4.5 stars!

what a debut!

A hilarious and heartfelt rom-com! It starts with a case of mistaken identity that leads to a banter-filled road trip as Ada & Jack, through of series of mishaps and bad luck, race to make their way to Belfast for a wedding.

These two bickered so much and I adored every second of it! it was basically them flirting despite acting like they didn't particularly like each other. So much chemistry (!!!), and a slow build up of tension that made for such a delicious slow-burn.

While this does focus mainly on Ada & Jack and their road trip, I do love that they also had other things going on in their personal lives that helped to give the characters a bit more depth, and a bit more backstory. They were both fantastic characters, and I couldn't help but root for them.

Despite the whirlwind four days they spent travelling together, and how quickly they developed feelings, the author did such a wonderful job of still making this realistic and believable. Those last few chapters had me sobbing a bit. I loved it!

The writing was fantastic! The author's humour was right up my alley and actually had me cackling a few times. I am already so excited to see what she writes next!

also, big fan of Smartwater. ;)

Wait, what?! This is a debut?! I didn’t know until I after I finished, and I thought I was reading/listening to the writings of someone who had been on the scene for ages with multiple publications. There is so much wit, chemistry, depth, and entertainment, that made it completely bingeworthy. I loved the characters and their personal conflict and development, and the road trip shenanigans that brought them close. The whole premise of this story was so much fun. Definitely an easy 5 star, I was sad when it ended! I can’t wait to see what else Heather McBreen has in store!

Read/listen if you like ⇣
•Strangers to enemies to lovers
•Mistaken identity
•European road trip
•Destination wedding
•The best banter
•Forced proximity
•Only one bed
•Slow burn
•Single POV
•Spice

Thank you Berkley Romance for the ARC!

“I can’t decide if you’re a rom-com hero or the villain in a lifetime movie”

Thank you for the free book Berkley Romance #berkley #berkleypartner All opinions are my own.

If I had to describe the vibe of this one, I’d say that it is sweet with the perfect amount of slowburn spice and hijinx. For a debut, it is nothing short of perfection and I can’t wait to see what Heather McBreen writes next!

When the connecting flight to her sister’s wedding gets canceled Ada is stranded until a fellow passenger offers to share his room. But unbeknownst to Ada, the handsome and generous stranger turns out to be the womanizing best man that she's been warned to stay away from -- and his misunderstanding of Ada’s room-sharing intentions is not helping her to change that opinion. Now the two are thrust together on a journey full of hilarious mishaps including a missed train, an awkward bed and breakfast and a very “special blanket”.

Wedding Dashers is so well done. The writing is both smart and funny and I enjoyed how the more emotional moments are balanced with humor and wit. The chemistry between Jack and Ada is also very strong. I loved that they are both at places of growth in their life and that neither is trying to push the other into something that they aren’t ready for. They trust each other and are vulnerable when they need to be but most importantly, they understand that finding the right person at the wrong time doesn’t mean that the timing will never be right. It just means that they will have to have faith and the patience to let things happen when they are meant to be.

I absolutely loved the way this story came together. If you are a fan of rom-coms then this is definitely one that you should not miss!

Read if you like:
✩ Mistaken Identity
✩ Travel Romance
✩ One Bed
✩ Some spice
✩ Slow burn
✩ Great chemistry
✩ Forbidden romance

This was one of the cutest romcoms I’ve ever read! The romance between Jack and Ada was pretty realistic and paced nicely! Both Jack and Ada grew so much through the entirety of the book and worked on themselves so much! Jack is the greenest of flags! Ada is so witty! I can’t wait to buy a physical copy when it comes out! Thank you NetGalley!

A debut author? You're kidding me, right? The book had me actually laughing out loud. The banter is hilarious between our two main characters with a mistaken identity but when they find out who each other are, ooops! The ooops makes for awkward and embarrassing moments and the conversations are dynamic. The sparks absolutely fly in this romantic comedy you're sure to love as much as I did.
Between lack of money, misunderstandings, vehicle breakdowns, hotel problems, missed flights and more I couldn't stop laughing. All this made for an unputdownable debut book that had me rolling. This is an author to keep an eye on.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

After a case of mistaken identity and an almost one-night stand, two stranded wedding guests have to find their way to their final destination together, in this riotously fun debut romance.

WHAT A PITCH! I knew the second I heard the premise that I’d enjoy this book. What I didn’t expect was for Heather to set a new standard for all the books I read. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed out loud as many times as I did in this book, and I was melting for Jack and Ada in this slowburn romance that PAYS OFF!

I still don’t understand how I tricked such an incredible writer into being one of my CPs, but I’m so honored to have had a front row seat to Heather’s journey, and I can’t wait until it’s out in the world so I can fangirl with y’all!

Thank you so much @prhaudio for this gifted audiobook and @berkleyromance for the free book!

“I wish there was a word for it. The space between longing for someone but not quite loving them.“

Review Title & Vibes:
{A Dash of Luck} is all you need - actually Ada Gallman and Jack Houghton need a ton of it. Unknowingly on route to the same wedding but re-routed at every turn - this slow burn pulled me in. The bad luck that brought them together was devastatingly hilarious. The attraction was there from the start. They begrudgingly work together to make it to the wedding (that neither of them are thrilled to attend), and fall for each other along the way, only for reality to come crashing down.

Ada bent over backwards trying to mold herself into the perfect person for longtime boyfriend, Carter, but it wasn’t enough. She was disillusioned about her relationship because it was comfortable, safe, and predictable. Falling for Jack reminded her what she deserved. I LOVED her transformation on this road trip, and was devastated with the third act drama.

Jack’s baggage is a secret until the end - but makes complete sense why he’s perceived as the charming yet closed off playboy. He repeatedly stated how emotionally unavailable he was - but his actions showed his true feelings (hint - a travel guide book was involved). I wish I could have seen his character growth on page - but knowing it happens was still a victory.

The HEA was cinema worthy!

Audio Notes:
I LOVED Brittany’s performance. Her voice is so easy on the ears. All of her characters voices were perfect. The comedy was perfectly timed. I felt every emotion, and melted in the steamy parts. I would highly recommend this audiobook.

Rating: 4.5⭐️ | Spice: 3🌶️ | Audio: 5🎙️
What to Expect:   
Bad Luck
Mistaken Identity
Road Trip
Like to Dislike to Love
Only One Bed
Maid of Honor x Best Man
Destination Wedding (Irish Castle)

Recommended to...  
Romance readers who know that seemingly bad luck can still put you on the path to an HEA.

This book was so good. The banter and the tension were what I love in a romance book. So cute and funny! Reminds me of Mrs. Nashes Ashes and You With a View!

🏃‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️ Wedding Dashers by Heather McBreen 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Ada’s life isn’t going at all how she expected. Her business failed, she’s on a break from her boyfriend of eight years, and her little sister is getting married in Ireland to a man she just met. Ada could barely afford the plane ticket from Seattle to Belfast, so when her flight connection is canceled leaving her stranded in London she’s unsure how she’ll ever make the wedding. A chance encounter in a hotel bar connects Ada to the wedding’s best man, Jack Houghton. Jack and Ada are determined to make their way to the wedding without giving in to their attraction to each other.

This was a fun adventure through London, Scotland, and Ireland! The banter and chemistry between Jack and Ada was great. I really didn’t like Ada’s focus on her ex for the first half of the book, and felt like her character revolved way too much around waiting for him to decide if he wanted to be together versus asking herself what she wanted. I was glad to see her character grow in the second half.

Thanks to Berkley Publishing Group, NetGalley, and PRH Audio for the ARC and the ALC.

This was a really cute romance. I LOVED it!! I really enjoyed the chemistry between Jack and Ada. I thought they were a great couple and I enjoyed how they started out not liking each other, and then eventually fell for each other.

Brittany Pressley as always does a great job with the narration of the audiobook, and I can't imagine this book being narrated by anyone else. I will definitely be on the lookout for more books by Heather McBreen in the future!!!

Holy character development. I wasn’t sure about the two main characters in the beginning but WOW.. I’m actually so impressed with how this book was written.

~ She’s the sister & maid of honor to the bride. He’s the best man & best friend of the groom. Only they don’t know that the first time they meet. What could’ve been a one night stand turns into a nightmare of traveling and head-butting. ~

I love seeing characters go through personal struggles and actually take charge to change things. I found this to be so inspiring. 🥹

Forced proximity
Enemies to lovers

*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review with my honest opinion.*

Ada is down on her luck, down on her finances, and trying to get to her estranged sister’s destination wedding in Ireland, virtually no money in hand. When she misses her connecting flight, she and fellow passenger Jack commiserate as they work together to figure out how to each get to their respective weddings. After sharing with Jack just how much she dislikes her sister’s fiancee and how much she dreads meeting his womanizing best friend, they realize they are in fact heading to the same wedding, Jack being the best man.

Sometimes there are sweet romcoms you fly through that are light and fun and more surface level. But occasionally you encounter a romcom that offers so much more than the average, this being one of them. This story has grit, it has heart and while it is obviously a love story, it also includes themes of picking up the pieces when your life doesn’t go quite as planned.

Both characters struggle to figure out what comes next in a way that anyone can relate to. Both are fully fleshed out and feel incredibly real. And each has a heart of gold. It is hard not to root for them to have a happy ending, as well as the supporting characters who go through their own journeys of self discovery.

🎧 Whenever Brittany Presley narrates I feel as though that alone should be the review. She narrates it, therefore the audio is going to be terrific, and indeed it was.

Read if you like:
▪️road trip romance
▪️forced proximity
▪️one bed
▪️enemies to lovers
▪️wedding antics
▪️romance with heart

Thank you Berkley Romance and PRH Audio for the gifted copies.

Ada does not want to go to Ireland for her sister's wedding. She also doesn't want to be stuck with Jack, the best man, in London with not many options for getting to said wedding. They decide to make the best of it and embark on a journey with trains, cars, and boats. This is a fun debut that reads like the best kind of rom com movies. There is fun banter, ridiculous situations, and great chemistry. One of the best parts of the book were the different places in the UK they visit. The author lived in England for a year and her descriptions really made me feel as if I were there again. I look forward to reading more from Heather in the future.

Thank you for the free book @penguinrandomhouse and @berkleyromance #penguinrandomhousepartner #berkleyIG #BerkleyBookstagram. Thank you for the free audiobook, @prhaudio!

I know it’s just January but this book is definitely going in my top romance reads of 2025! It is just the perfect combo of hilarious banter and emotional depth

So basically this is the main plot: Ada our female lead is on her way to her sister’s destination wedding in an Irish castle. Her flight got delayed/ cancelled and now she has to figure out a way on how to make it to the wedding on time. Then enter, Jack (our male lead) and the story goes from there!

We start off with the hot mess express of an airport meet-cute 😂 And right off the bat, you’d be entertained by the amazing banter between the two leads! Definitely top notch chemistry!! I couldnt put it down!

Since this is a stranded in London situation, the pacing was amazing! I love that this book will take you on a European travel with sprinkles of cute awww and funny moments. From near death experiences of driving on the other side of the road to handholding in a bookstore on a rainy day 💗

She’s a hopeless romantic. He only believes in “expiration dating” and there goes the window for some serious and reflective character development! I loved the awareness of instalove and Im just so glad with how this love story ended in a happy ending! Definitely one of the healthiest relationship journeys in a book!

“But I don't think marriage is about finding someone who makes forever easy, because no one can do that. I think marriage is about choosing someone over and over again no matter how hard things get.”

“I think it takes a lot of courage to not only walk away from a relationship that's not serving you, but to still believe that real love is out there, and to be vulnerable enough to keep looking for it."

💭 Pineapple on a pizza, yes or no?
☕️ I did like it when I was younger but not anymore 😂

The publisher reached out to me about this one, and it sounded good, but at first I wasn’t sure if I’d get to it. When I got kind of stuck with another ARC I was reading, I went ahead and picked this one up and was hooked immediately! The characters were so much fun. The whole trip itself, through England and Scotland to get to Ireland eventually, I loved it all! We got this from Ada’s POV, so there were times that I would be so mad at Jack for things he said or did, or didn’t say.

There was a lot there with the family, both Ada’s issues with her sister who used to be her best friend. And not knowing if Jack was good enough based on the other guys her sister had always dated, and she’d had to save her from. It all seemed so fast to Ada. It was Jack’s best friend who was the groom, and while he was all about what a good guy his friend was, he also was unsure about if the two should get married. But that was more based on his own relationship issues.

So many different catastrophes befell these two in their journey to get the veil to her sister, and also be there in time for the wedding, with canceled flights, missed trains or trains being canceled due to the strike, something I think was going on when I was in Scotland! Of course once it seemed like they might be able to move on and have their connection be true, there was a third act breakup, but it made sense the way it happened. And it was such a healthy way for them to get back together at the end. I loved it! I also now kind of want to find a woman to do my next tattoo I want, lol. Not sure why that would matter, but I’m just intrigued!

While the title at first made me think more along the lines of Door Dashers, except in this case maybe people who brought stuff to weddings, that’s not at all what the story was. It was a lot of fun, and I definitely recommend it! I hope to read more by this author in the future!

THIS BOOK💜🥹!!! I was hooked from the first chapter & that hasn’t happened to me in a long time.

This book was so fun. The perfect slow burn travel rom-com. The author made me feel like I was along for the ride with these main two characters and their journey. The build up, the spice, the banter and the best tropes (travel romance, forced proximity, one bed, wedding shenanigans) - all top tier👏👏

This book felt so self contained and intimate between these two characters but yet so relatable and inclusive.

Ada and Jack were both amazing and I fell in love with them. They were both at pivotal crossroads in their lives and this journey felt like a spark back to life and it was truly beautiful to watch. I was swooning and giggling but I constantly felt myself being pulled to a deeper level. Difficult family dynamics, toxic relationships, coping, filling your own cup and therapy were all beautifully written in. I think we can all relate to the feeling of going through life and not actually living and this shed light on this. I think this book showed a journey of self actualization for both main character in both obvious and subtle ways. This book truly had it all & more.

Side note acknowledgments: plz always go to Paris ✈️ & find someone who loves Taylor Swift 🤭 (or at least loves your love for her)

I’ve been lucky enough to read so many debut authors recently and let me tell you… this book and writing is the farthest thing from a debut - it is straight perfection & I can’t wait to see what’s next from Heather 💖

With her sister's wedding to get to, a cancelled flight and no rooms available, luck is not in Ada's favor but a hot stranger offers her a room... only its actually the horrible groomsman she's been warned of and he actually only wanted a one night stand... yet now they're both trapped together with a wedding to get to, can they make it in time? Ada is having the worst luck ever, her flight has been cancelled and when she tries to book a room at a hotel for the night, there are none... and not to mention her longtime boyfriend of 8 years is telling her he wants to go on a break and no she's suffering from identity crisis... and she's broke after her tattoo business went out. Ada doesn't approve of her sister getting married so quickly and has been fighting with her sister... but she's determined to make it to the wedding too bad she's trapped in London. Yet when a hot stranger offers her a drink and to listen to her pour her heart out she caves. Said hot stranger is also stranded and turns out he's heading to the same wedding... and he is in fact the infamous terrible player her sister warned her about and the best man of the wedding, Jack. When Jack offers to share his room with Ada she's happy to agree... only she didn't realize he meant he wanted to sleep with her for a one night stand and now she's furious. Misunderstanding aside Jack tells Ada they should travel together to the wedding because they both need to make it in time but with flat tires, missed trains, and suspect hostels, Jack and Ada begin to question their feelings for one another and what they actually want in life. This one was definite not for me, the characters felt like teenagers, Jack just felt like a hot mess and Ada felt like she's never talked to another person in her life. I just did not vibe with either of these characters and honestly did not care for their romance at all. They both kind of got on my nerves and I was just pushing myself to get to the end of the book. While this one wasn't for me I think that if you enjoy opposite attracts forced proximity romances I would give this a go.

Ada is on the way to her younger sister’s wedding in Ireland when her flight gets cancelled. Already on a tight schedule, and an even tighter budget, Ada doesn’t know what to do. Adding insult to injury is the strained relationship she has with her sister, recently expressing her concern about the hasty nuptials. Needless to say, she can’t afford to get even further on her sister’s bad side.

Then Ada meets Jack, a handsome stranger who offers to share his room with the damsel in distress. Ada reluctantly agrees, quickly putting a kibosh on Jack’s advances. But with no money and nowhere else to go, Ada is forced to stay. Then they learn they’re tied together in more ways than one- both of them on their way to the same wedding. Suddenly the pair find themselves thrown into a race against time adventure to not only get to the wedding, but to get to the bottom of their complicated feelings.

The Wedding Dashers is a fun debut from author, Heather McBreen. Full of back and forth banter, simmering sexual tension, and self revelations, it’s a romance that serves up a healthy splash of turmoil related travel alongside its personal trials and tribulations. A new voice in fiction, I can see McBreen finding her footing in a genre sometimes overrun by courtship related cliches, making her own mad dash to the head of the pack.

Thank you so much to the publisher and the author for my eARC!

Down on her luck Ada is traveling to Ireland for her sister's wedding. All goes wrong and her flight is cancelled. While trying to get a hotel for the night, she meets Jack. They have dinner and he offers for her to stay in his room. After a funny miscommunication, they learn that they are not on the same page at all. But then soon after, they discover they are enroute to the same wedding and must "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" it to Ireland. Each one is a MESS emotionally and romantically and spend a lot of time trying to convince themselves why they shouldn't be attracted to the other.

I liked the growth each Ada and Jack made in the book. I just wish it was done at a faster pace. This was the slowest of slow burns and I got a little tired hearing about the million ways Ada was attracted to Jack while still hung up on her AWFUL ex. I wanted her to cut ties with him sooner. And part of me wishes maybe they didn't get together until the end of the book, since that only complicated things more. In the end, it turns out well so I was glad for a happy ending.

𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦 is a delightful debut romcom from Heather McBreen!

A maid of honor and best man have a not-so-meet-cute after their flights are canceled and then are forced into a 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘴, 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘴 race to get to Ireland in time for the wedding. This one has it all:

🗣️ Terrific banter
😬 Mistaken identity
🗺️ Road trip
🤏🏻 Forced proximity
💍 Fake marriage
🛏️ One bed
👰🏻‍♀️ Bridezilla
🎤 Karaoke

If you're like me and enjoy a messy love story between two messy people that makes you laugh and hits you in the feels, give this one a read.

Thanks to Berkley Romance for the copy to review.