In this delightful read, we meet Ensley, a captivating and lively protagonist, and Drew, a rather grumpy male lead. The story kicks off at a wedding taken over by a self-serving stepmother, where Ensley swoops in to save the day but ends up getting kicked out. That's when she unexpectedly reunites with her childhood crush, Drew, and embarks on a challenge to make him see her as more than just a casual fling.

Now, Drew has his own veterinary practice located three hours away from Ensley's home. He's fantastic with animals but could use some improvement in his people skills. When Ensley pays him a visit, he mistakenly assumes she's seeking a job, which leads to chaos in her life. It was intriguing to witness the comical struggle between them, leaving me undecided on who was the more foolish in that moment - Drew for making assumptions or Ensley for not clarifying her intentions.

As Ensley breaks down Drew's emotional barriers, he realizes he has no desire to rebuild them. It's a journey filled with warmth and genuine connection as two people who have known each other for years finally discover the happiness they've deserved all along. As a romance enthusiast, this is precisely the kind of heartwarming tale I adore!

3.5 stars!

"The Wedding Confession" by JJ Knight is a short, quick, slightly steamy, romantic comedy where Ensley, who has been in love with Drew since they were younger, might finally get her chance to go all the way with the grump. Drew is a very serious veterinarian who also happens to be a huge player. He doesn't do relationships, only first dates (aka one night stands), but Ensley may be the one woman to change all that. Unfortunately, a pretty major miscommunication ensues and threatens their budding relationship.

What this book lacks in an intriguing, new premise, it makes up for with its characters. We get to know Ensley and Drew rather fast because they are thrust together right at the beginning of the story, but we learn the details of their life as we go along the story. I really enjoyed watching Drew go from being a playboy to realizing he has real feelings for Ensley. He is SUCH a grumpy character, almost to the point of it being a turnoff. We learn more about Drew's feelings for Ensley and just how far they go until the last 10% of the book. Ensley is the one making the most of the effort for most of the book. She might come off as a little try-hard, but I thought she was a fine character. The steaminess isn't anything special, but I like that this wasn't a closed door romance. Like I said, this book flies by quickly and is a page turner, so it doesn't take a lot of effort to fall in love with this story!

Thanks to NetGalley, Montlake, and JJ Knight for the ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for my review.

What a cute story! It captures your attention and has you rooting for Ensley and Drew. I needed this story, I have not been feeling well and it gave me a great escape. I absolutely loved their meet cute, how it all worked out but also nothing worked at all. One of my favorite moments is when he adopts the cute little kitty, but also when he comes to see Ensley at her job. There are so many cute moments, but also times you just want them to communicate with each other. The story has a great mix of comedy and romance. I love that Ensley works hard for what she wants and does not want anything handed to her. Oh my, the ending is so amazing! I can't say enough, you have to read this book. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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This book was exactly what I needed to get out of my slum. I love Ensley!!!! The whole character line up in this book was funny as hell. So Ensley gets kicked out of her best friend’s wedding after literally ruining her step mothers dress, she was a horrible person trying to outshine her own step daughter on her wedding day. Anyway, she bumps into Drew who is by her side trying to get back into the wedding, these two have history. Drew was her brother’s best friend, and she had the biggest crush on him, and they spent quiet a time confessing things to each other, among other things.

I will say this, these two characters are so damn funny, Drew is a grump, doesn’t believe in more than one date and Ensley is going to change that. I loved their chemistry, which was steamy as hell, being a Vet sealed the deal for me. But he sure is tyrant, and it was cute to see him unravel and get all caught up in Ensley’s sunshine. I really enjoyed this book. Thanks netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

Loved Drew and Ensley, and of course we cant forget the star of the book an adorable kitten who loves to cause mischief.

What an absolutely gorgeous book, fast paced with all the feels!
I loved the emotions and realness that jumps from the pages as the story unfolds!
The main characters seem a bit lost as they show a brave face, it’s almost like Ensley and James don’t realise how good they’d be together!
I was so impressed by the writing style and character development, strong sexy characters that have a softer side and a vulnerability!
A wedding is sure to bring plenty of excitement and drama, if only emotion and angst didn’t bring the walls up!

Thanks to the publisher, NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this wonderful book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This slow-burn romance will sweep you off your feet from the first moment you start reading! I LOVED IT!
Ensley and Drew's sassy, sarcastic banter with each other was witty and hilarious. The chemistry was undeniable and their passion was off-the-charts! This was a great story with a sweet Happily-Ever-After!

*4.5

This was such a cute book. I loved seeing Drew open up and not even realize that he's doing it. He doesn't understand why Ensley makes him feel different and it's adorable.

I received an arc through netgalley.

When Ensley James gets kicked out of her best friends country club wedding, Drew also leaves so that she is not alone. Stuck in a shed during a downpour with her childhood crush seems like 12 year old Ensleys dream come true. A few hot messages, late night chats lead to her taking leave from her job so that she can help Drew when he is in a bind. Only Drew doesn’t know this is a temporary solution.
This was a charming read. There was humor, heat and heart, making it a very entertaining read. The author is pretty new to me and I look forward to reading more by her.

Grumpy vs sunshine dreams are given in this omfg. This was a short and quick read. This is a great read to pick up in between heavier reads. I really liked the whole idea of the challenge to have 3 dates. Ensley was cute, and Drew was an interesting MMC but very, very angry. But I loved the opposites attract, I loved the flirting, and overall the vibes of this book was great.

I wanted to love this story but I didn't care for the characters and the story fell flat.
Not my cup of tea
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Ensley James was a bridesmaid at her best friend Ronnie wedding. Ronnie stepmother who was in a white wedding dress told her she would be walking her down the aisle as her father leg was bothering him. Ensley went to help Ronnie by tripping and spilling wine on the stepmother. Her stepmother had Ensley throwing out of the country club.
While being removed from the country club she runs into Drew Daniels one of her brother friends, who she had a crush on since she was twelve. Drew goes and waits outside with her; they go to return inside, and the doors are locked. They walk around the place, but the doors are locked. As they walk around it starts to rain and they spot a building and head towards it.
The building is not big, but they are out of the rain. They are soaked, and he looks around for something and find overall. Her dress is soaked and see thru and has falling down where Drew can see everything. While they are waiting for the rain to stop, they talk about old times and what they are doing.
Drew lives in another state not far from where one of her sister lives. Drew says he only has one date with the women he meets. Ensley wants to know if the feelings for Drew still exist. She takes her vacation from her job and goes to visit her sister She texts back and forth with Drew and makes him an offer for three dates. Will these three dates work out and what did Drew not confess to Ensley.

this book was fun , quirky and all in between , i love everything about this book and i cant wait to read book 2 . since pages one i was laughing and thank god is not 3rd Pov barbecue that would be a no for me. i finish this book in a day as is such a easy reading , you wont even notice you are reading . the character feel real and i got a feeling i want a book for every single person in that family. a single parent love story for the second sister ? that a book i would defenelity read !!

Thanks to Netgalley for a an advanced copy. A nice, light read. Ensley meets Drew at a wedding. He was her brothers best friend when they were children and has a reputation with women. They are drawn to each other that night and the story starts there. It is quite cute, a little predictable but a nice easy read.

This was such a quick read with lovable characters. I really liked Endsleys character and that may be in part to the fact that I've worked in banking for 10 years and I related to her a lot. And Drew being a sexy, grumpy veterinarian with a soft heart of gold was an instant book boyfriend crush for me! If you are looking for a slow burn, dual POV, contemporary romance look no further.

4 star rating. Thanks to the author and Netgalley for an advanced copy for my honest review.

Ensley had a crush on Drew when she was a kid- he was her older brother's friend- and now they've met again as adults. They spend a wedding they're meant to be attending in a shed talking but Drew isn't interested in commitment. When he heads back to his vet office in Atlanta, Ensley thinks for a bit and then follows, ostensibly to help her sister but really to see if she can get Drew to spend more time with her. It's trope-y as can be (second chance, grumpy-happy, animals) but it's a sweet read. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Good for a rainy afternoon.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
SPICE: 🔥🔥🔥

Ensley James has just been kicked out of her best friend's wedding.

No, no - she and her friend are fine, but her friend's stepmother's reaction to spilled wine was akin to "NO MORE WIRE HANGERS". Now she is left standing in a torrential downpour.

She supposes there is a bright side to this unfortunate series of events: She is also locked out with Drew Daniels, grumpy groomsman and Ensley's longtime crush. They find a small shed to wait out the rain, and after chatting about childhood memories, Drew confesses that he is a one-date kind of guy. Ensley challenges him to three dates, to which he agrees.

Would Drew go back to his one-date rule after the three dates, or would Ensley's charm lure him in for more?

This was a fun, low-angst spring read. The pacing was on point, and I read the entire thing in one sitting. I adored Ensley. A dedicated friend, she was charming and relatable - someone I could easily root for in the 200 or so pages I've known her. Drew was a bit more of an acquired taste. I love grumpy men but he lacked a certain charm in the beginning that Ensley manages to draw out in the end.

Thankfully, even with Drew's broodiness, their connection was still great and believable, thanks to JJ Knight's infusion of details about their history and the flirty banter. The spice was also a nice surprise. I had expected this to be a two-pepper or less, but we certainly got more.

This first book in Knight's Wedding Meet Cute series has set the bar high for the subsequent books, and I cannot wait to read them all.

** I am voluntarily reviewing an advance copy of this book. Thank you to J.J. Knight, Montlake, and NetGalley for providing an ARC. **

Cute cover for this light, short (264 pages) romance. Told from both POV’s alternating each chapter. Ensley James re-meets with Drew Daniels while part being part of a mutual friends wedding. In a cute set up they end up locked out of the ceremony and spend time sharing confidences in a shed. Both had feelings for each other in childhood (he was too old for her then). They continue texting, and bantering when he leaves Alabama returning to his home and veterinary practice in Atlanta. Hearing his latest office receptionist is leaving shorthanded she decides to take some vacation time and help out at his office. It also allows her to visit and stay with her pregnant sister. Drew mis-understands and thinks she’s taking the job not just staying for a week.

I like Ensley the flirting and the dating challenge. She wants three dates from Drew who never goes on a second one. But Drew is harder to like. He is confident in his seduction skills but can be a jerk especially to his office staff. I think the trope is suppose to sunshine vs. grumpy but his quickness to anger him unlikable to me. Animals are seemingly the only ones worthy of true kindness. Of course there is a sort of explanation but it is revealed late. And maybe if there had been more time to see Drew change (beyond one phone call with mom) I would have like him better. The ending is sweet enough.

This author is new to me and I would like to read the next in the series (maybe it will be about her sister). Thank you to Montlake for the ARC via NetGalley and I am leaving a voluntary review.

I enjoyed reading Drew and Ensley’s story. Easley seems to get herself into all sorts of crazy situations even one that gets her kicked out of a wedding venue where she’s in the wedding party! Drew has always been a guy that she’s had a crush on, but he’s just so darn grumpy. They just so happen to get caught in a storm and seek refuge in a workshop. With nothing else to do but pass the time, they decided to “learn a little more about each other”.
The “fun” doesn’t stop there - pick up a copy and find out what happens between Drew and Ensley!

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Title: A Delightful Romantic Comedy: "The Wedding Confession" by JJ Knight

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

"The Wedding Confession" by JJ Knight is a heartwarming romantic comedy that captivated my heart from beginning to end. As a fan of the genre, I was delighted by the author's ability to deliver an engaging and entertaining story filled with humor, love, and a touch of vulnerability.

The novel revolves around the classic theme of opposites attracting, a concept that never fails to make me smile. Knight skillfully brings together two seemingly incompatible characters, creating a delightful dynamic that is both amusing and endearing. Watching their journey as they navigate their differences and find common ground made me reminisce about my own experiences and feel-good moments.

One of the highlights of "The Wedding Confession" is the author's ability to create relatable and well-developed characters. The protagonists are charming, relatable, and flawed in the most endearing ways. Their quirks and insecurities add depth to their personalities, making them feel like real people. I found myself cheering for them, laughing at their humorous exchanges, and rooting for their happily-ever-after.

Knight's writing style is engaging and flows effortlessly. The dialogue is witty, sharp, and filled with clever banter that keeps the reader entertained. The pacing of the story is well-balanced, ensuring that the plot moves at just the right speed, neither too fast nor too slow. The author masterfully weaves together moments of comedy, heartfelt emotion, and even a few surprises, creating a well-rounded narrative that held my attention until the very end.

While "The Wedding Confession" delivers on its promise of a romantic comedy, I couldn't help but wish for a bit more depth in certain areas. Although the characters are likable and relatable, there were moments when I felt their personal growth could have been further explored. Additionally, the plot, while enjoyable, follows a somewhat predictable trajectory common in the genre. However, these minor critiques do not detract from the overall enjoyment of the novel.

In conclusion, "The Wedding Confession" is a delightful romantic comedy that will warm your heart and leave you with a smile. JJ Knight has crafted a charming story that reminds us of the power of love, the importance of taking chances, and the beauty of embracing our differences. If you're a fan of lighthearted and feel-good reads, this book is a wonderful choice.

Note: The review is based on an advanced reader copy (ARC) provided by Montlake.





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Title: A Charming Romantic Comedy: "The Wedding Confession" by JJ Knight

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

"The Wedding Confession" by JJ Knight is a delightful romantic comedy that will warm your heart and leave you with a smile. The story revolves around two opposites attracting, creating an endearing and amusing dynamic. Knight's engaging writing style, relatable characters, and clever dialogue make this a captivating read. While the plot follows a predictable trajectory and some character development could be further explored, the overall experience is enjoyable. If you love lighthearted and feel-good romances, this book is a charming choice.

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"The Wedding Confession" by JJ Knight is an absolute gem of a romantic comedy that deserves all five stars. From start to finish, this book had me completely captivated and entertained. The chemistry between the opposites-attracting characters is so sweet it melted my heart, and it brought back the nostalgic feeling of love's possibilities when we're courageous enough to pursue them.

Knight's writing style is impeccable, seamlessly blending humor, romance, and genuine emotion. The characters are relatable, well-developed, and filled with endearing quirks that make them feel like old friends. The witty dialogue and clever banter had me chuckling throughout the entire story. The pacing is spot-on, keeping me engaged and eager to turn the pages.

What sets "The Wedding Confession" apart is its ability to evoke a range of emotions. It made me laugh out loud, swoon with delight, and even shed a few tears of joy. The author's talent for crafting heartfelt moments is commendable and truly brings the story to life.

While some romantic comedies can be predictable, "The Wedding Confession" manages to infuse freshness into the genre. The plot, although familiar in its theme, takes unexpected twists and turns that keep you guessing and on the edge of your seat. It's a testament to the author's creativity and skillful storytelling.

In summary, "The Wedding Confession" is an exceptional romantic comedy that receives a well-deserved five-star rating. JJ Knight has crafted a delightful and memorable tale filled with love, laughter, and the courage to pursue happiness. If you're a fan of the genre, this book is an absolute must-read that will leave you with a heart full of warmth and a smile on your face.





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"The Wedding Confession" by JJ Knight is a flawless romantic comedy that deserves every one of its five stars. With a captivating storyline, relatable characters, and witty dialogue, this book kept me thoroughly entertained from beginning to end. Knight's writing skill shines through, delivering moments of humor, heartfelt emotion, and surprising twists. If you're a fan of feel-good romances, this book is an absolute must-read that will leave you with a heart full of joy.





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"The Wedding Confession" by JJ Knight is a flawless romantic comedy published by Montlake that deserves every one of its five stars. With a captivating storyline, relatable characters, and witty dialogue, this book kept me thoroughly entertained from beginning to end. Knight's writing skill shines through, delivering moments of humor, heartfelt emotion, and surprising twists. If you're a fan of feel-good romances, this Montlake publication is an absolute must-read that will leave you with a heart full of joy.





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Title: A Perfect Five-Star Romantic Comedy: "The Wedding Confession" by JJ Knight

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"The Wedding Confession" by JJ Knight is a flawless romantic comedy published by Montlake. With a captivating storyline, relatable characters, and witty dialogue, this book kept me thoroughly entertained from beginning to end. Knight's writing skill shines through, delivering moments of humor, heartfelt emotion, and surprising twists. If you're a fan of feel-good romances, this Montlake publication is an absolute must-read that will leave you with a heart full of joy.





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Title: A Perfect Five-Star Romantic Comedy: "The Wedding Confession" by JJ Knight

Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)

"The Wedding Confession" by JJ Knight is a flawless romantic comedy that deserves every one of its five stars. Published by Montlake, this book delivers a captivating storyline, relatable characters, and witty dialogue that kept me thoroughly entertained from beginning to end. Knight's writing skill shines through, delivering moments of humor, heartfelt emotion, and surprising twists. If you're a fan of feel-good romances, "The Wedding Confession" is an absolute must-read that will leave you with a heart full of joy.





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Title: A Perfect Five-Star Romantic Comedy: "The Wedding Confession" by JJ Knight

Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)

"The Wedding Confession" by JJ Knight is a flawless romantic comedy that deserves every one of its five stars. With a captivating storyline, relatable characters, and witty dialogue, this book kept me thoroughly entertained from beginning to end. Knight's writing skill shines through, delivering moments of humor, heartfelt emotion, and surprising twists. I would like to express my gratitude to Montlake for publishing this delightful novel. If you're a fan of feel-good romances, "The Wedding Confession" is an absolute must-read that will leave you with a heart full of joy.





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Title: A Perfect Five-Star Romantic Comedy: "The Wedding Confession" by JJ Knight

Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)

"The Wedding Confession" by JJ Knight is a flawless romantic comedy that deserves every one of its five stars. With a captivating storyline, relatable characters, and witty dialogue, this book kept me thoroughly entertained from beginning to end. Knight's writing skill shines through, delivering moments of humor, heartfelt emotion, and surprising twists. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Montlake for providing me with an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of this delightful novel. If you're a fan of feel-good romances, "The Wedding Confession" is an absolute must-read that will leave you with a heart full of joy.





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Title: A Perfect Five-Star Romantic Comedy: "The Wedding Confession" by JJ Knight

Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)

"The Wedding Confession" by JJ Knight is a flawless romantic comedy that deserves every one of its five stars. With a captivating storyline, relatable characters, and witty dialogue, this book kept me thoroughly entertained from beginning to end. Knight's writing skill shines through, delivering moments of humor, heartfelt emotion, and surprising twists. If you're a fan of feel-good romances, "The Wedding Confession" is an absolute must-read that will leave you with a heart full of joy.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Montlake for providing me with an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of this delightful novel. Their generosity in sharing this book allowed me to enjoy and review it before its official release. Thank you, Montlake, for bringing this wonderful story to readers.