I loved the plot of this book. It's interesting that she got left at the alter but works for Bride magazine. I love how the chapters go back and forth between Sloane and Wilder. This book deals with some real issues, which made it even better. I also liked the humor. I didn't want the book to end!

Thank you NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for this ARC.

This book is so good.

Sloane had a terrible experience with her ex fiancé.

Wilder had what would have been his world ripped from him.

Together they are perfection. They were slow burn in the best way. It took time, which was so necessary and real, for them to get where they needed to be.

The side characters are so good in this one!!

Don’t skip this one!!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read and review this story.

If you love wedding themed books then this one is for you! The chemistry between our two MC’s, Sloane and Wilde, was so fun to read! Their banter just enhanced their dynamic and made me swoon. This feels like a great summer read!

Thank you so much to Tor publishing for my ARC!

4/5⭐️

I adored this book. It’s a classic Vi Keeland book and that’s just what I love about them!
I adored Sloane and Wilder, together they had all the chemistry, swoon, and banter.

Sloan has been captivated by weddings since childhood. She achieved her dream job at Bride Magazine, but recently, her passion for weddings has faded. After being left at the altar six months ago, she has vowed to avoid men for a year until she encounters Wilder Hayes. Wilder, a former professional rugby player, is serving as a groomsman at a friend's wedding. During a work assignment, Sloan is persuaded to fill in for a missing bridesmaid and discovers she’s matched with Wilder. The night culminates in a heated kiss that catches her off guard. To her surprise, she learns Wilder is connected to her world and finds herself covering a circle of friends who will all be marrying throughout the year. Although they share a bond, Sloan is not ready to embark on a relationship, while Wilder is determined to change her mind.

Jilted by Vi Keeland was an enjoyable and heartwarming romantic story packed with love, humor, tension, and strong chemistry. I gave this book 4.5 stars and highly recommend it!

It was cute. Love the story and loved the two main characters. Didn’t care for all the sex. Still cute though.

I really wanted to love this book, and there were some good parts to it, but in the end I just didn't enjoy it. The main characters had some great chemistry, but there was just too much going on in the storyline that detracted from the relationship that was being built.

This story is such a cute and humorous one. MC is Sloane and she has a love hate relationship with weddings. After being left at the alter by her fiancé because he realizes he's still in love with his ex, Sloane's love of weddings is tainted. This wouldn't be such a big deal if her job wasn't working for a Bridal magazine and has to attend weddings and report back the magic of the glorious events. At one of these weddings she meets Wilder who she hits it off with. Wilder is the playboy that seems to have fallen for Sloane but she isn't sure he can change his playboy ways or if she's even ready to give him the chance to try.

The story is super cute. The characters are likable and the banter is hilarious. Vi Keeland has once again written a book that I could not put down.

I loved Sloane and Wilder’s story so much! Sloan is a writer for Bride magazine. She grew up dreaming about her wedding and loving everything about them. But her passion died when her fiancé left her at their wedding. Wilder is going to be a bachelor for the rest of his life. His last relationship did a number on him. And now he’s happy being a playboy without any commitment. Then when the bride at the wedding that Sloans is covering ask her to be a bridesmaid because the original one can’t make it she steps in. And get paired with Wilder who’s a groomsman. He is immediately taken with her. But she knows his type and isn’t about to get her heart broken again. That’s not going to stop Wilder. I loved the banter and Wilders persistent attitude. And his younger brother is hilarious. This was an enjoyable and entertaining read! I can’t wait to see who the next book will be!

After the jilt…

Sloane works for Bride magazine.
When Sloan gets roped into being a bridesmaid, she meets Wilder.

Sloan wants to take a year off from dating. However, Wilder would love nothing better event to hook up with Sloane.

I enjoyed this fast, paced tug of wits between Sloane and Wilder.
Recommend.

What a cute book! I was totally charmed by the wedding meet cute — such a fun and fresh way to kick things off. Sloane was a standout for me; she had so many layers and I loved getting to know her more with each chapter. And Wilder? Swoon. He was so focused and determined, and I really admired how he went after what (and who!) he wanted.

The chemistry between Sloane and Wilder was 🔥 — their banter was sharp, flirty, and just plain fun. I also really enjoyed the supporting characters; they added so much depth and color to the story without ever distracting from the main romance.

Overall, this was a delightful read that had me hooked from start to finish. If you're looking for a romantic story with heart, humor, and great characters, definitely pick this one up!

Omg! Vi Keeland is definitely one of my go to authors so I’m always excited when she has a new book coming out!! Jilted is a slow-burn, swooning romance where 27 Dresses meets The Hating Game. Sloans always been in love with the concept of the perfect wedding since she was a little girl but her dream job at Bride magazine has turned reoccurring nightmare after Sloan’s fiancé abandoned her at the altar last year. She spends every working minute thinking, talking, and writing weddings! Then she ends up having to be a bridesmaid at the wedding she is covering when a bridesmaid call out pairing her up with a very hot groomsman, Wilder, that she can’t quit bickering with and ends up making out with in the coat closet! When the first segment is a hit she then has to cover all the groomsmen’s wedding for a year meaning she will see Wilder at all of them since he’s the owner’s son! Sloan has sworn off dating for a year but Wilder is making it very difficult! Wilder is instantly smitten with Sloan and very persistent for her to go out with him! Can she continue to resist his azure eyes, swoon worthy smile and that lilt of a British accent?! Plus he’s a professional rugby player!! Both Sloane and Wilder have been hurt in the past! Love getting their back story and seeing how these two slowly help each other get over their past! Of course we get a little angst and definitely all the feels!! The ending was absolutely perfect and gave me a little bit of happy tears at the end! 5 + stars for me! I definitely recommend it!!

Vi Keeland is one of my most favorite authors and always a one-click for me! Jilted was fun and heartwarming and made me smile so much. Sloane and Wilder's story is spicy and full of swoon and no one does witty banter like Vi. I am downloading the audiobook now and can't wait to dive in since I loved reading the ebook so much.

I wanted to love this book, but it just didn't work for me. I didn't feel like there was much of a plot and I didn't like the MMC.

The book cover is beautiful and I have loved every Vi Keeland book I've ever read, so I hate to give this one a lower rating, but I was bored with it.

Sloane & Wilder’s chemistry were scorching hot from the moment they met but both have their own relationship hang-ups to overcome. However, Wilder knew he wanted Sloane and was willing to do anything to win her over which I find very commendable. Sloane was slower to give in to her feelings for Wilder but can’t really blame her for running scared after being jilted at the altar. Overall this was a fun read and I appreciate that there was no unnecessary drama before the HEA.

Ever fallen for someone you were absolutely not supposed to catch feelings for? Now imagine doing it while writing about weddings... after being left at the altar. Yeah.



Read if you like:
💛Slow Burn
💛Dual POV
💛He Falls First
💛Witty Banter
💛Office Romance
💛27 Dresses Vibes
💛Cocky MMC
💛Wedding Meet Cute
💛Pro Athlete MMC

📚 Sloan writes about love for a living but doesn’t believe in it anymore—not since her own dream wedding turned into a nightmare. When she’s forced into a bridal party for work, the last thing she expects is to fall into a heated argument—and then a sizzling kiss—with Wilder, the owner’s too-charming, off-limits son.

👨‍👧 Sloan is strong, witty, and guarded with good reason. Her pride is relatable, and her growth is real. Wilder, a rugby-playing commitment-phobe turned smitten golden retriever, falls hard and fast. Watching him try to crack her walls? Irresistible.

💞 The romance is a deliciously slow burn. Full of tension, stolen glances, and swoon-worthy moments that mean something. When they finally come together, it’s not just steamy—it’s healing. You feel it.

👧 Side characters like Will and Andrew add levity, heart, and potential spin-offs. This world feels lived in—and you’ll want to return.

✍️ Vi Keeland delivers her signature charm, banter, and pacing with a little extra depth here. The narration by Aiden Snow and Andi Arndt is top-tier—adding layers of emotion and energy that bring the characters vividly to life.

🌟 Jilted took me by surprise in the best way. It’s heartfelt, funny, and healing. Not just about falling in love—but choosing to trust again. A standout in Vi Keeland’s catalog and one I’ll be reaching for again.

Sloane works in the wedding industry, even though her fiancé abandoned her at the altar. Working at Bride magazine is difficult, but it's worse when the bridezilla at her latest assignment has her fill in for a missing bridesmaid opposite the gorgeous but annoying Wilder Hayes. After a coatroom incident she'd rather forget, she finds out that Wilder is the boss's son, and will be working with her at every wedding for the season.

Sloane is a hard worker, pulling long hours at Bride magazine, traveling to document weddings for it, and also getting roped into helping at her family bar for various shifts or looking after her niece. Family is important to her, especially after her ex jilted her to return to his ex, and she has a moratorium for one year on dating again. The drunken making out in the coatroom has only gotten Wilder more interested in her, and he plans to prove he's not a player as he tags along for the dozen weddings that must be documented. There's the forced proximity for the romance to happen, and we see enough of Wilder's POV to know he's earnest with his interest.

Both Sloane and Wilder have baggage in their love lives. Sloane didn't date, and Wilder did nothing but date. This puts them at odds, and both have to face their fears based on the past. I really liked the family members on both sides that we see, and both have really good friends who are fun to see on the page. They get along really well, so it was fun to see them fall in love and accept it. We have our happily ever after and a great romantic read.

Ended up really enjoying! Some of Wilder’s lines gave me the ick but overall cute, good spice & good banter!

Definitely add it to your summer reading list for a quick romance!

AMAZING!!!
From the moment I finished the first two chapters of Jilted I knew I was hooked.
I enjoyed everything about Wilder and Sloane’s story.
This slow burn romance was perfectly written. I liked that even though Wilder and Sloane met, had a connection, that their story took time to develop into something deep and meaningful. They had both been hurt when they met and they got to somewhat heal before their beautiful love story happened.
Their story is filled with flirty banter, emotion and sizzling chemistry.
This was just such a fascinating, captivating and interesting romance to escape into.
A remarkable storyline with riveting, relatable and entertaining characters.
A MUST READ!!!

4.25stars--JILTED by Vi Keeland is a contemporary, stand alone, erotic, romance story line focusing on former professional British rugby player Wilder Hayes, and twenty-six year old, Bride magazine journalist Sloane Carrick.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Wilder and Sloane) JILTED follows Bride magazine journalist Sloane Carrick as she is tasked with journaling the weddings of twelve best friends, writing about everything from food to clothing, friends and relationships but Sloane never expected to come face to face with her future in the guise of former professional rugby player Wilder Hayes, the man with whom Sloane will fall in love. From the outset, Sloane is trepidatious having been burned in the past but Wilder Hayes is determined to prove she is worthy of a second chance.

The world building focuses on the back and forth, up and down relationship between Sloane and Wilder. Not only does Sloane work for the magazine but she has her own bridal podcast, and works part time in the family business. Wilder is determined to claim Sloane as his own but the demons from his past refuse to let go, and when Sloane discovers Wilder’s father own the Bride magazine, our heroine refuses to cross the invisible line by sleeping with the boss’s son.

The relationship between Sloane and Wilder begins acrimoniously as Sloane has no idea as to Wilder’s fame and reputation. Wilder new immediately that Sloane was the woman to call to his heart but heart break and betrayal sit at the forefront of a previous love. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top,sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters are energetic and dynamic. We are introduced to Wilder’s best friend Andrew; his half brother Lucas, and their father Ted Hayes; Sloane’s brothers Travis, Will, and Will’s daughter Olivia, and their father Harry; as well as Sloane’s best friend and co-worker Elijah.

JILTED is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and jealousy, love and loss, family and friendships, relationships and love. The character driven premise is thought provoking, real and inviting; the romance is spicy and spirited; the characters are sassy and charismatic.




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