Vi Keeland's Jilted (audiobook) throws listeners into a hilariously infuriating, yet ultimately charming, romantic comedy centered on a woman who has every reason to hate weddings. Our protagonist, still reeling from being abandoned at the altar a year prior, finds her "dream job" at Bride magazine has become a recurring nightmare.

Adding insult to injury, a recent assignment lands her filling in as a bridesmaid, paired with the infuriatingly gorgeous Wilder Hayes. Their initial encounter is a whirlwind of bickering and undeniable attraction, culminating in a memorable "coat closet incident." She's convinced she'll never have to see him again, a comforting thought that quickly shatters.

Monday morning reveals a shocking truth: Wilder isn't just a jerk; he's also her boss's son. This means she'll be spending the entire wedding season working by his side. Keeland masterfully sets up a "match made in heaven... or hell," promising a delightful journey as these two navigate forced proximity, undeniable chemistry, and the awkwardness of a workplace romance. Listeners will be rooting for this jilted heroine as she tackles her professional and personal nightmares head-on.

I've read a few short stories by Vi Keeland that have solidified my interest in her as an author. So I was really excited to pick up Jilted, a full romance novel marketed with a 27 Dresses vibe. Sloane was the Jilted former bride and easy to care about right away. Wilder is the the typical handsome rogue who just needed the right woman to change all of his ways. Together they find out they have more in common that they thought and might be able to help each other heal and move on.

First the meet cute. This was done really well when Sloane gets bamboozled into being in the wedding party last minute when a bridezilla has a melt down. She and Wilder have instant heat and chemistry but Sloan is taking a year off from dating and Wilder is dangerous to that plan. No problem though, they might have had a super hot moment in the coat closet and the best kiss of Sloane's life but she should be safe from seeing him again and can just hold that moment as a fond memory.

Wilder on the other hand has a different plan. He is the son of the owner of Bride Magazine that Sloane works for and pitches an idea for Sloane to cover the weddings of all of his college buddies. This plan with put them together at multiple weddings he is slated to be in. There is just something about Sloane that Wilder can't put a finger on, but she is the first girl he has wanted more with than just a fling and he is willing to put in some work to see if he can build a relationship with her.

In a short time, Vi Keeland built a very cute story. I loved that Sloane's family played such a big role in her life and the author hit on some of the challenges families face when a parent has a severe illness and how families pull together when tragedies hit. Sloane's family was fantastic and made her all the more real on page. Wilder was easy to like as well. Just a little broken due to a huge betrayal in his past that gets teased out along the way, we see him falter in a few places. I do appreciate the recoveries from these lapses are resolved swiftly with communication between the couple and added tension to the story but were not dragged out. There is one trope in this that isn't my favorite but the author made it work and it made sense with Wilder's history.

Overall this is an enjoyable romance with a few weddings, sweet moments and relationship tensions that all work out in the end.

Narration:
Performance: ★★★★
Character Separation: ★★★★
Diction: ★★★★★
Pacing/Flow: ★★★★★
Sound Effects: None

Aiden Snow is an established narrator with an extension catalog of work. His voice has a deep unique timbre that worked well for how I imagined Wilder. Andi Arndt is just as accomplished as a narrator and it shows. Both narrators added to their characters and made them likeable, even when they did unlikeable things, you could tell they were conflicted and it made them all the more real.

The cute cover immediately drew me in and I had to read it. Unfortunately, this book just wasn't for me. I had trouble connecting to the main characters, Wilder and Sloane, which made it difficult to get into the book. I found the MMC unlikeable and FMC character flat with little personality.

3.5 Stars!

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this Alc of Jilted.

Jilted is about Sloane, who writes for Bridal Magazine. Sloane has always loved weddings ever since she was a little girl. Then she was left at the altar on what was supposed to be the best day of her life. She meets Wilder at a wedding that she is writing for and spends time with him thinking that she would never see him again. Then she has to write a series of 12 weddings, where she will see Wilder at every one.

I thought this one was very cute. It was dual narration, and I thought the narrators did an excellent job. The characters were interesting and the story flowed well. If you are looking for a cute Rom Com about weddings this is for you.

The narrators for Jilted are Aiden Snow and Andi Arndt, Aiden Snow is known for his pleasing baritone voice and has been dubbed “the crown prince of audio romance”. You may recognize him as the narrator for Ana Huang’s Twisted Series, the Ritual by Shantel Tessier, and several Carissa Broadbent books. Andi Arndt is also known as a classically-trained actress and public radio host. She has studied 5 languages (Spanish, Dutch, Italian, French, and Mandarin Chinese. Very impressive indeed!

This is my first Vi Keeland book and I will definitely be reading more! I’ve been hearing about Vi Keeland for the past few years and now I finally understand the hype. She is able to write a slow-burn romance that any person would wish for (even dream about) and integrate the perfect mix of humor and humility.

In Jilted, Sloane spends every waking moment thinking, talking, and writing about weddings. She plans them and makes sure they end up being every bride’s dream. She has always dreamed of being married and knows exactly what she wants her wedding to look like. However, when her fiance left her at the altar everything changed. Her job at Bride Magazine became the nightmare that she never wanted.

When Sloane was hired to work a wedding that a Bridezilla mother wanted to be perfect for her son, she ends up chatting with a groomsman all day…and making out with him all night. Is this a rebound romance or everything that she never knew she needed?

Love love love! This has the charm of 27 dresses but a little more fight and angst at the beginning :) I loved the steam and the cute read!

This book was so fun! I loved the heroine was a writer for a Bridal magazine and was a Jilted bride that was left at the alter. Sloan and Wilder had great chemistry and it was sweet watch Sloane overcome her heartache and try to trust in love again. This book has fabulous witty banter and laugh out loud moments. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.

Sloane is an editor at Bride magazine and has been roped into being a last-minute bridesmaid at one of the weddings the magazine is covering. Paired with the gorgeous groomsmen, Wilder Hayes, Sloane enjoys the wedding and event has an unexpected coat closet momement with the best kiss of her life. But on Monday morning, Wilder is revealed to be Sloane’s boss’ son and now she will be seing him all year as she attends more weddings of his college friends. Will she survive wedding season?

I loved this idea of a whole friend groups weddings over the course of a year and the two MCs knowing they will continue to see each other. Add in that Wilder’s dad is Sloane’s boss so there’s secret dating, an over protective family, and while one of my least favorite tropes appears (accidental pregnancy) this was a fun read of a girl figuring out love after a broken engagement to a celebrity rugby player.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Thank you to @netgalley and @macmillan.audio for the audio book!

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An absolutely delightful escape! While charming and lighthearted on the surface, I appreciated the thoughtful depth Vi Keeland wove throughout the story. Narrated from dual POVs with perfectly placed flashbacks, this second chance romance delivers sharp wit, playful banter, and irresistible chemistry—with just the right amount of steam.

Read this if you like:

✌️Second Chance Romance
💒Wedding Meet Cute
👩‍💼Office Romance
👨‍💼Boss’s Son
🏉Pro Athlete MMC
🙋‍♂️He Falls First
🧲Forced Proximity
💉Diabetes Rep
🌶️ Spice

This was a lighthearted enjoyable read. The storyline got a little predictable, but most rom-coms have a similar trend. Overall, it was a good cozy read with a little spice.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for granting me early access to this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

I liked the premise of this book. I am a sucker for dual perspective romances. This was no exception. I just wish the MMC was more relatable. I think the author probably did a good job of giving a true male perspective, but it felt objectifying to read as a woman. He was kind of a douche-canoe which made all of his grand gestures and positive attributes less meaningful.

The FMC was relatable. Her vibe was very much an always a bridesmaid, never the bride.

Overall, it was definitely spicy but enjoyable. I definitely recommend for romance lovers. Especially of the lust to love variety.

Are you a Vi Keeland fan? Check out Jilted. It was an entertaining read. I listened to it in audiobook form and really enjoyed it. It's available now.

This book is everything I love in a romance: slow-burn, charged chemistry, and characters who aren't looking for love—but find it anyway. She was set on not dating, and he was used to short-term flings. Neither expected to find something real, but their connection was undeniable and kept building in the most satisfying way.

The emotional depth of the story took me by surprise—in the best way. What really stood out to me was how Vi Keeland wove in serious, real-world issues with such care and authenticity. From the heroine’s diabetic pump and her father’s battle with Parkinson’s to the hero’s grief over his mother’s cancer, his coach’s dementia, and even the tragic loss of his high school girlfriend to an overdose, the book didn’t shy away from the hard stuff. Instead, it gave weight to these experiences while still offering a sense of hope and healing.

I was so enthralled by the characters’ emotional journey and the slow build of their relationship that I finished the entire book in a single day—I just couldn’t put it down. And I have to give major praise to the audiobook version as well. The dual narration was absolutely masterful. Both voice actors brought the characters to life so vividly that it made the story even more immersive.

If you’re looking for a romance that’s both emotionally rich and deeply romantic—with a perfect touch of spice—Jilted is a must-read.

4.5 stars —> I adored my first book from Vi Keeland! The banter & slow burn romance filled with tension was perfection. Sloane is a journalist covering weddings who was recently left at the altar herself. She meets Wilder at one of the weddings she is covering, only to find out he is her boss’s son (and hot pro-rugby player).

At first Wilder comes across as a cocky playboy type, but throughout the story we learn his backstory which adds explanation and depth to his character. He almost immediately falls for Sloane, and I loved his he’ll do anything for only her attitude.

I appreciated the chronic illness rep in the story (Sloane has Type 1 diabetes), as someone who also has an autoimmune disorder. Without giving spoilers, there is also a plot line based on a trope I don’t usually love in a romance, but it fits this story so well and I enjoyed it here.

As a bonus, I loved the cute friendship between Sloane’s niece and Wilder’s younger brother. I would totally love to see a story about them set in the future, or maybe Sloane’s firefighter brother.

Read this if you love: boss’s son, pro athlete MMC, he falls first, forced proximity, chronic illness rep

🎧 Audiobook length: 8h 45m
🎧 Narrators: Andi Arndt & Aiden Snow

The narrators did a wonderful job. Aiden Snow perfectly represented Wilder’s cocky attitude, and Andi Arndt fit Sloane’s character perfectly!

Thank you to Bramble & Macmillan Audio for providing me with copies of this book. This review is voluntary, and all opinions expressed are my own.

This one had from the dedication. So many people need to hear those words. I listened to the audiobook and highly recommend it. Aiden Snow and Andi Arndt did a great job bringing Sloane and Wilder’s story to life. Jilted is a light, breezy and oh-so-fun book.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author Vi Keeland and the publishers for letting me read this advanced copy & letting me review it. Jilted by Vi Keeland is the first novel i've read by this author and I absolutely loved this read that releases May 6th 2025. Sloane works for a bride magazine as a writer. She has dreamed about being a bride since she was little. She was left at the alter by Josh. She dives
right into work after leading her to be a step in bridesmaid for a wedding shes covering. This is where she meets Wilder a groomsmen shes partnered with; oh also he’s her bosses son. I love their chemistry and banter this was a 5 star read. I really enjoy Wilders character chasing Sloane and waiting for her to be ready to get to the dating stage it was adorable and cute.

If you’re in the mood for all of the giddy feels and wedding vibes, you are definitely going to want to pick it up! I am officially obsessed with Sloane and Wilder, and all the swoon, banter, and sizzling chemistry this one brought. The side characters were the best, too! I felt like this story had a lot of layers and I had the best time getting through them.

Andi Arndt and Aiden Snow narrate the audiobook, and they were perfection in my ears as always. It was so entertaining, highly recommend!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 ⇣
Rom-com
MMC is a retired rugby player
FMC writes for Bride Magazine
She has diabetes
Her dad has Parkinson’s
Wedding meet cute
Boss’s son
He falls first
Witty banter
Dual POV
Spice

Thank you Macmillan Audio for the ALC!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

🎧Song Pairing: You’re Losing Me - Taylor Swift

💭What I thought would happen:

I hear jilted and I immediately think Carrie Bradshaw in Vivienne Westwood screaming at Big in the street. Anyone else?

📖What actually happens:

💍Left @ the altar
🤬Love to hate an asshole MMC
🩷Insane chemistry
🥮Secret cinnamon bun
😩I’ll wait for you
🏉Rugby athlete

🗯Thoughts/sassy musings:

LOVED IT! A total binge. A perfect summer read for wedding season. I will reread it one day. Sold yet?

I have been sleeping on rugby players. Do yourself a favour and google them. Wars could be started over those thighs 😂💦

No notes just high 5s 🩷🩷🩷

4.5 STARS ⭐

I got the opportunity to read an early ARC copy of Jilted through Bramble publishing back in March. When I saw the audiobook on NetGalley, I knew I had to try my luck and request it. I'm so glad I did because Aiden and Andi did such a phenomenal job narrating the story! It is even funnier and sexy. Their voices were so soothing. I loved listening to the story this time around. A huge thank you to Macmillan Audio for the ALC ✨.
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Vi Keeland brings us a swoony slow burn, romance where 27 Dresses meets The Hating Game!

Sloane has been obsessed with weddings since she was a little girl. She's had the picture-perfect wedding planned to a tee. But that all changes the moment she's left at the altar. Working for Bride Magazine is like rubbing salt in the wound. She's become a little jaded, swearing off man.

Meeting Wilder Hayes puts a wrench in her 'not dating for a year' plans. She can't resist his gorgeous, azure eyes, and swoon-worthy smile. Did I mention he's British 🤌🏼?

Wilder is also captivated by Sloane. He stops at nothing to pursue her (he pays a lot of money to get her a cupcake 🥹). The two meet while she's covering a wedding for the magazine in which he is one of the groomsmen.

From that moment on, Sloane's night gets even crazier when she's suddenly pulled in by the bride to be as a stand-in bridesmaid. Let's just say it was an unforgettable night 🤭.

The story is a slow burn. Both Wilder and Sloane have been hurt in the past, so they had to navigate some bumps along the way. It was through the little moments that they fall for each other.

As always, Vi Keeland writes such great stories, and Jilted wasn't any different. Be prepared to feel so many emotions with this one!

It’s officially the best season- a nice long walk in the sun with a banging audiobook! Especially an audiobook where there is, in fact, some banging. I had a lot of fun listening to this book. The narrators did such a fantastic job of bringing Sloane and Wilder to life. I thought the concept was interesting and I love a book where the man falls first. The characters were all well developed and I really enjoyed their chemistry. It was good to get some representation of people with diabetes as well, without being hit over the head with it over and over. The steamy scenes were certainly fun too. Wilder was charming and I love when a man woos a woman. I also thought it was interesting how the author created his back story by doing some of his chapters in the past. It kept the book interesting and created the appropriate amount of tension in the future. Overall, I thought this was such a fun listen and I had a great time!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an advanced listening copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.