This was a really fun read! I loved how fun, witty, and lovable this was. Aubrey is experiencing a lot of emotions as she accepts wedding invite after wedding invite. Almost like Four weddings and a Funeral, Aubrey has to deal with her supposed unlikable protagonist Monica. Almost a enemies to lovers, this story brings tumultuous emotions to the writing and character development. Aubrey's POV is one of deep pain and openly hilarious dialogue. The ensemble cast that surrounds our main character add so much to the story, it makes it enjoyable and less self centered. I found it incredibly enjoyable, especially as someone going to a million weddings every year.

3 stars
The opening chapter was the best. It really knocks you off balance.
But I found the rest of the story very repetitive. Wedding after wedding after wedding..ugh.
The main character, Aubrey, was sort of annoying and let another character..Cody, have too much to say about her life. He causes lots of problems...that was annoying.
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

All of Aubrey McFadden’s college friends are tying the knot, and she’s been invited to five weddings. Five. In one year. Who wouldn’t want to celebrate so much love and romance? Aubrey, that’s who. She’s going anyway, of course. It’s not her friends’ fault her college boyfriend left Aubrey on the day of their wedding. Lies, selfishness, unhappy surprises…no, thank you.

And you know who’s responsible for her permanently single status? Monica, that’s who. Their friends all say Monica Wallace had a thing for Aubrey back then—not that Aubrey cares one little bit why that still makes her heart race. Monica convinced her best friend Cody that marrying Aubrey, settling down, and locking himself into a 9-to-5 at the expense of his dreams would be a huge mistake. Cody called off the wedding, and Aubrey has never forgiven them. Aubrey McFadden is never getting married, but she does have five weddings to attend, and she’ll be avoiding Monica at every single one.

Georgia Beers does it again! Enemies-to-lovers sapphic romances are my favorite, and this one does not disappoint. This was unusual in one way, because we only see the story from Aubrey's point of view. I actually like this, though. It works well, as the story is all about how she sees the world (and Monica). Fun, easy read, lots of fun, great entertainment from this author, as always!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced digital reader's copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest review!

This is Georgia Beers at her best! Enemies to lovers, hilarious dialogue and hot as F. You simply don’t want to miss this one.

I received an advance copy from Netgalley for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Aubrey McFadden has had it tough, but she has made the best of the cards she was dealt. Being left at the alter by her college boyfriend Cody, she is left to raise their daughter almost entirely on her own. She worked hard to provide for her daughter Emma. A steady job and a nice little house. Ten years after not getting married herself she is facing the year of hell. All her college friends decided this would be the best year to tie the knot. So Aubrey has five weddings to attend. And Monica Wallace will be there for all of them. Aubrey doesn’t know what is worse, having to be present to celebrate the marital bliss of others or having to see Monica so often. As Cody’s best friend, Monica talked him out of marrying Aubrey way back when. And for all the ten years since Aubrey has hated her for it. But why, oh why, is Monica still the most beautiful specimen of the human species she has ever seen?

This story is told solely from Aubrey’s point of view and I think that makes it even stronger. Normally I like to see both sides of the story, but with this one being about the transition of Aubrey’s feelings for a woman she once loathed, it works so well. Especially since early on, it’s clear to see that only Aubrey needs to change her opinions on Monica. Monica has been at that point for the past ten years already and even before that. Monica gives Aubrey all the space and respect that she needs to wrap her head around what is happening between them. If that isn’t love, I don’t know what is.

Like we would expect from a Georgia Beer’s novel, the dialogue and self talk are hilariously funny. I love to see the distinctive humor between people, it’s another sign of true love I think. Aubrey and her best friend Trina have a way of communicating that is both honest and damn funny. When she and Monica start to connect and leave their animosity behind, it’s a sight to behold. And that’s not the only way they work together seamlessly. I won’t go into details, but believe me, it’s hotter than hot!

Aubrey and Monica have become one of my favorite couples. The only downside to this book is that there simply isn’t enough of it!

Such a cute, heartwarming read. This book was so easy to get into. I loved the story, the characters, just everything. I would 100% recommend
Thank you Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books for this arc.

Georgia doesn't disappoint as usual. Once again, she has written a beautiful story with characters who were enemies turned lovers attending enough weddings to make the story believable and interesting. I enjoyed it a tremendously.
4.5 stars

Thank you, Bold Strokes Books, and NetGalley for this ARC.

Georgia Beers has done it again! I cannot accurately express how each new inventive story she writes somehow overcomes all expectations. Enemies to lovers with a twist, single mom feels, and too many damn weddings all come together to sell us a believable romance. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Thank you to Bold Strokes Books, Inc. | BSB genre and NetGalley for providing an eARC for an honest review.

A fun sweet read full of second chances!

Aubrey has been invited to 5 weddings in one year and she’s dreading it. Weddings have been a sore subject for Aubrey since her college boyfriend left her on the day of their wedding. Now a single mom with a nine-year-old, Aubrey plans to attend all 5 weddings and do her best to avoid Monica Wallace. Aubrey blames Monica for being the one to talk Cody (her college boyfriend) out of their wedding a decade ago.
I enjoyed how this book was structured. Each chapter of the book is dedicated to a different wedding, so we got to see how Aubrey and Monica’s relationship changed and developed over time.

There were a lot of sweet moments with Aubrey’s daughter, Emma. I think seeing Aubrey’s relationship with Emma was one of my favorite parts of the book. Aubrey spends so much of her time taking care of Emma, so it was beautiful to see Monica taking care of Aubrey.
The only part of the book I wasn’t satisfied with was part of the ending – warning for spoilers from here on out. Monica explains that she has been in love with Aubrey since college and she was trying to act in Aubrey’s best interest by trying to convince Cody to not marry her. I think we were expected to find that sweet, but it came off as rude and controlling to me. I decided to just suspend my disbelief about that, so I still enjoyed the book.

After reading this book, I’m interested in reading other novels by Georgia Beers!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book!

Highlights:
- single mom finding love where she least expects it
- “My heart has always been with somebody else.”
- bi main character
- sapphic romance (lesbian love interest)
- a love story told in 7 weddings

This is classic Georgia Beers right here!

I loved the slow burn of I hate you/I tolerate you/nope, I hate you/I think I like you/I'm definitely lusting after you/I love you. There was an effective push and pull/give and take throughout the story and it made the book what it is. The characters were likable and believable, and I loved that Beers showed the many facets of Aubrey - heartbroken when left at the altar, holding a grudge against Monica because of that incident, yet a really great mother, a tolerant co-parent, and a forgiving friend and partner.

Well-rounded overall - I didn't want the story to end as quickly as it did. PLEASE write more like this one.

I have read so many Georgia Beers novels at this point, and I always have an enjoyable time. This felt like a bit of a different pace to a lot of Beers’ other books. It felt much snappier and fast-paced, and focused mostly around small vignettes rather than a traditional romance arc. This was definitely a very fun plot as we jumped from wedding to wedding (with some bits in between) to follow the many evolving interactions between our main characters.

My favourite thing about this was how Beers captured the often inebriated, sometimes awkward and always exhausting experience of going to weddings and catching up with people from the past. I also enjoyed the romance as it amped up towards the end.

While there were definitely fun and sweet moments in this book, it didn’t captivate me as much as I would have wanted. I didn’t feel any major connection to any of the characters and their lives or conflict. It made the book almost feel emotionally empty for me, so while it was enjoyable, I didn’t feel much more than that.

I will always continue picking up Georgia Beers’ books, although I do admit they have felt a bit hit or miss recently. Fingers crossed I enjoy the next one more.

Beers back to her best!

What a start! Hooked by the first chapter. The dialogue zings. This book is a delight from start to finish. Perfectly crafted sentences and scenes. I literally read it with a smile on my face, well apart from when my jaw dropped at the last sentence of the first chapter, and it was game on!

The book begins with Aubrey, left at the alter by her college boyfriend, before jumping forward 10 years to Aubrey attending the weddings of her college friends, alongside the girl who convinced her fiancé not to go through with things. Said girl is also very hot.

This was a very easy read, quickly going from angst to cute. I think it started off well, before falling into predictability in the middle/end, with some very nice moments (every time Monica took care of Aubrey?? Stop right now). I'm glad we got to see a decent amount of the beginning of their relationship before the epilogue. I did find myself wanting a bit more, particularly outside of the lust/sex, and I felt there still needed to be more communication even though things were meant to be resolved. As with most romance novels, communication isn't always the best, and there seemed to be an issue just for the sake of a third act conflict.


There was some common phrases used (eg "their tongues battled for dominance") and occasional slips in narrator voice, but overall this was an enjoyable read. I liked the characters and relationships, making me reminisce on my own wedding, friendships, and family. I read the whole thing quickly in one go, and I'd be interested in a follow up. There were multiple queer characters, but it would've been nice to include representation for other demographics too.

Thank you to net galley for the arc.

Georgia Beers has been a go-to author for me for years. Each time she releases a book I snatch it up and quickly devour it. With Aubrey, McFadden is never getting married, she has crafted a tail that is completely outside the realm of most peoples’ comprehension and made it not only engaging, but authentic. While the themes are heavy, her ability to weave in humor with witty one-liners keeps the story from taking a darker turn.

I love the cover of this book! Its dynamic simplicity and amazing title persuaded me to shirk all my adult responsibilities so I could tear through the pages.

Aubrey McFadden Is Never Getting Married is a tale that highlights what a phenomenal author Georgia Beers is. The unique plotline with dynamic characters, witty dialogue, realistic exchanges, and powerful themes make this an unforgettable read. The heaviness of the themes is balanced with light humor to keep the story upbeat. It’s a story about acceptance, forgiveness, honesty, and leaning into vulnerability. I highly recommend holding all calls, grabbing a copy, and settling into your go-to reading spot with your favorite beverage.

I challenge anyone to read the first chapter and not get caught up by Aubrey and her story
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Aubrey had to go through many challenges after her fiancé left her at the altar to take a sabbatical and go travel the world and from that day on Monica Wallace is enemy number one
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Unfortunately, they both share the same group of friends since college and now that five of them have decided to get married in the same year, they are forced to stay closer and avoiding her becomes almost impossible, especially when they are paired together for some activities
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Of course, there is a lot that Monica didn't know the day she told her best friend that it was better for him not to get married, and Aubrey begins to notice that hate is a very strong word, especially when she keeps apologizing and trying to understand her
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I love Georgia Beers romance and I have several favorites of her, but I wanted more bickering, maybe is that you get to read all from Aubrey point of view and I wanted more Enemies before we get to the next part. But I've stayed all night reading and I finished in one go, I still think of some scenes and I think that they're going to live rent free for a while 🤗
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Thanks to Georgia Beers and Boldstroke books for this amazing book

Georgia Beers has become a household name in the world of LGBTQ+ romance novels, and her latest work, Aubrey McFadden Is Never Getting Married, proves she is worthy of the attention. With its captivating characters, engaging plot, and impactful themes, this book is a pure delight to read. Its enemies-to-lovers narrative tugs at the heart, making one hope for resolution and forgiveness between its leading ladies. Aubrey and Monica’s push-and-pull dynamic is complicated and knotty, but Beers keeps it fun with her quick wit and sense of humor. The crafty banter ensures that readers have a good time.

Georgia Beers has a unique writing style, and that’s part of her appeal. She scripts novels with an emotional depth that’s authentic and relatable. Her portrayal of same-sex love is explored honestly and compassionately. Raw emotion and tender vulnerability are threaded through well-written scenes with care, facilitating a solid connection with readers. She has a special talent for this; she taps into the humanity of people and draws readers in. Often, they see parts of themselves reflected in the storytelling. It’s what compels them to choose her books, making her the best-selling author that she is.

Because Beers knows how to design solid, likable characters, Aubrey McFadden Is Never Getting Married’s characters are completely enchanting. Beers has a remarkable talent for crafting characters that feel like friends, and this book is no exception. Readers could sit down and share a glass of wine with any of them, especially Aubrey. The story is told from her point of view, and as soon as readers meet her, they are drawn to her. She’s witty, independent, and completely irresistible. Her journey becomes important to readers; they want to see her happy.

The same can be said of Monica. In the beginning, she comes off as the bad guy, but it’s a little more complicated than that. On closer inspection, readers find they can’t help but like her. She battles Aubrey’s anger and animosity with a grace and class that’s simply endearing. Her humor, intellect, and resilience resonate with readers, giving the storytelling a captivating complexity. Her compelling journey adds a unique flavor to the story, elevating it beyond the simple enemies-to-lovers romance.

Beyond its compelling characters, Aubrey McFadden Is Never Getting Married boasts an engaging plot that keeps readers hooked from the start. Aubrey’s experience of being dumped at the altar really resonates with readers. However, it’s her determination to shove all the hurt aside and attend her five friends’ weddings that really fascinates readers. Each wedding seems to add just a little more drama to her life and she can’t escape it—because she can’t escape Monica. The unavoidable path crossing and isle walking provides the perfect mix of conflict and tension. Beers keeps it light though. She balances it nicely with humor, and readers are there for it.

Final remarks…

Georgia Beers fans will love Aubrey McFadden Is Never Getting Married. Utilizing her unique writing style and her prowess as a storyteller, Beers gives readers something that’s memorable and fun. The compelling dialogue, realistic interactions, and powerful themes make this one a real contender for becoming a favorite among sapphic fans.

Strengths…

Well-developed, likable characters
Entertaining, engaging storyline
Well-scripted dialogue
Nicely paced and plotted

I loved the premise of this novel. It's so relatable to be the one person in your friend group who isn't busy getting married or having kids. Aubrey was such a fun character to go on this journey with.

"Georgia Beers' 'Audrey McFadden Is Never Getting Married' is an absolute delight from start to finish. Beers' writing effortlessly weaves together humor, heart, and romance, creating a story that is both entertaining and deeply touching. Audrey McFadden's journey is one of self-discovery and empowerment, and readers will find themselves cheering for her every step of the way. With its relatable characters, witty dialogue, and charming plot twists, this book is a must-read for anyone looking for a feel-good, uplifting romance."

I loved Aubrey and Monica, but I would've loved to know a bit more about Monica's thoughts throughout the story. I enjoyed the plot - the forced interactions at each wedding and the angsty build-up between the two. I can always count on Georgia Beers for a solid romance. The only issue I really had was the ten-year grudge Aubrey was holding onto. Seriously, let it go...

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC.

As someone who personally *loves* main characters who are in denial the whole way, I adored Aubrey McFadden. Oh Aubrey, Aubrey, Aubrey, who got left on her wedding day while pregnant and who can't seem to not be attracted to Monica her pseudo nemesis? How I love angst in all its forms. What a fun and expectantly solid read from Georgia Beers. Would love a Monica POV

Aubrey and Cody are set to get married, that is until Cody leaves Aubrey on their wedding day. Codys friend Monica confesses she told Cody marrying Aubrey was a bad idea, so Aubrey sets out on a warpath against Monica for the next ten years. Aubrey is pregnant, single, and blames Monica for it all. Cody is a lousy dad who is never around but Aubrey is a great devoted mother to their daughter Emma.

Now everyone is getting married in the friend group and Aubrey has to see Monica over and over eventually growing attracted and finding feelings. A quick read rom com.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC**