Jilted was packed with everything I want and love from a Vi Keeland romance!

It has heart, humour and heat all used to make us fall in love with these characters and their story.

Sloan & Wilder were SO good together! I loved their meet cute and how Wilder navigated his way into spending more time with Sloane after their first meeting. I am like Sloan in that I love all things weddings, and I love romance books that are centred around weddings or people working in the wedding industry. Add in a jilted bride left at the alter to twist the narrative slightly and it made for a very entertaining read!

I cannot imagine the back and forth life style Wilder navigated between the US and the UK and while he was travelling for work and all his buddies' weddings, his travel habits truly showed his dedication to making things work with Sloan.

Personally, not a fan of the accidental pregnancy trope, so that definitely contributed to this being a 4 star rather than 5 - simply a matter of personal preference. But it was leading up to a 5 star until that came into play. Wilder's reaction to Sloan's pregnancy announcement was understandable given his history, but is quite literally one of the biggest things I dislike about the accidental pregnancy trope (when men disappear and leave the woman to sort through her thoughts and feelings about the unexpected pregnancy alone.) That said, I did appreciate the growth and grovelling Wilder displayed.

The narrators, Aiden Snow and Andi Arndt were fantastic! I love Andi and these two did an fantastic job of bringing the characters and their story to life.

Thank you to so much to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the advanced copy audiobook!

Have you ever picked up a book on a total whim, thinking it might be cute… and then BAM—you’re obsessed? That was me with Jilted by Vi Keeland! I thought I’d like it, but I fell head over heels for it. This was my first book by Vi and now I’m fully hooked—like, where has she been all my life?

It’s the perfect slowburn with just the right amount of spice. The tension? Chef’s kiss. The characters? So lovable and layered, I wanted to crawl inside the story and hang out with them. This isn’t just your average romcom—it’s got depth, heart, laughs, and so much swoony goodness.

Sloane is your classic NYC girlboss, writing for a bridal magazine… after getting left at the altar. (I know, right?) She gets assigned to cover a wedding and ends up with way more than just a juicy article. Enter Wilder, and cue all the giggles, blushing, and swooning. Their story completely took me by surprise in the best way. I was grinning like a goof the whole time.

10/10 would recommend—especially if you’re into slowburns that sizzle and characters that steal your heart. The narrators were perfect and delivered an amazing performance.

This one I was mostly on the fence about. I wasn't wildly fond of Wilder (haha) he came across as such a man whore that it felt hard to see him settling down. Now further into I did feel bad for the events of his past, but he's still not mg favorite MMC. I liked Sloane for the most part. They seemed to be a good match. I could have done without the mess at the end. I somehow didn't see it coming and it just annoyed me.
The narrators are two of my favorites so it did make the audiobook very enjoyable.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the alc in exchange for an honest review.

Big thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC of Jilted by Vi Keeland, out May 6th. After being left at the altar, a wedding writer stuck in her worst nightmare is forced to cover ceremonies she can barely stand. Things go from bad to worse when she’s roped into being a bridesmaid—and shares a steamy moment with a charming but insufferable groomsman, Wilder Hayes. The real twist? Wilder turns out to be her boss’s son, and now they’re stuck working side by side all wedding season long.
I really enjoyed the story overall, even though the ''enemies-to-lovers'' or dislike to lovers setup at the start didn’t fully work for me. The MMC’s reaction during the third-act breakup also wasn’t my favorite. That said, the narration was a total highlight! I really enjoyed both voice actors; they brought the characters to life and made the story much more enjoyable.

3.25⭐, 3🌶️

This was a fun idea for a book - an accidental bridesmaid and reporter "falls" for the bad boy professional athlete groomsmen. But they both have a history of troubled relationships. So they enter a friends to become benefits plan. For me, the romance didnt really feel powerful to me so I wasn't fully invested. Additionally, I was confused when we started to get the flashback chapters for Wilder's character.

Release Date: 5/6/2025

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an ALC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

In *Jilted* by VI Keeland, wedding journalist Sloane finds her dream job at Bride magazine turning sour after her own fiancé abandons her at the altar. Things take an even more complicated turn when she's roped into being a bridesmaid at a wedding she's supposed to cover—and paired with Wilder Hayes, an irresistibly handsome but infuriating groomsman. Their tension-filled evening escalates into an unforgettable coat closet encounter, only for Sloane to discover on Monday morning that Wilder is not just a charming annoyance—he's her boss's son and her new coworker for the rest of the wedding season.

I absolutely adored this audiobook and ended up binge-listening in a single day. Sloane and Wilder’s chemistry crackled, making their slow-burn romance incredibly satisfying. Their witty banter and dynamic interactions were engaging and authentic, perfectly balancing humor and heartfelt moments. Both characters carried emotional baggage from past relationships, and watching them gradually open up and overcome their hesitations felt genuinely rewarding.

Initially, I wondered if the premise—attending multiple weddings together—might become repetitive. However, each wedding cleverly mirrored their evolving relationship, keeping the plot fresh and engaging.

The narration by Andi Arndt and Aiden Snow was fantastic—honestly, they’re two of my favorite narrators and part of the reason I requested this audiobook. My only slight critique is that their British accents weren't entirely convincing, but they were solid enough not to distract from the story.

Overall, *Jilted* easily earns 4.5 stars from me. This was my first VI Keeland novel, and it certainly won't be my last!

Thank you to NetGalley, MacMillan Audio, and VI Keeland for the opportunity to listen to this ALC ahead of publishing.

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.

The narration was superb!!

#netgalley #Jilted

Thank you NetGalley and Vi Keeland for the chance to listen to this ALC!

Jilted is a stand-alone, contemporary romance. The FMC Salone, is a jilted bride who works for a bridal magazine. The MMC Wilder, is a cocky, rich, rugby athlete with a playboy past. They meet at a wedding and all the fun of this book happens from there. It’s a spicy slow burn that will have you swooning, kicking your feet and giggling a little. The banter between the characters was great. Some of the tropes in this book were opposites attract, forced proximity and he falls first. It was a fun story to listen to with a happy ending. Beautifully written, a good plot and easy to follow. I enjoyed it. This is the fourth book by Vi Keeland I’ve listened to and her books don’t disappoint.

The narration was done by Aiden Snow and Andi Arndt who done amazing as always. Their voices fit the characters and complimented each other well.

Trigger warnings
Death of a parent(past)
Grief
Cheating ex(not the main characters)
Mentions of characters with dementia, Parkinson’s, cancer and death related to drug overdose.
Diabetes
Accidental pregnancy

Don’t know if I liked either main character or any side characters. I mean, FMCs family had a long line of NYPD, and I’m of the ACAB persuasion. There was a line about gun control that rubbed me wrong. She reads self help books. 🤷🏻‍♀️ The MMCs got hoes in all the area codes, and gives off “I’m a tool, but at least I’m honest” vibes. His POV was giving IRL man (ew). Defentify the type of man who didn’t eat downtown before meeting our FMC, if ya know what I mean… the only redeeming story line was both MCs were caretakers for someone with Parkinson’s and they both helped raise neice/nephew….other than that, this was not the book for me.

Thank you Net Galley for ARC in exchange for honest review

Describing this book as cute and fun definitely hits the nail on the head! I went in expecting something super light and fluffy but it had way more depth and feels than I was expecting.

The whole premise of them attending weddings together was super charming and fun. Even though Wilder has baggage from his past, I love that he fell first and he fell hard. I am so glad we got his POV because I loved hearing his inner thoughts.

This is a slow burn, but it's worth the wait.

If you're gonna dive into this one, do yourself a favor and listen to it. Aiden Snow and Andi Arndt absolutely nailed it as Sloane and Wilder. They nailed the banter, the emotions, and the chemistry between them. They made the whole listening experience so enjoyable.

If you're in the mood for a sweet story with a surprising amount of heart, and you don't mind a slow-burn romance, definitely check out this audiobook. I also liked the diabetes representation.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an ALC of this book. I voluntarily read it and gave an honest review.

Oh how I love a pining hero! "Jilted" was well written, had great pacing, and was spicier than that cutesy cover might imply. I listened to the audiobook and was impressed by both narrators as they really fit the characters I had in my head. This is my first book by Vi Keeland and I'm excited to pick up her next release!

I really enjoyed this audiobook. Aiden Snow and Andi Arndt are part of my top favorite narrators and they did a fantastic job bringing this book to life. As for the story itself, I found it endearing. I love that Wilder fell first. It was even better because he was a no commitment kind of guy. Sloane was also a respectable heroine. She did have a few prideful moments but I felt like she owned them which is why I respected her so much. The author had me rooting for them pretty much from the start and I loved that. I even enjoyed a few of the side characters. I could easily see her brother getting his own book.

This is a cute book. Sloane is obsessed with weddings and loves everything weddings. That is, until she gets left at the alter.
The problem is she works at a bridal magazine and her job is literally weddings.
When she is stuck covering a particular wedding for the magazine, she gets roped into being a bridesmaid to a Bridezilla where she meets ex-rugby player Wilder Hayes.
This book turns into a slow-burn romance. Sloane and Wilder have witty dialogue and interactions. If you are looking for a "he falls first" second chance, contemporary romance, this is a good book! Sloane changes Wilder's playboy ways. Main characters have a great chemistry and plenty of spice. Reminded me of a mix between 27 dresses and The Wedding Date movies.
Dual POV.

Also reviewed the audiobook on 4/15/2025. I stick with the same review as above!

I loved this book. It was light and hopeful. It was just a great read! Chemistry between Sloane and Wilder was insane. Sloane had depth and I was invested in what happened to her. I love the family dynamics she had with her brothers, dad, and niece. Wilder was a great love interest. I would definitely recommend this book to my romance friends.

I went into this story blind and was pleasantly surprised when it had several of my favorite tropes.

Slow Burn
Reformed Billionaire Playboy
He falls first

Vi Keeland beautifully portrayed the art of juggling a career, caring for ill family members, navigating loss, and overcoming fears.

Thank you NetGalley & Macmillion Audio for the advanced listen!

This book is cheesy, but it isn’t a bad thing. It reads like a stereotypical billionaire athlete romance as far as Wilder as a character is concerned. Wilder is protective and deeply devoted to the woman that he wants. Salone is a family centric woman. She takes care of her niece, she lives in a home with her family. Her family owns a bar that is barely holding on.

There is a surprise pregnancy in the book that honestly tainted the whole thing for me. The entire book could have not had that, and I would have given it a full extra star rating. I understand that it was probably written that was to get Wilder to tell Salone about his past, but there could have been another solution.

Part of this is a me problem, I realize. I HATE the surprise pregnancy troupe, and had I known, I would have not requested the arc.

As far as the audiobook goes, as a whole, I enjoyed the production. There are two narrators, and the male narrator’s voice gives me goosebumps. It is so good. I don’t think I had listened to a book with his narration before, and he was great. The female narrator was amazing too. I have listened to several books that she has done, and I am never disappointed.

Started so strong I really thought I was going to love this romcom story. Cute met by chance, two different life styles drawn together- FMC swore off men for a year and MMC a player who will attend the same 12 weddings in the year-His buddies from Ivy League college weddings and her reporting on them for the bridal magazine owned by MMC father. It does have the Hallmark movie vibe but not set in the small town-man rescue woman feel- a steamy romance but the way the MMC talks “he wants to take care of her” etc. felt so 1980s. Thank you Net Galley for the advanced copy of this audiobook.

I started off really enjoying this book! We’re thrown into things right from the beginning: Sloane has to stand in for a bridesmaid, and she meets Wilder at the wedding. Wilder is a reformed playboy who gets hooked on Sloane, and I’m a sucker for reformed playboy stories. This is a slow burn romance, and we get to see them get closer without jumping straight into their attraction for each other.** I loved that Wilder made it clear that he wanted to pursue Sloane but respected all of her boundaries.

I enjoyed listening to the narrators. I loved the male voice actor’s voice, and it was pleasant to listen to. The female voice actor did a great job of differentiating speaking voices.

**Trope/spoiler warning: That being said, the accidental pregnancy at the end of the book felt pretty jarring, though I suppose accidental pregnancies typically do come out of left field. I’m personally not a fan of accidental pregnancies in stories if they’re not a big part of the overall story. In this case, it felt like a minor plot point to justify the flashback scenes and cause some third-act tension, but I think it was all unnecessary.

Overall, read if you like the following:
-Slow burn
-Accidental pregnancy
-Reformed Playboy
-Sports romance (though not a lot of sports action in this book)

Title: Jilted
Author: Vi Keeland
Genre: New Adult Romance
Format: 🎧
Narrators: Aiden Snow and Andi Arndt
Publisher: Macmillian Audio
Pub Date: May 6, 2025
My Rating: 2 Stars
Pages: 272

Sloane is a writer for Bride magazine, but she of all people was left alone on the on her wedding day - yep she has been jilted!
Life goes on and Sloane is sent to cover a wedding of her boss’s friend’s daughter. She gets caught in the middle of a bridal meltdown and ends up being in the bridal party. She meets Wilder—who indeed caught her eyes and hears – he has piercing blue eyes, and she likes his slight British accent, and a way with words.
Unfortunately this didn’t work for me.
I do like a sweet romance – however, I found nothing sweet about this.
I did finish but it never reached ‘sweet romance’!🤔

I do want to thank NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this audiobook.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for May 6, 2025

Dual Narration - Aiden Snow & Andi Arndt
Love these two narrators. They did amazing.

Pro athlete MMC
Writer FMC
Reformed playboy

Sloane is a writer and podcaster for Bride Magazine. She is covering a wedding when she meets Wilder a handsome rugby player who is known for is playboy ways.

Sloane is a bit jilted after being left at the alter by her ex and working at Bride magazine should have been a dream but since her ex left her she’s salty about weddings. Wilder has some history of his own that holds him back from being all in with any one woman, but could these two get past their issues and become something amazing?

Wilder is immediately smitten with Sloane but she is on a man hiatus. He goes above and beyond to woo her. Wilder is a softy at heart and cares deeply about his family and friends. Over the course of a few months these two get to know each other and it is so fun to go along for the ride.

I really loved this book. I found their story to be fun and flirty with layers of emotions. Strong supporting characters.