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BOOKWORM REVIEW: The Wedding Confession by JJ Knight

 

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
SPICE: 🔥🔥🔥

Ensley James has just been kicked out of her best friend's wedding. 

No, no - she and her friend are fine, but her friend's stepmother's reaction to spilled wine was akin to "NO MORE WIRE HANGERS". Now she is left standing in a torrential downpour. 

She supposes there is a bright side to this unfortunate series of events: She is also locked out with Drew Daniels, grumpy groomsman and Ensley's longtime crush. They find a small shed to wait out the rain, and after chatting about childhood memories, Drew confesses that he is a one-date kind of guy. Ensley challenges him to three dates, to which he agrees.

Would Drew go back to his one-date rule after the three dates, or would Ensley's charm lure him in for more?

This was a fun, low-angst spring read. The pacing was on point, and I read the entire thing in one sitting. I adored Ensley. A dedicated friend, she was charming and relatable - someone I could easily root for in the 200 or so pages I've known her. Drew was a bit more of an acquired taste. I love grumpy men but he lacked a certain charm in the beginning that Ensley manages to draw out in the end.

Thankfully, even with Drew's broodiness, their connection was still great and believable, thanks to JJ Knight's infusion of details about their history and the flirty banter. The spice was also a nice surprise. I had expected this to be a two-pepper or less, but we certainly got more.

This first book in Knight's Wedding Meet Cute series has set the bar high for the subsequent books, and I cannot wait to read them all.

** I am voluntarily reviewing an advance copy of this book. Thank you to J.J. Knight, Montlake, and NetGalley for providing an ARC. **

ABOUT THE BOOK

One spilled glass of wine and bridesmaid Ensley James is ejected from a country club wedding in the rain. Ensley looks on the bright side. That would be her longtime crush Drew Daniels. The moody, broody, skin-pricklingly sexy groomsman is tossed out with her. Waiting out a hot spring storm in a cozy shed for two, it’s time for Drew’s confession: he’s strictly a one-nighter. Ensley’s dare? Give her three date nights and see where it goes.

A veterinarian like Drew is great when it comes to puppy love, but he has his reasons for his rules about women: no true feelings, just flings. So why agree to Ensley’s three-date challenge? Easy. Miss Ray of Freaking Sunshine is absolutely irresistible. Night after night, Ensley and Drew can’t ignore the heat, the growing intimacy—and the unexpected complications. Drew’s walls may be crumbling, but Ensley’s still at risk of being another tryst.

Especially with Ensley’s final confession. This one could be their rockiest challenge yet.


MEET J.J. KNIGHT

JJ Knight is the USA Today bestselling author of romantic comedies and sports romance. She’s a fierce mama bear for all the humans under her care: biological, adopted, and those in need of mom hugs. Her books portray characters who learn to push through hardship to find love and belly laughs.

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Website ➡️ https://jjknight.com/
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