Hasty Wedding had the charm and warmth that Debbie Macomber is known for, but it didn’t quite hit the mark for me. The premise—a spur-of-the-moment wedding between two opposites—had so much potential, but I struggled to fully connect with the characters and their romance.

The heroine’s impulsiveness made for an interesting setup, but at times, her decisions felt frustrating rather than endearing. The hero had his moments, but I wish there had been more depth to his development and their relationship overall. The conflict felt a bit forced, and I found myself wanting more genuine emotional connection between them.

Tanya Eby’s narration was solid and kept me engaged. She did a great job bringing the story to life and making it an easy listen.

Overall, this was a light and quick read, but it didn’t have the depth or chemistry I was hoping for. If you’re a die-hard Macomber fan, you’ll probably still enjoy it.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. This is a re-release released book from years ago. I feel like it was just ok.

This book was previously published as a silhouette special edition romance. I am hoping I have this book because I really enjoyed this book. I would enjoy reading the physical copy. The narration was fine. I like the fact that Claire was a little spunky. I like my heroine is a little spunky sometimes they can get a little too accommodating so I like the back-and-forth between the characters.

Claire, a quiet librarian who has convinced herself that marriage isn’t in her future, attends a friend’s wedding in Las Vegas. There, she meets Reed, a charming friend of the groom who comes from "the wrong side of the tracks." The two quickly spark a connection, and Claire begins feeling things she never expected, challenging her belief that love and marriage aren’t for her. On the other hand, Reed struggles with feelings of inadequacy, convinced that Claire deserves someone better, and he’s determined to show her that they can't make it work.

The story has its charming moments, especially with the humor sprinkled throughout, but it does have a slower pace that might not hold everyone's attention. The author does a good job with the female voices in the audiobook, but the male voices, particularly Reed's, didn’t quite land for me, which made the flow feel off in places. While the plot is light and cute, it lacks the depth some readers might crave. The romance is sweet, but the story doesn’t delve too deeply into character development or conflict.

Overall, this book is perfect for anyone looking for a light, easy read—something fun without getting too heavy. I would recommend it to readers who want a quick and simple romance with some humor mixed in.

Another early Debbie Macomber I was able to listen to on audiobook. I enjoyed this story and the narrator did a great job. The characters were strong and there were some you liked and some you didn't like. It was a quick listen but a good story from start to finish.

I chose this Debbie Macomber book as my first ever audio book because normally I find her writing enjoyable. While I finished the book, I didn't enjoy it. It has not stood the test of time and I'm surprised it's been chosen to record as an audio book now.
The main characters weren't believable nor likeable.

Thank you #NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you so much for awarding me this audiobook. I am a fan of Debbie Macomber and her sweet style of writing. This book, however, did not make me feel anything. The character Jack was obnoxious as I assume he was supposed to be. He was over the top with his attitude and annoyance. The theme of the story was repeated over and over. Clare was aggressive with wanting to still be married and Reed was very wishy washy throughout the entire story. Hasty Wedding was a sweet and comforting story.

Debbie Macomber is someone I always pick up just because she gives me all the fills her books make me laugh. Smile and cry completely worth it. If you haven’t read this, please do.

REVIEW: Hasty Wedding by Debbie Macomber

I have read many of Debbie Macomber's books and enjoyed them. Since I had not read Hasty Wedding before, I was excited to see it released as an audiobook. Although it is part of a series, I read it as a standalone and didn't feel I missed anything.

I thought it was a fun idea for Hasty Wedding to have a quick marriage in Vegas. Reed was the best man at his friend's wedding; Clare was the maid of honor for her friend who was marrying Reed's friend. They were preparing for the wedding, leading to a lot of time together. I liked the diversity representation in this book and the challenge they faced with racism. It is unfortunately still very current even with this book being written in 1993

There were a lot of things that didn't work for me in Hasty Wedding. I hated that Reed shut out Clare and had no say. They could have avoided so many issues if they had just talked. There were lots of toxic relationship hints as well. I also didn't like that they thought a baby might fix their marriage. It just seems very dated. There was also A LOT of back and forth between getting a divorce and having these sweet, intimate physical moments.

Unfortunately, Hasty was just not for me overall. Too many elements showed this book's age, and both characters made questionable decisions.

Thank you, Netgalley and Harlequin Audio, for the free advanced copy for my honest review!

I was kind of surprised to realize this book was written in the 90s since a lot of it seemed prevalent still. Unfortunately, racism is still very rampant, and an interracial marriage such as this one probably would still be frowned upon in certain areas.
The FMC is a white woman and the MMC a Native American, and they get married on a whim on a night in Vegas, a few hours after their friends do. He has loved her for a while, but she’s only just realizing that she wasn’t loved the way she should be in her current relationship, and that Reed gives her what she needs.
Only, after the wedding, he starts distancing himself from her and acting really standoffish. This annoyed me, because he was making a decision for her. He wasn’t acting standoffish because he felt nothing for her, but rather because he loved her so much and didn’t want to see her go through the racial hatred his parents did when they were in a similar predicament. Meanwhile, Clare doesn’t care because she does love him and doesn’t care what people think. He seemed he would only change his mind if a baby was involved.
This was kind of old school thinking to me, but then again this book is older than me. He did love her though, and I loved that Clare powered through, rather than giving up and stuck around until he realized that she was never going to agree to a divorce when neither of them really wanted that.
Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for the audiobook!

This was a quick and enjoyable romance. I listened to this one on audio and I think that’s why I liked it as much as I did. The storyline felt repetitive at times, but otherwise I really enjoyed it. I liked the way discrimination in the book was handled and I enjoyed seeing how two characters from different backgrounds came together. Overall I had a good time with this one.

This is a quick fictional read. The main characters Claire and Reed spontaneously get married in Las Vegas after serving as the maid of honor and best man for their friends. Right from the “I dos” there were doubts about whether this was the right decision. Claire just wanted to be married, Reed had loved her from afar since they were younger. Once they head home, they have to face friends and family and regrets.
Hasty Wedding is a light and easy love story.