I loved this story!! A story filled with travel mishaps, amazing banter, hilarious moments and such a fun meet-cute romcom. I was so captivated by the two main characters and their adventure. As I was reading I literally felt like I was right there with the descriptive settings and locations. We first met Ada as she is trying to get to her sister’s wedding in Ireland. Her connecting flight has been canceled. This is when she meets Jack and starts their adventure. I loved every bit of this adventure!

This book was a really fun, adventure rom-com with so many travel hiccups as two strangers try to make it to the same wedding after their flight is cancelled. Ada and Jake are hilarious MCs with great banter (I’m a sucker for witty banter) and a delicious chemistry that just kept building. I enjoyed the backstories and the character depth that I didn’t expect after the first couple chapters. I lived in Glasgow for a couple years so also enjoyed the setting taking place throughout the UK. If you’re a fan of forced proximity and one bed, look no further. A solid 3.5 stars, would recommend for a friend.. A truly amazing debut novel that really does keep you invested.

Jack and Ada meet unexpectedly when their flights to a wedding are cancelled. In their plight to get to the weddings they meet various obstacles and romance is ignited despite turbulence in their respective personal lives.

A fast paced story with lots of character development and romance.

Wedding Dashers by Heather McBreen was a 5 star read for me! From the witty banter to the sweetest moments, I just loved it all. There was wedding drama, travel nightmares, and of course the unexpected romance. The slow burn was just right, with the right amount of tension to keep you reading without dragging the story on. I recommend.

"Wedding Dashers" is an absolute gem of a debut romance novel that strikes the perfect balance between humor and gravitas. The protagonists, Ada and Jack, are complete strangers en route to the same wedding, only to find themselves on an unexpected journey together. Their shared connection to the bride and groom lays the groundwork for their budding relationship. As they navigate through travel mishaps and amusing escapades, they begin to develop feelings for one another. Yet, both characters are portrayed with depth, facing their own personal challenges that they must overcome. The mature dialogues and choices they make enrich the authenticity of their romance. And while I won't divulge the conclusion, let's just say the ending is as satisfying as they come.

Why oh why did life get in the way of me being able to finish this absolute gem of a romcom? I would have finished it in a day or two had work and kids not been so dang needy.

In a meet cute to end all meet cutes Ada and Jack encounter one another in the lobby of a London hotel, both stranded after their respective flights have been cancelled. After some very heavy flirting, they head upstairs for a little more action.

It’s about to be on when they come to the shocking realization that they were headed to the same wedding…to be the MOH and best man, and both of them had told their people that they were rushing into marriage. Awkward. 😬

What comes next is a whirlwind of travel mishaps, witty banter and so much chemistry that there’s going to be an explosion. 💥 From getting locked in a public bathroom to missed trains to baby making blankets and flat tires - this book delivers everything I look for in a romcom.

I loved Wedding Dashers! What a fantastic debut romance, perfectly funny and serious at the same time. Ada and Jack are strangers on the way to the same wedding and end up traveling together. Because they have the bride and groom in common, there is already a bit of history there as they get to know each other. Travel delays and hijinks push along the plot, while the mcs start to fall for each other. However, they each have some work to do on their individual personal lives. Adult conversations and decisions add to the appeal of their love story. No spoilers, but I loved the ending! All the stars!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC to read and review. All opinions are my own.

Wedding Dashers was an impressive debut! I loved the premise + it absolutely delivered. It was sweet, swoony and made me laugh out loud!

I am very picky about the romantic comedy I read. I tend to stay with big names, and this would have flewn under my radar. But I was sent a review copy, and I was so glad I read it. Heather McBreen is now on my watch list.

I love the characters in Wedding Dashers, Ada and Jack obviously. But her sister Allison, and fiance Collin really had me concerned. And of course MOM was so funny!

I really like that Jack and Ada had adult conversations and made adult decisions. But still somehow ended up having very bad luck!

Thank you Berkeley and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book!

Wedding drama, travel nightmares, and unexpected romance - this book has it all!!

Ada’s life is a mess. Her little sister is getting married in Ireland, and what should be a joyous occasion is overshadowed by tension between the siblings. To make matters worse, Ada is broke, barely managing to scrape together enough money for a budget airline ticket.

Just when she thinks things can’t get any worse, her connecting flight gets canceled, leaving her stranded in London with no way to reach the wedding.

She vents to a handsome stranger at a bar about the wedding, her sister’s rushed engagement, and the notorious best man. The stranger turns out to be none other than Jack, the best man himself.

Ada and Jack are forced to team up to make it to make it in time for the wedding.

Are you kidding me?! How was this her debut novel? This book is right up there with all of my favorite romance novels. It had such a happy ending, and the journey to get there was so fun!

I especially loved how both characters grew by the end, but Jack’s development stood out to me the most!

The slow burn was perfect—just the right amount of tension to keep me hooked without dragging things out.

Everything about this book was a 5 star read, from the witty banter to the sweet moments!

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good slow-burn and is looking for one of their new favorite romance novels!

Thank you NetGalley and Berkley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Wedding Dashers is a hilarious romantic comedy with all the vibes of Leap Year (one of my favorites)!

When Ada’s flight gets cancelled, she’s forced to travel to Ireland with the snarky, womanizing best man, Jack. He doesn’t believe in marriage, thinking people are destined to grow apart. She fears she wasted 8 years on her ex, who convinced her to give up her own opportunities for him. And did I mention Jack and Ada hate each other?

They kick off their road trip on bad footing, and the hijinks along the way are laugh-out-loud funny. But with the flat tires and hotel mishaps come a lot of sweet conversations and angsty romance. I love the way Ada grew over the course of the novel and discovered what she really wanted.

I loved Wedding Dashers! This was such a fun and cute book to read while traveling. I really liked how layered the characters were. I adored Jack's character and how the author portrayed him. It was refreshing to see a male lead that's not perfect and gets the help he needs. I thought McBreen did a great job balancing his character. The sewing and zebra mask scenes with him were funny! I thought Ada was a charming and hilarious female lead. I liked that she wore her heart on her sleeve. Her character and relationship arcs were well done. I liked how confident Ada became as the story progressed. Ada and Jack's relationship was EVERYTHING. Their banter and chemistry was executed perfectly. I liked how McBreen used forced proximity to develop their relationship. The one bed scenes were written nicely. I also thought the setting was immersive and the ending was wrapped up smoothly. Overall, this was an adorable and fantastic read! I didn't want the book to end. Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC.

The description of this book had me clicking the download button before I finished reading. The first chapter with its mistaken identity and almost-one-night stand kick off a mad-cap road trip from London to Belfast, had me kicking my feet. Ada and Jack's chemistry in-between their arguments was palpable. Wedding Dashers was giving rom com from the word go.

The only quibble I have with the book is its ending. Two people can fall in love and the timing can go wrong, but to go no contact for a year seems overly dramatic. Overall, a great debut novel! I look forward to reading more by this novelist!

A RELENTLESSLY funny, delicious, tension-filled debut! I fell so in love with WEDDING DASHERS. It was precisely my kind of deadpan, sharp humor, and I was laughing out loud a disturbing amount. Heather has crafted such a strong narrative voice in Ada, full of humor, but also so much tenderness and heart, with gorgeously drawn subplots about sisterhood and not settling in life. Ada and Jack’s love story is a slow, *aching* burn, but the narrative is perfectly paced, and I flew through the pages. And when they finally get together…let’s just say it’s well worth the wait! Ooof. Fans of Sarah Adler, Jessica Joyce, and Abby Jimenez will go absolutely feral over this charming, sexy road trip romance, and I literally cannot even wait for Heather’s next book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

okayyyyy unique premise. i have to say, i was dubious about this whole thing but the dashing shenanigans was alright. this is on me for thinking this book was my cup of tea, and while there’s nothing inherently wrong with it whatsoever, it was not the book for me!

Two people meet while they are both at weird, messy times in their lives. They instantly connect and bond as they make their way to a wedding, in which they are the maid of honor and best man. Their journey, interrupted by cancelled flights, expired room vouchers, missed trains, and more, is a comedy of errors that ultimately leads them into each others' arms.

This book is comedic, while also featuring poignant moments. Its ending is quite hopeful. I personally appreciate the acknowledgement that sometimes two people meet at the wrong time - and that there's nothing wrong with taking some time to figure yourself out before bringing someone else into your life.

Ada’s been having a streak of bad luck - her longterm boyfriend ended their relationship just as her business collapsed. As she embarks on a journey to her sister's destination wedding at an Irish castle, her connecting flight gets canceled, leaving her stranded many miles away in London.

Broke and with limited options, she reluctantly teams up with Jack, a handsome fellow traveler who's also stuck. Jack, turns out to be the best man at the wedding, who's reputation as a notorious womanizer precedes him. With time of the essence, they must put any animosity aside and race through UK towns and cities, navigating by bus, train, ferry and even one broken down car to get to Belfast on time for the nuptials.

As they traverse a series of travel misadventures, their instant attraction develops into a close bond, prompting both to reconsider their life plans and whether there's space for each other in them. The brilliant mix of forced proximity, enemies to lovers, and roadtrip storylines, makes for a highly entertaining read.

This emotional and character-driven romcom by debut writer McBreen is sure to resonate with Emily Henry fans.

Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for a DRC of this title.

I am totally loving the wave of road trip romances lately, and Wedding Dashers makes a great addition to that group. Engaging plot, potent chemistry, characters you want to root for. Can't wait to read more by this author (what a debut!) and to recommend this one to my romcom-loving patrons.

Thank you to NetGalley for this e-arc.

I absolutely adored this book!!!

The story of how everything that could go wrong does go wrong when traveling had me laughing because I’ve literally been there lol. I loved all the pop culture references, my favorite being when Ada finds out Jack is an environmental lawyer and is shocked and says “so you’re like, smart?” And he does an Elle wood’s impression “what, like it’s hard?” I CACKLED!!!!

Overall, this is a super cute romcom and I can’t wait to read more by this author.

If anyone needs me, I’ll be frolicking through the UK, trying to recapture the magic of Heather McBreen’s debut romcom WEDDING DASHERS, which is out Jan 28, 2025 and available for preorder now! 🍀 ✨ 🗺️
This book was pure romcom magic! From the first page, Heather’s laugh-out-loud, tender writing drew me in. WEDDING DASHERS is the perfect blend of classic romcom tropes (done to perfection), armchair travel, and the swooniest of swoony love interests that I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. Jack and Ada’s chemistry was off the walls and as they romped through the UK, facing one obstacle after another on their trip to Belfast, I was aching for these two to find their happily ever after. 💛 And when the ending finally came, it was worth every detour along the way.