This book was cute! I didn’t read the first book so didn’t connect that well with the first couple. I loved the suspense aspect and really liked that the author has a non-spicy version that you could read as well!

I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved the dual POV being two besties and not a couple. The two went together so well and it didn’t feel like two completely different stories.

Gwen and Caleb were such a cute couple. I loved them. I enjoyed the fact that they weren’t the “perfect” couple and that they grew frustrated with one another at certain points. When it came to Caleb’s stalker, I was a little surprised, so I really liked that.

Jenny and Dean had me laughing with their banter. I liked reading how their relationship evolved over course of the book. My heart broke for Dean and some of the struggles he’s had to and still has to deal with. I did find myself crying at one point.

Overall, I loved this book. I loved how we got a Christmas romance, mixed with some suspense and a dual POV. This book takes place over two weeks and it was done very well. I don’t feel like anything was rushed. What I also really love about this book is that it does come with two different versions. There is a spicy book and a sweet book. So, if spice isn’t your thing but you still want to read, there is a sweet, closed-door version. I would recommend this book!

Thank you Dr. Melissa Dymond, Netgalley and Haylingbookstorm PR for the ARC for an honest review.

Holiday Wedding review
● Romance
● Spicy (Right from the start)
● Dual POV
● Bit of Mystey thrown in
● Enimies to lovers

I really enjoyed this, I read as stand alone haven't read the first. Love both female main characters. Easy read.
The story is of two friends (dual POV) Gwen is about to get married to a celebrity but things don't go so smoothly, especially when they have a stalker.
Jenny is a reporter & Gwens best friend who is asked to cover Gwen & her husband to be Caleb which isn't always easy. Caleb is always with his bodyguard and him & Jenny don't get on however come together to try figure who the stalker is.
This book kept me wanting more.
I'd rate it 4 stars

We love a bestie dual POV love story <3 I think Dean and Jenny have my heart! I also enjoyed the spice level of this book as well, just the right amount for me. I unfortunately did not have a chance to read Holiday Star (Book 1) in this series, and it did not hinder my ability to enjoy this read! (But BRB going to go snuggle up with Holiday Star now!)

some things that I loved:
Getting snowed in
Grumpy/sunshine
Him falling first

Get in the feel-good holiday spirit with this book!

I loved the first book in this series and this one is also entertaining. Gwen and Caleb are planning to get married at Christmas. After loving these two in the first book it was nice to see they are heading toward marriage except there are a few obstacles in their way. Get ready for Jenny and Dean to find love in this book with some complicating events happening for them too. If you’re in the mood for a holiday romance or two check this one out. Even though this is book two it can definitely be read as a stand-alone but I do recommend you read the first one too.

Thank you so much NetGalley and Author Dr. Melissa Dymond for the early copy!

I know the focus in this book is mainly Gwen and Caleb’s wedding but for me Dean Maddox stole the whole show! So I’m gonna need a whole Dean and Jenny story asap 😅.

I loved that little added mystery incorporated where you’re trying to put the pieces together like in a game of Clue. I picked up on the clues immediately and had it solved BUT there was a plot twist. And even though I had it right my jaw still dropped when everything was revealed!

There was also another little mystery I was starting to put together as the story went along and I was so excited to see my instincts were right 😍🥰

Loved the bonus chapter at the end! The next book I believe we will get to see more of Teddy and I already know it’s gonna be HOT! 🥵

4.5 stars!

Holiday Wedding is a dual POV (Gwen and Jenny), swoon-inducing, page-turning, holiday romance. Read if you like enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, grumpy-sunshine, snowed in, one bed, found family, and pulse-pounding suspense.

I haven’t read a book by Melissa and now that I have, I’m hooked. I did not read Holiday Star (book 1) and it did not impact me in being able to read/enjoy this book. It does make me want to read it now that I’ve read book two because I need more of these characters!

I loved how Melissa wrote dual POVs of FMCS and their stories. Watching Gwen and Caleb, who are already in love, face the chaos of wedding planning in a blizzard (plus a stalker!) was such a wild and thrilling journey. Then there’s Jenny, Gwen’s best friend, who is reunited with her old nemesis, Dean, who also happens to be Caleb’s bodyguard. And that built in tension that slowly fades away as they open up to each other is so swoon worthy!

If you’re in the mood for a holiday romance that’s steamy, suspenseful, and tons of fun, Holiday Wedding is perfect. It’s got the right balance of spice, sweetness, and mystery—ideal for curling up in the transition for those cold winter nights!

📖 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐲 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐃𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝

“𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘵.” 💞

I love Dr. Melissa Dymond’s writing! I fell in love with Caleb and Gwen in book 1, 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓. I was so excited to be able to see their love evolve in this new book!

It was such a treat to have a dual love story taking place between Gwen’s reporter bestie, Jenny, and Caleb’s grumpy bodyguard, Dean. I am a sucker for a broken hero and Dean’s backstory is heart breaking. I really loved the angsty tension between him and Jenny!

"𝘐 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵-𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘺-𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘰. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘶𝘱𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺.“

Gwen and Caleb showed a few growing pains as they grew together as a couple heading towards their wedding day. I really felt like it was a realistic take on a true relationship. Couples aren’t always going to agree, and you have to find your new normal as a unit. The ending of this book seriously gave me all the warm fuzzy feelings!

I can’t wait for the next book in this series, 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆, which is about Gwen’s younger brother!

If you love books where you get 2 swoon worthy love stories for the price of one, go add, 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐲 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐃𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝, to your TBR today!

𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘴:
🎄 𝘋𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴
💍 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣 𝘹 𝘋𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 (𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥)
👊🏼 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘹 𝘉𝘰𝘥𝘺𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥
💞 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘔𝘔𝘊𝘴 𝘹 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘦 𝘍𝘔𝘊𝘴
🤭 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴
☀️ 𝘎𝘳𝘶𝘮𝘱𝘺 𝘹 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦
🫶🏼 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘹𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘺
❄️ 𝘚𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘐𝘯
👀 𝘙𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦

"No one's life is perfect. No one is happy all the timr. It's okay to be human."

In this sequel, the story of Gwen and Caleb continues as they prepare for their wedding scheduled during the holiday season. As the date came closer, they encountered unexpected obstacles, including the snowstorm (which resulted in Gwen's delayed flight back to New York) and Caleb's stalker. Those elements add drama and suspense to their wedding preparation. And what I liked about this book was that aside from the main character's love story, we also got to follow Jenny's and Dean's and their histories as former adversaries transform into the classic enemies to lovers romance. That also adds emotional depth and humor to the story, making it engaging because of their natural chemistry. I loved the banter and tension between them.

Dr. Melissa Dymond's writing style for the dual POVs works perfectly and commendable because readers were able to get both Jenny's and Gwen's perspective on how they handle conflicts in love, career, and life as a whole.

While this is the sequel to Holiday Star, it can be read as a standalone because Dr. Dymond did a fantastic job in reiterating events and characters, which makes the current events in this book easy to follow. With that being said, if you're into the grumpy x sunshine and enemies to lovers trope or you're looking for a perfect holiday romance read with a little bit of suspense, Holiday Wedding is perfect for you!

Congratulations and happy pub day @melissadymondauthor 🎉💖✨️ Thank you so much, @netgalley and @victoryeditingngc for the ARC. I received an ARC of this book for free, and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.

This is book one of the Holiday Romance-Spicy Version. This is a spicy holiday romance with suspense. It’s a enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine/ one bed, found family romance with pulse pounding suspense. Perfect read for the season. Great characters that you fall in love with. I really liked how the author built up the relationship between the two main characters. I was rooting for their happy ending through the whole book. Detailed and well plotted storyline that keeps your attention throughout the book. Gret read to put you in the mood for the holidays. I received an advance review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

While Gwen and Caleb are definitely the couple of the day - it was Dean who stole my heart. His grumpy nature and distanced attitude didn’t fool me (ok, maybe in the beginning) and I felt that he brought all of the characters together nicely.
I loved the friendships and the support. It made me feel part of the gang. Dymond brings her characters emotions right off the page.
I would have liked more, a little more drama with the fame, a little more angst with Jenny and Dean, a little more wedding. This book was definitely enough, yet I still wanted more. Maybe another follow up?

Happy Release Day!!

So SO happy I got the opportunity to ARC read this!!

⭐️: 4/5
🌶️: 3/5
☕️: 3:5

A continuation from Holiday Star following Caleb and Gwen! It was cute with a more suspense plot line (which is the KEY to my heart). I loved getting Jenny’s POV and storyline and watching the character growth.

I will admit tho, the suspense plot line was a lil cheesy BUT still quite enjoyable with the build up to the reveal. It was a fun, fairly light-hearted romantic suspense and I cannot WAIT for more from Dr. Dymond! 😍

🎄 One Bed
🎄 Grumpy/Sunshine
🎄 Enemies to Lovers
🎄 He Falls First
🎄 Good Girl
🎄 Forced Proximity
🎄 Soulmates

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5

In order for this book to make sense you need to have read the first book in the series, Holiday Star.

This is a continuation of Gwen and Caleb stories. The twist with this book is we get the POV of two best friends. We are now seeing events from Jenny’s POV along side Gwen’s.

🎄Christmas wedding
🎄Best friends
🎄Fake dating
🎄Forced proximity

If you want a feel good Christmas romance this book is for you

This holiday read was absolutely adorable, and I adore Melissa Dymond’s writing!

I loved experiencing two love stories in this book. Gwen and Caleb's journey, navigating wedding planning amidst a blizzard and a stalker, was a thrilling ride. Meanwhile, Jenny reunited with Dean, Caleb's bodyguard and her old adversary, sparking an enemies-to-lovers romance with captivating chemistry and witty banter.

Whether you prefer open or closed door romance, there's a spicy or sweet version available, which I think is great.

Looking for a holiday romance that's steamy, suspenseful, and entertaining? Holiday Wedding is the perfect choice, offering a great balance of passion, emotion, and intrigue.

Holiday Wedding by Melissa Dymond is a delightful and multifaceted novel that seamlessly blends several genres, making it a captivating read from start to finish. Fans of romance, thrillers, mysteries, romantic suspense, and even medical drama will find elements to love in this story. The book’s dual point of view adds depth to the narrative, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in the lives of two separate couples whose stories intertwine in unexpected ways.

For those who have followed Dymond’s work, the return of Gwen and Caleb is a treat. Their chemistry is undeniable, and witnessing the planning of their wedding is both heartwarming and entertaining. Dymond crafts their relationship with warmth and authenticity, making them a couple that readers can’t help but root for. Alongside them, a secondary romance unfolds, adding another layer of intrigue and emotion that enhances the overall plot.

One of the standout aspects of Holiday Wedding is Dymond’s consideration for her audience. The availability of both sweet and spicy versions of the book is a thoughtful touch, ensuring that readers can select the option that best fits their preferences. This adaptability showcases Dymond’s dedication to creating inclusive stories that cater to different comfort levels.

Overall, Holiday Wedding is a well-rounded novel that delivers a mix of excitement, romance, and tender moments. With its skillful balancing of various genres, compelling characters, and the innovative dual-version approach, it’s a must-read for those who enjoy stories with a blend of heart and suspense.

I am absolutely LOVING Melissa Dymond’s unique storylines. I have never read anything quite like her books that include so many genres in one! Romcom, thriller, mystery, suspense, trauma healing and more. It’s a whole trip reading her books and I can’t get enough of it!

In Holiday Wedding we get a continuation of Caleb and Gwen’s story which you don’t have to read first, but man it would help to get their backstory from Holiday Star. Their engagement and wedding planning, with some mystery and thrills mixed in were so freaking good! I was not expecting the adventure we’d get to go on in this book. It was so much more than I had expected and I loved every minute of it.

Then we also get Jenny and Dean’s story mixed in with it and it was a a whole story in and of itself. I loved their banter and their story of growth and change that we see throughout this book. There’s sweet yet steamy, fun and flirty while also suspenseful and dramatic… So much goodness packed into one book!!!

With the POV of both Gwen and Jenny it was seriously so unique and worth every minute. I was committed and couldn’t get enough, especially as the storyline picked up and started getting crazy. It had me gasping and sitting up in bed wondering what was going to happen!

I can’t wait to see what Melissa has coming next. I am all in ready for more! Do yourself a huge favor and read her books! My favorite thing that I haven’t seen from others is that she offers her books in both a spicy and sweet version. You can’t go wrong here!

I just read and devoured Holiday Star!
Holiday Wedding is book two in the amazing Holiday Romance series by Melissa Dymond.
This book was super cute it felt cozy and was a lot of fun reading.
An entertaining read with sweet funny moments that I adored.
I thought the characters were great and you see a lot of growth throughout.
A very interesting story with amazing writing that sucked me in and was a hard one to put down.
This is an author I’m keeping eyes open for.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Victory Editing for the opportunity to read this ahead of its publication date in return for my honest review.

Trigger Warnings: PTSD; stalker; mental health

It starts off on December 10 which is 14 days until the wedding. We are literally thrown in as Gwen, the bride and her fiance, Caleb Lawson are making love. Quite mildly steamy but not “OMG” smutty steamy.

Caleb is a star who is getting married to Gwen Wright…Doctor Lawson if you please. They broke up once because Caleb was scared Gwen would be overwhelmed by his stardom and crazy fan base. This time, he’s in a better mental space but it does come and go. Gwen is his anchor so as long as she is by him, he’s fine.

Jennifer is Gwen’s best-friend from childhood. Jennifer is an unofficial member of Gwen’s close-knit family, which includes Gwen’s mother, Teddy, Brandon but he checked out when their father passed, and of course, Seth, the step-dad.

Jennifer works for the entertainment section of a news and while she is covering Gwen and Caleb’s wedding, she still intends to keep things private and she is letting Caleb have the final say in what she can submit. She had caused Gwen and Caleb’s first break up by divulging a secret and she knows, not everyone fully forgave her. For one thing, Dean, Caleb’s bodyguard, is constantly scowling at her and bickering with Jennifer.

The story is told in a dual point of view, Gwen’s and Jennifer’s. We get some steamy romance, heartfelt romance, suspense from someone stalking Caleb, a snow-storm, and a kidnapping. This is a fun, guilty pleasure read as I started this and could not put it down. It’s a HEA troupe and I am here for it. I must confess, I favored Jennie’s romance more.

The author even gives us a bonus chapter of Caleb’s point of view and it was just as sweet.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for an ARC for my honest opinion. The publishing date is November 1, 2024

What better way to celebrate the start of the Holiday season than with Holiday Wedding! It had me hooked from the beginning, I mean that opening scene in the spicy version! (Yes!!!) I love that you can read Melissa's novels sweet or spicy, and me I chose spicy because duh, how could I not! Anyways, this is such a cute holiday romance that has a great amount of romance and suspense! Yes, suspense! I was on the edge of my seat! Caleb and Gwen’s relationship progresses through the novel which I really appreciate. But, Jenny and Dean!! OMG!! I love them! They really stole the show for me. Dean is a dream boat and just is a great book boyfriend! And then Jenny is so cute and loveable and fierce, you don't want to mes with her! They are my favorite! What I really love about both females is that they are strong in their own ways! If you need a cute fun read to start off the Christmas season, look no further!

Holiday Wedding was an enjoyable read and would be cozy to read in the winter and around Christmas. I didn’t read the first book of the series but I still enjoyed following the continued story of the original couple. And I did really enjoy the “new” couple’s story. I would even read a book that’s only about them.

This is a sequel, and the important events of the first book are recapped in the first chapter so that you’re not completely confused if you didn’t read the first book.

Gwen and Caleb have been together for awhile now, and their holiday wedding is quickly approaching! When Gwen has to travel for a work presentation, she is met face to face with the reality of now being a public face now that she is engaged to a celebrity. The soon to be newlyweds have to learn to navigate how Caleb’s fame and intense fans affect their relationship all while being miles apart.

Meanwhile, Jenny (Gwen’s maid-of-honor) and Dean (Caleb’s security and best man) are “suffering” from the opposite issue. Instead of forced distance, they are forced together. Since they met Jenny and Dean have had tension between them, but they must put that aside to try to solve the mystery of Caleb’s stalker.

•Story of 2 Couples
•2 POVs (first person), both FMCs
•Forced Proximity
•One Bed
•Celebrity
•Body Guard
•Cozy with some suspense

This would be a good book to pick up while traveling during the winter holidays.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me access to an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.