I totally fell for Duncan during this book! “waiting for a Girl Like You” was a fun rom com, with great character interactions, entertaining drama, and a gorgeous setting. I’ve never really thought about yacht rock, but dreamy week-long wedding festivities in Italy clearly demand a soothing, sway-ful soundtrack, and Delahanty delivers with both a swoony romance and a perfect playlist. Poor Gwen just can’t catch a break through the entire book, but the tension makes that happily ever after all the more sweet.

Katie Delahanty delivers a charming and delightful rom-com in Waiting for a Girl Like You, a novel that stands out with its unique premise and engaging storytelling. With a fresh and compelling setup, Delahanty masterfully immerses readers in a world that feels both whimsical and heartfelt.

The novel’s storyline is not only well-conceived but also executed with finesse, making it an absolute must-read for fans of romantic comedies. Delahanty’s writing shines as she crafts an atmosphere so vivid and inviting that readers can easily picture themselves alongside the characters. Her descriptions bring the setting and emotions to life, making the journey feel personal and immersive.

Beyond the engaging plot, the novel’s charm lies in its humor, endearing protagonists, and a romance that feels both modern and swoon-worthy. The chemistry between the leads is palpable, with witty banter and heartfelt moments that keep the pages turning.

Overall, Waiting for a Girl Like You is a delightful escape, perfect for readers looking for a rom-com that blends originality with heartfelt emotion. Delahanty’s ability to draw readers into her world makes this novel a standout in the genre—one that shouldn’t be missed.

This was a slow-burn romance where the main characters gradually found their way to each other. Reading this book made me want to go to Positano! The author did a great job describing the location.

Plot Summary
Gwen is a professional bridesmaid, hired to make sure weddings go smoothly. Duncan is a wedding singer. When they're both hired for a destination wedding in Italy, their job is simple: keep the wedding drama-free. But Gwen and Duncan find themselves in the eye of the drama! How can they possibly complete their assignment?

Thoughts?

> Character development
Gwen is portrayed as a perfect main character, while Duncan takes on a more supportive role. I didn't really connect with Duncan. Because the story is told from Gwen's perspective, we don't get to see his true personality as much as we could have. Luigi and Zoey are the stars of this book. Zoey, the bride, really stood out to me. She initially seemed like she might be a "bridezilla," but she turned out to be a kind and thoughtful person.

> Pacing
It took me a little while to get into the groove of this story. I think I was in a different mood when I started reading. But once I got into it, it was an easy read.

> Tropes
The story almost feels like a forbidden romance. Or, if you consider the main characters, it has elements of a love triangle.

> Setting
The destination wedding in Italy is the heart of this book. This story couldn't have happened anywhere else. The cover doesn't really capture the feel of the story. The beautiful Italian backdrop really helped set the mood while the characters sorted out their lives. I loved how, towards the end, the scenery kind of "gave up" and everything went wild—it felt like a great symbol for the story's climax.

Who Is This Book For?
If you love wedding chaos, paradise vacations and ex-is-the-groom/bride stories, this is for you.

The character development Waiting For A Girl Like You sucked me in immediately! The main character is super relatable whether you want to call her Rosie or Gwen— not only that, but the side characters are very well developed as well. Add in the amazing Italian background where each location is described in such detail it felt like I could smell the lemons/pizza etc= amazing read. The storyline kept me coming back and thinking about the read long after I set it down. Such a fun one!

This was such a fun read! The setting was so fun and it made me want to keep reading and the romance was so cute and wholesome.

this was my first by this author and hopefully not my last.
this was a charming romance. and it felt light and bright and all the things you want to snuggle down with. add to that a destination. a wedding. and a wild set of diverse characters and the stars keep ramping up.
Gwen is a bridesmaid for hire which even that makes my mind blown. and as the old line goes she definitely "always feel the bridesmaid never the bride" when she has to replace someone last minute shes on her way to Italy to a picturesque destination. on the way there we meet the male main character... the wedding singer. and so there to and fro and giggle banter begins in earnest. but can these two make it work. especially when Gwen realizes the groom is the love who broke her heart.

Waiting for a girl like you me enamoró por la portada y me ha encantado por el contenido, pienso que tiene una trama bastante original en la que nuestra protagonista es contratada en las bodas para ser la dama de honor de las novias que no tienen normalmente amigas para cumplir esa función.

He disfrutado mucho de la evolución de Gwen; como al principio del libro está perdida y en un trabajo que pese a que le gusta no le llena. Durante la novela se va dando cuenta de esto y pese a que quiere dar el paso no tiene el impulso suficiente hasta que llega a la BODA, que es dónde se da cuenta de que realmente quiere gracias a las personas que tiene alrededor.

Algo que también he disfrutado han sido los personajes secundarios, sobretodo la novia, me ha parecido un personaje muy dulce y que se merece como se desenlaza todo.

Duncan es encantador y como se desenvuelve todo con Gwen me ha encantado, para mi son los tipicos personajes que son soulmate y se nota, además que orbitan de una manera bonita entre ellos durante toda la trama.

En definitiva, me lo he pasado muy bien leyendolo y practicamente me lo he bebido.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the ARC of this book.

This was my first time reading a novel by Katie Delahanty, and I absolutely loved it. Waiting for a Girl Like You is a delightful rom-com set against the backdrop of a destination wedding on the Italian coast. The story follows Gwendoline Watson, a bridesmaid-for-hire, and Duncan Avila, the wedding singer, intertwining them in a series of humorous and heartwarming events.

I really loved the charming, picturesque descriptions of the Amalfi Coast in Italy embedded throughout the book. I felt like I was walking alongside the characters, enjoying the beautiful scenery—especially the lemons. The diverse cast of characters made the story even more engaging.

This book is perfect for fans of romantic comedies, and destination wedding stories, especially those who enjoy picturesque settings, and heartwarming relationships.

Such a fun book!

Gwen is a professional bridesmaid and she's headed to Italy to be in Zoey's wedding. We also meet Duncan, who's the ultimate wedding singer. And meet Ethan, whom Gwen used to idolize - and is the groom. It's fun to watch Gwen keep up with all the crazy wedding guests and their antics and see her falling in love. I enjoyed this story!

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

A sweet and funny story . Gwen is a hired bridesmaid who just paid 3000 dollars for her cat Toto and still paying her student loans so when her boss tells her that she has to replace an other bridesmaid she accepts . The wedding is in Italy and at the aeroplane her seatmate is Duncan the singer of the wedding band the man is flirting with all the bridemaids at the weddings exept with her . When they arrive at the hotel she realises that the groom is Eric her first crush and her brother best friend . Now she has to pretent that she doesn't know him and help the couple to get married . She and Duncan begin to know each other and they fall in love . Will both of them make their wishes come true ?
I received this book from netgalley , the author and the publicer as an ARC . Thank you . All thoughts and opinions are my own .

Not going to lie this one gives wedding singer meets 27 dresses vibes and I was here for it. I enjoyed both those movies but 27 Dresses was my favorite. And I love my cat but I don't think I could be a bridesmaid for hire in order to pay for her surgery. Especially after the number of times I've actually been a bridesmaid. But it was still a funny and fun rom com.

Very cute romance and a nice discovery, as I'd never read a book by Katie Delahanty.

Gwen is a professional bridesmaid and before reading this novel I had never thought about how being a bridesmaid could be a demanding "job" with really important qualities required, like handling "weird" relatives. On top of that Gwen has to successfully disappearing behind Rosie's character, the persona created by her boss.

And Gwen is a perfect Rosie. Until this wedding.

There is a love triangle between Ethan, the man Gwen has fantasized about since adolescence, and Duncan, the leader of the music group who plays at all the weddings with her.

it's a well-written story with great secondary characters who develop in the same direction: stand up for themselves, become the best version of themselves and impose their dreams on those around them so that they become reality.

The setting for Zoey's wedding is idyllic, the descriptions are subtle and make us want to go there too.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Waiting for a Girl Like You was such a fun, original story. I really enjoyed this book and didn't want to put it down once I started reading. Such a fun romantic comedy that I would recommend to all adult romance readers.

This book started off a bit slow for me. There were moments when it felt overly descriptive, and I found myself scanning through some sections to keep moving forward. However, as the story progressed, I found myself unable to put it down. The pacing definitely picked up, and I became more invested in the characters.

Gwen, the professional bridesmaid, was a highlight of the story. She’s fantastic at handling high-pressure situations all with a smile on her face. Watching her true self emerge throughout the book was a lot of fun and added a deeper layer to her character. She was relatable, likable, and just the right amount of quirky.

Duncan, on the other hand, kept his cards close to his chest for much of the book, which made it harder to get to know him initially. But as the story unfolded, I appreciated the way his character was revealed bit by bit, adding intrigue and depth to his role.

Overall, this was a well-written book with interesting characters who brought humor and charm to the narrative. While the beginning was a bit slow for me, the character development and the payoff made it worth the read.

Really enjoyed this book, it was a nice easy light read and I highly recommend it if your in a reading slump as it will lift you back out of it. Definitely interested in reading more from this author.

This was entertaining. I liked the premise of a bridesmaid for hire but it kind of got away from me.

The Yacht rock radio references is what drew my interest to this book, and the music references definitely enhanced the story, but this book was so much more than a cheesy music book. Gwen was hired to be a bridesmaid in Italy and imagine her surprise when she shows up and the groom is Ethan, her brothers best friend and crush from when she was 17. And she gets to know Duncan, the head wedding singer, who turns out to be so much more. Sail away on this journey of love.

I really enjoyed this book a lot. Gwen and Duncans story was a long time coming and I'm glad they ended up together. I loved the idea that Gwen played Rosie, a for hire bridesmaid, that's such an interesting and fun idea for a book. I thought it was a good twist that Ethan came back into Gwens life too. I really enjoyed the book and would recommend to anyone who likes a slow burn friends to lovers book.

This was a fun romantic book about being happy with who you are and where you are at. This was my first book by this author and I’ll be watching for more of her books to come out.

I was hooked on this book from the moment I picked it up, and read it in 24 hours. I loved the character development and their relationship and each of their personalities shined so bright and I really felt like I got to know them.

This book is about finding true love, finding yourself, and being happy with everything in between.