Three Little Words

I’ve enjoyed every novel in this series (though I haven’t read Elise’s novella). Each one of them has, to some degree or other, a prickly, self-protective heroine (which is my catnip). And Gia is Queen Prickle.

My double-catnip is when you pair one of these heroines with someone who is a caretaker. Not someone who tries to do everything for her, or protect her from the world, or (ICK) fight her battles for her, but someone who pays attention to her and makes her life a little easier.

Gia is a model who’s starting to have issues with food as she gets older and her metabolism slows down. And Bennet....he’s a chef. And while he’s observant of what she does and doesn’t eat, he doesn’t nag or try to change her or push her. If she wants one egg for breakfast, she’s going to get one egg. Prepared just like she likes it, even if he has to tell a cook at an Applebee’s how to make it.

*Insert exploding heart, farting glitter and rainbows*

Gia’s also a one-and-done girl with men - Bennett’s a monogamy guy. So they have some delicious (ahem, yes, of course that's a pun. The book will make you hungry) issues to work through on a lot of levels as they road-trip it to Florida for Wendy’s (heroine of Book 2) wedding.

The girl squad in this series is something to behold as well. Four different women, all fiercely loyal to one another and wanting the best for their friends.

Entire series highly recommended, though this could stand alone.

I was given a free Advance Reader’s Copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is the final book in the Bridesmaids series, and YES, you want to read them all! It's time for Wendy and Noah's wedding. Gia has Wendy's dress in New York because she recommended a tailor there and it's where Noah lived before he left for travel with Wendy.

Gia and Bennett meet when she is yelling at a customer service rep. Not the greatest first impression. She's a model, he's s chef/restaurant owner, so with the flight cancelled, he takes her to his restaurants and feeds her. They try to reschedule their flights but they keep getting cancelled (darn East Coast storms) so they team up to drive together to Florida. Have I mentioned that Bennett has the rings? So you can see why they definitely need to make this wedding, though Wendy is legitimately a laid back bride (unlike Elise of the first and Jane of the second books in the series).

The road trip gives them a chance to get to know each other and it also causes them to be more honest with each other than they have been with others in a long time. Gia has an eating disorder; she can no longer eat whatever she wants, her change in shape is affecting her career which is is heading towards the end of with no plan in sight.
Bennett wants to change his restaurant completely to a pay as you can model but is in limbo as he hasn't figured out how to make it work full time (currently he offers it two nights a month). He's estranged from his family and has regrets. What stood out for both characters is how they own up to mistakes but also have trouble with moving on from past hurts related to how others have treated them. Holiday did such a good job of balancing this and the pacing throughout the book is fantastic because it balances action and self-reflection during the quieter moments.

The last thing either of them are expecting is the potential for a relationship with each other - they could go anywhere and yet can't figure out what's next. It takes a lot of work on Gia's part to see potential for a relationship (Bennett was all-in way earlier, which is definitely my catnip). If you've read the earlier books, then yes, readers will get time with Gia and friends reunited before the wedding and by her side as she tries to figure out how to make the life-changing decisions she's been putting off and acknowledging her eating disorder.

A deeply satisfying ending to the series with a fun forced proximity romance road trip from freezing NYC to balmy Florida. The epilogue is one of my favourites and I burst out laughing at something I suspect all readers will enjoy. Sad this is the end but looking forward to Jenny Holiday's future books.

4.5/5

Loved, loved, loved this book! This series has been nothing but pure fun for me. Not only have they got deliciously swoony romances, but the books feature one of the most amazing groups of fictional girlfriends. With Three Little Words being the last book in the series, I was quite sad to dive into it, but Jenny Holiday made it such a treat to devour this story. If you're ever in the mood for fun contemporary romances, the Bridesmaids Behaving Badly series should be at the top of your lists.

Gia has always piqued an interest in me since the very beginning of this series. I've never read a book about a model so I was very intrigued by her lifestyle. While the rest of the books gave us a snippet of what her life was like, in Three Little Words we get more of a close-up look. It was fascinating, especially because we get to see the serious anxiety that Gia goes through as she was nearing the upper-end of a model's age. A lot of the book revolved around her fear of the future, her self-worth, and how she slowly figures out a potential new career path. Gia's complicated relationship with food and her body image were also at the center of Three Little Words, a topic that the author tackled with sensitivity and care. There were a few times when I wanted to cry because I may not be a model, but as women, we are so hard on ourselves and Gia's thoughts resonated with me on a profound level. Besides that, I adored her sweet and loyal personality. She was so devoted to her friends and their happiness - it totally warmed my heart to see the lengths she would go for them.

Then there was Bennett, the hero of the book and stealer of my heart. All of the men in this series have been swoony beyond words, but this guy was just my favorite. He was a chef (#bemine) with such an exciting passion for not only cooking but also for feeding people who may not have the means to. Bennett was kind, insightful and honest. I just loved him so much. Much of his issues revolved around the tension between him and his family. Despite it all, he hadn't let his complicated relationships become a hurdle in his life. I also have to mention how refreshing it was to have a hero here who was looking for commitment and who uncannily declined any invitations to hook-ups. When Bennett and Gia meet, they don't start off on the right foot, but slowly a bond grows between the two and let me tell you, the sparks were just out of this world. Their attraction to each other, the banter and the deep conversations they had only served to grow them as individuals and as a couple as they went on this road trip to get to Wendy's wedding. Of course, it was also a complete delight when the girls were reunited. I love love love how supportive these women are of each other.

Three Little Words was just the perfect way to wrap up the Bridesmaids Behaving Badly series. It made me smile, swoon and even shed a tear. I couldn't have asked for a better story for Gia!

What a fun series! I needed something to take me away from the recent stresses of my life and these three books did just that. The series follows a group of friends who are bridesmaids in each other’s weddings. Each friend has a distinct personality which I love. Some writers tend to write the same characters repeatedly, just plopping them in different scenarios and calling it a new book. But that’s not the case with Jenny Holiday. Each heroine was individual and had different struggles they had to overcome.

While all of the books were wonderful, I think my favorite of the series was Three Little Words. I loved that the obstacles were realistic and how much fun Gia and Bennett had together. How they supported and cared for each other as people so early on when it wasn’t romantic yet. They were just honestly good and compassionate characters and I really loved that.

If you’re looking for a fun read that will let you escape, I definitely recommend checking out this series.