Waiting on Wednesday: I Was Told It Would Get Easier & Party of Two

I Was Told It Would Get Easier
by Abbi Waxman
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Publication Date: June 16th 2020
Publisher: Berkley Books
ISBN: 9780451491893

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Squashed among a bus full of strangers, mother-daughter duo Jessica and Emily Burnstein watch their carefully mapped-out college tour devolve into a series of off-roading misadventures, from the USA Today bestselling author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill.

Jessica and Emily Burnstein have very different ideas of how this college tour should go.

For Emily, it’s a preview of freedom, exploring the possibility of her new and more exciting future. Not that she’s sure she even wants to go to college, but let’s ignore that for now. And maybe the other kids on the tour will like her more than the ones at school. . . . They have to, right?

For Jessica, it’s a chance to bond with the daughter she seems to have lost. They used to be so close, but then Goldfish crackers and Play-Doh were no longer enough of a draw. She isn’t even sure if Emily likes her anymore. To be honest, Jessica isn’t sure she likes herself.

Together with a dozen strangers–and two familiar enemies–Jessica and Emily travel the East Coast, meeting up with family and old friends along the way. Surprises and secrets threaten their relationship and, in the end, change it forever. (Goodreads)

I absolutely can't wait to read this book. 

I read The Bookish Life of Nina Hill last year, and enjoyed (related to) it SO much!
I hope this book is great as well!

Party of Two
(The Wedding Date #5)
by Jasmine Guillory
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Publication Date: June 23rd
Publisher: Berkley Books
ISBN: 9780593100820

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A chance meeting with a handsome stranger turns into a whirlwind affair that gets everyone talking.

Dating is the last thing on Olivia Monroe's mind when she moves to LA to start her own law firm. But when she meets a gorgeous man at a hotel bar and they spend the entire night flirting, she discovers too late that he is none other than hotshot junior senator Max Powell. Olivia has zero interest in dating a politician, but when a cake arrives at her office with the cutest message, she can't resist--it is chocolate cake, after all.

Olivia is surprised to find that Max is sweet, funny, and noble--not just some privileged white politician she assumed him to be. Because of Max's high-profile job, they start seeing each other secretly, which leads to clandestine dates and silly disguises. But when they finally go public, the intense media scrutiny means people are now digging up her rocky past and criticizing her job, even her suitability as a trophy girlfriend. Olivia knows what she has with Max is something special, but is it strong enough to survive the heat of the spotlight? (Goodreads)

OHHHH!
I am so excited that there is a new book out in this series!
AND It's Olivia's story!
YAYYYY!

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My Thoughts: Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory

Royal Holiday
(The Wedding Date #4)
by Jasmine Guillory
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Publication Date: October 1st 2019
Publisher: Berkley
Pages: 304
ISBN: 9781984802217
Genre: Adult Fiction | Contemporary | Romance
Source: Netgalley Review Copy

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New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory makes her hardcover debut with a heartwarming Christmas romance.

Vivian Forest has been out of the country a grand total of one time, so when she gets the chance to tag along on her daughter Maddie's work trip to England to style a royal family member, she can't refuse. She's excited to spend the holidays taking in the magnificent British sights, but what she doesn't expect is to become instantly attracted to a certain Private Secretary and his charming accent and unyielding formality.

Malcolm Hudson has been the Queen's Private Secretary for years and has never given a personal, private tour...until now. He is intrigued by Vivian the moment he meets her and finds himself making excuses just to spend time with her. When flirtatious banter turns into a kiss under the mistletoe, things snowball into a full-on fling.

Despite a ticking timer on their holiday romance, they are completely fine with ending their short, steamy fling come New Year's Day...or are they? (Goodreads)

When I discovered that there was going to be a fourth book in the Wedding Date series by Jasmine Guillory I was instantly curious, as I had thought the series ended after The Wedding Party. I was definitely wrong! Royal Holiday is a quick, fun read that you should definitely have on your holiday TBR list!

Royal Holiday is a continuation of the Wedding Date series, but this book is about Maddie’s mom, Vivian. (And we do get to see Maddie in the book as well, but that’s the only character we know from the previous books.)

I have to admit that the storyline for this book was pretty cute. When Maddie lands a job in England dressing a royal family, she asks her mom to tag along with her to take a royal vacation. Cute, right? (Being a mom myself, I kind of love that Maddie asked her mom to go instead of her man.) I definitely enjoyed all the royal parts of the story, as I’m always a little fascinated by that anyway. I could have done with a little more as well!

Along with the storyline, I also really enjoyed the setting for this book. It’s set in London, (a place that I would LOVE to visit sometime), and I loved reading all the descriptions for the places visited in the story. (One day I will visit as well!) I especially loved the descriptions of the cottage, (aka MANSION!).

The characters in the book were all interesting. Vivian definitely had the mom vibe going on, and she was very mature compared to the other ladies in the series. This was both interesting, and a little awkward at times. Her relationship with Malcolm was super cute though, and I enjoyed watching their romance grow over the course of the book.

Overall; Royal Holiday was not at all what I was expecting, but was a fun addition to the Wedding Date series! I definitely want to visit London even more now than I did before. I am assuming that this is the last book in the series, but considering that I thought The Wedding Party was the last book in the series, who knows! If you enjoyed the first three books in the series, definitely check out this newest edition!

My Thoughts: The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guilllory (Audiobook)

The Wedding Party
(The Wedding Date #3)
by Jasmine Guillory
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Publication Date: July 16th 2019
Publisher: Berkley Books
Pages: 320
ISBN: 9781984802194
Genre: Adult Fiction | Contemporary | Romance
Source: Netgalley Review Copy | Own

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Maddie and Theo have two things in common:

1. Alexa is their best friend

2. They hate each other

After an “Oops, we made a mistake” kiss, neither one can stop thinking about the other. With Alexa’s wedding rapidly approaching, Maddie and Theo both share bridal party responsibilities that require more interaction with each other than they’re comfortable with. Underneath the sharp barbs they toss at each other is a simmering attraction that won’t fade. It builds until they find themselves sneaking off together to release some tension when Alexa isn’t looking.

But as with any engagement with a nemesis, there are unspoken rules that must be abided by. First and foremost, don’t fall in love. (Goodreads)

Over the past few months I have been working my way through The Wedding Date series by Jasmine Guillory, and I have officially made it to The Wedding Party, which just released this July. Cute contemporaries are my thing at the moment, and I’ve really enjoyed working my way through this series. I was super curious for this last book in the series, and I’m thrilled to have finally read it as well!

As I mentioned above, I am all about cute contemporary reads at the moment. They are some of the only things that get me through all the bad things going on right now, and I appreciate that escape so much, even if it is only for a little while. This series is definitely a lot of fun, even though it does have some serious moments, and they are just the read that I needed at the moment.

I have to say that Theo and Maddie were super cute together. I really enjoy the enemies-to-lovers trope, though it didn’t really feel like they were much of enemies at all as the story went along. Regardless, I enjoyed reading their story, just as much as I enjoyed the previous books in this series. I also really enjoyed the storyline for the book as well, and I enjoyed seeing the characters from the previous books as well! This all made for a very cute read, which was just what I needed at the moment.

I also want to add that while I own print versions of all the books in the series, I opted to listen to them on audiobook instead, and it was really a great decision. Janina Edwards did a great job narrating the stories, and I really enjoyed having her read them to me!

Overall; The Wedding Party was a super cute ending to The Wedding Date series! I really enjoyed following Maddie and Theo over the course of the book, and I think it was a nice conclusion to this really fun series. I will definitely be keeping my eye out for more books by Jasmine Guillory in the future, and I’m so glad that I checked this series out as well!

Waiting on Wednesdsay: The Wedding Party & Waiting for Tom Hanks

The Wedding Party
Jasmine Guillory
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Publication Date: July 16th 2019
Publisher: Berkley
ISBN: 9781984802194

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The next charming romance by the USA Today bestselling author of The Wedding Date.

Maddie and Theo have two things in common:

1. Alexa is their best friend
2. They hate each other

After an "oops, we made a mistake" night together, neither one can stop thinking about the other. With Alexa's wedding rapidly approaching, Maddie and Theo both share bridal party responsibilities that require more interaction with each other than they're comfortable with. Underneath the sharp barbs they toss at each other is a simmering attraction that won't fade. It builds until they find themselves sneaking off together to release some tension when Alexa isn't looking.

But as with any engagement with a nemesis, there are unspoken rules that must be abided by. First and foremost, don't fall in love. (Goodreads)

Confession: I have not yet started this series,
BUT...
I have both The Wedding Date and The Proposal on my TBR to read ASAP, and I should be done with those books just in time for The Wedding Party to release in July! I am SOOOO excited to finally read these books!!

Waiting For Tom Hanks
by Kerry Winfrey
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Publication Date: June 11th 2019
Publisher: Berkley
ISBN: 9781984804020

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Can a romcom-obssessed romantic finally experience the meet-cute she always dreamed of or will reality never compare to fiction, in this charming debut adult novel from Kerry Winfrey.

Annie is twenty-seven years old, single, and obsessed with romantic comedies (she and her mother watched them religiously, before her mom died). Her dating life is limited by the expectations she’s formed from these movies. She is not as open to new experiences as she might be, because she’s waiting for her Tom Hanks–i.e., a guy she’ll find in the perfect, meet-cute romantic comedy way. When Annie does finally meet her perfect match, it’s not quite in the way she expected, and she’s forced to reckon with the walls she’s built around herself over the years. (Goodreads)

This is yet another book that I'm SUPER excited for! I love Tom Hanks, and this immediately made me think of the movie You've Got Mail, which happens to be my most favorite movie of all time! I am super excited to read this book as well!

Those are my picks for this week...

**"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine,
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