Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Publishing for this Arc. These are my honest opinions. Also, this was my first read by this author.

Sloane is a writer for Bride magazine, but the kicker is she was recently dumped. On her wedding day. At the alter. Yikes! When she’s sent to cover a wedding of her boss’s friend’s daughter, she’s caught up in the middle of a bridal meltdown and ends up being in the bridal party. Where she meets Wilder—who has piercing blue eyes, a slight British accent, and a way with words.

The two find themselves in a situation where they have to see each other frequently, an opportunity that Wilder doesn’t take lightly (and he’s very open about his attraction). But is Sloane ready? Even more…is Wilder ready?

I loved the diabetic representation, as well as the character with Parkinson’s. There were cute moments between Sloane and her family. And I was really excited to read it from start to about…70%.

But I ended up feeling so mixed about this book. It made me laugh, at times it was touching, but it also made me mad.

Wilder laid it on so thick—his attraction for Sloane—that it was borderline harassment imo. He gave me the ick several times and if this were real life and Sloane was my friend…there are some red flags I would have to bring up with her.

What really irked me is that at one point, Sloane says something that hurts Wilder. It stemmed from her past trauma and was totally reasonable, granted worded “wrong”. Wilder being hurt was justifiable, but when she realizes she’s hurt him, she apologizes and wants to talk about it and he becomes petulant. Which, fine. We’re all human (or fictional characters). But it causes her to ruminate all day and then when they DO talk, she apologizes and says she was wrong and she let her past experience cloud her judgement. But he just forgives her. No apology back for cutting off communication (which is a theme with him) or copping to doing the exact same thing she did (which was let his past trauma color how he reacted). It felt toxic.

Without giving spoilers, there were at least two other inciting incidents where I wanted to scream at both characters for their behaviors. He also diffused their conversations too much with mentioning how hard he was. I like dirty talk in romance books, but read the situation man. But I guess Sloane loved it.

That said, I devoured this book. It’s a quick read. It’s got a fun plot. I just didn’t like the characters.

Tropes:
🍾 He falls first and harder (and she doesn’t give in easy!)
✈️ Instant attraction
🍾 Cheating exes
✈️ Forced proximity
🍾 He’s rich (and spoils her)
✈️ He gives her a cute pet name
🍾 Diabetes representation

And she’s done it again!! Big thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book and a BIGGER thank you to Vi Keeland for writing it. She has done it again. Vi keeland has a way of sucking you into the characters and making you fall in love with them. Wilder and Sloane were no different. Sloane and her poor broken heart—tugged at my heart strings. Wilder proved that just because you’re rich doesn’t mean you can’t go through it because he sure did. I was rooting for them from their very first interaction. Safe to say I’ll be purchasing a copy for my trophy shelf and probably purchasing a copy to gift my book bestie!!

Jilted. Another beautiful woman left at the alter, who has given up men. She meets the most handsomest richest man who is crazy about her

I liked this one! The premise was unique, the growth was authentic, and the outcome was satisfying. I loved the honesty and sweetness between Wilder and Sloane, and how much they worked to get their HEA.

Jilted by Vi Keeland introduces us to Sloane Carrick, a writer for Bride's magazine. Like many of us, her life has been shaped by family and personal experiences. Her mom's passing from cancer left her with her dad and two older brothers, Will and Travis. The family owns and operates a bar in New York City called Carricks. Sloane's life has been wrapped up in weddings; from an early age, she was obsessed with weddings, even marrying the family dog. However, she was jilted and left at the altar last year by her ex, Josh, and since then, work has become a chore, and weddings are no longer joyful. When she and her photographer, Elijah, are assigned to a wedding, the bride and groom are friends with the big boss; she can tell she's a bridezilla. The Bride, Piper, requests Sloane to step in for an attendant whose mother had a heart attack that morning, and she's introduced to Wilder, the guy with the azure eyes and a smile that will make your panties disappear.

I was captivated by this story of second chances. Vi Keeland's writing style is not just engaging; it's enthralling. It holds your interest and makes you invested in the story's outcome.

3.5 Stars.

This story had the ingredients of a Vi Kreeland novel, and hit the good notes that we expect from her stories.

Sloane meets Wilder at a wedding that she is writing an article for the magazine she works for. The sparks are off the chart and she decides a little flirting won’t hurt. They share a kiss and part ways. She learns that her bridal magazine will want to do a series of articles for a year with the wedding group she met. This also means she will see Wilder. He is attracted to her but she has her walls up because she was engaged to be married and left at the alter so trust is not easy for her. However, she is also attracted to him and the chemistry is off the charts. Their attraction is tested with geography and past experiences and they have to navigate through that to get their happy ending.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for this ARC! Sloan is a bridal enthusiast and employee of Bride magazine who has been left at the altar. Wilder is the son of the owner of Bride magazine and doesn’t believe in love. Ooo the fire that is Sloane and Wilder’s banter. When they are forced to spend an entire wedding season together as all of Wilder’s fraternity brothers get hitched and Sloane is forced to write about it, their tension is one for the books.

This book. Vi Keeland ate and left no crumbs. No notes. Perfection! Can’t wait to tell all my friends to read it!

I've never read anything by this author so I wasn't sure what to expect but this was a cute read. There was a lot more sexual content than I was expecting. Sloane is a Bridal Journalist who has dreamed of her wedding since she was 7, only to have her dreams shattered. Then in walks Wilder and her whole world is turned upside down. An easy, entertaining read that hooks ya from the get go.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

2.75 Stars rounded up to 3

Thanks NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I recently read Vi Keeland's upcoming thriller and really enjoyed it, so was expecting to be blown away by her new romance. This one fell flat for me and made me feel like the two books I read were by entirely different authors. The thriller was sexy and mysterious and had an intriguing plot and this one was......not so much. This was almost written like a YA/new adult (nothing wrong with that at all). The characters were in their mid-20s, but maybe they just felt super young/immature to me because they are a full decade younger than myself?

Sloane is obsessed with weddings and has her dream job as a wedding reporter for a Bridal magazine. While covering a rich boy's wedding, she is forced in to a role of bridesmaid and meets Wilder (a groomsman). The two are instantly attracted to each other, but Sloane is on a proclaimed "man moratorium" after being left at the alter 6 months ago. Wilder takes a vow to wait for her and continues to woo her and her family. I'm not really sure what the attraction was between the two except for both of them being "hot" with nice bodies, so to me their relationship appeared very surface level. I had a hard time believing Wilder was going to change his playboy, womanizer ways for Sloane, who really wasn't that interesting (IMO).

The story also flashes back several time's to Wilder's relationship in college. I almost wish this would have been done earlier in the book so we had an idea of why he chose to be the way he was. It giving us the idea that maybe Lucas (brother) is his son and the flashbacks coinciding with Sloane's surprise pregnancy at the end really didn't do Wilder's past storyline any justice at all.

Also, there were no less than 75x in the book when Sloane tells Wilder "you're so sweet", or "that was sweet". Do we know any other adjectives, Sloane?

I love me some cocky rugby player who is also swoon worthy. I absolutely loved Sloane and Wilder, together and as individuals. Their banter and chemistry is on fire and their journey will captivate you from the beginning to the end. You won’t want to put this one down. Absolutely a favorite of mine by this author and definitely worth the read.

📚 BookTok Review: Jilted by Vi Keeland 💔💖

​"Jilted" by Vi Keeland is a romantic comedy that follows Sloane, a wedding writer who was left at the altar, and her complicated relationship with Wilder, the son of her boss. Can Sloane move past her heartbreak and give love another shot? The novel combines elements reminiscent of 27 Dresses and The Hating Game, offering readers a blend of humor and heartfelt moments.

✨ What to Expect:
💞 Kinda Enemies to lovers romance with sizzling chemistry
😂 Funny banter and emotional growth
💔 Heartfelt moments and a swoony love story

With Vi Keeland's signature style, Jilted is sweet, steamy, and will leave you rooting for these two until the very end! 📖💘

#Jilted #ViKeeland #RomanticComedy #SecondChanceRomance #BookTokRecs #SwoonyReads

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for the ARC for my honest review. I LOVED this book! I read it in one night and stayed up way too late to finish it. I loved the family/friend dynamics, rugby snippets, how they learned to get over their past relationship issues together and the love story. It felt like an adorable, slightly spicy and funny rom-com to me. This was also the first book I've read by Vi and I will be reading more by her soon!

This really did remind me so much of 27 dresses! It was very cute! It got a little cringey cute in the romance when the two mains finally got together but I did love the happy ending!

This was cute, but a little cliched in my opinion. Her dad was sick and was retired NYPD, her brother is a firefighter whose wife died, his dad was a corporate big wig. All of those things together made it a bit hard to suspend my belief enough to fully immerse myself.

Vi Keeland delivers another engaging, witty, and steamy romance in Jilted, a story packed with sizzling banter, emotional depth, and an irresistible enemies-to-lovers dynamic.

The novel follows our heroine, a wedding journalist who’s lost all faith in love after being left at the altar. The irony? Her career is all about celebrating the very thing she now dreads. When an unexpected twist lands her in a bridesmaid role—paired with none other than the infuriating yet undeniably attractive Wilder Hayes—sparks fly in more ways than one. Their sharp-tongued bickering sets the tone for a dynamic that is both entertaining and emotionally charged, especially when a scandalous encounter in a coat closet changes everything.

Wilder is the perfect mix of frustrating and swoon-worthy, with a cocky charm that makes their workplace tension even more delicious when he turns out to be the boss’s son. What follows is a slow-burn romance filled with electric chemistry, workplace drama, and heartwarming moments that showcase Keeland’s signature ability to balance humor with heartfelt emotions.

The writing is sharp, the dialogue is laugh-out-loud funny, and the push-pull tension between the leads keeps the pages turning. The story also weaves in themes of healing, trust, and self-discovery, making it more than just a rom-com romp. Fans of forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers, and workplace romance tropes will devour this book in one sitting.

Overall, Jilted is a fun, feel-good romance that delivers both spice and substance. If you’re a fan of Vi Keeland’s signature wit and swoon-worthy storytelling, this is a must-read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Publishing/Bramble for an e-ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I loved the premise of this story. I laughed, I cried, I swooned. Sloane has been obsessed with weddings since childhood and now covers weddings for a bridal magazine. Even though she is now a jilted bride herself and has sworn off men, she meets Wilder, a former rugby player and her boss' son at one of the weddings she's covering where they are paired up in the bridal party as she is forced to cover for a missing bridesmaid and sparks fly. The also share an unforgettable kiss in a coat closet.

Wilder is wild about her and gets his dad to assign Sloan a dozen of his fraternity brothers weddings to cover for the magazine so he can spend more time with her. This is a slow burn but spicy love story that spans a continent-literally he flies back and forth from London to be with her. I love these characters so much. I didn't want this book to end. I wanted more. Hopefully, we will get another book in this world in the future.

I have read several books by Vi Keeland and I lover her writing style. Can't wait for the next book!

Tropes:

Former Rugby player MMC
He falls fast and hard
cheating exes - other characters
slow burn

✨ARC Review✨

✅He fell first
✅Office romance
✅27 Dresses vibe
✅Witty banter
✅Dual POV
✅Slow burn
✅Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️

What a cute romance from Vi Keeland! If you’re into fast-paced, swoon worthy stories, Jilted is for you!

Sloane and Wilder are absolutely crazy for each other. Even though Wilder fell first and hard, Sloane matched that energy in the end. It’s interesting how Wilder just wants to take care of Sloane and her family. Did it border on creepy sometimes? Maybe. Although I think Wilder’s past explained his attitude and outlook.

Aside from the FMC and MMC, I also liked the side characters especially Olivia, Lucas, and Elijah. Get a best friend like Elijah who will be your ride or die especially through the most difficult time of your life. I do hope that Olivia and Lucas will have their own story as they get older.

I liked how this book did not have excessive complications. Sure, there were challenges for the main couple, but they were not too dramatic.

Overall, Jilted is such a fun romance book! I want to read more from Vi Keeland in the future.

I LOVED this book. If you want a fast paced, short romance this is for you!
Sloane is a wedding blogger who got left at the altar, who ends up finding her dream guy at a wedding she was working. I am absolutely in love with Wilder. The way he talks and always says what’s on his mind is just what i like in a guy. Their relationship is super cute, and even though this is a quick read, I didn't feel like the book was rushed at all. I already want more of Sloane and Wilders story.
This is my first time reading something from this author and it will definitely not be my last!! 10/10 would recommend.

Wedding journalist Sloane isn't a fan of weddings. She was left at the altar on her wedding day, but continues to cover other couple's happy day for a magazine. Covering a wedding for a bride that was not the nicest, she meets Wilder. Though they have an instant connection, nothing happens. Then one day she finds out that he is not only her boss' son, but he is going to be at all of the upcoming weddings that she has been assigned to cover due to them all being friends of his getting married. After being hurt, Sloane wants nothing more to do with love and relationships, however Wilder has another plan and is trying to win her over. Will he succeed?