The Wedding Party
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Penguin Publishing Group , 2019.
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As seen on The Today Show! The new exhilarating New York Times bestselling romance from the author of The Proposal, Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick!   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, agreeing they would end it once the wedding is over. When it’s suddenly pushed up and they only have a few months left of secret rendezvouses, they find themselves regretting that the end is near. Two people this different can’t possibly have a connection other than the purely physical, right? 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.

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Format
eBook, Kindle
Street Date
07/16/2019
Language
English
ISBN
9781984802200

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Also in this Series

  • The wedding date (Wedding dates Volume 1) Cover
  • The proposal (Wedding dates Volume 2) Cover
  • The wedding party (Wedding dates Volume 3) Cover
  • Royal holiday (Wedding dates Volume 4) Cover
  • Party of two (Wedding dates Volume 5) Cover
  • While we were dating (Wedding dates Volume 6) Cover

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Published Reviews

Booklist Review

Maddie Forest would do anything for her best friend, Alexa, even if it means helping uptight Theo Stephens plan Alexa's wedding. Theo is the press secretary for the mayor of Berkeley, so he knows that looks and demeanor convey a message; but Maddie, with her sexy dresses and her take-no-crap attitude, is a bit much for him. Then a ride home turns into an impromptu dance party, which turns into a very hot night. They agree that, even though they don't like each other, they can keep sleeping together in secret. The problem is, hiding out involves a lot of intimate time on their couches, and they accidentally get to appreciate each other. Guillory (The Wedding Date, 2018) does such a good job conveying the electricity between the pair that, when the requisite conflict arises, it is overcome pretty easily. Still, this enemies-to-lovers story includes genuinely touching moments as Maddie and Theo learn some hard truths about themselves as they (spoiler!) fall in love. As always with Guillory, relationships with side characters round out this hilarious, satisfying romantic comedy.HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Guillory's romantic comedies have earned the adoration of everyone from Reese Witherspoon to Roxane Gay, and this one should reach the same wide readership.--Susan Maguire Copyright 2019 Booklist

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Kirkus Book Review

A one-night stand slowly evolves into a long-term relationship in Guillory's (The Proposal, 2018, etc.) third book featuring an interconnected group of friends.Maddie Forest and Theo Stephens have never liked each other. Maddie thinks Theo is annoying and arrogant, and he thinks she's a vapid party girl. However, having the same best friend, Alexa Monroe (heroine of The Wedding Date, 2018), means they have no choice but to see each other socially. After years of terse interactions, Maddie and Theo have a one-night stand after his birthday party. The beginning crackles with promise, but then they drift into a monotonous monthslong secret affair which consists solely of them hanging out in Theo's apartment, eating pizza, and having sex. Neither Theo nor Maddie wants to tell Alexa they're hooking up, and when she asks both of them to be members of her wedding party, they decide the wedding will be the end point for their affair. As time passes, they share with one another their professional hopes and aspirations about making the world a better place. Theo is working to pass a statewide pre-K initiative, and Maddie dreams of landing a gig as a TV stylist for women re-entering the workforce after having gone through homelessness or rehabilitation. When Theo's pre-K rally takes an implausible turn, they double down on secrecy even though it's clear their feelings have changed. Ultimately, the characters display a perplexing lack of initiative as romantic partners: Everything happens to them, they rarely stop to examine their feelings, and they are too afraid to share the truth in their hearts. The sheer lack of action brings the romance to a grinding halt as Maddie and Theo wait for someone else to arrive and propel them into the next stage of their relationship.Likable characters trapped in a plodding, directionless romance. Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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Booklist Reviews

Maddie Forest would do anything for her best friend, Alexa, even if it means helping uptight Theo Stephens plan Alexa's wedding. Theo is the press secretary for the mayor of Berkeley, so he knows that looks and demeanor convey a message; but Maddie, with her sexy dresses and her take-no-crap attitude, is a bit much for him. Then a ride home turns into an impromptu dance party, which turns into a very hot night. They agree that, even though they don't like each other, they can keep sleeping together—in secret. The problem is, hiding out involves a lot of intimate time on their couches, and they accidentally get to appreciate each other. Guillory (The Wedding Date, 2018) does such a good job conveying the electricity between the pair that, when the requisite conflict arises, it is overcome pretty easily. Still, this enemies-to-lovers story includes genuinely touching moments as Maddie and Theo learn some hard truths about themselves as they (spoiler!) fall in love. As always with Guillory, relationships with side characters round out this hilarious, satisfying romantic comedy.HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Guillory's romantic comedies have earned the adoration of everyone from Reese Witherspoon to Roxane Gay, and this one should reach the same wide readership. Copyright 2019 Booklist Reviews.

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Guillory, J. (2019). The Wedding Party . Penguin Publishing Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Guillory, Jasmine. 2019. The Wedding Party. Penguin Publishing Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Guillory, Jasmine. The Wedding Party Penguin Publishing Group, 2019.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Guillory, J. (2019). The wedding party. Penguin Publishing Group.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Guillory, Jasmine. The Wedding Party Penguin Publishing Group, 2019.

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