Meghan Quinn’s latest laugh-filled rom-com was just what I needed to make me smile and forget about life for a while! I immediately fell in love with Maggie and Brody as they "pretended” to date on a tropical island paradise, while at the same time, attempting to network with one of the most successful businessmen in California, who also happened to be the father of the bride and not the most likable human being. Maggie has known Brody for a long time because he is her brother’s best friend and a man she has always swooned over. Brody is seven years older than her but that never stopped her from having sexy dreams about his devilish grin and ripped body. She never could have imagined that he would appear out of nowhere on her “I want to be alone” vacation and push his way into her magical bungalow, with his messy suitcase and tacky linen suit. What a way to ruin a vacation but things eventually did go Maggie’s way when she was asked to be a stand-in bridesmaid and assist with the wedding festivities. Maggie and Brody were quickly invited to all the wedding party events, where they were forced to put on a little display of affection so their new friends wouldn’t find out they were there under false pretenses. The hot sun and chilled cocktails worked their magic on Maggie and Brody and they soon began having fun, laughing at bad jokes and enjoying all that the tropical resort had to offer. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and as the wedding day approached, tempers flared, private information was shared, and the bubble of happiness popped for Maggie, Brody and their new friends. Will anyone leave the island with a smile on their face or will the infighting and deception ruin their happily ever after?

“I hate you so much.” He grins the most annoying grin ever presented to another human. “Not as much as I hate you.”

The begging of the book was very interesting, I could feel the hate chemistry between Brody & Maggie. Their banter was fantastic and those little adventures they went on with the bride's family were really funny but it put Brody in so many embarassing situations. Brody & Maggie were both meant to be funny and quirky characters and while I liked Brody, I hated Maggie equally. Brody was just innocent and his humour was over the top. Whatever came out of his mouth just made me laugh but Maggie on the other hand was insufferable. She was mean, rude, unacring and the way she tried to portray as if she stood by Brody's side throughout it all was so astounding because all she did was taken advantage of him being invited to the wedding and impose herself upon him, telling embarrassing stories about him to his work colleagues (she did not even think how it'll affect his image in front of his boss) and was always fighting with him. All she did was misunderstand him at every chance and then run away without letting him explain. I feel like this book was very unserious and filled with comedy so everything was taken lightly but what happened with Brody and his boss made me feel so sad for him. The boss was a real piece of shit and constantly kept jeopardizing and ridiculing him. I sympathized with Brody which is why I liked him more but to be honest, he was quite cringey and practically a man child. So no characters were perfect in the book but the humours situations saved it's essence. While I enjoyed reading some parts, the book just wasn't as good as I was expecting it to be tbh. Overall, it was a 3.25 star read for me.

I received an ARC in exchange of an honest review

4 Stars Meghan Quinn truly cannot write something bad. No matter what she writes I will read it and am guaranteed to love it. Her newest book, Bridesmaid for Hire, is not exception to this rule.

Luxuriating in the Bora-Bora sun, wedding and event planner Maggie Mitchell needs a break and plans to do nothing but relax and hook up with a guy in a Speedo. But when her brother's best friend (and her years-long crush), Brody McFadden, walks by her at the resort, her plans are upended. The two are sworn enemies now, especially after he kissed her at her brother's wedding then ghosted her. Brody's presence offers her a unique opportunity--he's there for his boss's daughter's wedding and they are short one bridesmaid. Maggie steps in, offering her services and pretending to be Brody's girlfriend. Both Maggie and Brody want to get in with the company and boost their careers, so they agreed to pretend to be together for the wedding and Brody will stay in Maggie's bungalow...with her and only one bed. Tensions rise as years worth of resentment and feelings come to a head, with the close proximity making things worse. Spark fly between Brody and Maggie, but everything they've worked for might just go up in flames.

Bridesmaid for Hire is an action packed book, especially the third act when all the drama goes down. I truly believe there's never a dull moment in a Meghan Quinn novel. This book also had a lot of my favorite tropes, including brother's best friend, pining, forced proximity, only one bed, fake dating, and cinnamon roll MMC. Finally, a Meghan Quinn novel wouldn't be complete without three things: spice, witty banter, and hilarious text messages. You're going to love this one!

Maggie is a wedding planner who is taking a much needed vacation when she comes across her brothers best friend, Brody. This leads to them fake dating for the benefit of their careers…however, things don’t always happen as planned.

I really enjoyed both Maggie and Brody. Despite their dislike for each other you can feel that there is chemistry between the two of them from the very start.

This was a fun story that was full of great chemistry, fantastic banter, a tropical setting, and some spice sprinkled in.

If you’re looking for an enemies to lovers, fake dating, brothers best friend, rom com check this one out.

Read this if you like:
•Brothers best friends
•Fake dating
•Forced proximity
•Laugh out loud moments

Meghan Quinn does it again! I loved all the cameos (but you won’t be confused if you read this as a standalone). This also made me want to hop on a train to Bora Bora stat. The tension and the banter is top notch.

Thank you Bloom Books & Meghan Quinn for the eARC!

Meghan Quinn does it AGAIN! I adored Bridesmaid for Hire. No one writes a crazy romantic comedy quite like Quinn does. I had vacation envy, people! I would have loved to have been relaxing in a pool chair next to my husband while watching all of the shenanigans Maggie and Brody found themselves in the middle of go down. Instead, I enjoyed the story from inside while it rained outside. I'm not complaining at all because Bridesmaid for Hire was such a good time. 

The plot was entertaining.
The setting was enviable. 
The main characters were lovable. 
The side characters were great.
The antics were priceless.
The laughs were endless.
The longing was desperate.
The chemistry was palpable.
The denial was fierce.
The giving in was oh so fun.
The romance was swoon worthy. 
The HEA left me wanting more time with all of these people. 

I only have one big complaint. MEGHAN QUINN! HOW COULD YOU NAME THE EVIL CO-WORKER DEANNA??? My name makes its debut in a Meghan Quinn book and she's a horrible person. *CRIES* I guess I'll forgive you since you did include it.

That pretty much sums this book up without telling you anything about it. If you like fun, flirty, feisty, and fiery reads you will love this book.

This was such a fun read that I enjoyed from start to finish! When you look for the definition of awkward moments you will find Brody's picture included in the definition.

Maggie is a wedding planner that is on vacation to an exclusive resort to relax and recharge from her stressful wedding planning business. While sunning herself she learns that a prestigious family is on the resort for their daughter's wedding and she decides that she needs to make her presence know in the event that they need any assistance as a possible means to promote her business. What she did not expect was that she would end up teaming up with her nemesis - her brother's best friend and a man that she has had feelings for and a brief small moment with.

Brody goes to the wedding in hopes of getting the ear of his boss as a means to get ahead for an important presentation that would lead to a promotion. He never thought that he would run into Maggie or that they would have to work together to achieve their goals. Unfortunately for Brody the partnership does come at a price - many embarrassing moments at his expense and an attraction to Maggie that he can no longer fight.

As I said before, this was one funny read. The banter between the characters was highly entertaining and that is before the things that happened to Brody. The chemistry between them was off the charts and palpable at moments. Their story flowed well and wit the supporting characters I feel that there could be another series from just them. I also felt that the mention of characters from other series that Ms Quinn has penned was like a homecoming even thou the mentions were brief. My only wish is that this book came before the book The Reason I married Him so that there was a better explanation for Brody's character in that book even though he had a small part in it.

Overall this was a great read that I would recommend to others.

“Sometimes, opportunity falls in your lap, and you have to seize it”

Words cannot express how much I LOVED Bridesmaid for Hire. It was laugh out loud funny and gave me all the feels. I laughed until I cried at one point in the book. Maggie and Brody are so much fun together and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.

“I’m distracted by you. I can’t think with you around. And whenever I see you, my mind goes blank, my heart thumps in my chest, and all I want to do is hold you…even when we’re not pretending.”

The push and pull, enemies to lovers relationship between Maggie and Brody was done to perfection. Their snarky banter and hilarious mishaps made the book so entertaining and the chemistry and longing between them sizzled. The supporting characters were absolutely amazing and I’m hopeful we will see all of them in future books. Bridesmaid for Hire is the definition of a read that is full of heart, humor and heat and it is absolutely one of my new favorites by an author that I always love.

This is probably the shortest Meghan Quinn book I’ve read. I truly felt it was rushed, especially the ending.
I laughed and swooned for sure. The MMC was a goner and I liked that the brother was not the conflict. Still really enjoyed it but I wanted more.

Meghan does it again! She has gifted us with another hilarious yet gripping romance with characters that I couldn't help but fall in love with.

4.5 ⭐

For anyone that is a Meghan fan and has read her Almond Bay series- then you already know Maggie and have seen her and her boyfriend together- but now we get to see all the magic of how Maggie and Brody went from enemies fake dating to being in love. If you haven't read the Almond Bay series- no worries- but what are you waiting for?!

I love so much about this book- the banter between Maggie and Brody was perfection, the outrageous situations that Brody seemed to attract were absolutely hilarious and while this is a bit of a slow burn there is so much chemistry, sweetness and passion simmering just below the surface the entire time that I savored every moment. Maggie has this fabulous energy, she's magnetic and sweet with this sassy, saucy edge to here when it comes to Brody. Brody was this interesting mix where he actively denied his feelings, tried to exude competence and confidence while he was really just a bundle of nerves. But when he stops worrying about how he's perceived- that's when he turns into this incredibly sexy and swoony guy.

This book is adorably fun and I love the budding relationship but the the secondary characters were some of my favorites! All of the characters were so endearing (with a couple exceptions of course 😉) though I'd have to say that the bromance between Brody and Maggie's brother Gary was nothing short of amazing.

I'm so excited to see that this book has a number one next to the series title because I cannot wait to see what else Meghan will dream up for this offshoot of her fabulous universe!

Before I get into my review, when I pulled the book on Goodreads, it says book #1 and that made me so happy! I thought this was going to just be a stand alone that just hangs out in the MQ universe, but no, we get a whole series!

This book was so much fun! You get a tie in not only from Almond Bay, because Maggie is Hattie's bestie, but also from the Cane Brothers series. It's so over the top at parts, I literally laughed out loud multiple times. Brody was crazy. So funny, so dumb, so attentive, just a crazy mix. Then, there were illustrations that were in just the perfect places. I absolutely loved it. I have not read a Meghan Quin book and not loved it, you can never go wrong with her books.

Meghan Quinn has done it again and I am HERE FOR IT!
Maggie and Brody are hysterical on page and you just can't believe the things that happen in this book, but then again you do. You know what else Maggie and Brody are on page? They are HOT! Oh my goodness the two of them are next level. This book that is a brother's best friend/age gap/fake dating romance will have you LAUGHING out loud and eagerly turning the page to continue the story. I also absolutely LOVED the blending of two MQ worlds...you will have to read to find out who! Basically, Tl:dr I loved this book.

Thank you Good Girls PR and Meghan Quinn for this arc!

This book was so much fun and steamy. It is set against the backdrop of a vacation wedding as the fmc Maggie is a wedding planner who is taking a much-needed vacation. She meets her brother's best friend Brody who she has always disliked and they bicker their way into a fake dating agreement for the benefit of both of their jobs/careers. I enjoyed the vacation setting, the wedding hijinks, the chemistry, and fun banter and actions between the main characters. The forced proximity brought about the only one-bed trope and it had the classic MQ steam in it. The last act of the book had a lot of drama and work shenanigans that was a lot but made sense in the context of the book. If you like books that are a lot of fun with steam and a good story you should check this out! Thank you Good Girls PR and Bloom Books for this arc for an honest review.

Tropes/themes:
- Romcom
- Forced proximity
- One bed
- Cinnamon roll mmc
- Fake dating
- Best friend's sister
- Secret feelings

After reading about Maggie and Brody in The Reason I Married Him, I knew I was going to love their story. The little snippet we got of Brody’s cinnamon roll personality was what pulled me in.

Every time I read a new Meghan Quinn book, it automatically becomes one of my favorites. This is no different and might be one of my top 5 favorite books of all time. After everything Brody goes through in this book, I can’t help but love him even more. Maggie is so funny and their banter was so much fun to read.

Enemies to lovers, second chance romance, fake dating, and one bed, what more can you ask for? You’re going to get all of that! The hilarious dialogue that Meghan always gives, but she’s also going to pull on your heartstrings a bit. Don’t forget the spice too 🥵

4.5 stars!

The queen of rom-coms does it again. I swear, every time I read a Meghan Quinn book, I know I'm gonna have a good time. The entire time I was reading this book I could picture it as a movie in my mind. It was humorous, entertaining, romantic, and spicy. I loved the island setting, the forced proximity, and the dislike to lovers vibes. Maggie and Brody's dynamic was fun & exciting, and I was actively rooting for their love. The side characters were (mostly) all a joy and I expect to see some of them in future books!!

Overall, this was a great, quintessential Meghan Quinn rom-com. The only reason I took off .5 stars is because I felt it was a tad long, and I would have liked to see more in the epilogue.

I can always rely on Meghan Quinn to deliver the funniest scenarios in her books. With how sassy and confident Maggie is and how goofy and tense (yet possessive) Brody is, they were the perfect combination. Their bickering was my favorite thing about this book; it was so cute and entertaining. Although Brody has some of the worst luck ever on their trip, I thought it was very endearing to see how he handled everything. He was such a loveable character and I really loved how he wasn't afraid to show his feelings for Maggie once he realized how he felt for her. Maggie and Brody's relationship was developed very well, especially as we get to learn about how they felt years ago and during their trip. Even though I had so much secondhand embarrassment from Brody (as I usually do reading her books, in a good way!), he was such a swoony character. I especially loved how he handled the conflict. He's so committed to giving the best to Maggie and it made him one of my favorite mmcs. Also, even though he's such a cinnamon roll character, the spice definitely delivered and it only added to why they were so perfect for each other. Most of the side characters were also very likeable, like Hardy, Hudson, and Jude, and I would be interested to see their stories come to life in the future. Even the bromance between Brody and Gary was amazing. Brody is so silly and I love that he's not afraid to show it. The balance and relationships between all the characters are amazing.

The only thing I was unsure about was the cameos/mentions of the other characters in Meghan Quinn's books. As much as I adore them, I'm wondering if it's too much for someone who doesn't normally read her books. But overall, I had such a fun time with this book and it was such a humorous, steamy, and heartfelt story!

5 star Review of Bridesmaid For Hire (Bridesmaid For #1) by Meghan Quinn

eBook/Audio Review:

Bridesmaid For Hire was an entertaining story. I enjoyed it but I had a hard time connecting to our couple, event planner Maggie Mitchell and Brody McFadden initially but they grew on me.

The last thing either expected was to meet in Bora Bora. Neither can stand the other, although that did not stop them from hooking up at Maggie’s brother (Brody’s best friend) wedding.

There were quite a few emotions within this story, love, resentment, and uncertainty, betrayal and it was almost overwhelming. However, as I have come to expect, there was also humour. Some of Maggie and Brody’s scenes had me laughing out loud at times and I felt for Brody as he constantly got himself into embarrassing situations.

As Maggie and Brody moved from enemies to lovers, their story became intriguing and I quickly became invested in the story that Ms. Quinn wove.

Erin Mallon and Jason Clarke performances brought this story to life. They brought all the angst, passion, romance and humour to their performances and their voices are easy to listen too.

I received a copy from the publisher through Net Galley.

The queen of witty banter strikes again. Every time I have the honor of reading a Meghan Quinn book, I know I’m going to have a great read. I laughed almost the entire book.

Poor Brody was put through the proverbial wringer. And it was totally hilarious.

Maggie was amazing. I loved her in a previous book. I loved everything about her.

5 sexy stars! Like I said, this book is filled with witty banter. The “family games” will have you rolling and the snake scene I literally couldn’t stop laughing. I love a book that totally puts a smile on my face. This one did just that! Must read for sure!!!

EVERY NEW MEGHAN QUINN BOOK I'VE READ HAS STARTED OFF IN FIVE STAR TERRITORY. UP UNTIL ABOUT THE 60% MARK, IT WAS FIGHTING WITH MY ALL TIME FAVORITES. IT WAS HILARIOUS WITH GREAT BANTER & SWEET SPICY SCENES. UNFORTUNATELY, HER ENDINGS HAVE BEEN WAY TOO DRAWN OUT RECENTLY. THE LAST THREE BOOKS I'VE READ BY MEGHAN IMO HAVE DRAGGED THE LAST
25-30%. ALTHOUGH I STILL ENJOYED THE STORY IN IT'S ENTIRETY, IT COULD'VE WRAPPED UP A BIT QUICKER. I LOVED THE WILD CAST OF CHARACTERS IN THIS STORY & THE QUICK WITTED WRITING STYLE. THIS IS A FAKE DATING BROTHER'S BFF STORY THAT TAKES PLACE IN BORA BORA. IT SCREAMS SUMMER ROMANCE READ. IT HAS A SEVEN YEAR AGE GAP (23/30) & IS BOTH AN ENEMIES TO LOVERS & A SECOND CHANCE. IT'S TOLD IN DUAL POV & STARTS WITH A BANG. I WAS BOTH CAPTIVATED & ENTERTAINED WITHIN THE FIRST COUPLE PAGES.

"My best friend’s little sister, posing as my girlfriend, is going to be in my boss’s daughter’s wedding."

I think grumpy hero turning cinnamon roll is my new favorite thing. Brody is going to rule over my heart for a long time. I fell head over heels in love with this swoony, witty, charming, drool worthy man who is completely obsessed with his woman. And he isn't afraid to show that once he accepted his feels. Maggie is so sassy and hilarious and bossy yet so adorable. They went from enemies to fake couple to lovers, all while on a wedding vacation in Bora Bora. It was 200% entertaining. And slow burn sexy. And heartwarming. Meghan Quinn delivers feel good vibes in spades.

The wedding was a hilarious disaster. With disappearing bridesmaids. With Brody's boss aka Maggie's chance to expand her wedding business aka the bride's eccentric billionaire father's ridiculous plans. It was pure coincidence that Brody & Maggie both ended up there but they reluctantly joined forces to impress the bride's father.

Brody was so nervous and tensed that he ended up making a fool of himself in every event. It was so adorable. But he can be all jealous possessive growling alpha too and the contrast is just too hard to resist.

Maggie is actually the more easy going and people pleasing one. The forced proximity made things come undone. Like Brody and Maggie's secret crush for each other that Brody resisted for sake of his best friend but Maggie took it as a sign of him finding her unlovable.

They clashed and bicker a lot at the beginning..constantly hurling innovative insults and making fun of each other and it was making me laugh so hard. But the passion took over and constantly working together helped their true feels to come out. There were lots of puzzle pieces and things ended up being messy and heartaching for some time but our hero ended up being the white knight.

Maggie and Brody made me laugh, made me swoon and filled my heart with all warm gooey fills. Meghan Quinn is an expert at delivering a rom com that just brightens up your day. Bridesmaid for Hire was no exception.

PS LOVED MEETING THE ALMOND BAY GANG HERE AND I NEED RYLAND'S STORY

I reviewed an early copy voluntarily