My The Wedding Date Deal Book Review - No Spoilers
Plot Summary
The Wedding Date Deal by Jordan Millsaps is a sweet, closed-door romantic comedy and the first in the Boyfriend in the Bargain series. Grant is dreading going solo to his brother’s wedding—a wedding where his ex-fiancée is the bride. His best friend suggests he hire a fake girlfriend for the trip. Annie, facing a cash crunch after a streak of bad luck, agrees to pretend to be Grant’s girlfriend for a few days in sunny Florida. The plan is simple: show up at family events, smile for the cameras, and keep things strictly business. But between the awkward introductions, pushy relatives, and the magic of a beach wedding, lines start to blur. The fake date turns real as both Grant and Annie discover they might be bargaining for much more than either expected. The story is packed with witty banter, sweet moments, and family drama, all set against a fun, Hallmark-style backdrop.
Why I Love This Book
I love the blend of humor and heart in this book. The fake dating trope is done with just the right amount of ridiculousness and realism, making every interaction feel loaded with tension and fun. Annie and Grant have genuine chemistry—watching their banter, subtle flirting, and slow-burn connection pulled me in completely. The meddling friends and nosy family members add dimension, and the awkward wedding moments made me laugh out loud more than once. There’s real emotion beneath the fun, especially when Grant faces family wounds and Annie finds her own confidence. I enjoy that the story lets characters grow and heal alongside falling in love. It’s a fast read, highly entertaining, and left me feeling both giddy and grounded. Even with all the tropes, it felt fresh, and I finished wanting more of the siblings and side characters. The clean romance keeps things swoony, and the “kisses only” approach works perfectly for the tone.
Who Will Like This Book
If you love romcoms with fake dating, wedding chaos, and just the right amount of slow-burn, this book is your next pick. It’s for anyone who wants witty banter, funny family shenanigans, and a chemistry-filled story without any heat or awkward explicit scenes. If you enjoy stories about second chances, redemption, and healing through love, give it a try. This is perfect for fans of Hallmark movies and sweet romance, plus anyone who loves seeing a found family form on the page.
⚠️ Trigger warning: The story touches briefly on abandonment, family wounds, and therapy in a positive way, but all is handled gently and with hope. No mature themes or explicit content.
Tagged As
romantic comedy, fake dating, closed-door romance, sweet romance, slow burn, witty banter, awkward hero, capable heroine, Florida setting, wedding romance, family drama, redemption, dual pov, boyfriends in the bargain, found family, Hallmark vibes, HEA, series, feel-good, no mature content
Steam Level
This is strictly kisses only—100% closed door. Expect longing looks, romantic tension, sweet moments, and plenty of fire without anything beyond kissing on the page. Perfect for anyone wanting a feel-good, wholesome love story.
