ria_mhrj's review against another edition
3.0
Nice to revisit the gang, and to see Daphne get some closure. But boy oh boy did this novella need more from Audrey and Reese, surely the series MVPs more so than Gretchen and Hunter? Ah well.
chelseaj91's review
3.0
Someone's out to ruin Gretchen's happy-ever-after on the eve before the big day. Can she trust Hunter, the man she's given her heart to? And can she rely on her sister Daphne (the least reliable person of all!) to help her salvage things? Or is this marriage going to go down in flames before Gretchen and Hunter ever get to the altar?
This was a cute little novella.
I did have a couple of issues though...Maybe this was just me, but I thought this was supposed to serve as a sort of segway into the next series? The members of the wedding party were all talked about but there was a lot that kind of felt like you were supposed to already know about them. I will admit that maybe I did things out of order (should I have read the next series between One Night with a Billionaire and this one?) But even if that should have happened, there could have been a little...more to explain that (I guess? I don't know for sure, but it did confuse me a bit)
I loved the fact that Hunter and Gretchen fit so well together. It was kind of hilarious watching as Gretchen freaked out over everything, even going so far as to worry that Hunter would want someone else (but really, why would she ever go that far?). I really loved the way he calmed her down and it was a little disappointing that he had to ruin his surprise, but at least he was quick to allay her fears because he didn't ever want her to worry that he was after someone else or anything like that. Although I did have to wonder why the hell Gretchen would think he'd ever have an affair?
I did like the sidestory with Daphne and Wes. It's nice that she's finally found someone who can keep her grounded.
This was a cute little novella.
I did have a couple of issues though...Maybe this was just me, but I thought this was supposed to serve as a sort of segway into the next series? The members of the wedding party were all talked about but there was a lot that kind of felt like you were supposed to already know about them. I will admit that maybe I did things out of order (should I have read the next series between One Night with a Billionaire and this one?) But even if that should have happened, there could have been a little...more to explain that (I guess? I don't know for sure, but it did confuse me a bit)
I loved the fact that Hunter and Gretchen fit so well together. It was kind of hilarious watching as Gretchen freaked out over everything, even going so far as to worry that Hunter would want someone else (but really, why would she ever go that far?). I really loved the way he calmed her down and it was a little disappointing that he had to ruin his surprise, but at least he was quick to allay her fears because he didn't ever want her to worry that he was after someone else or anything like that. Although I did have to wonder why the hell Gretchen would think he'd ever have an affair?
I did like the sidestory with Daphne and Wes. It's nice that she's finally found someone who can keep her grounded.
frahhn's review against another edition
2.0
boring & contrived. daphne's story felt rather underdeveloped. dissapointing.
eilidh's review
4.0
super cute to see gretchen and hunter again because they're the sweetest. and now im really excited to read the next series about all her friends and their romances
maliha's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
poisonivy70's review
3.0
-A short (about 30k word) follow up to Beauty & The Billionaire, as well as a nice wrap up to the Bridesmaids & Billionaires series. It ends quickly and there’s a teaser for the next billionaire series, which I’m all in for, natch.
-Hunter and Gretchen are still great and their wedding was just as imperfectly perfect as they are. Loved it.
-Christmas novella, without being too Christmas-y, it was a sweet way to focus on what matters, which is love, family and friends. Which leads me to….
-Features a short side romance with Daphne and her life coach, Wesley. Now, I need to preface this with my complete and utter dislike for Daphne in every appearance she made in the earlier books. I mean, every single one, she was a holy hot mess. Rude, mean, selfish, seriously horrible person and she even destroyed my enjoyment of Cade’s romance. I couldn’t imagine reading an entire book of hers, so I’m glad she’s just a part of this romance, not the entire focus.
-That said, I’m impressed that Ms. Clare got me to the point where, while I may never love Daphne, I did appreciate that she was making the effort to be a better person and reconnecting with her family. Go figure. So, yes it did affect my rating, but I still thought overall, it was an enjoyable read.
I enjoyed this little wrap up to the Bridesmaids and Billionaire series. If you’ve invested in the series, it’s a nice postscript. If you’ve never read them, I’d probably focus on starting with Beauty & The Billionaire first, which was a great read.
**ARC provided by author for review**
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fiarcurrin's review
4.0
Really good for a novella. Just a quick read but enjoyable if you already know the world and characters.
gerireads's review
4.0
4.5 stars!
Beauty and the Billionaire: The Wedding might be short on page count but it's not short on the squishy, gooey, feels.
After months of preparation, including a postponement, hookups and unexpected pregnancies, Gretchen and Hunter are finally, FINALLY tying the knot. But alas, everything seems to be falling apart on Gretchen: part of the mansion, where the wedding is supposed to be held, is flooded in, she fired another baker, and Hunter is keeping something from her. On top of that, her recovering drug addict sister Daphne wants to reconnect with her.
I adored every second of this book. It's a novella but doesn't read like one. Aside from Gretchen and Hunter's wedding story, there's also a sweet, redemptive story about Daphne. Remember her? Fans of the series sort of have a hate-hate relationship with her and I was curious whether or not Jessica Clare would give her a book even if it's not with one of the billionaires.
Well, she did. And it was quite lovely. Okay. A lot lovely. It actually made me cry, simply because her HEA was so hard fought, I feel like. I don't want to say anything more except that if you've read One Night with a Billionaire, you'll know who her hero is. But really, Ms. Clare did her character justice. It's nice to read about a hated character hit rock bottom, get an epiphany and then turn her life around.
The inclusion of Daphne's story was the perfect cherry on this very delightful cake of a series. I loved this series so hard. It was wonderful to see characters from the previous books in the series make an appearance. I definitely want more from this world though. I keep saying billionaire heroes are over, but when it comes to Jessica Clare's billionaires, I find myself saying, "Yes! More billionaires, please!"
ARC provided by the publisher
Beauty and the Billionaire: The Wedding might be short on page count but it's not short on the squishy, gooey, feels.
After months of preparation, including a postponement, hookups and unexpected pregnancies, Gretchen and Hunter are finally, FINALLY tying the knot. But alas, everything seems to be falling apart on Gretchen: part of the mansion, where the wedding is supposed to be held, is flooded in, she fired another baker, and Hunter is keeping something from her. On top of that, her recovering drug addict sister Daphne wants to reconnect with her.
I adored every second of this book. It's a novella but doesn't read like one. Aside from Gretchen and Hunter's wedding story, there's also a sweet, redemptive story about Daphne. Remember her? Fans of the series sort of have a hate-hate relationship with her and I was curious whether or not Jessica Clare would give her a book even if it's not with one of the billionaires.
Well, she did. And it was quite lovely. Okay. A lot lovely. It actually made me cry, simply because her HEA was so hard fought, I feel like. I don't want to say anything more except that if you've read One Night with a Billionaire, you'll know who her hero is. But really, Ms. Clare did her character justice. It's nice to read about a hated character hit rock bottom, get an epiphany and then turn her life around.
The inclusion of Daphne's story was the perfect cherry on this very delightful cake of a series. I loved this series so hard. It was wonderful to see characters from the previous books in the series make an appearance. I definitely want more from this world though. I keep saying billionaire heroes are over, but when it comes to Jessica Clare's billionaires, I find myself saying, "Yes! More billionaires, please!"
ARC provided by the publisher
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