The Accidental Newlywed Game by Jaci Burton

What happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas, when one night out turns into a wedding that neither newlywed can remember, from New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton.

Wedding planner Honor Bellini is in Las Vegas for a work convention when she runs into her sister’s ex-fiancé, Owen Stone, who’s also in town for his craft brewery business. They’re both glad to see a familiar face from home… until a night of drinking leads to waking up in bed together—and a marriage certificate from a wedding that neither of them can recall.

Horrified, Owen suggests an immediate annulment. Honor agrees, but when they spend the day together, their chemistry is overwhelming. Plus, Honor has a flash of memory of their steamy wedding night, and she definitely likes what she remembers. They decide to wait before cancelling the whole marriage thing, though they both head back to Oklahoma determined not to tell anyone at home what happened in Vegas.

The problem is, Honor and Owen can’t seem to stay away from each other—or keep their hands off one another. The longer they keep their secret, the harder it gets to deny how they really feel. Even worse, this huge secret has the potential to hurt someone they both care about. They need to get an annulment before this accidental marriage turns into love.

Don’t miss our reviews of the rest of the Boots and Bouquets series!
For the novella, The Matchmaker's Mistletoe Mission, click HERE.
For book one, The Best Man Plan, click HERE.
For book two, The Engagement Arrangement, click HERE.

 

 

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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the third book in the series, and I would highly recommend that you read them in order. The three Bellini sisters run a wedding/events business with their mother at the family vineyard. Each book has concentrated on the romance of one of the sisters.

Honor has a bit of a reputation for being averse to romantic entanglements, so the fact that she manages to end up married to her older sister's ex-fiancé is surprising only if you forget how much tequila they drank!

Owen ran from his initial wedding due to a devastating cancer diagnosis, and has since been welcomed back into the Bellini friendship fold – although always with a little distance being maintained. He is not sure how his recent unplanned marriage to Honor is going to play out, but it doesn't seem like it will be good... From the moment they wake up together, we know that the scene has been set for some really complicated encounters.

I love the whole vineyard set up, the different relationships which exist between the sisters, their parents, and the men in their lives. Not only do we get some insights into the businesses that they run, but also the complexities of group friendships and the dynamics at play in such a close-knit group of friends and family. I was so sad for Owen when his reasons were revealed in book one, and this turned the situation around and restored (eventually) harmony to the family.

A really lovely, thought-provoking, and ultimately romantic read!

 

 

JACI BURTON is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling romance novelist. In addition to writing the Play-by-Play, Hope, and Wild Riders series, she has also coauthored a number of anthologies with fellow romance writer Lora Leigh. Burton lives in Oklahoma with her husband and dogs.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of The Accidental Newlywed Game (Boots and Bouquets #3) by Jaci Burton to read and review.

The Engagement Arrangement by Jaci Burton

What do you do when you catch feelings for your fake fiancé? From New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton comes an accidentally-in-love romance sure to warm your heart.

Brenna Bellini will never get married again. She plans to live out her days as a happy, successful, single woman. When she's chosen to be a bridesmaid in her friend's wedding at the Bellini family vineyard, she's thrilled. That is, until she realizes who else is in the wedding party. Brenna's going to have to spend four days in the company of not only her ex-husband, but also her high school nemesis. She just knows the fact that she's single and alone is going to be rubbed in her face all weekend long. Well, not if Brenna can help it. She's going to find herself a fake fiancé.

Finn Nolan is thrilled to be offered the job. He's had it bad for Brenna ever since he came over from Ireland to live at the vineyard. After falling for Brenna from afar for years, this Irish cowboy is determined to show the woman of his dreams that he is her Mr. Right.

So what does a confirmed never-getting-married-again woman do when the man of her dreams unexpectedly lands right in front of her? Because for the first time, she might not be able to walk away. This time it might be forever.

Don’t miss our reviews of the rest of the Boots and Bouquets series!
For the novella, The Matchmaker's Mistletoe Mission, click HERE.
For book one, The Best Man Plan, click HERE.

 

 

Book 2
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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the third book of the series (a prequel novella and book one precede it). I would recommend that you read the earlier books, as they are good reads, and introduce the family vineyard and characters who feature in this story.

Finn has lived and worked at the vineyard since his mother died when he was a teen. He fell in love with Brenna almost on sight. But respectful of the family who gave him a home and a career, he has never made a move on her, even having to watch her marry someone else and then get divorced. She is now really anti-relationships and yet, he still cares just as much. Therefore, when she asks him to pretend to be engaged to cope with an upcoming wedding, he obviously accepts.

Brenna cannot cope with her ex and his new wife being at a mutual friend's wedding. She decides that Finn will be the perfect foil – but little did she understand how things would turn out. I loved watching her relax as she knew how much she could trust him. That her family all knew how much they were friends, how close they were, and yet how respectful Finn had always been. It made the outcome all the sweeter.

I really enjoyed the elements which gave us more insight into the vineyard, the distillery that Finn had been working on, and the joys of running a wedding business. It made it very clear how they all lived and worked together and the dynamics.

 

 

JACI BURTON is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling romance novelist. In addition to writing the Play-by-Play, Hope, and Wild Riders series, she has also coauthored a number of anthologies with fellow romance writer Lora Leigh. Burton lives in Oklahoma with her husband and dogs.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of The Engagement Arrangement (Boots and Bouquets #2) by Jaci Burton to read and review.

The Best Man Plan by Jaci Burton

New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton kicks off a dreamy new series with a sweep-you-off-your-feet friends-to-lovers romance.

Three days before Erin Bellini's wedding, her fiancé breaks up with her—in an email! Hurt and embarrassed, she decides to have a fling with veterinarian Jason Callum, who's both the best man and the hottest guy she knows. But Jason wants a lot more than just a one-night stand with the woman he's cared about for years. So he's taking things slow. And hot. And showing Erin what real love can look like.

Suddenly Erin finds herself spending a lot more time with Jason than she intended. Feelings she never planned on having again are wrapping around her heart, refusing to let go. Erin isn't sure she can trust her instincts, though. After all, she made a terrible choice with her ex-fiancé. But Jason intends to convince her that he's the best man for her, and that what they have together is a real love that will last forever.

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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
3.5 stars of best friend romance

This may be book #1 in the series, but do read book #0.5, The Matchmaker's Mistletoe Mission, which gives you Clay and Alice's story, and introduces the vineyard and the Bellini family to us. What I think I loved most about this book was the setting for the story – both the vet's life as shown to us by Jason, and the vineyard/wedding business of Erin and her family. The two provide an idyllic setting for romance, and give plenty of opportunities for cute, awww moments.

I found Erin to be a curious character, who still had quite a lot of growing up to do. She had a responsible role in the business, yet was at a bit of a loss when dealing with people. It made me very curious about how she was with her ex-fiancé, Owen. As it is, we only see her days before she is to marry, when it is all called off. She then decides she needs a fling, and her best friend Jason seems to be the first target. Not only did I feel sorry for Jason because he had long cared for her but accepted she had chosen Owen, but because she makes it clear it is just about revenge. In my mind I was thinking, if this was a guy suggesting this, few people would be impressed – but it was just as bad from her.

As time moves on, she stabilises somewhat and straightens her head out – until a very unexpected twist moves the story in a different direction again. Through all this, Jason definitely comes out as the most sensible, loving, and patient man – lucky Erin!

I enjoyed reading this story, and particularly enjoyed catching up with the rest of the gang from the first book.


Mary Jo – ☆☆☆☆
3.5 stars rounded up to 4

Erin is used to being the one in control, but when her conniving fiancé breaks up with her via email a few days before her wedding, she can't help but feel hurt and embarrassed. The money spent on a wedding not taking place, the humiliation of not only being dumped but by email. Erin's way of handling the fallout is unconventional as she opts to rebound with her best friend, Jason.

Jason has had more than friendly feelings for Erin for a while, but stepped aside when Own began dating Erin. He's stood in the wings, always ready to support Erin in whatever way she needs. He just never suspected that he would become her rebound guy.

As the story evolves, Erin begins to mature and realizes that she needs to trust her instincts, as well as her heart. Being "in love" is more about appearances, but about the commitment deep inside of yourself to put another person first.

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Jaci Burton is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling romance novelist. In addition to writing the Play-by-Play, Hope, and Wild Riders series, she has also coauthored a number of anthologies with fellow romance writer Lora Leigh. Burton lives in Oklahoma with her husband and dogs.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of The Best Man Plan (Boots and Bouquets #1) by Jaci Burton to read and review.

The Matchmaker's Mistletoe Mission by Jaci Burton

New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton celebrates the gift of love and the holiday season with a snowy Christmas wedding at the Bellini family vineyard.

Stranded at the Red Moss Vineyard a week before her best friend's wedding, LA native and professional matchmaker Alice Weatherford is not pleased with her first trip to Oklahoma, or the epic snowstorm forcing her to stay. So much for Christmas cheer. What she needs is a project, something to distract her... and, oh, has she found one in neighboring rancher Clay Henry. Gorgeous, charming, and unlike any other man she's ever met, finding the right woman for Clay should be easy....

Having grown up with the Bellini sisters, it's no hardship for Clay to ride out the storm at their cozy family vineyard, especially since that means spending time with their savvy and smart houseguest. But despite Alice’s best efforts, he's not the least bit interested in her matchmaking....

Alice is the only woman Clay wants. Now he just has to convince the matchmaker herself to give love a chance.

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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is a really fun novella – it gives us both a lovely romance and, as the first in a new series, builds an enticing world for future installments. I cannot wait for the next one, especially now that I have read the blurb (don't do it until you have read this one, it will make it more fun when you do!).

I loved the setting in a rural vineyard, especially when it then snows. The family who runs the place are delightful and make Alice very welcome when she is forced to stay due to the weather. Fortunately, she is not the only one taking refuge... enter the very presentable Clay, from the next ranch over. Oh, we know pretty quickly that these two are destined to be together, but matchmaker Alice has others in mind for him – after all, she is all about LA.

The dance they do is highly enjoyable, and I recommend this latest book from the highly talented Jaci Burton.

Jaci Burton is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling romance novelist. In addition to writing the Play-by-Play, Hope, and Wild Riders series, she has also coauthored a number of anthologies with fellow romance writer Lora Leigh. Burton lives in Oklahoma with her husband and dogs.

Connect with Jaci

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of The Matchmaker's Mistletoe Mission (Boots and Bouquets 0.5) by Jaci Burton to read and review.