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The Wedding Date

Zara Stoneley (Goodreads Author)

3.89 · Rating details · 5,565 ratings · 365 reviews

One ex.
One wedding.
One little white lie.

When Samantha Jenkins is asked to be the maid of honour at her best friend’s wedding, she couldn’t be happier. There are just three problems…

1) Sam’s ex-boyfriend, Liam, will be the best man.
2) His new girlfriend is pregnant.
3) Sam might have told people she has a new man when she doesn’t (see points 1 and 2 above)

So, Sam does the on ...more

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May 18, 2018 Berit☀️✨ rated it really liked it

Shelves: need-to-review, 2018, blog-tour, net-galley

4 Delightful Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This book was an absolute pleasure to read, filled with fabulous characters and lots of laughs.... The plot was pretty straightforward and has been done before, but the characters really brought this book to life...

Sam is not showing up to her BFF’s wedding alone, especially because her ex is the best man.... after telling a tiny lie to both her parents and BFF that she is dating somebody, Sam decides she needs to hire somebody to play the part... Jake is an actor needing ...more

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May 20, 2018 Dash fan rated it it was amazing

Shelves: blog-tour, favorites, profile, publisher-review

5☆ A Fun and Engaging Rom Com I couldn't put down!!

The wedding date is a fun Rom Com that had me laughing out loud i couldn't wait to find out what would happen next..

Picture this.... your bestest friend is getting married. Your Ex boyfriend who your hopelessly in love is going to be there and the best man.
Oh and did I mention his new girlfriend who he cheated with on you will also be there.... she's very much pregnant!!
Oh and its not just a one day thing it's a week long event!
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May 17, 2018 DJ Sakata rated it really liked it

Shelves: netgalley, small-town, humor, adult-contemporary-romance, british-isles

Favorite Quotes:

The drinks are green. I’m never quite sure that anything I eat or drink should be green. Apart from M&Ms.

She giggles in what I can only describe as a flirtatious manner and I could swear she’s got a bum wiggle going on as she heads back towards the front door. Bum wiggles should be banned for all mothers, at least when their daughters are there. Particularly if the wiggle is for the benefit of their daughters’ boyfriends. Honestly, it’s indecent, even if he isn’t a proper boyfrie Favorite Quotes:

The drinks are green. I’m never quite sure that anything I eat or drink should be green. Apart from M&Ms.

She giggles in what I can only describe as a flirtatious manner and I could swear she’s got a bum wiggle going on as she heads back towards the front door. Bum wiggles should be banned for all mothers, at least when their daughters are there. Particularly if the wiggle is for the benefit of their daughters’ boyfriends. Honestly, it’s indecent, even if he isn’t a proper boyfriend.

Dad knows the warning signs, he knows that sometimes, like after a bottle of wine, or a couple of cocktails, she gets stuck in and things can escalate. Like they did in Crete when Juliet said she’d dived in the Commonwealth games, so Mum said she’d dived for the Girl Guides and ten minutes later had to be rescued after a belly flop that half-emptied the pool of water. It added insult to injury when she recovered enough to find her saviour looked more Sumo wrestler than Hoff and he was determined to give her the kiss of life. For some strange reason we didn’t sit by the pool after that; it was all sea, ice-creams and historical monuments.

I haven’t had hot sex for at least three years, and that happened by accident when Liam accidentally put the air conditioning on a heat setting he didn’t know it had. I thought he was all hot and sweaty from excitement, and apparently he thought the same about me.

‘Steer well clear. I think she must be … what do they call it … vajazzled or something, to have led Liam astray like that… Well, the rest of her isn’t that pretty, is it? … Crystals for your crotch, it said in that magazine article I saw in the hairdresser’s. I’m not sure it would suit me though dear.’ From the look on Dad’s face it wouldn’t suit him either. ‘I’m quite sensitive down there and if you start using superglue you don’t know where it will all end up, do you?’

My Review:

I alternated between smiling and smirking while I read this amusing tale of relationship woe. Samantha had been unceremoniously dumped, shortly before her best friend’s wedding, where she was to be the maid of honor, and her ex the best man – awkward. The wedding festivities were to last a week, in Scotland, with friends and family, including the ex and his “hugely” pregnant girlfriend. Yikes - obviously his “double-dipping” had been going on for quite awhile, which crossed the intersection of Uncomfortable and Embarrassing and turned right onto Torture Street! Not wanting to be pitied and unable to find a suitable date, Samantha hired an actor, a sweet and gorgeous man, to be her pretend boyfriend. While the overall premise was not anything new - we’ve all read similar tales - the quirky characters, clever humor, and fresh storylines made this one unique. I adored the twinkly-eyed Jake Porter, who had relationship wounds of his own. Samantha’s mother was an original personality and her scenes provided considerable mirth and gleeful entertainment. I was brand new to Ms. Stoneley’s wily humor but I hope to rectify that oversight going forward; reading her clever words was good fun.
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Apr 22, 2018 .Under the pages rated it really liked it

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Mar 31, 2018 Rachel Gilbey rated it really liked it

This is a lovely and enjoyable story, that I think would make a great film. However that may be because I years ago watched a film with the same basic premise and in fact same title, ao although I enjoyed the journey and writing, I wasn't overly surprised about the overall story arc.

Ok there are differences between the film and the book as you would hope being completely different but there was that sense of familiarity with the thoughts that Sam was having throughout.

Putting all that to one s ...more

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Apr 04, 2018 Joanne Robertson rated it it was amazing

As a big Zara Stoneley fan I was looking forward to The Wedding Date even though there was also a slight apprehension as the description seemed very different from her other books-even that scrumptious cover was a bit of a departure for her! And I had also seen a similar plot played out in a film a few years ago. But I have to say that I really disliked that film and think that the storyline used here by Zara Stoneley would have made a far funnier and more endearing film. I could just imagine Ri As a big Zara Stoneley fan I was looking forward to The Wedding Date even though there was also a slight apprehension as the description seemed very different from her other books-even that scrumptious cover was a bit of a departure for her! And I had also seen a similar plot played out in a film a few years ago. But I have to say that I really disliked that film and think that the storyline used here by Zara Stoneley would have made a far funnier and more endearing film. I could just imagine Richard Curtis directing the screenplay of this book and I think it would be a huge hit!!

Sam reminded me a little of Bridget Jones if I’m honest. She was worried about her love life, her weight and all the other single girl problems of someone about to hit the big 3-0!!But when she receives an invite to her best friends wedding she knows she needs to attend looking the best she’s ever looked and that includes having a gorgeous man on her arm. Best friend Jess is marrying Sams ex boyfriends brother and Liam, the ex, is not only best man but is attending with his new PREGNANT girlfriend. In desperation, Sam decides to hire the new boyfriend she made up to save face and off they head to the week long wedding celebrations in the Highlands of Scotland. But Jake comes with his own baggage. How good are his acting skills really and will Sam be able to tell where his acting ends and real life emotions begin?

It wouldn’t be Zara Stoneley if there weren’t gorgeous men, cute dogs and beautiful countryside all wrapped up in a perfect package and tied with a pretty bow. The Wedding Date ticked all those boxes for me and I would even go as far as to say that this has now overtaken The Holiday Swap as my favourite of all her books! There seemed to be a different vibe to this one than with her previous books, it felt intrinsically relaxed and it flowed naturally with a perfectly pitched sense of humour. I felt that Sam and Jake were realistically portrayed, as were the other characters (especially Sams mother!!) and I really was cheering them on to get together on a less professional basis! But as always in the best romantic comedies, there were a few obstacles to overcome first!

I loved how the Scottish setting lent itself fully to the whole wedding experience, with the castle providing plenty of opportunities for illicit liaisons and misunderstandings. Again, I think it would make the backdrop of a great movie especially as everything Scottish is seen as very sexy at the moment (think Outlander! Men in kilts will always be very welcome in my eyes!!)

The Wedding Date is the perfect accompaniment for this years holiday (or honeymoon!) lounging around on a sunbed by the pool or even fishing by a Scottish Loch! It’s sublime cover draws you inside and then keeps you there with its easy going, humorous narrative and cast of relatable and likeable characters. Zara Stoneley has blown me away with her matrimonial mischief making and this book will hopefully gain this fabulous author plenty of new fans. If The Wedding Date were a wedding favour it would be a little bag of sugared almonds-beautifully charming, deliciously sweet but with an unexpected “bite”! I loved it! ...more

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Sep 17, 2019 Stephanie rated it liked it

Shelves: fake-relationships

This was cute, had some sweet and funny moments, and quirky characters. The main character wasn't always likable, though, and there were lots of communication issues that drove me a little crazy. ...more

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Mar 31, 2018 Gina rated it it was ok

So, after reading the blurb, I was a little wary about reading this book. On paper, it sounds exactly the kind of book I would love, however, it’s a plot line that I’ve probably read before and definitely seen played out on the big screen. So what was Zara Stoneley going to do differently to make this book stand out from the rest?

The story follows Samantha (or Sam, but definitely not Sammy!) who has been asked to be the made of honour at her best friends wedding. The only problem is, the best ma So, after reading the blurb, I was a little wary about reading this book. On paper, it sounds exactly the kind of book I would love, however, it’s a plot line that I’ve probably read before and definitely seen played out on the big screen. So what was Zara Stoneley going to do differently to make this book stand out from the rest?

The story follows Samantha (or Sam, but definitely not Sammy!) who has been asked to be the made of honour at her best friends wedding. The only problem is, the best man, happens to be her ex Liam, who dumped her after ‘finding someone else’. Not a problem, Sam has convinced everyone that she is so over him, and happily in love with her new man. Except, she has no man, and now must find someone to accompany her to the wedding so she can show Liam exactly what he’s missing. So how exactly does a woman find a man to be her ‘fake’ boyfriend for one whole week. Easy! You hire him…

I really, really wanted to like this book. As someone who had never read one of Zara Stoneley’s books, I had heard amazing things about them. She’s also from Staffordshire which is where I currently reside, so I really wanted to be supportive. However, this book just didn’t do it for me.

I found the main character Sam, so annoying and half way through I started to skim read the majority. I think the author was trying so hard to make her funny, that it just didn’t really work. Also, I really hate the idea that a woman has to lose weight to show her ex what he is missing. Every other sentence that came out of Sam’s mouth was about how ‘fat’ she is and it was really getting to me.

I think the male romantic lead Jake was okay. I just felt that the author tried too hard to make us like him that again, I just really didn’t.

I also didn’t really like the story line. I felt it dragged to be quite honest, a week together was too long and the activities were so unnecessary.

I’m not going to write much more on this book, because I feel it’s only fair that readers should make up their own mind. Whilst this book didn’t work for me, it might for someone else so please read it for yourself.

I’d only rate this book 2 out of five stars. Maybe I should try some of Zara Stoneley’s other books because I know they have received high praise. ...more

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Apr 14, 2018 Jordan rated it did not like it

Shelves: arcs, dnf, ebook, netgalley, romance, 2018

I tried so hard, and I almost just wanted to finish because I made it this far, but I couldn't take it anymore. This is really not the book for me.

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Well, it was a valiant effort, and I made it to 62% before I threw my Kindle across the room and finally accepted defeat.

Samantha Jenkins is asked to be the maid of honor for her best friend's wedding. Only problem is, her best friend is getting married to her ex-boyfriend's brother. Which means, of course, that he will also be there. With hi ...more

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Mar 29, 2018 Kaisha (The Writing Garnet) rated it it was amazing

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I have to admit that at first, I was a little bit wary about the concept of this book. I mean, we have all seen the film ‘The Wedding Date’ with Debra Messing and Dermot Mulroney, right? Plus, having read multiple books with a wedding date at the forefront of its storyline, I couldn’t help but wonder what was going to be different about Zara Stoneley’s interpretation of the theme seeing as it has been done multiple time All reviews can be found on my blog at https://thewritinggarnet.wordpress.com

I have to admit that at first, I was a little bit wary about the concept of this book. I mean, we have all seen the film ‘The Wedding Date’ with Debra Messing and Dermot Mulroney, right? Plus, having read multiple books with a wedding date at the forefront of its storyline, I couldn’t help but wonder what was going to be different about Zara Stoneley’s interpretation of the theme seeing as it has been done multiple times…

But, after reading ‘The Wedding Date’, I can honestly say that whilst the theme may be familiar, nobody has written it in the way that Zara Stoneley has. Ever. And I don’t think that they will either. There’s writing a story based on a popular theme, and then there’s writing a story based on a popular theme and owning it ten times over. Zara Stoneley is the latter and by golly did she own it!

Samantha has been asked to be the maid of honour at her best friends wedding. The wedding where her ex-boyfriend (the one who dumped her after dipping his wick in new wax before the old wax had even dried) was going to be the best man. Samantha’s knee-jerk reaction is to hide under the covers and ignore the invitation ever arrived, just so that she doesn’t have to come face to face with the man who thinks his derrière doesn’t smell after a bout of diarrhoea. But, because Sam has a conscience and a heart, she is determined to not let her best friend down on her wedding day. With no boyfriend, no date, no man in question, Sam has to think outside the box when it comes to wanting to shove her ex boyfriend inside a box. How? Well, you’d better read the book then, hadn’t you!!

Oh my goodness gracious me! This book!!!! I think I resembled a pig more often than not whilst I was reading Zara Stoneley’s latest offering! The amount of snorting that came out of me really didn’t sound healthy at all, especially when faced with a border collie whose personality is larger than life. Seriously, the dog is a legend and I want his bandana for my own dog!

Now, as a person who finds themselves checking into ‘Zara Stoneley Anonymous’ after each book, I cannot help but think that ‘The Wedding Date’ is her best book EVER. Seriously! The humour was absolutely brilliant, unforced, and totally in keeping with the overall vibe of the storyline. Not only that, the energy throughout the entire story was mind-blowing and highly contagious. So much so, I couldn’t help but feel like I could conquer anything, even if it meant looking like a prat whilst doing it. ‘The Wedding Date’ is Zara Stoneley’s most energetic book yet, and one which kept me with a humongous smile on my face the entire time.

Everything the characters got up to was unique, brilliantly written and full of hilarious one liners which ended up creating vivid (and hilarious) imagery in my mind. One word – horse. When you delve into this book for yourself, remember the word ‘horse’ and you’ll see what I mean!

Whilst I have to admit that the author may have adapted her writing style slightly with ‘The Wedding Date’, I for one am not complaining and think that the slight change has brought more energy and oomph to an already accomplished author. I would LOVE to see these characters back in another story, and I would love to see Harry settle down with a Mrs Harry to find out whether they dress their pups in bandana’s. It has GOT to happen!!

‘The Wedding Date’ blew me away and threw all of my misconceptions out of the window straight away. These bunch of characters are truly fantastic, with personalities you cannot help but gel with. Well, apart from the two characters which are total asshats!!

I want to stand on my soap box with brightly coloured pom poms and shout about this book for the entire world to hear – that is how much I loved this book! Honestly, what a fantastic, high energy, hilarious novel – ‘The Wedding Date’ is my most favourite book of 2018 so far, and even in my ‘top books of all time’ list. I have found my new book boyfriend in ‘Jake’ and nobody is pinching him!!! ‘The Wedding Date’ is the best date I have ever been on, and the one I will remember for a very long time…especially seeing as I will be re-reading this book until I know it word for word. Out-fudging-standing. Zara Stoneley, you legend!!! ...more

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May 09, 2018 Inn Auni rated it liked it

Shelves: romance

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The writing is more like a journal entry than an actual point of view. There's not much to describe the characters, the views or what they were wearing. I only remember kilt. Sam, the MC kept on and on about knees. And there I was thinking, was the kilt short? I mean, the guy can get a kilt that cover his knees right? And they do wear long socks right?

The premise was interesting. Sam got dumped. She had to attend a wedding as the best m [READ AT YOUR OWN PERIL. IT MAY OR MAY NOT CONTAIN SPOILER.]

The writing is more like a journal entry than an actual point of view. There's not much to describe the characters, the views or what they were wearing. I only remember kilt. Sam, the MC kept on and on about knees. And there I was thinking, was the kilt short? I mean, the guy can get a kilt that cover his knees right? And they do wear long socks right?

The premise was interesting. Sam got dumped. She had to attend a wedding as the best maid and she couldn't do it alone as the best man was her ex who would be there with his new girlfriend. So what a 29 years old woman do in this situation? She let her co-worker convinced her of hiring an escort.

Before going to the wedding, Sam wanted to meet this guy first. This is where it bummed me out. Jake, the guy, suggested they meet at a pound so they can dog-walk. They met at the counter before Jake went off first. I very much like it if they meet for the first time when Sam was being dragged by the huge dog and Jake was there for the rescue. It's much more believable when and if Jake declare his undying love because he kept mentioning that moment was the moment he knew he wanted to help Sam.

So Sam kept mentioning about her being fat which I assumed more like Kim K rather than Precious. And it irked me. Like why bitch about it when Jake said she looked amazing. When your man is fine with your figure than take it as it is and live your life. When Jake suggested jogging, for health and not losing weight, she bitch about it again.

I lost interest when they were finally at the wedding and met her ex because there's nothing. There's no wow factor. Jake was the all rounder guy because he could practically do everything. He's the perfect guy while everyone is nothing compare to him.

The book could be edited into half. The other half was rubbish. I'm sorry it was harsh but it's reality. I know it take a lot to write a book but, it take a lot for me too to buy this; with money and not leaves. Because I like the premise even though the story was weird, I say a 3 was the best for me. ...more

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May 07, 2018 Lisa Mandina rated it really liked it

This romance is as sweet as the piece of cake on the cover suggests. But it's not just a sweet story, it is also very real, and very funny. It was hard to put down. I was a little disappointed that there weren't actually any steamy scenes because it pretty much faded out as they began. It was just a little disappointing as there was a lot of really good sexual tension and build-up throughout, so I'd have loved to get the relief our characters did by at least reading about it. Other than that, I ...more

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May 20, 2018 Zoé-lee O'farrell rated it it was amazing

It is really easy to see why everyone is gushing over this book. It is such a lovely read, very fitting for wedding season (I am in fact bridesmaid to my best friend this weekend!). When I saw the book title my first thought did go to the film with the same said title and wonder if it would be the same. It has the same premise as the film but so much more. There is love, lust, heartbreak, twists and misdirections, and two people learning to trust and love again.

Sam is heartbroken, her ex-boyfri It is really easy to see why everyone is gushing over this book. It is such a lovely read, very fitting for wedding season (I am in fact bridesmaid to my best friend this weekend!). When I saw the book title my first thought did go to the film with the same said title and wonder if it would be the same. It has the same premise as the film but so much more. There is love, lust, heartbreak, twists and misdirections, and two people learning to trust and love again.

Sam is heartbroken, her ex-boyfriend Mr Boring, Liam just dumps her out of the blue as he has met someone else, someone who is 'HUGELY' pregnant. Heartbroken she now wants to find someone to go with to her best friend's wedding, where she is the maid of honour, to show that she is over Liam, the best man! Her friend Sarah suggests hiring someone, but they would cost an arm and a leg...literally. So whilst having a pick me up in the hairdressers, Amy suggests her brother, a broke actor called Jake. And so it begins...

The lies and deceit to her friends and family are hilarious, as Sam keeps 'accidentally' letting things slip out. They have to spend a week in Scotland together being a 'couple' (Strangest thing my best friend is also getting married in Scotland, I swear it is fate when I read these books!). Sam couldn't tell if Jake was acting as he was being paid or if he was being genuine about his feelings towards her. With Zara's writing style I believed he was genuine with how he felt, and to be honest who would not want a man like Jake, he sounded too good to be true!

It would not be right not to mention the cutest dog in the world - Harry! He provided so much laughter especially chasing Liam when the wedding photos were being done. That being said, I found all the minor characters so much fun, apart from Ruby (spoiled jealous brat sprung to mind), Sam's mum did provide the most laughs for me.

The twists in the book were refreshing and delightful, these sorts of storylines may have been done before but Zara brings something new to the table so it is far from a stale piece of wedding cake.

This book is such a lovely read, one for the wedding season, the summer, in fact, any time of the year. It is a book that makes you feel good, it made me laugh and cry(!!). It just shows that there is a true love out there for everyone, and sometimes you have to kiss a few frogs to find your perfect Wedding date. ...more

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Apr 14, 2018 Nessa rated it it was amazing

Shelves: the-tbc-book-club

I'm a huge fan of Zara's books, love all of her stories and this one certainly didn't disappoint.

I absolutely loved the story from start to finish, thoroughly enjoyed getting to know all of the characters and I completely fell in love with Jake and the adorable cute Harry.

Given the concept of the story, I was worried that it would be predictable and I was intrigued to see how it would all play out. However I need not have been worried as the story was in no way predictable at all. The author Z ...more

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Jul 05, 2018 Tiffany rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Awww, this was such a fun rom-com! I felt like Sam was such a relatable character because NO ONE wants to show up single at a wedding their ex is attending too. Not sure most people would go to the lengths of hiring a fake boyfriend but Jake was such a delight as a character. Even though the story line sounds familiar, I thought the author added humor and warmth to it without the book being overly cheesy. It put me in a good mood, so there's no higher praise than that! ...more

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May 14, 2018 Erin rated it it was amazing

Shelves: netgalley, harperimpulse, read-in-2018

Can I PLEASE be best friends with Samantha? She - and this book - were refreshingly delightful and good for the soul. Of course, the hired boyfriend is an old trope, but you don't care when you love the characters so much you just want them to be happy. I zoomed through the pages, literally LOL-ing - a perfect holiday read. As sweet and moreish as the cake on the cover. ...more

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Jun 11, 2020 Laura..devouring books like crumpets rated it liked it

Shelves: reading-challenge-2020

I did Enjoy this but the MC Jake sometimes acted like a dad with the thumbs up and winking all the time.... And the weirs sister who seemed to be jealous to everything other than a toilet brush for no real reason.

Still a nice read if not a little drawn out.

good british humor......

wanker banker lol

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Oct 16, 2020 Linda Dobinson rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favourite-contemporary, chick-lit

What do you do if you are bridesmaid at your best friend's wedding and your cheating ex is best man? Well, you find the perfect boyfriend, of course. This is what Sam does, 'cept it's not quite so straightforward. Jake has baggage of his own (some of it is quite nice though) which he has to work through. One fun-filled week in Scotland will sort everything out. Won't it?
I recommend this book. ...more

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Apr 18, 2018 Sarah Ramsden rated it it was amazing

Loved this book, couldn’t put it down. Will be looking for more books by Zara.

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May 08, 2018 Mandy Baggot rated it it was amazing

The PERFECT super-funny read of the summer!

This was a laugh a minute read and kept me turning the pages! I love Zara Stoneley books but this was by far her best yet. I totally related to main character Sam and all her dilemmas and confidence issues... and what can I say about the stunning hero? It really was full of fun, softer romantic moments, a few sizzling hot ones and a gorgeous pooch called Harry! Highly recommended!

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Apr 18, 2018 Noemi Proietti rated it it was amazing

Although they are often predictable, I love romantic comedies. Even if I know how they are going to end, I enjoy reading them, especially if they are well-written and have engaging characters like THE WEDDING DATE by Zara Stoneley.

I adored this novel. I laughed from the first to the last page (there is a scene with horses that is particularly hilarious) and I loved all the characters, or at least the good ones. I really liked the character of Sam. She is loyal, funny, a good friend, and complete ...more

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Feb 12, 2021 Alex Murphy rated it really liked it

This book was such a cute and fun read! I enjoyed the characters, storyline, the fake dating, and was easily drawn to pick up the book. I was super invested up until the end of the wedding where I did lose a little bit of interest, however, I was still content with how it all ended.

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May 02, 2018 Cynthia rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

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I read The Wedding Date by Zara Stoneley in one sitting with a bowl of popcorn and enjoyed every minute of (the popcorn too!) Samantha has been dumped by Liam, not just dumped but has found out that his new girlfriend is pregnant! Samantha must attend her best friends wedding and unf ...more

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Apr 09, 2018 Kel rated it really liked it

The Wedding Date is a brilliantly light hearted story that is amusing from the offset as Sam deliberates what to do about not having a boyfriend for her best friends wedding. In from the wings steps Jake, Sam is in need a confidence boost in the lead up to the wedding and the gorgeous Jake is just the boost she needs to help her feel brave enough to face her ex boyfriend and his pregnant girlfriend.

A funny and romantic story set in the beautiful Scottish countryside and has characters that you i ...more

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Apr 25, 2018 Elaine rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance, netgalley, 4-stars

This was a fun light read. I totally enjoyed myself while reading it. The book takes a little time to get going but before you know it, it pulls you in. But I did found myself caught up in the story quickly and once I got sucked in I didn't want to stop reading it. It's lighthearted but not daft, emotional but never sappy. There are parts that drag a little (mainly too many looooong scenes with Sam's parents and also some of Sam's inner dialogue could be easily cut back) but that doesn't ruin th ...more

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Apr 09, 2018 Peggy Jaeger rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Samantha Jenkins needs a date for her best friend's wedding, the one where her ex, Liam ( the best man) and his HUGELY pregnant girlfriend Stella are attending. Sam' struggled with going to support her best friend ( Jess) and not because she doesn't want to confront her ex. When her work friend Sarah suggests she finds a guy and pays him to go, pretending to be her boyfriend, Sam's not for the idea. Then she meets Jake, an actor, who seems perfect for the part. What follows is a wedding week in ...more

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May 10, 2020 Nicola Clough rated it it was amazing

I’ve always enjoyed Zara’s books and was looking forward to this one and you won’t be disappointed at all. It is a laugh out laugh Rom com book and of course plenty about weddings it’s fun and full of love to you will find you can’t put it down.
Sam gets asks to be a maid of honour at her friends wedding but the biggest eat problem is her ex will be there and the new partner is pregnant to so she has kind of told everyone she has a new boyfriend. The only problem is she hasn’t so she has to pay ...more

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Apr 16, 2018 Monica Mac rated it really liked it

Oh, I do like Sam, a lot! I found myself saying things like: "you GO girl", a number of times whilst reading this book. I love that she is not perfect by any means, but she is funny, quirky and interesting and that counts for so much.

This book was a total delight and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.

The way that Sam and Jake make this pretend boyfriend thing work, is just charming, it really is. On top of that, Jake has a really cute (but slightly naughty!) dog, just to add to the picture. And ...more

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Apr 20, 2018 Sue Ross rated it it was amazing

What a wonderfully uplifting book! The cover is gorgeous! The narrative is by the main character Sam who must have a date for her best friend’s wedding at all costs. Sam has had her heartbroken and needs to build up her self esteem, but her humour is deliciously dry and had me laughing out loud throughout the book. I loved Sam and I so wanted to see her happy. There are some great characters as well as Sam. The parents, especially the mother, were priceless. The humour is there but as a reader I ...more

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Apr 23, 2019 ItaPixie rated it really liked it

Shelves: netgalley, 4-stars

I've really enjoyed this entertaining, lovely story that has a lot of giggling provoking scenes that kept me engaged from start to end.

Sam is a single girl who has to take part to her best friend's wedding celebration in the Scottish Highlands.She has to spend seven days with all her friends and family but she doesn't want their pity because her ex boyfriend and his new girlfriend are among the guests too so she hires an actor as her new boyfriend.
Jack easily succeds charming every woman in the

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Zara Stoneley is the USA Today bestselling author of The Wedding Date.

Born in a small village in the UK, she wanted to be a female James Herriot, a spy, or an author when she grew up. After many (many) years, and many different jobs, her dream of writing a bestseller came true.

She writes about friendship, dreams, love, and happy ever afters, and hopes that her tales make you laugh a lot, cry a li ...more