A fun, frothy, spicy romance! I really loved how down bad Wilder was for Sloane. A true reformed player fantasy. He was also so respectful and understanding of her boundaries, which was nice to see. At the same time, Sloane was introspective enough to know what her own issues were and work through them.

I kind of wish they’d been able to work through the final conflict a little differently, but overall a great read, and I’d definitely pick up another Vi Keeland book!

Thank you to Tor Publishing Group and Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

***ARC Provided by the Publisher via NetGalley***

I loved the premise of this one, the idea that a woman who had been Jilted previously meeting a new man at a wedding and then seeing him at each of a series of weddings for a year, because she works for "Bride" magazine.

Sloane and Wilder are perfect together, even thought it takes them a bit to see it. I love the way the author let her learn that he was serious about being with her as we did as readers. I wasn't entirely sure we needed some of the outside things that caused their issues, but I also wasn't pulled out of the story.

One of the things that really worked for me in this story is how much I liked Wilder. He was a genuinely good guy. He did have a couple of moments, but it was who he was through the rest of the story that made it possible for him to be forgiven when he wasn't at his best, which made the book work well for me.

I enjoyed and recommend this title.

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This was my first Vi Keeland book and most likely my last.

I really enjoyed the romance, the spice, and the banter between the male and female leads. Their chemistry was engaging, and the relationship had fun moments. However, what completely ruined the experience for me was the unnecessary insertion of a political stance that felt completely out of place in a romance novel.

Specifically, there’s a scene with a line that reads:

“Dumbass thought it was a good place to talk about control.” Harry shook his head. “He’s lucky I didn’t bring my gun to the church with the shit he pulled.”

WTF is that supposed to mean? Is that a threat? Why would someone, even in fiction, bring a gun to church, or brag about almost doing so? I found the comment deeply inappropriate. It didn’t contribute to the story, didn’t build the romance, and felt completely jarring. It almost made me DNF the book.

Even if the intent was to reflect a character’s personality or profession (as several characters are cops), this specific comment felt over the line. Without that moment, I genuinely would have rated the book higher.

It just isn’t something I want or expect to encounter in a romance novel.

While I think Sloane's ex is absolutely stupid enough to bring up gun control at a shooting range, the author could have easily removed the line, “He’s lucky I didn’t bring my gun to the church with the shit he pulled,” and the father’s anger toward the ex would still have made perfect sense. That one sentence added an unnecessary layer of aggression that didn’t serve the story, the character development, or the overall tone of the book. It pulled me out of the romance and left me feeling uncomfortable.

This is just my own opinion and review. I wouldn’t recommend this book to anyone I know but I think people should read the book for themselves and form their own opinion. If you love the book then that’s great and I’m happy for you. I too think the romance between Sloane and Wilder was funny, steamy, and interesting. I just didn’t like the unnecessary comment mentioned above. It just gave me the ick.

Release Date: May 6, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley, Tor Publishing Group, Bramble, and Vi Keeland for the ARC.

My first Vi Keeland book did not disappoint and she now has a reader fan for life. Thank you to NetGalley, the author and Tor Publishing Group for this eARC.

I read this book in two days and it was everything you want in a romance book. Sloane and Wilder are perfectly written characters with the best meet cute I have read in a while. This book had me laughing, smiling with hearts in my eyes (if that is possible) and daydreaming about a rugby player with aquamarine eyes and a British accent (yes you read that write)

Put this book at the top of your TBR list because you are not going to want to miss out on this read.release date is set for May 6, 2024

3.75 stars

I liked this one, but didn't love love it, due to some of the tropes, especially ✨that✨ dreaded one. Sloane is a writer for Bride magazine and has been obsessed with weddings since she was a child, despite having been recently left at the altar. While on assignment covering a lavish wedding, she's asked to step in last minute as a replacement bridesmaid, and finds herself paired up with Wilder, who immediately becomes obsessed with her. Sloane is hesitant because of his playboy reputation, and later finds out not only is he the uber-wealthy son of the owner of her magazine, but also a famous retired rugby player in his own right. Most of the book revolves around Wilder's incessant chase, and I don't typically care for "he falls first", especially when it comes down to throwing money around with lavish gifts and luxury upgrades to try to sway the woman. Sloane comes from a more working class background, with her father and brothers all being NYPD/FDNY and owning a cop bar on the side, so the rags to riches implication was a little icky there. In the end, Sloane gives in and ends her "man moratorium", and the two try to make a long distance relationship work, until real life catches up with them and Wilder almost lets his past ruin a good thing. I think this would be a good one for wedding season with all the fun wedding scenes.

Awww!!! Wilder and Sloane are just amazing!!!! I loved this one! Some similarities from the movie 27 Dresses but with so much more to it! Wilder is the epic book boyfriend in his sweet and sneaky quest to get Sloane to go on a date with him and the steamy tension with these two is epic! The banter is incredible! There were definite moments my eyes were welling up with tears and that doesn’t happen often for me, so I always consider that to be the mark of an exceptional book! I can see the potential for much more in the side characters so I’m hoping for more!!!

Jilted is another fun and swoony romance from Vi Keeland that I really enjoyed! The story follows a wedding writer who’s still recovering from being left at the altar, only to get thrown into bridesmaid duty—and into the path of Wilder, a handsome and irritating groomsman. Their banter is hilarious, the chemistry is strong, and the “enemies to lovers” vibe was done so well. Things only get juicier when she finds out Wilder is her boss’s son and now they’re stuck working together at weddings all season. I loved the slow-burn romance and how both characters grew emotionally throughout the book. It had the perfect mix of humor, heart, and just the right amount of steam. Vi Keeland’s writing is always easy to get lost in, and this one was no exception. A great pick if you love witty, feel-good romance with relatable characters and second chances!
Very grateful to the publisher for my copy through NetGalley, opinions are my own

Describing this book as cute and fun definitely hits the nail on the head! I went in expecting something super light and fluffy but it had way more depth and feels than I was expecting.

The whole premise of them attending weddings together was super charming and fun. Even though Wilder has baggage from his past, I love that he fell first and he fell hard. I am so glad we got his POV because I loved hearing his inner thoughts.

This is a slow burn, but it's worth the wait.

If you're in the mood for a sweet story with a surprising amount of heart, and you don't mind a slow-burn romance, definitely check out this book. I also liked the diabetes representation.

So, so good! Not only did I virtually read Jilted in one sitting, but I’d also give it six stars if that were possible. Used to Keeland’s wicked humour, she didn’t waste time putting it to work in a meet-cute that had me cracking up. No, seriously, there is much more to her love story than just a good laugh. I’m a glutton for slow-burning tension, which she delivered impeccably, and although it’s character-driven, the plot flows seamlessly from start to finish.

Wilder Hayes is a hunky ex-professional rugby player, entrepreneur and a reputed ladies' man who as it turns out is one of his buddy’s groomsmen at a wedding where the lovely Sloane Carrick is doing a write-up for Bride magazine. Seated together, the fun begins.

I liked Sloane a lot. She’s super-easy to connect to, and seeing that she’s lost the wedding groove for reasons to be divulged–well, the book’s title gives a significant clue–she still does a top-notch job advising those who want to tie the knot, broadcasting live on her social media platform.

Whilst Wilder brings baggage to the table, Keeland cleverly kept me guessing what fears he has with sporadic flashbacks. And, of course, we get to see what happened to Sloane and why she’s relationship-shy. So, who falls first is for you readers to find out.

I truly loved their families’ vibes. Two teens navigating growing pains, Wilder and Sloane’s dads always at the ready when they need them, her protective brothers, and not to mention Elijah and Andrew, their respective best mates. Ooh, and what I especially enjoyed were the London sightseeing scenes.

As well as the emotional depth that goes beyond these two’s chemistry, he’s genuinely caring and a real sweetie pie; witty banter and one-liners abound. However, it’s not all cupcakes and rainbows. Sensitive subject matter was told with the utmost empathy, far from spoiling my reading pleasure. Last but not least, the sizzling steaminess! Gosh, saying it’s off the charts would be putting it lightly and get ready for the twist, which I never saw coming.

This is, without a doubt, my kind of read, and I hope all you romance lovers will also get lost in Wilder and Sloane’s delightful story. Bravo, Keeland!

Many thanks to Bramble/MacMillan for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Since childhood, Sloane Carrick has been passionate about weddings, so landing her dream job as a writer for Bride Magazine in New York was a dream come true. However, her enthusiasm for weddings vanished six months ago when she was left standing at the altar, leaving her blindsided and deeply hurt. Having sworn off dating for at least a year, her resolve is tested when she meets Wilder Hayes, a stunning groomsman with mesmerizing eyes at the wedding she’s covering. Initially, she’s only meant to report on the wedding, but she soon finds herself filling in for an absent bridesmaid. What follows is a night filled with unexpected twists, including an intimate moment with her partner during the ceremony. Just when she thinks she’ll never see him again, he reenters her life, complicating matters. Since they frequent the same wedding circles, she can’t help but feel drawn to him. Their undeniable connection and his knack for making her smile complicate her feelings further. As real emotions come into play, can she finally realize her fairy tale?

Jilted by Vi Keeland offers a heartwarming and captivating slow-burn romance that explores trust, healing, and second chances. It’s filled with tension, humor, electric chemistry, delightful banter, and all the swoon-worthy moments. I absolutely adored this couple and was completely enchanted by the story, finding myself smiling throughout my reading experience.

RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
SPICE: 🌶️🌶️

This book was so fun! vi Keeland has a great way of telling a story that just captivates and keeps you giggling and kicking your feet! This book is the perfect wedding season rom com as it’s a story about a jilted bride Sloane. Whose job is to write about brides, who also ends up as a substitute bridesmaid.

And guess who ends up with a groomsman?

I really enjoyed the chemistry between Sloane and Wilder and the way they kept being pulled together. It was a great blend of heart and heat and is exactly the type of book Vi excels at!

✨Slow Burn
✨Dual POV
✨He Falls First
✨Witty Banter
✨Office Romance
✨Cocky MMC
✨Wedding Meet Cute
✨Pro Athlete MMC

Sloane covers weddings for a magazine, even though she’s sworn off love after being left at the altar. At her first assignment, she’s roped into being a bridesmaid and meets Wilder—a charming playboy from the groom’s side she wants nothing to do with… until a steamy closet kiss changes everything.

Her boss then assigns her to cover a series of weddings featuring a group of Harvard frat brothers—all getting married. Wilder’s part of each wedding party, so Sloane can’t avoid him—and he’s determined to change her mind.

This was a light, fun read full of banter, romantic tension, and chaotic wedding vibes.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tor publishing for this free advanced copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily

I was so excited to get an early copy of this book on Netgalley and it did not disappoint. I am a huge fan of Vi Keeland so I was happy to see this book available for request. I am actually giving it 4.5 stars! I really loved the storyline and Sloane and Wilder are just adorable together. He is persistent to say the least. I am glad he doesn’t give up because they have chemistry for days and are the perfect complement to the other. Both have baggage that threatens their ability to have a relationship, but being up front about what they want and honesty and trust goes a long way. The other characters like Sloane’s dad and brother, Wilder’s biz partner Andrew, and Sloane’s work partner Elijah are all great characters as well. This book is steamy, sexy, flirty, funny, and emotional. Totally worth your time! I loved it!

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Jilted is a super cute, high tension, swoon worthy, and hilarious romcom. Sloane, the FMC, is a strong headed, sassy, wedding journalist who is jaded about love and has pretty much banned dating after being left at the altar of her own wedding. Being a wedding journalist, she is assigned to work the weddings of 12 frat brothers over the course of a year. Wilder, the MMC, is a famous rugby player, who isn’t used to having to work to get a woman to notice him. At the first wedding of the season, the bride is the perfect definition of a bridezilla who needs an impromptu bridesmaid so she practically forces Sloan, who’s only there to do her job, to fill in. Wilder, a groomsman, and Sloane are paired up for the event, to “ensure the pictures are symmetrical.” Wilder is instantly drawn to Sloane, but Sloane, still jaded from previously being left at the altar, decides there’s no harm in having a good time with Wilder during the wedding because she has no intentions of ever seeing him again.

I really enjoyed Sloane and Wilder’s story and witty banter! I loved how she had no idea that he’s a famous rugby player, but was genuinely interested in who he was and not just for his fortune and fame. I also loved how much he adored her and was willing to wait for her to be ready to enter a relationship. I really appreciated how open their communication was and the focus and importance of working through their prior baggage and struggles before even considering a relationship. I loved the dynamic side characters as well, they really brought a lot of depth and silly banter to the story.

The audiobook narration was top notch and brought a whole new level of immersion to the story. The narrators, Aiden Snow, Andi Arndt, two of my favorites, delivered a flawless dual performance from start to finish, bringing the story and characters to life.

Thank you @brambleromance, @macmillan.audio, @vi_keeland, and @netgalley for the #gifted ARC & ALC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This audiobook was a lot of fun & I flew through it. The narration was perfect. Hockey player MMC, wedding settings, banter & spice. Low stakes and just an overall easy & fun read. Highly recommend the audio.

Sloane is a writer for Brides magazine. At a wedding she is covering, she meets Wilder. She is instantly attracted to him (and his eyes) and finds herself kissing him later that night.

She, later, finds out that he is the son of her boss and she will be seeing Wilder at a bunch of weddings her boss wants her to cover for the next year. Sloane is hesitant to get involved with him after being left at the alter the year before. Wilder has his own hesitations and I enjoyed his chapters from ten years earlier.

Wilder is awesome. He is so smitten with Sloane and does everything to be with her. Back and forth from New York to London. He’s such a caretaker, too.

This is a sweet romance with great banter and heartfelt moments.

Dual POV
Slow burn
He falls first
Diabetes rep FMC
Pro athlete MMC

This was a cute romance book that i definately enjoyed. I found the characters to be relatable.
I would definately reccomend this to other romance readers. This was also my first book by this author.

Vi Keeland always hits it out of the park, and this book is no exception. Such a sweet love story, it's almost like getting a tooth ache. These characters were awesome, absolutely no questioning if we actually should like them. I also found the whole backstory/plot to be unique which is horribly lacking these days. There is one small plot twist/trope at the end that gave me pause because I was worried it would ruin the whole thing, but it didn't give me the ick as expected. High recommend this book for a quick and easy summer romance read. There is some spice but it's a small blip in the storyline.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for providing the ARC.

I really wanted to enjoy this book, but it felt overwrought, uninteresting, and unfinished. The prose was lackluster and the characters didn't feel as fleshed out as I would have wanted. The story was all over the place and seemed very reminiscent of a soap opera. There was a lot that happened in the story that seemed over the top and it really took me out of the book.

I didn't find the characters interesting either. I don't know if it was just because of the writing or because I just genuinely didn't like the characters, but I found Wilder to be shallow and annoying, and Sloane was honestly just boring to read about. Neither of them drew me into the story, so I spent a lot of time counting down to when I could be done and move on.

I'm sure people will enjoy this book for what it is, but it unfortunately was not me.

As this is my first Vi Keeland book, I think this is a great way to get introduced to her work! I think we all wish that an over the top bridesmaids dress leads to a hero like Wilder!