I picked this up because it was billed as being a "hilarious, feel-good romance is perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood’s The Love Hypothesis, Christina Lauren’s The Unhoneymooners, and Emily Henry’s Beach Read." Those are three of my absolutely favorite contemporary rom-coms, so I'm not sure how this one fell so far off the mark.

Loved parts of this book but then found other parts boring. Took some getting through. Overall seems like an average book.

I can't believe how much I enjoyed this one and couldn't put it down! Don't get me wrong, I knew exactly what was going to happen within the first 10% of the book but I still wanted to indulge in every single chaotic moment. I felt like some of the drama was a little overplayed and unbelievable (which frankly, the whole premise was unbelievable but I loved every minute of it anyways!) and honestly didn't love any of the characters (MC was really annoying and hard to like but also relatable - what does that say about me?!) but still somehow found myself unable to put this down.

Justice for new authors and small publishers writing with passion and creating hilarious and hysterical storylines! This was unique, likable, and enjoyable - will recommend to anyone seeking their next light and fun reads!

My Big Fake Wedding was a fun story, one with humor, great banter, and romance. Bea Corbin was in a relationship when she entered a lottery to win her perfect wedding. It is months later and they are no longer together, but when she gets the call that she has won the wedding, she panics and accepts the prize putting a $2000.00 payment on her card for the $50,000 wedding. Now, she just has to find someone to marry her in a relatively short time. When she announces her wedding date to her BFF, Oliver, he doesn't think it is a good idea, but supports her in her quest. She is hoping to get Andrew's attention, a co-worker that she is attracted to, and when they have a drunken kiss, they start dating and get to know each other. Andrew agrees to marry Bea and things look like they are going to work out, or are they?

There were a lot of things I enjoyed about this story, but also a lot that I had issues with. First was that Bea doesn't have a lot of self-confidence in her private life. She is a smart, attractive woman, but becomes who she thinks Andrew wants in order to get him interested in her. She is so centered on finding a fiancé for this wedding that she becomes completely self-centered and not a very good friend. What I enjoyed were the funny moments when she lets herself go and be herself. Andrew was an interesting character. There were times I liked him and saw him really making an effort in their relationship, but I also felt that he was only going forward half-heartedly. I enjoyed the banter between herself and her friends, and I also liked her personal growth. There is some predictability, and I had figured out how it would end, but I thought it was an okay read.

I really hate giving poor reviews. Writing isn't easy and authors have spent many hours working over their manuscripts but sometimes in order to give an honest opinion we need to give a bad review.
This book was a struggle. Bea was an awful character, completely self centred and the "romance" was in the background while Bea was chasing someone else entirely.
The plot was all over the place and some things didn't make sense.
This book is not one I can recommend.
I received an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

This is definitely a fun summer read, but it unfortunately didn't quite work for me. The pacing of the story felt a bit off at times and some parts seemed rushed. I also felt like the romance between the protagonists could have been developed more to make it feel believable. I had to push myself to finish this book.

I almost DNF this book. It sesiouly took my waaay too long to finish it as it was not as entertaing as I would have hoped. I did not connect with the characters which is in part the reason why I did not enjoy it. The love story did not reach me. While this book may not be for me, please give it a try. You may enjoy it.

I liked the setup of this book with a wedding and no groom. I thought this book was fun and interesting but the writing style threw me off a little bit. Took me a while to get into it.

Alright, 'The Date Lottery' had me grinning from ear to ear! Imagine winning a dream wedding lottery right after a breakup – it’s like life’s playing a hilarious prank on Bea. Her choice to play along? Bold move! What struck me was her unorthodox approach to finding a fiancé; that color-coded binder of strategies had me in stitches!

The interplay between Bea, her old friend Oliver, and the dashing Andrew from the office – it's this amusing tangle of emotions and missed cues. That tequila-fueled kiss? Oh, the cringe and charm all at once!

But, when her ex-boyfriend resurfaced, declaring undying love, it was like diving into a whirlwind of feelings. It added this unexpected layer of depth to what I thought was just a hilarious romantic comedy.

Overall, it’s a delightful rollercoaster of comedic mishaps and tender moments. 'The Date Lottery' isn’t just about laughs; it’s about unexpected connections and navigating the chaos of love. If you’re after a quirky, heartfelt romantic read that keeps you grinning, this book’s an absolute gem!

Mixed feelings; it was fun and well paced but there were parts I just felt like I had to skim through as I wasn't entirely invested in it or the characters

I hate writing negative reviews no matter how bad anything is. I always feel bad. So let me begin by saying that while I feel awful saying this, this book was just bad.

I finally slogged through it and finished it this weekend and honestly aside from my resolution to always leave thoughtful and honest reviews I'd have quit long ago. Bea is horrible. And while I thought maybe she'd be redeemed somewhere in the book, she just wasn't. The writing was also odd and not easy to get into or follow along. I tried. Goodness I tried. But this one was not for me.

I received an advanced copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture, and Jessica Hatch.

It’s giving “my greek wedding” vibes and while I did enjoy it, the writing style threw me off a bit. The plot had so much potential but the beginning it took me a while to get into the story. Thank you netgallery for the ARC!

DNF - I’m so sorry but I really didn’t like Bea and no matter how much of the book I read, she didn’t improve. She was so unlikeable and selfish it got progressively more grating. The writing wasn’t particularly alluring either.

Absolutely loved this book!

The writing style was really good and I look forward to reading any other books from this author in the future :)

Absoutely loved this, interesting premise and loved the plot!! A really beautiful romance book, that takes a twist from traditional tropes.

I was disappointed by My Big Fake Wedding by Jessica Hatch. While the premise of a fake wedding turning into something more was interesting, the execution was lackluster. The characters were one-dimensional and unlikable, and their interactions often felt forced and unrealistic. The writing was clunky and awkward, and the pacing was off, with some parts dragging on while others felt rushed. Additionally, some of the plot twists were predictable, and I found myself struggling to stay engaged with the story. While there were a few moments of humor and romance, they were not enough to save this book from being a forgettable read. Unfortunately, I would not recommend it.

Mientras leía este libro, lo veia como una peli de las del 2000.
Bea es interesante, tiene una boda planeada en su cabeza y va a hacer lo imposible para conseguirla.. Es una pastilla dificil de tragar a veces, ella quiere tanto algo que no puede ver su alrededor. Aunque la autora hizo lo imposible para demostrar la motivación de Bea, creo que la desesperación estuvo bien escrita. La mayoría del tiempo tho, a Bea solo le importaba ella misma y no era la mejor amiga. Esto la hace el personaje menos querido de la historia pero, a su vez, con la que más te podes identificar.
La boda al final estuvo bien, y me gustó como terminaba cada capítulo, con una lista de que haceres.
Hubo muchas formas para que el libro terminara. Solo necesitaba un poco de estructura y un par de cambios.
Ciertos eventos que pasaron en la historia se podrian haber omitido, hubiera hecho la trama más convincente. El final es plano.
Por qué disfrutaría de un libro sobre una relación cuando se trata de otra completamente distinta? Sabemos desde el principio que Bea no se va a casar con Andrew. Tambien sabemos que se ve a quedar con Oliver. Pero no pasa nada excepto al principio del libro :( Pasa todo el libro hasta que finalmente Bea deja a Andrew porque es un imbecil y se pone con Oliver que oh mágicamente estaba enamorado de ella.

I couldn't put it down and I didn't want to. This book lived up to every ounce of hype that I had experienced for it. This book is beautifully written; a gripping storyline with strong characters. It ticked all the boxes of my expectations. I would definitely recommend it to others.

Maybe it's because I started reading this book on the day I had a headache and already started and DNFed two other books but I couldn't get into this one either so I stopped reading it at around 18 %.
Bea Corbin enters a lottery to win her perfect wedding even though she doesn't have a fiance let alone a boyfriend. She is as single as can be. She gets a call she won the lottery and proceeds to go through this even though it costs her 2000 dollars (it's waaay discounted but apparently you still have to pay something, talk about a lottery). So this moment is kind of taken from Friends when Monica puts a reservation on a place and gets it even though she and Chandler are just dating.
Anyway, back to the book.
I would be okay with the story if she didn't blast her wedding to ALL of her friends and family. Like chill woman that's just too much. You can't make such a proclamation without even having a boyfriend aka your future husband. The book lost its charm because then it just get boring and like I said, might be my headache, might be all the DNFs, but I couldn't get into this book either so I just stopped reading it.
I also didn't understand Andrew. I felt like she chose him but WHY? It felt forced and I didn't see them together but then again I only read a fifth of the book.