Planning a wedding is so romantic . . . except when it’s not yours, and you’re planning it with the guy you’re secretly crushing on.
Scottish schoolteacher Liv Holland has a secret. She’s been carrying a torch for Arran Adebayo, her brother’s best friend, for years. A blind date gone wrong cements in Liv’s mind that Arran has no romantic interest in her whatsoever. But then, with her brother set to marry her own best friend, she and Arran are enlisted to help plan the festivities… After being left at the altar by his ex, single father Arran is having trouble managing his growing feelings towards the woman who is both his best friend’s sister and his son’s Liv. Then his mind is blown when fate thrusts them together for an unexpected blind date, but he messes up his chance to tell her how he feels.
As the big day approaches and Liv and Arran’s connection intensifies, their chemistry chafes against their checkered romantic histories. Risking everything for love could mean losing each other forever . . . or being the next ones to find their happy ever after.
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I stumbled onto The Wedding Engagement when returning books at the library. The cover caught my eye first; just look at it; it has this romantic feel that makes you want to pick up the book. Then I saw the title and knew it would be the kind of story I enjoy. I had no idea what to expect from the novel because I had never read any of the author's previous books. I shouldn't be shocked because I found many of the authors I now adore by accident. Liv and Arran's story was so adorable that I couldn't stop reading it. Every chapter had me wondering whether this was the moment when they would finally tell each other how they felt about each other. However, I got the impression from reading the book that Liv was more in denial or believed she didn't deserve happiness. The only times she looked happy were when she was with Arran and his son. Those two belonged together.
I adore Liv's friendship with her twin brother, Sam. I loved how they watched out for one other, especially when it came to their father. Their father was the only character I couldn't connect with. Sam and Liv's relationship made it simpler for them to deal with their father. Every time he messaged Liv or appeared; I wanted to punch him. I adored Liv, Mia, and Elise's friendship, and they all seemed to know exactly what to say to one another. Their friendship is very similar to my friendship with my closest friends, and it made me smile. Those three will remain best friends for years to come.
I think Arran and Liv's romance was lovely, but a few parts dragged on and were hard to get into. I adored how the two of them were together, and it appeared that Arran's son, Jayce, adored her just as much. I especially enjoyed the ending, which made me smile long after I turned the last page. Part of me is curious about what will happen to them next. I didn't want the story to end. I hadn't realized there was another novel involving Mia and Sam. I was interested in how they met, and now I'm excited to find out. Of course, I loved that the book was set in Scotland. It's one of the places I'd like to visit someday. I would strongly suggest this book to any romance fan.
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