting characters who don’t have it all figured out, clearly on the path to trying to relearn themselves, and that's exactly what we get here. Jack and Ada were REAL, and I loved every minute of getting to know them. Heather captured time in a bottle with her stunning debut, and has 1000% solidified a spot on the list of authors I'll read anything from.

I love when I'm reading a book by a debut author and it's so good that I wish there was a backlist that I could go back and binge! That was my experience when I finished Wedding Dashers. Heather drew me right in and crafted a beautiful story that was so much more than just a typical rom-com.

The main characters of this book, Ada and Jack, are both suffering from a lot of emotional trauma, and come with a lot of baggage. They're strangers who run into each other in a hotel lobby after their flights are canceled on their way to a wedding, and they almost have a one night stand. Then they discover that they're going to the same wedding, he as the best man and she the maid of honor. What ensues is 4 days of hysterical travel mishaps, bickering, witty banter and sparkling chemistry.

While this book definitely made me laugh, the story went so much deeper than simple humor. Both characters learned a lot about themselves while on their trip, and Heather wrote their characterization in such a beautiful way that I truly felt their emotions as I was reading. There was a classic conflict about 2/3 of the way through, but both characters handled it in a mature way, with communication and adult conversations, which was very refreshing to read! The ending was the perfect wrap-up to this beautiful, heartwarming and hilarious debut novel! I can't wait to see what Heather McBreen comes up with next!

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Berkley Romance for the advanced digital copy of this book! All opinions are my own.

Wow! I have never read anything by Heather McBreen before, but I will definitely be on the lookout for more from her. This book was incredible. At first, Ada was the typical, unaware, older sister with all kinds of issues, but she grew so much over the five days with Jake. I loved how everything wasn't perfect in this book. Some things were messy, like a normal "meet cute." Thank you for an incredible read. I am ordering the book now.

This was REALLY good. If you like enemies to lovers, sarcastic banter, and actual personal growth - this is the book for you!! A man who goes to therapy? Sign me up.

I loved the take on having to travel together and being able to see each of the main characters grow, even though they were scared. I was nervous at first, because it seemed like after just 4 days we were supposed to be rooting for the main characters who would be deeply in love (even though they barely know each other). But that’s not how the story went at all. They grow to like each other and see each other’s flaws, and then they walk away (like adults) because they know that they each need time to heal from what has recently happened to them. THEN they end up together, a year later.

This was amazing. I don’t usually give 5 stars, but I can’t think of a single thing I would change. OUTSTANDING!

I loved this book SO SO SO MUCH. jack and ada were so angsty and raw but so delightful and happy together. these two were meant for each other no doubt. heather is going to do amazing things.

4.75 stars!!

genuinely enjoyed this book SO much!! if you like the movie leap year, have a special love for traveling and can't say no to a player who really has the biggest heart, then you HAVE to read this book !!! heather mcbreen had me hooked from the opening page. so many hilarious moments and the chaos of bad luck in traveling but then jack and ada would have a moment 👀 all the essentials of a perfect romcom!!!!! the banter and the flirting between these two is HOT but also hilarious. i laughed a lot! & i also teared up because DANG ada girl i get it, and jack, i love you ❤️ they both deserve the biggest hugs.

such a fantastic romcom but heather also did an incredible job writing ada's personal growth and struggles in a way that i think we all can relate to. so many moments felt like such a gut punch because man that was ME. watching her learn to expect love from others and to hold people to the same standards she holds herself. watching her believe in herself again and go after her dreams. tears!! everyone will finish this book feeling a little inspired. something about jack... i truly was in love from the beginning. WOO WHAT A MAN!!!!

thank you so much Berkley Romance & Netgalley for the eARC! this is my honest review.

I really wanted to like this book but it just wasn’t for me. I liked Jack and Ada but they both got very tiring very quickly with all their travel things, which I understand was the point of the book but it just started to annoy me. I liked it a lot more when they got to the wedding and started dealing with their feelings. And I did like the epilogue/ending a lot.

A road trip between a relationship girlie and a cynic who hates relationships, what could go wrong?

I loved this debut. It gave me classic rom com vibes but add in emotional depth and so much good tension. The MCs’ conversations were pure and honest. I found myself wanting to be friends with them irl.

They each had so much emotional baggage following them around as they “dashed” to an Irish wedding thru London and Scotland. Their character arcs were beautiful and relatable. And HOT 🥵

Read if you like:
🚗Road trips
🇮🇪Ireland
💍Destination weddings
😏Bickering
🛏️Forced proximity
💉Tattoos
😘Opposites attract
👧Your sister
🫂Found family

˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ 5 𝔽𝕒𝕟𝕥𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕔 𝔻𝕖𝕓𝕦𝕥 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕣𝕤 ˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗

Hands down, this might be the most fun I've had with a book all year. I just knew from the first chapter that it was going to deliverrrr and oh man did it ever.

₊⊹⁀➴ We follow our FMC, Ada as she makes her way to Belfast for her younger sister's wedding. While at a layover in London, Ada discovers her flight has been canceled with the earliest flight out being the next morning. Tired, jet lagged, stressed and broke. Ada has no idea what she's going to do for the night. Where she's going to sleep or eat.

She accidently walks off with a strangers suitcase and as they get to talking and switching their cases back. They discover they have a whole lot in common. Both are off to a wedding that they don't really want to be a part of. Both have a canceled flight. After a couple of drinks, Jack (The stranger) invites Ada up to his room.

Ada takes this as an act of kindness, a place to crash for the evening given her terrible predicament. But Jack had other ideas - that of a little hookup.

Come to find out, Jack is the best man and on his way to the same wedding that Ada is desperately trying to get to. They make a pact to put the 'airport hotel mishap' behind them and travel together in order to make it to Belfast for the wedding.

₊⊹⁀➴ Besties. This book was SO MUCH FUN. I loved every single thing about it. When I tell you that I don't normally laugh in books, no joke. I'm usually over here with a resting bitch face, an occasional smile sure lol. But this story had me cackling and cracking up with bursts of laughter that I couldn't even help.

The characters, both Ada and Jack are so hilarious. They're smart and sarcastic, witty and easy going. I swear, Heather McBreen knocked it out of the part with this one.

Not only are the characters funny, but they're both the greenest flags ever. Compassionate, and understanding. Willing to communicate. I loved that not only did the author deliver on all the belly laughs, but she touched on some pretty emotional topics too and the story got very tender and heartwarming at times. Honestly such a good ride of emotions reading this one. It's the perfect feel good book.

˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ I'm blown away that this was a debut. I'm over here foaming at the mouth for McBreen's next book and this one hasn't even published yet!

˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ Highly recommend! I think readers who enjoy Lynn Painter and Katherine Center will enjoy this. Less corny/cheesiness, but similar vibes imo.

Thanks so much to Berkley Publishing for bringing this little gem to my attention and providing me with a gifted advanced digital copy. All thoughts are my own. - Looks like this is a debut rom-com novel, for fans of Jessica Joyce, Christina Lauren, and Sarah Adler. So excited to dive in!

Anticipated Release Date - 01/28/25 (My birthday 🧁🥳🎉)

╰⪼ 🍀Ireland Setting
╰⪼ 💍Meet Cute/Rom-Com
╰⪼ 💘Slow Burn
╰⪼ ✈️Road Trip Romance
╰⪼ 🍀Humor and Banter
╰⪼ 💍Forced Proximity
╰⪼ 💘One Bed
╰⪼ ✈️Wedding Themes

This debut contemporary romance was an incredibly fun, perfectly paced read that was the true definition of a rom-com!

Ada is on her way to her sister’s destination wedding, and all the things that could possibly go wrong do. After her flight is canceled, she meets a cute stranger named Jack who turns out to be the best man in the wedding, and the duo decide to make the journey to Scotland together. Their trip is anything but smooth, leaving me laughing out loud multiple times.

There is plenty of humor here, from the delightful banter to the special blanket Ada wakes up under at an inn along the way. But there are also deep emotional moments, as Ada faces her fears about being unworthy and alone at the end of a long term relationship. Jack is going through his own romantic difficulties and comes off as cynical as a man could possibly be, but the chemistry and companionship between the two still shines through. Their relationship grows naturally as they spend hours upon hours together, and it all felt authentic, even the dreaded third act breakup. This was a mature relationship with partners who have communication skills 👏🏻

The pacing was on point, the premise was fun, the side characters were entertaining, and I was left shocked that this was a debut considering just how good it was! Heather McBreen is definitely an author to keep an eye on, and I’ll be excited to read more from her in the future.

Thank you so much to Berkley for the gifted ARC; all opinions are my own.