JULY 2018 - AudioFile
With her friend getting married, bridesmaid Wendy Liu is thrust back into contact with her friend’s brother, Noah Denning. Wendy was stood up by Noah at the prom, and she used her pain over that experience to toughen herself. Narrator Angele Masters conveys Wendy’s brash exterior as well as her softer side as she finds herself reflecting on her past. Listeners will enjoy the banter between Wendy and Noah. Masters gives the male characters heavy, somewhat clunky voices, but listeners will adjust to them as the story progresses. This romance novel is full of humor as Wendy and her friends deal with the upcoming wedding and what the bride claims to be low-key details—that are anything but. S.B. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
Publishers Weekly
05/14/2018
Holiday combines class and sass with a hefty dose of humor in her second Bad Bridesmaids contemporary (after One and Only). Workaholic New York lawyer Noah Denning has looked after his family for so long that he’s forgotten to live for himself, too. Toronto defense attorney Wendy Liu hasn’t gotten over Noah standing her up for their high school prom 17 years earlier—though he had a good reason—and when he visits Toronto, she finds reasons to be out of town. Then Noah’s sister, Jane, who’s been Wendy’s best friend since childhood, asks Wendy to be her maid of honor, and Wendy feels obligated to accept, even though avoiding Noah will be impossible. When Noah and Wendy decide to throw dueling parties in Las Vegas for Jane and her fiancé, they fight to outdo each other—and struggle to resist their reconnection, as Holiday beautifully illustrates through wry, snappy dialogue with a hint of vulnerability on both sides. Wendy’s determined never to let anyone break her heart again; Noah’s not going to rest until she gives him another chance. Holiday doesn’t skimp on burning-hot scenes of passion, and this winning hero and heroine will take up residence in readers’ hearts. Agent: Courtney Miller-Callihan, Handspun Literary. (July)
From the Publisher
"Holiday is a consummate master of witty banter...It Takes Two is a fizzy, delectable delight and the most divine escape of the year."— Entertainment Weekly
"Jenny Holiday turns up the heat and the charm for a summer read more satisfying than a poolside popsicle.... It's hard to imagine finding a more delightful summer escape."—Entertainment Weekly on It Takes Two
"This isromantic comedy at its best, complete with clever, sexy banter, a vibrant cast of characters, (and) a wedding that is a character in itself."—The Washington Post on It Takes Two
"It Takes Two is a witty, sexy and wonderfully entertaining romantic comedy."—USA Today, Happy Ever After
"Holiday combines class and sass with a hefty dose of humor.... Holiday doesn't skimp on burning-hot scenes of passion, and this winning hero and heroine will take up residence in readers' hearts."—Publishers Weekly on It Takes Two
"(An) irresistible mix of lively, piquantly witty writing; sharply etched, marvelously memorable characters; and some completely combustible love scenes that are guaranteed to leave burn marks on readers' fingers." —Booklist, starred review on It Takes Two
Top Pick! "The combination of laughs and emotional moments is what makes me love picking up a romance by Jenny Holiday.... With engaging secondary characters, a fun and timely plot (wedding fever!) and a sexy romance, It Takes Two is a delight. I can't wait to read the next in the series!"—Harlequin Junkie, Top Pick
Desert Isle Keeper! "It Takes Two is an excellent romance.... Check it out, you won't regret it!"—All About Romance
"One and Only is a satisfying iteration of the contemporary bridezilla subgenre."—The New York Times Book Review
"The perfect rom-com."—Refinery29 on One and Only
"The book's addictive combination of memorable characters, polished writing seasoned with deliciously acerbic wit, and some off-the-charts hot love scenes aptly demonstrates that when it comes to creating unputdownable contemporary romances, Holiday is in it to win it."—Booklist, starred review on One and Only
"Get ready to laugh, swoon and fall in love.... A sweet and spicy read that kicks off a new series in style!"—RT Book Reviews on One and Only
"Delightfully sexy and sweet, Holiday knows how to deliver the perfect combination of sexual tension and happily-ever-after."—Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling author on One and Only
"One and Only is FANTASTIC! A great start to a new series. Compelling characters, tons of heat, loads of heart. I highly recommend!"—M. O'Keefe, USA Today bestselling author
"Jenny Holiday takes the best aspects of romance and creates a comedic masterpiece.... Let the good times roll with this laugh out loud funfest."—NightOwlReviews.com, Reviewer Top Pick on One and Only
"Unforgettable and adorable characters, sizzling chemistry, romantic and heartwarming romance all wrapped up in one pageturning story—what else are you waiting for? Pick this one up now!"—TheRomanceReviews.com on One and Only
"Holiday's books are on my favorites shelf with Jennifer Crusie, Julie James and Rachel Gibson. Funny, light, romantic reading. Absolute perfection from meet cute to epilogue."—Rachel Cross, author of Rock Him
JULY 2018 - AudioFile
With her friend getting married, bridesmaid Wendy Liu is thrust back into contact with her friend’s brother, Noah Denning. Wendy was stood up by Noah at the prom, and she used her pain over that experience to toughen herself. Narrator Angele Masters conveys Wendy’s brash exterior as well as her softer side as she finds herself reflecting on her past. Listeners will enjoy the banter between Wendy and Noah. Masters gives the male characters heavy, somewhat clunky voices, but listeners will adjust to them as the story progresses. This romance novel is full of humor as Wendy and her friends deal with the upcoming wedding and what the bride claims to be low-key details—that are anything but. S.B. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
