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.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the advance copies!

This was such a fun slow-burn romance. Sloane has been obsessed with weddings since she was just a young girl, but after her fiancé left her at the altar, she's been avoiding men. Unfortunately, she works at a bridal magazine and has to be around weddings all the time. It's at one of those wedding, when she finds herself filling in as a last minute bridesmaid, and then making out with an incredibly handsome groomsman, Wilder. Too add to the chaos, Sloane soon finds out that Wilder is the magazine owners son, and she'll be seeing him at multiple weddings over the next year.

This book was addictive and so easy to read, mostly because I was totally invested in Sloane and Wilder. I loved their chemistry so much. They had fantastic banter and were just so good together. I also really enjoyed Sloane's close-knit family and the heartwarming family moments that occurred throughout the book. I'm not a big fan of the accidental pregnancy trope, but it didn't take away from my enjoyment of this one at all.

I paired the book with the audio which was a really fun reading experience. The narrators, Aiden Snow and Andi Arndt were fantastic and really brought Sloane and Wilder and their emotions throughout the story to life.

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Aiden Snow and Andi Arndt and I really enjoyed it. Sloane is works for Bride magazine covering weddings for the feature. She meets Wilder when one the bridesmaids for a wedding she’s covering has a family emergency and the pushy bridezilla basically forces her to stand in. Wilder a former Rugby star and playboy takes one look at her and falls hard. I enjoyed the progression of their relationship. Don’t get me wrong you know they will end up together but Sloane definitely makes him work for it.

I actually loved the chronic medical condition representation in this book. Sloanes dad has Parkinson’s, Sloane is diabetic, and Wilder former rugby coach has dementia. All of these conditions were portrayed in such a respectful and well written way. Being on an insulin pump myself I could relate to Sloanes struggle.

The only thing I didn’t enjoy but this is my preference is that then narrators voiced all the characters in their POVs chapters. I’ve gotten used to other audiobooks with dual narrators where the female narrator voices all the female characters and the male does the same and it just feels more real to me. This is a minor personal preference and didn’t change how I feel about the story at all.

I listened to the audio version of this book narrated by Aiden Snow and Andi Arndt. You can't go wrong with a book narrated by either of them, and the narration bumped it up to 4 stars from the 3.5 stars I would have given the e-book.

This is an insta-love trope. I really have a hard time buying into that. Wilder was supposed to be such a womanizer and then just upon one interaction with Sloan he was ready to not be with anyone else until she was ready to be with him--and she did not like him at all at first (except for his eyes). They keep getting thrown together because Sloan is writing an article about a slew of weddings occurring close together for a bunch of friends.

The wedding shenanigans were great, the banter was wonderful and the narration was exceptional!

Thanks to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the audio copy. All thoughts are my own.

Thank you netgalley for the ALC of Jilted. Vi Keeland is one of my favourite authors and I always love her books. This one had a trope I like but some of you won't like. But I loved their relationship.
Both people have a past they are trying not to let leak into their current relationship with each other. Of course it got in the way on both ends and did make the third act a little bit dicey. But all in all a cute story.

Jilted by Vi Keeland is a fun and flirty romance. Sloane works at a wedding magazine was left at the altar. Wilder is a charismatic and intriguing man Sloane meets at a chaotic wedding. Together they have witty banter. An emotional story of overcoming heartbreak, taking chances on love, and the complexities of family dynamics.

The audiobook is dual narration of Andi Arndt and Aiden Snow. Arndt and Snow bring Sloane and Wilder to life by capturing the characters' personalities with the flirty and fiery dialogue.

Thank you to NetGalley and @TorPublishingGroup for this ALC in exchange for an honest review.
This story was such a fun surprise. Jilted follows Sloane, a wedding-obsessed writer who’s had her heart stomped on in the worst way—left at the altar. Understandably, she’s sworn off dating and is just trying to get through her assignments without getting too caught up in the fairy tale fluff. But then along comes Wilder, a ridiculously charming groomsman she meets while covering a wedding. Sparks fly, complications ensue.

The setup is rom-com gold: she ends up standing in as a bridesmaid, gets roped into a dance with Wilder, and—cue the tension—runs into him again and again at other weddings. Their connection is instant but builds in a slow, delicious way. There’s banter, there’s heat, and there’s a lot of emotional unpacking as they figure out if they’re just a fling or something real.

What really worked for me was how natural their chemistry felt. The dialogue is sharp and playful, but there’s also this underlying vulnerability that gives it weight. Sloane’s trying to protect herself, and Wilder’s not just another charming guy—he’s got layers.

Also, shoutout to the audiobook narrators—they nailed it. Their voices matched the characters so well and made the story feel even more immersive.

If you’re into slow-burn romances with heart, humor, and all the romantic feels, this one’s definitely worth a listen.
4.25 Stars!

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Jilted! What a cute book! I liked so much about this one! First off, the female narrator, Andi Arndt. She is definitely one of my favorite narrators, and she does not disappoint. Secondly, a man pursuing a career woman and feeding her cupcakes?! Yes, please.

After being abandoned on her wedding day, Sloane is over weddings. Done. Finished. Completely over them. Except she works at Bride magazine. She cannot escape weddings!

While on the job with Bridezilla, Sloane meets a hottie, wilder. His eyes are gorgeous, but can be just shut up?! ;) Sloane cannot stand this cocky man, but after being fed a cupcake, butterflies might be blooming in her belly.

Super cute book. Not a huge fan of the male narrator’s voice. Could it be more corny?! Like he is trying to sound like a suave, hot man, but it definitely does not. I found it less annoying later in the book,

But overall very cute. ****oh 🌶️ alert 🚨 **** some of that business is a bit toooooo much for this old lady.

3.5 round to 4.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan audio for the advance listen in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bramble for the ARC!

Anything with Andi Arndt gets an extra star because she is my favorite narrator.

This is typical Vi Keeland so if you enjoy her, you will enjoy this entry of hers!

This slow burn romance read was a great read. I have been a fan of Ms Keeland's for a long time and I enjoyed this book just like I have enjoyed her others.

In this standalone read, Sloane is a bridal magazine reporter that was left at the alter by her ex. She has dreams of her wedding from an early age but has put those dreams on hold for now. She goes to report on a wedding only to be drawn into the wedding party where she gets paired up with Wilder. In what started as one article quickly turned into more as over 6 months a group of college friends will all be getting married and Wilder is in all of the weddings.

Wilder, former professional rugby player and businessman is not looking for anything more than one night until he meets Sloane. She is a woman that he can't get out of his head and he started to pursue. He also thinks that she could be the woman that will change him as the pair begins to spend more time together.

Both characters are damaged by their past - Sloane with the ex that left her on her wedding day and Wilder by and ex that tried to scam him. Both have had to deal with the death of loved ones that they were close to and both have strong bonds to their remaining family. Their story is a slow burn with a lot of build up. The banter between the characters was enjoyable from the start and their chemistry was off the charts from their first interaction. Their story moved along well and had me hooked to see if this pair would get their HEA.

Overall, this was an enjoyable read that I would recommend to others.

I read this book because it is billed as an enemies-to-lovers wedding-themed romance, which sounded like fun. I was ready for some spice given Vi Keeland is the author, plus Andi Arndt and Aiden Snow always are great narrators. I was lucky to receive an ARC from NetGalley for review. This book has some silly far-fetched character encounters and plot twists, but I was game for a ride featuring bridezillas and a hint of forced proximity/brief mistaken identity. Unfortunately, I didn’t care much about the storyline though the two mains did have decent chemistry. I’m not 100% sure why retired rugby champ and the boss’s son Wilder decided to give up his playboy ways practically at the mere sight of Sloane (read: insta-love). This book took a nose-dive when two(!) accidental pregnancies cropped up in the past/present storylines, which seemed to cheapen any payout or happy ending. Keeland comes through with some raunchy open-door steam which will work for some but didn’t add much for me.

This book was a 3.5 for me. It’s a classic steamy romance. It was dual narration, which I always like. The style was very Max Monroe and early Christina Lauren. Three chili peppers. The book itself included insta-love and accidental pregnancy trope, which I don’t normally gravitate to. It was a fun, easy read.

Jilted is a slow burn romance following a bride magazine writer and a famous former rugby player. I thoroughly enjoyed the main characters' chemistry and banter and especially loved the MMC. Overall Jilted is a really fun romance to add to your summer TBR.

The narrators really brought the story to life and the male narrator's voice is perfection.

I received an ALC from Macmillan Audio via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I received this advanced audiobook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. One of the reasons that I wanted to listen to this book was because of the male and female narrators. I have listened to many books with them as the narrators and really enjoy their voices. They do a great job differentiating between characters. I especially enjoy the male narrator’s deep, growly tenor. The dual POV is a style that I really enjoy and it keeps me on the edge of my seat. In an audiobook it means I don’t know who will be narrating the next chapter which causes me to want to keep listening to see what is happening in the other POV.
This story was such a great listen. Wilder was such a wonderful MMC. He was so earnest and willing to do the work to grow. Sloane was a great match for him. They had fun banter and challenged each other. They are so easy to root for. I always enjoy when friendship and trust are built before the couple gets together. This was a great slow burn with tons of underlying tension.

I didn’t really read the plot summary on this one, so I went in blind to listen to the audiobook and I enjoyed it. I had read a thriller by this author, and now this steamy romance! The narrators were excellent at giving a good representation of both main characters, and the story was cute (but not too cute or sweet!) and had some unexpected moments to hold my interest.

Four glittering stars!
⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I received a copy of the digital ALC via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

ARC received from publishers. The narrators for the audiobook were great! The story line was cute and humorous with lots of spice mixed in. The spice was a little unexpected as it came kind of late but welcomed and fit in with the storyline. Overall I really enjoyed the book, the characters, and the plot, and will recommend it to my friends that enjoy spicy romance!

Sloan was in love and being as she write for a magazine for brides. She doesnt love to do it anymore and she has to write for a wedding and she not into it. Now she is assign to be a bridemaid and her walk to aisle is a flirt Wilder hayes. The author give a glimpse into Wilder backstory even though Its Sloan story heartbreak and how close off she is about love and Wilder showing her what real love is and having patience and understanding.

Spice, charm, and a swoony meet cute? Say less, I’m in love!

This book was such a delight, equal parts charming and spicy! It gave me total 27 Dresses energy with a dash of that iconic Pretty Woman makeover montage. I was rooting for the love interest from the very first meet cute, and I really appreciated how both characters had thoughtful backstories and real personal growth. It was a fun, feel good read that was also really well written. I’d definitely recommend it to fellow romance lovers!
The narration by Aiden Snow and Andi Arndt was fantastic. Their voices fit the characters perfectly, and they truly brought the story to life.

Vi Keeland has written some incredible contemporary romances over the years, but Jilted might just be my new favorite. It’s heartfelt, funny, emotionally layered, and so perfectly romantic that I found myself smiling (and maybe tearing up a little) long after I finished the last page.

At the center of Jilted are Sloane and Wilder—two characters who stole my heart completely. Sloane is a writer for Bride Magazine, someone who used to believe in love and happily-ever-afters... until she was left at the altar. Since then, her job has become more painful than passionate, and her views on love have taken a cynical turn.

Wilder is the opposite in many ways—laid-back, charming, confident, and surprisingly sincere. He’s a former rugby star and now part of the family behind the magazine Sloane writes for. They meet under chaotic, bridezilla-fueled circumstances, and what begins as verbal sparring quickly shifts into something more magnetic. Their banter is electric, full of sass and sparks. But what truly got me was the depth of their emotional connection.

Wilder falls hard for Sloane, and it’s exactly the kind of sweeping devotion I love in a romance hero. He doesn’t shy away from how he feels. He’s persistent but never pushy, playful but grounded, and always respectful of Sloane’s boundaries. Watching him slowly peel back her defenses—and watching her struggle with the fear of trusting again—was beautifully done. This is a true emotional slow burn, and it’s all the more satisfying because of it.

And can we talk about the moments in this book? The coat closet scene? The cupcake kisses?? Instant favorites. Keeland nails the balance between light and emotional. There’s so much joy in the flirty, swoony scenes, but also genuine tenderness as both Sloane and Wilder navigate their respective emotional baggage.

Sloane, in particular, resonated with me. While I haven’t been jilted at the altar, I’ve felt the sting of a broken engagement and the hesitation that comes with learning to trust again. Her fear, her reluctance to let someone in, felt deeply real—and I appreciated how Vi Keeland gave her the time and space to grow.

The supporting cast also added great depth to the story—especially Will and Andrew, who practically begged for their own books. The friend and family dynamics never felt forced, and every character added something meaningful to the plot.

Audiobook Note: I did listen to the audio alongside reading the ARC. While the production quality is excellent—as expected from Keeland’s releases—I did struggle with the voice casting. Andi Arndt is a talented narrator, but her tone didn’t quite capture the youth of a 26-year-old heroine for me. Aiden Snow performed well, though his voice didn’t quite match how I imagined Wilder. Despite this, I still enjoyed the audio experience overall, and it didn’t detract from my love for the story.

If you’re a fan of heartfelt, character-driven romance with flirty banter, meaningful emotional arcs, and a hero who loves hard, Jilted needs to be on your TBR. It’s everything I love in a contemporary romance and more.

4 stars for the Audio=
5 Stars for the Book-

A massive thank you to Bramble and NetGalley for the ARC. I can’t wait to grab my final copy in May and relive the cupcake kisses and emotional slow burn all over again.

Adored this!!! It was steamy and swoony and I can’t get over how beautiful this story was! Highly recommend if you want a fun romance that steals your breath away!