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by Melissa Dymond (Nov 1, 2024) Many thanks to Melissa for the #gifted advanced copy of her book—a fun, unique addition to your holiday reading list!

In this follow-up to last year’s Holiday Star, we’re reunited with Gwen and her best friend Jenny as they navigate the chaotic days leading up to Gwen’s wedding to Caleb Lawson, a larger-than-life celebrity. Gwen is juggling her demanding career as a doctor with the pressures of newfound fame, while Jenny teams up with Dean, Caleb’s bodyguard, in a race against time to uncover the identity of Caleb’s stalker and the person targeting Gwen. All of this unfolds as Gwen presents at a medical conference, Caleb scrambles to finalize wedding plans, and a massive storm barrels down on New York City.

This book is incredibly unique and wonderfully engaging! Told in dual POVs, the story seamlessly weaves Gwen and Jenny’s separate but interconnected journeys, all hurtling toward Gwen’s wedding day. It was a delight to revisit Gwen and Caleb, whose first book was filled with challenges, and explore the complexities of life and love under the spotlight of Caleb’s celebrity. The downside of fame adds a refreshing and realistic layer to their story. Meanwhile, Jenny and Dean’s enemies-to-lovers arc is filled with tension, humor, and heart. Melissa Dymond excels at crafting characters with rich, emotional backstories, making it impossible not to root for them.

The most exciting part of this book is its romantic suspense element, culminating in a pulse-pounding, edge-of-your-seat race to uncover the villain. Holiday Wedding delivers the perfect mix of swoon-worthy romance and thrilling suspense, making it an absolutely un-put-downable holiday read. If you’re looking for something different to spice up your holiday TBR, this is it!