This is the final book in the Bridesmaids series, and YES, you want to read them all! It's time for Wendy and Noah's wedding. Gia has Wendy's dress in New York because she recommended a tailor there and it's where Noah lived before he left for travel with Wendy.

Gia and Bennett meet when she is yelling at a customer service rep. Not the greatest first impression. She's a model, he's s chef/restaurant owner, so with the flight cancelled, he takes her to his restaurants and feeds her. They try to reschedule their flights but they keep getting cancelled (darn East Coast storms) so they team up to drive together to Florida. Have I mentioned that Bennett has the rings? So you can see why they definitely need to make this wedding, though Wendy is legitimately a laid back bride (unlike Elise of the first and Jane of the second books in the series).

The road trip gives them a chance to get to know each other and it also causes them to be more honest with each other than they have been with others in a long time. Gia has an eating disorder; she can no longer eat whatever she wants, her change in shape is affecting her career which is is heading towards the end of with no plan in sight.
Bennett wants to change his restaurant completely to a pay as you can model but is in limbo as he hasn't figured out how to make it work full time (currently he offers it two nights a month). He's estranged from his family and has regrets. What stood out for both characters is how they own up to mistakes but also have trouble with moving on from past hurts related to how others have treated them. Holiday did such a good job of balancing this and the pacing throughout the book is fantastic because it balances action and self-reflection during the quieter moments.

The last thing either of them are expecting is the potential for a relationship with each other - they could go anywhere and yet can't figure out what's next. It takes a lot of work on Gia's part to see potential for a relationship (Bennett was all-in way earlier, which is definitely my catnip). If you've read the earlier books, then yes, readers will get time with Gia and friends reunited before the wedding and by her side as she tries to figure out how to make the life-changing decisions she's been putting off and acknowledging her eating disorder.

A deeply satisfying ending to the series with a fun forced proximity romance road trip from freezing NYC to balmy Florida. The epilogue is one of my favourites and I burst out laughing at something I suspect all readers will enjoy. Sad this is the end but looking forward to Jenny Holiday's future books.

We realize right from the start of Jenny Holiday's Three Little Words that heroine Gia is somewhat of a mess. A fashion model, she is in the middle of a blood sugar crash & is yelling at an airport gate agent over a blizzard-caused flight cancellation, delaying her trip to a Florida destination wedding.  Nice-guy Chef Bennet is observing & comes to her rescue. He, too, is bound for the same wedding. This is the 3rd installment in the series.

Maybe I'd have liked Gia better if I'd read the other books in this series. As it stands, although I was empathetic for Gia's decline into anorexia brought on by her worries over a  slowing metabolism making it hard to keep stay a size 2, her casual approach to sex turned me off.  She is also prickly & rude, what I'd call "high maintenance " & being in the service industry myself, I've no tolerance for characters we're supposed to like behaving like such a bully. She redeems herself in my eyes as the story progresses, somewhat, but it was enough to keep me reading.

Bennett is a nice guy & her polar opposite.  He's a "fixer" a nurturer & Gia becomes a rehab project. These 2 are thrown together when they decide to drive to Florida for the wedding. For me, it was a bit trite setting up the anorexic, bitter model who sleeps around with the nurturer-chef who wants to feed the homeless and really doesn't do sex outside of the confines of a relationship.  Someone's morals will need to shift if these 2 have any chance at an HEA. (Or even a HFN). Bennett realizes this before Gia. How will he convince her to give up her one-&-done, two-&-through opinion about the men she sleeps with?

Overall I enjoyed this story. It was a breezy,  not to deep, and it was fun reading about all their friends who help them find true love. The love scenes I'd score medium heat.

Arc provided by Net Galley.

4.5/5

Loved, loved, loved this book! This series has been nothing but pure fun for me. Not only have they got deliciously swoony romances, but the books feature one of the most amazing groups of fictional girlfriends. With Three Little Words being the last book in the series, I was quite sad to dive into it, but Jenny Holiday made it such a treat to devour this story. If you're ever in the mood for fun contemporary romances, the Bridesmaids Behaving Badly series should be at the top of your lists.

Gia has always piqued an interest in me since the very beginning of this series. I've never read a book about a model so I was very intrigued by her lifestyle. While the rest of the books gave us a snippet of what her life was like, in Three Little Words we get more of a close-up look. It was fascinating, especially because we get to see the serious anxiety that Gia goes through as she was nearing the upper-end of a model's age. A lot of the book revolved around her fear of the future, her self-worth, and how she slowly figures out a potential new career path. Gia's complicated relationship with food and her body image were also at the center of Three Little Words, a topic that the author tackled with sensitivity and care. There were a few times when I wanted to cry because I may not be a model, but as women, we are so hard on ourselves and Gia's thoughts resonated with me on a profound level. Besides that, I adored her sweet and loyal personality. She was so devoted to her friends and their happiness - it totally warmed my heart to see the lengths she would go for them.

Then there was Bennett, the hero of the book and stealer of my heart. All of the men in this series have been swoony beyond words, but this guy was just my favorite. He was a chef (#bemine) with such an exciting passion for not only cooking but also for feeding people who may not have the means to. Bennett was kind, insightful and honest. I just loved him so much. Much of his issues revolved around the tension between him and his family. Despite it all, he hadn't let his complicated relationships become a hurdle in his life. I also have to mention how refreshing it was to have a hero here who was looking for commitment and who uncannily declined any invitations to hook-ups. When Bennett and Gia meet, they don't start off on the right foot, but slowly a bond grows between the two and let me tell you, the sparks were just out of this world. Their attraction to each other, the banter and the deep conversations they had only served to grow them as individuals and as a couple as they went on this road trip to get to Wendy's wedding. Of course, it was also a complete delight when the girls were reunited. I love love love how supportive these women are of each other.

Three Little Words was just the perfect way to wrap up the Bridesmaids Behaving Badly series. It made me smile, swoon and even shed a tear. I couldn't have asked for a better story for Gia!

I was provided an ARC of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this romance from the viewpoint of a woman being the manizer for a change! I think it developed characters very well, but the climax of the two characters figuring things out felt very rushed.

Fun, light, quick read that was perfect to read during the family get togethers over the holidays to have an escape but not have to delve too deep into a heavy book. Quick paced and was able to set down and come right back to it with no issues. Flowed in similar pattern as other books by author. She's one of my go to reads when I just want to have a good read, and this didn't let me down! Only downfall is I haven't gotten to read the other books in this series yet so now I have to back track to catch up!!

This book snuck up on me. I've never read anything by Jenny Holiday (why not????) but I saw it on Netgalley and the description interested me.
I am SO glad!
For me, most of the time, the hero makes a romance, and Bennett stole the show in this one. Gia grew on me, even though she is not a heroine I could relate to, but Bennett was the main reason I fell in love with this book. I fell in love with him. He had his issues to work through (don't we all?), but a southern gentleman awared-winning chef with a dirty mouth and a heart of gold? Yes please.
I haven't read any of the others in this series, but I'll be fixing that ASAP!

Love this series! This last book perfectly rounds out the entire series! The chemistry and the banter of Gia and Bennett make this an unforgettable book that you will want to re-read!

I really liked Bennett and the premise was really interesting. A model and a chef. My problem was Gia. I don't like perfect heroines however I think often when writing women as less than perfect the easy fall back is to immaturity. The opening with Gia yelling at people at the airport because she wants to get the dress to her friend turned me off the character. Yelling at service people is, in my opinion, an abuse of power. I don't like it when the heroes do that and I don't like it when the heroines do it. I understand the reason, the meet cute. However there are other ways I think to show the character's personality without bullying.

I did warm up to Gia slowly but even by the end I still thought she was over the line in to obnoxious territory. I love strong, sarcastic and even abrasive heroines but I also look for empathy and compassion. Just as I do in my heroes. Gia didn't come across to me this way.

So, I've loved this entire series, starting with Jane and Cameron's story to Wendy and Noah's childhood friends to lovers story and I have to say, Gia and Bennett may well be my favorite of the lot. This was a delightful road trip romp with incredible depth and nuance, covering complex issues from Bennett's desire to atone for past mistakes to Gia's issues with her current profession and thinking her entire value was centered on her physical appearance. These were two flawed, beautifully complicated, engaging, easy to love characters. I loved how Bennett saw Gia for who she really was almost immediately and even though the entire book, from beginning to end, was maybe a week, it didn't feel rushed or instant-love, it felt real and sweet and like these two people had really understood each other and knew each other's crap and loved each other despite or maybe even because of it. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this series.

I loved the idea of this synopsis and couldn’t wait to get to the story — and even better, maybe find a new to me author.

I really liked Gia and Bennett. I loved both of their personalities and how they had similar backgrounds. I especially loved the juxtaposition of her being a model and him being a chef. Their chemistry was good and while I did like how their relationship progressed, I wanted more banter.

Plot wise, it was a pretty quick pace. Even though the action of them getting to Florida was repetitive, it never felt that way. I found myself looking forward to the shenanigans. My main complaint is that there were a lot of other characters from the previous books and I just couldn’t keep them straight.

Overall, it was a fun a quick read. I enjoyed the more serious topics not overshadowing the entire story and that it was able to remain light. I will definitely be checking into other of Jenny’s books.

FYI: there is talk of eating disorders throughout the book.

**Huge thanks to Forever for providing the arc free of charge**

I have enjoyed the first two books in this series, but this is my favorite by far. I am not sure why, but within the first couple of chapters I was invested in these characters. I loved learning more about Gia and seeing everything that was going on inside her head. She seems a little shallow and one dimensional in the other books, but here she really shines.

I really liked that both of the characters are affected by their baggage. I have noticed that in some books, character's trauma's and pain is only mentioned to advance the plot. But, in this novel their reactions to their pasts make sense and are present throughout the novel. I loved seeing Bennett and Gia interact and was shipping them so hard. There is also a road trip, which is one of my favorite tropes. There is a moment where Bennett acknowledges both his white and male privilege which I loved. The only thing I had an issue with; is that at one point one of the characters wakes up the other with a sexual act, which falls into the gray area of consent to me.

One of my favorite things about this series as a whole is the girls love and support for one another. I love their friend group and have loved reading about them.

ARC received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I have read every book in this series except for Jane and Cameron's. I still have no desire to read their book. In each book Jane annoys me a little bit more and I'm not sure why that is since she rarely appears.

Gia and Bennett's book was definitely my favorite of the series which I think was due to the fact that I really liked them from previous books. At first the whole canceled flight and we can't find another one was a little ridiculous to me. A road trip with two people driving from NY to Florida isn't that outlandish, but this is a book so I know I need to not make a big deal out of it. Still, it annoyed me.

Both of their back stories were sad and I love that they were able to open up and get to know one another in a way that no one did. I loved how supportive they were of one another and even though they fell in love quickly this didn't annoy me. You saw them falling love over the course of the road trip.

I do think that we missed out on getting to see another side of Gia when we never got to meet her family. I would have also liked to have seen a little more interaction between Bennett and his family.

I loved Bennett's grand gesture and I thought the epilogue was sweet. I'm sad to see the series end, but I think this is an author that I will continue to follow.

I loved this series, and was amazed at how every book was better than the previous one, and this did not fail. Beautifully done, I absolutely adored it and it was a worthy ending to the series. I can't wait for whatever she writes next!

Content warning for discussion of addiction and an eating disorder.

Bennett Buchanan has a bad impression of model Gia Gallo from the moment he meets her at the airport, where they are both stranded after a snow storm makes it impossible to fly out of NYC to make it to their best friends' wedding in Florida. She's crabby, she's causing a fuss, but she also tells Bennett she's hungry.
The Southern gentleman in Bennett won't allow him to leave a lady in a lurch, so he offers to take her to his restaurant for dinner and if her reaction to his food is any indication, maybe Gia is more than her beautiful exterior after all.
Gia is immediately attracted to Bennett and considers adding him to her "one and done, two and through" list. But, Bennett rejects her advance, embarrassing Gia who is coming to realize she has bigger problems to worry about. Namely, her 30th birthday, her growing fear she has a "problem" with food, and whether or not she has anything to offer the world but a pretty face.
But a decision to drive to Florida forces these two together, making both of them question the strict rules they've learned to manage their lives and feelings.

AH. There's nothing I love more than a good road trip romance, and this hits all of the high points for me with the added bonus of being a perfect end to an excellent series. Gia and Bennett are FIRE, and I loved how deftly Jenny Holiday handled their various issues. The reasons for Gia and Bennett being afraid to be together are realistic, and seeing Gia's best friends gather to give her strength just gave me so many feels. So good.

Get this one pre-ordered stat.

Thank you to the publisher for the ARC!

**I voluntarily read an early copy of this title in exchange for an honest review**

I've greatly enjoyed every book in Jenny Holiday's Bridesmaids Behaving Badly series and I couldn't wait to jump into this book to see what this quartet of friends was going to get themselves involved with this time, outside of ultimately having a wedding!

Gia Gallo has always been the one in the group that hasn't wanted a relationship. Her motto is "one and done" or "two and through" and she's always stuck to that. She's a model, so she's always moving around, so it works for her for more reasons than most would understand.

Bennett Buchanan is a chef and owns a restaurant in New York City. He is Noah, the groom's best friend, and he's looking forward to a few days away even though he's normally very hands on with his restaurant. Bennett is the kind of guy that likes to be in relationships and he's pretty strict about how he goes about those relationships.

When Gia and Bennett end up stranded together in New York City as they are trying to fly to Florida for Wendy and Noah's wedding, what starts out as two people sniping at each other, starts to grow a beautiful friendship. They are forced to spend time together and not only that, they end up being comfortable with one another. Confidences are shared, they enjoy one another's company and it's clear they have chemistry, but the question is will either of these stubborn people look at their situation and determine it might be worth breaking their self imposed rules?!

I loved the layers in this book. I felt like as we were moving through it was almost like an onion and we were peeling back another layer, whether it be from Gia or Bennett. This story flowed well for me and it seemed very realistic, from both of their concerns about relationships as well as the other baggage they both carried from earlier in their lives and even currently. Jenny Holiday created such a wonderful group of characters and I'm so glad we got to enjoy the awesomeness of them once again!

Sad to see this series end but at least it is going out with a bang. This book is my favorite in the series and I love that it was about the member of the group of friends I was initially the least interested in. Why would I want to read about a model falling in love? Because Jenny Holiday is able to make such complicated, fleshed out characters that you cannot make initial assumptions about anyone. Yes, Gia is a successful model who does not believe in commitment but she is also getting older and her body is changing. She is also a fierce friend who does not value herself the same way she values others. She has a beautiful face with internal scars left over from her past. She was interesting and complex and worthy of a hero like Bennett. Bennett is an altruistic chef with scars of his own from his past. He is trying to be a better person than he was in the past and a prickly, entitled model has no place in his life at first. However as they are forced to drive to Florida together they learn things about themselves and each other. Holiday does not rush their relationship, which I always appreciate, making their journey a satisfying one.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I’ve enjoyed every novel in this series (though I haven’t read Elise’s novella). Each one of them has, to some degree or other, a prickly, self-protective heroine (which is my catnip). And Gia is Queen Prickle.

My double-catnip is when you pair one of these heroines with someone who is a caretaker. Not someone who tries to do everything for her, or protect her from the world, or (ICK) fight her battles for her, but someone who pays attention to her and makes her life a little easier.

Gia is a model who’s starting to have issues with food as she gets older and her metabolism slows down. And Bennet....he’s a chef. And while he’s observant of what she does and doesn’t eat, he doesn’t nag or try to change her or push her. If she wants one egg for breakfast, she’s going to get one egg. Prepared just like she likes it, even if he has to tell a cook at an Applebee’s how to make it.

*Insert exploding heart, farting glitter and rainbows*

Gia’s also a one-and-done girl with men - Bennett’s a monogamy guy. So they have some delicious (ahem, yes, of course that's a pun. The book will make you hungry) issues to work through on a lot of levels as they road-trip it to Florida for Wendy’s (heroine of Book 2) wedding.

The girl squad in this series is something to behold as well. Four different women, all fiercely loyal to one another and wanting the best for their friends.

Entire series highly recommended, though this could stand alone.

I was given a free Advance Reader’s Copy in exchange for an honest review.

I've received a ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

The novel was longer than I expected to be and with the storyline, the author could've shorten it to be honest. Gia behavior despite it being caused by her previous relationship hardships with famiy/past love interests was bitchy, immature, childish, ungrateful and selfish. I felt like she didn't respect Bennett decision to indulged in sexual relations only when he's in a relationship. It seem like she made it out to be a challenge to devert him from that. I didn't think either one of them had any real chemistry and their connection was 'meh' in my opinion.

Then half way through (bless my patience), somehow, someway Gia was able to redeem herself and become a somewhat decent human being but still remain unlikable. Bless Bennett heart and his patience because he deserved better but who am I to say how love works?!

The perfect end to a most excellent series. Gia has always been one of the more interesting characters to me. I loved watching her fall in love. Bennett was perfect for Gia in so many ways, but he's also a great character because he's flawed. He's had a hard time, overcame a lot, and I loved watching Gia help him deal with his problems.

Thank you to Netgalley for my free review copy.

Great romance. So much emotion going on between the two. Love it. Loved meeting them. So much fun how they key and didn't let the blizzard of the decade slow them down. Puts a whole new meaning on getting me to the church on time