Wow I loved this even more than I thought I was going to! I ate up this story and could not put it down!

Jilted follows Sloane and Wilder and is a dual POV story. Sloane is a wedding writer going through the motions as she deals with her baggage of being left at the altar. She meets Wilder at a wedding she is covering and later comes to find out he is the owner of her magazine’s ex-Rugby player son. Wilder grapples with his own past but falls for Sloane and falls hard and basically unwaveringly. This is slow burn, he falls first goodness! I mean the man calls her cupcake, shows up for her without asking in tough moments, even before dating and even goes out of his way to bond with her family. Side cuteness too between Sloane’s niece and Wilder’s brother! Throughout the story there’s tons of swoony moments, laughs, tugs at your heartstrings and some 🌶️!

I really hope this becomes a series because I want more! Thank you Vi Keeland, Bramble and NetGalley for the ARC!

loved this romance of a rugby player who meets a girl and falls in love with her and does try to date her . His friends are cool and loved the niece and nephew and how they found themselves in love. love that we saw them at the different weddings.

I’ve read many Vi Keeland books and while she always has a player on her books this player is not one at all.
I loved the slow burn, how he kept trying to, how she tried to resist. I enjoyed the plot of her being a wedding writer while being left at the altar.
I liked Wilders character, his values and his priorities. Sloane was fun, close to her family which plays a part on the book.
There’s some things were developed a little more. But I guess it sets it up for an interconnected stand alone.
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Diabetes and parkinsons representation.
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Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC

Thank you Netgalley and Vi Keeland for the ARC of Jilted! I ate this up and finished it in a day. The slow burn, the banter, the spice, and the personal healing between Sloan and Wilder was just the perfect romcom combo.

Content warning: cancer, overdose, cheating (other characters)

This was a cute romance where Wilder (totally hot and wild) meets Sloane and senses a connection with her, beyond the let's bang and later babe!

He pursues, she runs. He pursues again. She runs faster, but he's a rugby player and eventually catches her, working hard to break down her walls one by one. I loved Sloanes and Wilders family and friends. Very supportive, very vocal.

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3.5 Stars
Sloane is a jilted bride who is suffering through her job as a writer for a wedding magazine who reports on weddings. She ends up meeting Wilder, a handsome groomsman, when she fills in for a missing bridesmaid. Wilder wants to date Sloane, but she is on a self-imposed man-free year with six months left to go. Wilder's so into Sloane that he tells her he will wait the six months to date her.

This slow burn romance started out in the best way. It was funny, felt fresh, and the connection between the characters was there. I enjoyed how Wilder pursued Sloane and how she put him off but still got to know him. I enjoyed how they how their relationship progressed. I adored the side characters and the relationships between them and the MCs. Where things didn't always work for me was Wilder's POV, especially the past. I didn't really enjoy reading about his past ways and relationships. Even though they explained why he acted the way he did, the payoff just wasn't there for me. I would have rather read more about his present with Sloane. That being said, how everything turned out was really cute.

CW: parent with Parkinsons, Diabetes rep, cheating (other characters, not on page), parental cancer (not on page)

Jilted by Vi Keeland is an absolute gem! This book effortlessly combines humor, romance, and a dash of emotional depth, crafting a story that’ll leave you grinning from ear to ear.

Sloane’s journey is captivating, especially as she navigates the awkward aftermath of a breakup and her role in the wedding industry. You can’t help but empathize with her after her fiancé leaves her at the altar, but what truly elevates this book is the chemistry between Sloane and Wilder Hayes, one of the handsome yet exasperating groomsmen at a wedding her boss insists she attend. Their banter is sharp and playful, turning what could have been a frustrating encounter into an irresistibly fun meet-cute.

The tension between them builds even more when Wilder is revealed to be her boss’s son, forcing them to collaborate on a wedding project for months. Their dynamic is a delightful mix of passion and humor, making each interaction feel charged with energy. Watching these two fall in love is nothing short of enchanting. It’s a slow burn of trust, vulnerability, and connection, and you can’t help but root for them as they learn to let down their walls and trust the bond they’re forming.

What I loved most was how the author skillfully balances sweet moments with laugh-out-loud humor, while still allowing the characters to evolve. You’ll find yourself rooting for them at every turn, even as they face obstacles along the way. Jilted is the perfect rom-com escape - packed with heart, humor, and just the right amount of tension. By the time I turned the last page, I couldn’t help but feel so happy. It’s an absolute feel-good read!

This novel delivers a tender and emotional love story that lingers in your heart long after you’ve turned the last page. The characters are crafted with incredible depth, each carrying their own burdens, dreams, and vulnerabilities that make their journey toward love all the more compelling. Vi has done another outstanding job!

Sloane Carrick used to love, love being a writer for bride magazine but after a breakup that job wasn’t as easy. When her latest job is to cover a wedding with a not so nice bride that needs a replacement bridesmaid stat, she is chosen as the one! She will be paired with smooth talking & stunning groomsman Wilder Hayes who also happens to be not just a random groomsman. You’ll have to read to find out though. Now, he is trying everything to pursue her but she doesn’t trust love anymore. Can this playboy change her mind? This is a fun, slow burn romance with silly moments and some heartfelt ones too. There are a few chapters from Wilder’s past to paint a picture of the man he is today. Grab your bridal flowers, a cupcake and get ready to have a little wedding fun with a twist. Told in first person and dual POV.

This book was cute but very formulaic. I could predict everything that happened. If you want a tried and true romance with decent banter this one is for you.

I absolutely loved that there was major miscommunication in this story! They were real adults and managed to talk about their feelings and apologize when wires crossed. The tension is fantastic and I would have loved to keep reading.

This was a fun slow-burn read, I've never read anything by this author so I wasn't sure what to expect but this was a cute read. The fmc had been left at the alter and does not like weddings even though she is a wedding journalist. She meets the mmc when working at the wedding and they are instantly into each other but don't get together. The mmc, a famous rugby player, is known for not being in relationships and sleeping around and decides that he will not sleep around and wait for the fmc to be ready or agree to go on a date with him.

I enjoyed the wedding aspect and the fmc having to work these events where we meet different types of brides. She had instant chemistry with the mmc and I think it worked better with them not getting together instantly and getting to know the mmc despite all the not-great things the media said about him. The mmc despite being a player was so sweet and caring and that's what the fmc needed after her past relationship. There is also an accidental pregnancy towards the end of the book which was okay. There is a Diabetes rep with the fmc and the FMC's dad has Parkinson's. Overall a cute read, thanks to Bramble for the earc!