Never really a good idea to surprise your groom (who doesn't know he's a groom) with a wedding, let alone a destination wedding.  Nonetheless, Dunn has managed to write a humorous take on this. Livia and Jed do love each other but they just haven't gotten married.  Now they're in Barcelona and well, guess what's on the agenda!  Thanks to Netgalley for the aRC. This is light and it would make a good rom-com.

Enjoyed this, read it straight through. Hooked from the first plot twist. Perfect read for relaxing and not wanting anything too difficult and a mostly happy ending. Only reason it is not a five star is because I was left wanting to know about the next steps for Liam, Patrick and Jay.

Will be adding more books by Matt to my kindle library.

This book opens with Livia essentially roping longtime boyfriend Jed into a surprise wedding ceremony, and then follows the next turbulent 48 hours of the couple and their friends who are arriving in Barcelona for the wedding, and bringing their own relationship issues with them.  

I have to admit that when I first read the blurb on this one, I was a bit skeptical, but I've read nearly all of Matt Dunn's novels and I have a soft spot for him, so I wanted to read it anyway.  I wound up being unable to put it down and disappointed when I turned the page to find acknowledgements instead of more book.  This is definitely now one of my favorites from this author, and favorites in general.  It is witty, funny, honest, dramatic, hopeful and poignant all at once, and highly entertaining as we get to switch between the points of view of the various characters.  I wholeheartedly recommend it.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

I absolutely loved Matt’s last book, 13 Dates; it contained  everything that this genre needs to make it a perfect read. I was therefore delighted to see At the Wedding available for review and as I had just finished a book, I couldn’t wait to read it.
I was so disappointed; the characters were all cliches and the main plot was predictable. Only Matt’s interesting writing and my hope that the book would improve or that the characters would go against type kept me reading.
If this had been my first book by Matt Dunn, I would not be inclined to read another, but having read and thoroughly enjoyed 13 Dates I will continue to read his books and I am sure this was just a blip.

I have no idea how Matt Dunn manages it, but not for the first time has has written a book based around the events of a short space of time - this time around its 48 hours and manages to fit in so many twists and turns along the way to keep readers on their toes. 

At times I was so engrossed in this book that a waitress made me jump out of my skin, as I hadn't seen her approach and I'm still not sure how I returned home as I don't recall seeing most of the stops! 

The book is not the only thing that is fast paced, so is the time between proposal and wedding, for Livia's and Je.  To say that Jed was rather surprised at the real reason they were in Barcelona, would be an understatement. 

Followed up with the following day assorted friends and family arrive for the wedding, all of whom have been sworn to secrecy. 

The focal point switches around between some of the main characters,so you were able to get to know them a bit better.  I really did love all members of the main wedding part, and some of the supplementary people were also great to meet. 

I love how clever this author is in creating a believable storyline, with plenty of action and humour but using such a small timeline.  Each character shows some development in their view towards relationships over the course of the book.  I loved Liam's continual flirting, Izzy's shopaholic tendencies, Patrick's father figure approach to the group, Rachel's sightseeing is particularly memorable as is Jed's reaction to the proposal

Another gem of a book from Dunn, reminding me once more of just how much I love this author. If you are already a fan then you will understand when I say it has all of his trademark style and is a must read.  If you have never tried a Matt Dunn book, then this is certainly a great example of what he is capable of. 

Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and Matt Dunn for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.