i love and hate books like this. because i love them so much that i dont want them to end. or dont want to,as i know i will, forget i read them a little. that this current feeling they give me on reading them will eventually be rolled over to and exchanged for my next read. i want this kind of special feels forever!
this was a perfect book. my perfect kind of romance. it has the perfect amount of sweet and spicy moments. the characters were just perfect too. and the plot,yup you guess it...perfect.
i cannot say enough good things about this book. its one you go away wishing you had all the money and space in the world for. because you then want to buy it and treasure it on your bookshelf(with all the other thousands you also want to keep forever) in a huge beauty and the beast esque library.
this book hooks you in and surrounds you in that way us cynical humans try to refuse to believe we can fall for. but we do. perhaps its because we are indeed so squishy behind our own walls.
in this book we have Sloane who is wonderful. she is kind and vulnerable but such a boss in her own ways. she doesnt want anything to do with the man she met at the wedding. so of course hes going to be her boss's son. and of course hes going to be shadowing every single assignment she goes on to have in the season.
and Wilder doesnt want her either. doesnt he? he definitely thinks hes emotionally unavailable to everything love. and definitely to Sloane. but as the pair spend time together things become very apparent for them both. and that is that they might just be perfect for eachother. and they might just want a bit more of each other than they could have dared hope.
the flirty banter is toe curlingly brilliant. i love the dry humour types and these two i could happily be mates with.
this was a fab read. top marks. id give it more stars if i could.

What can I say?! I really enjoyed this book Vi! (Thanks for the chance to read early through NetGalley) So lovely to have a book with scenes in the UK 🇬🇧 I’ve seen your post in your facebook group (Vi’s Violet’s) about the Rugby player inspiration for Wilder, but would love to see the eyes that Sloane fell in love with 😍👀
This was a great read, funny, sweet, spicy, dual POV and pulled me in from the start. A great summer read! I would love to see this book turned into a movie!

This is a heartwarming fun slow burn.
Sloane is reluctant due to being the recently jilted and Wilder is a playboy with his own baggage, add in that he’s handsome, cocky and athletic and falls first and obviously Sloane has no hope of resisting this swoon-worthy man.
The banter between them provides some giggles and the spice provides the heat. Their third act required breakup barely registers because Ryder has fallen hard and fast and utterly sweet.
I was incredulous at the amount of back and forth between UK and the US there was for this guy and seemed a little OTT
I received this book as an ARC and provide an honest review

This was so cute. I loved the romance in it and the premise.

Wilder was a dream - I mean who wouldn’t want a dreamy ex rugby player who wants to treat you like a princess. Sloane was a lovely character too and I was so happy when she finally gave Wilder a chance.

Cute romance and it will be such a nice summer read for everyone.

Jilted is exactly the kind of romcom I love—full of banter, tension, and just the right amount of emotional depth. It’s one of those romance reads that grabs you from the first page and wraps you in all the feels.

After being left at the altar, Sloane has officially sworn off love—and honestly, fair enough. But of course, in walks Wilder Hayes: charming, broody, and emotionally unavailable in the most compelling way. Their first meeting is chaotic (in the best way), and from there, the story unfolds into a romance that’s both sweet and satisfying.

What really stood out to me was how easy it was to love both main characters. Sloane is strong, vulnerable, and genuinely funny. Wilder has the perfect mix of flirty banter and emotional depth. Their chemistry was great, but it was the way they grew together that really pulled me in. It felt organic—not rushed or overly dramatic.

My only real complaint? I didn’t want it to end. I would’ve loved a bit more time with them as a couple, just soaking in that post-drama happiness. But overall, this was such a solid, heartwarming romance and exactly what I was in the mood for.

Thanks Little, Brown Book Group and NetGalley for the ARC.

The banter was just really fun! And if I love one thing it's good banter. It actually made me overlook some of the flaw like some of the scenes/ chapters abruptly cutting off.

Major love! You know it's going to be good when the book makes you smile. I have read Vi's thrillers and I equally loved her romance.

The narrative makes you smile and the witty dialogues and banter are all heart. Loved the main leads and the supporting characters who are absolutely adorable. The premise of weddings and bridezillas were a favourite. Especially the jilted bride covering weddings as a twist to it. Absolutely recommend this book that is sure to make you smile along.

Thank you Little, Brown Book Group UK and NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange of my unbiased review.

Thank you to Vi Keeland, Little Brown Book Group and NetGalley for this arc!

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve read anything by Vi Keeland and I’m firmly in my romance revival era after being stuck in a fantasy black hole so when I saw Jilted up for review, I was super excited to give it a go!

Jilted follows Sloane, who after being left at the altar, has sworn off men and has given up on the idea of a forever love. So obviously in comes the man of her dreams….she just doesn’t know it yet. (And obviously he’s damaged and brooding and hides it behind smirks and flirtatious comments).

This one was just pure romance goodness, the kind of book that sucks you in from the first page and feels like a comfort tv show or film. It’s rare that I like both the FMC and the MMC in a romance book but I absolutely adored Sloane and Wilder and was rooting for them the whole time. Their relationship was cute as hell and I loved their banter throughout. I thought their relationship development was done really well without being cheesy and while I’m not usually a fan of a certain trope that happens towards the end, I didn’t totally hate it here and everything played out really well.

As with any good romance book, I didn’t want it to end and would have loved it to be a bit longer so we could see Sloane and Wilder grow even more! That being said though I really really enjoyed this one and you will not find me binge reading anything that Vi Keeland has ever read.

I knew I should read Jilted as soon as I read the blurb. Sloane, a wedding reporter still recovering from being left at the altar, crosses paths with Wilder, a charming groomsman (and her boss’s son). Their chemistry is undeniable, but Sloane’s sworn off men, and Wilder’s used to getting what he wants. Cue the slow burn, flirty banter, and forced proximity at multiple weddings.

The best part? The banter. Wilder’s cocky-but-sweet persona grew on me, especially as he softens for Sloane. Their dynamic is fun, and I loved his unexpected bond with her dad. The wedding settings kept things light and entertaining, and the diabetes/Parkinson’s rep was a nice touch.

But… it’s not perfect. Wilder’s POV sometimes felt overly alpha, and Sloane’s character lacked depth. The timeline jumps were jarring—like, wait, when did we fast-forward? And the third-act breakup was so avoidable (classic miscommunication trope).

Still, it’s a quick, enjoyable read with just enough spice and humor.


Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

This was a 3.25 star for me. I did enjoy it and liked the characters. But it felt a bit too formulaic for me and didn’t have a good flow to it. There were times where the timeline jumped forward all of a sudden when it didn’t feel like the previous scene had come to any kind of conclusion. It took me out of the story a fair few times where I was thinking ‘what just happened? Where and when are we now?’ It was quite strange. But it was nice enough and had some really sweet moments.

This was such an enjoyable slow burn romance! Sloane & Wilder had good chemistry and there was plenty of spice. But I felt like the chapters from Wilder's pov were misogynistic which ruined all the fun and I couldn't believe how he could change so easily for one girl. At times, he came off strong while pursuing Sloane and it was kind of cringey. Also I felt like I barely knew him or Sloane. But the epilogue was sweet and there were some cute moments between them. I liked Sloane's family as well and the health issues (diabetes and Parkinson's) were also well represented. So, this was a light-hearted read but I felt like it lacked depth. Considering, I've read and enjoyed some of the author's previous books, this one felt a bit underwhelming.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review

Loved the storyline of this and the FMC. generally a fairly easy read and loved the character development. Would read more from this author after reading this one!

I loved this book! It had a 27 Dresses vibe which is one of my favorite movies and I am so here for it! It was so fun reading all the funny wedding moneys and relatable bridesmaid lore. Such a fun novel! Highly recommend to check out!

Red hot groomsman, what is not to like?

Sloane has always enjoyed her job reporting weddings for Bride magazine, however, this has become challenging since she was jilted at the altar.

At a wedding that she was covering she meets Wilder, a very hot groomsman. Sparks fly but Sloane is too hurt by past events and sticks to her plan for stay away from men, a ‘man moratorium’. Wilder is difficult to avoid though as he is also the Boss’s, Boss’s, Boss’s son and he keeps on appearing in her life, flirting and asking her out. Wilder is clearly a playboy, but Sloane can’t help but be drawn to him, particularly when he says he will wait for her.

This was an enjoyable, easy read, albeit a bit too sweet if I might say that?! There was nothing too in depth here with the story, but if you want an escape for a few hours, then not a bad choice.

Recommended.

Thank you to Netgalley, Little Brown Book Group UK and Vi Keeland for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Due to be published on 6 May 2025.

A really lovely easy read. First time reading this author and one I would check out their other books. Interesting characters and development some of the background characters I would of liked a bit more time with since they appeared important at the beginning and then faded a little bit as the book went on, but overall a great romance that makes you root for the main characters

The story is cute overall but I have to say I kind of hated the male lead at the start but as we started to get to know him, I warmed up to him a little. The ending was a rollercoaster though, I mean I knew everything was going too great too easily and something was about to go wrong but still it was tough. The conversation that took place at the end should have happened earlier.
Cute but not really my vibe.

I loved this book from the two main characters and brilliant storyline.
Sloane the writer for a bridal magazine was literally left at the altar by her fiancé when he decided he’s changed his mind, devastated she made a promise to herself no more relationships sexual or otherwise for 12 months.
At a wedding she’s attending for her magazine she meets her boss’s son Wilder, finding him rude and arrogant she gives as good back and is not impressed with his cocky attitude he used to women fawning over him is attracted to Sloane.
The story develops as they keep meeting up at weddings and realise their attraction with Wilder making it obvious to Sloane how he feels but she is determined to stick with her 12 month rule.
With great dialogue and humour the story develops beautifully and is throughly enjoyable.
My thanks to net galley and publisher for the opportunity to review this book honestly.

I read this in basically one sitting, so I definitely enjoyed this. Firstly, it’s a rugby player MMC (even if he is retired) and I’m of the firm belief that there should be more rugby romances.
It’s well written and the slow burn is done really well. The characters are well developed (although Elijah grated on me quite a lot of the time) and likeable, you definitely root for Wilder and Sloane.
I’m not a huge fan of the major plot point at the end of the book, I think the relationship could have been developed, tested and established without it, but I understand how it’s used to bring things full circle for Wilder.

Overall this was a fun, bingeable read which I’d definitely recommend, especially to anyone who enjoyed 27 Dresses!

Thanks to Little Brown Book Group and Netgalley for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Sloane, a bridal magazine writer still reeling from being left at the altar, is forced to step in as a bridesmaid at a wedding she’s covering. There, she has a steamy run-in with Wilder—who turns out to be her boss’s son and a groomsman in every upcoming wedding she’s assigned to. As they keep crossing paths, their flirty banter and undeniable connection complicate her vow to swear off love.

I thought the chemistry between the main characters was really good. The MMC was so kind, and I especially loved his dynamic with the FMC’s father, it added a really sweet layer to his character.

I appreciated how the characters were flawed but actively tried to work through their issues and grow as people. There was a great mixture of humor, depth, and heart.

One thing that felt a bit strange was how much emphasis there initially was on Wilder needing to be in London to take care of his brother, but then it suddenly seemed fine for him to move back to New York without much issue. The other woman twist was also a little predictable.

A fun, flirty read! The banter and connection was definitely the strongest aspect of the book.

DNF 87 pages in. I'm going to quit while I'm ahead here.

The premise of this absolutely had me hooked but the more I read the more red flags I started to notice. There's a lot of casual misogyny in Wilders POV. That combined with a few offhand comments about how Bridal isn't 'real journalism', and that you should always pick up the bill for cops or those in the armed forces... Personally, not for me.

Thank you to Piatkus and Netgalley for this e-arc.