This story features two couples, Gwen and Caleb who are madly in love and looking forward to their wedding and Jenny and Dean who are not a couple, just yet. Jenny is Gwen’s best friend but also a reporter who is covering Caleb, a famous musician. Dean is Caleb’s bodyguard who is trying to uncover the stalker who is sending Caleb some interesting hate/love messages. As Jenny and Dean work to uncover the person behind the threats, Gwen and Caleb struggle to overcome their insecurities as their special day grows closer.
I loved the dual POV between the two couples but must admit to enjoying that of Gwen and Caleb more so. There was so much action going on that I finished this book very quickly. With plenty of romance and unguarded moments, that I found myself racing to the end in the hope that all would be resolved smoothly for both couples.
This book I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

4⭐️ | 2🌶

What to expect:
~Two couples
~Grumpy x Sunshine
~Enemies to lovers
~Forced proximity
~Secret pining
~Snowed in
~One bed
~Dual pov
~HEA

Review:
Holiday Wedding by Dr. Melissa Dymond is a festive treat packed with heartwarming romance, suspense, and the perfect sprinkle of humor!

As Gwen and Caleb prepare for their winter wedding, they face some unexpected, and intense obstacles, from snowstorms to a suspenseful stalker subplot that keeps readers on their toes. Yet, what truly shines in this sequel is the parallel love story of Jenny and Dean. Their grumpy x sunshine dynamic, witty banter, and undeniable chemistry bring extra spark, especially for fans of the enemies to lovers trope.

Dr. Dymond’s dual POV storytelling is expertly handled, allowing readers to see both Gwen and Jenny’s perspectives as they navigate love and career in contrasting ways. While Gwen and Caleb’s romance explores the challenges of planning a wedding under public scrutiny, Jenny and Dean’s enemies to lovers journey adds depth and humor, especially as they’re forced to team up in the holiday chaos.

Though this is the second book in the series, it stands well on its own, with just enough background to catch up new readers. With an optional sweet or spicy version, Holiday Wedding is a charming, winter-perfect romance that balances the heart with a bit of heat!

I loved this book! I ate this up in 2 days! Caleb and Gwen were perfect in this story, and I loved all the side characters as well. I loved getting to know them more and see their wedding finally take place. The love between them was special, and you could see that throughout their whole story. The twists and turns in this book kept me intrigued. I was never bored, and I thought the spice was the perfect mix! The plot was so good and has really started to get me in the Christmas spirit.

I also loved that we got to see Jenny and Dean fall in love. Their story was so good and I loved the banter and angst between them. The way they overcame traumas and leaned on each other is what really drew me to them!

This was my first book by Melissa and won't be my last! I can't wait for Dean and Jenny's book! Thank you to Net Galley for allowing me to read this as an ARC!

Thank you to Dr. Melissa Dymond, NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

This was the PERFECT holiday rom-com/ suspense book! I loved that the dual POV was between two best friends, not the FMC and MMC that we usually get in a dual POV. This made it feel like we got two books in one!

The dynamics between characters was amazing! They had real conversations and reactions to hard conversations that we often don't see in books. I did not read the first in the series (holiday star) but the author did such a great job with the character development that I didn't even realize I was reading the second book in the series until I read other reviews from other readers! I will defintely be going back to read it to get Gwen and Caleb "origin story".

Definitely worth a read this holiday season!

I feel like there was so much going on, but also nothing going on at the same time?

Holiday Wedding is marketed as a romance, but it really is a combination of spice, suspense and basically just tag tropes. It didn’t feel like there was much romance imo. When you got the “romance” side of the plot - it was just semi cringeworthy spice scenes, but not a ton of real build up.

The first 40ISH% of the book, i was really bored. I kept putting it down and picking it back up later because I just couldn’t get into the plot, the characters or just the book in any way. I couldn’t figure out what was even happening cuz it felt like a lot of “busy work” writing the first half and not much plot.

The second half of the book was a lot better in my opinion. Some aspects were cringy or not my favorite but the suspense aspect of the kidnapping etc. was intriguing and kept me wanting to read more. I feel like once she was rescued and they got married the story should have ended though.

It has surprise pregnancy trope as well, it doesn’t bother me much, but it quite predictable throughout.

Overall, it wasn’t BAD but it also wasn’t my favorite at all. If you enjoyed this book, i am so happy for you and i love that, it just wasn’t for me & that’s why reading is the best because it is subjective!

This book is everything you could ever want in a holiday romance. It's full of humor, charm, and all the warm fuzzies of a Hallmark romance. However, it also has so much more to offer than that. It deals with serious issues such as PTSD from time in the military and stalking. It has couples who have realistic disagreements and can grow closer together because of it. It addresses the many struggles that arise when two people come together as a married couple. I am genuinely struggling to put into words how much heart there was in this book. I would recommend it to every single romance reader I know.

Thank you NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley and Dr. Melissa Dyamond for my advanced copy. These are my thoughts:

This was a fun romantic suspense romcom. The story is told in a dual POV, but by best friends - Gwen and Jenny, giving the reader a 2-for-1 romance story. This was a soft suspense romance, but when the culprit was found, my adrenaline rushed a little and I did not guess who the stalker was!

The story revolves around the two weeks leading up to Dr. Gwen and her famous actor fiancé - Caleb’s Christmas wedding.
While Gwen and Caleb’s relationship is tested; her best friend and journalist - Jenny, finds herself in a romantic conundrum with Caleb’s bodyguard - Dean.
While Gwen is away for a medical conference in Los Angeles, she will find that being married to a famous star might not be as easy as she thought. Add a blizzard, delayed flight and a stalker that seems impossible to find, will love conquer all for Gwen and Caleb by Christmas?
Meanwhile, in New York City, Jenny must find a way to get along with Dean and together catch the stalker before the big day. Add a blizzard to this already hot and cold relationship, and secrets and insecurities will come to the surface, but will it bring Jenny and Dean together or will they drift apart?

This was a sweet story, where insecurities are exposed; relationships are tested and characters stand up for what they want.
I loved that it was set in wintery New York City and it’s a nice read to get you into the holiday spirit.

Holiday Wedding can be found in two versions - sweet (no spice) & spicy.

This was an addicting read! I haven't read the first book, but there's enough exposition that I was able to catch up pretty quickly with the context clues. I adored the different view points, and the different couples. I was on the edge of my seat at times, questioning myself to whom the suspected villain could be. I was so surprised! I felt like the author knew exactly what she was doing with certain characters. This book had it all - charm, spice, and speed. I was able to devour the storyline and still connect to the characters on an emotional level.

I loved this story!!!!! Gwen and Caleb are adorably in love and I love seeing them as a cute couple, and a badass couple! and then Jenny and Dean are sooooo hot & spicy with each other, it’s like getting the best of both worlds between both these couples!!! I loved the dual pov from the women, the suspenseful tracking down of a stalker, the wedding shenanigans on top of all of this, this story just pulled me right in.

I love a good suspenseful romance, & this one is the whole treat! thank you for the arc!!!!

🩶Thank you Melissa Dymond and Haling Bookstorm, for this e-arc. I am leaving this honest review voluntarily. 🩶

I thoroughly enjoyed this holiday read. It has fun banter, lots of holiday cheer, and even a little mystery. One of the things I love most about Melissa's books is the fact that she has both a spicy and sweet version available, so if you don't want the spice you can opt for the sweet version.

This is the second book in the series, but can be read as a stand alone. I haven't read the first book yet, and was still able to keep up with the storyline. I loved that you got not one, but two love stories simultaneously and it was told from multiple points of view. Jenny and Dean's story was my favorite. It was sweet and fun with a little spice.

If you like grumpy/sunshine, enemies to lover, snowed in, and forced proximity you will enjoy this book. I look forward to reading the first book in the series next. If you are looking for a fun, light read that will help put you in the holiday spirit this book is for you.

I enjoyed reading Holiday Wedding by Dr. Melissa Dymond. You will fall in love with all the characters. I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely. Happy Reading!

I am honored that this was my first NetGalley book to review. I really enjoyed the Dual POV and learning of Gwen, Caleb, Jenny and Dean! Wasn't over the top holiday and I enjoyed it so much.

⭐ Dual POV
⭐ Medical Holiday Romance / Thriller
⭐ One Bed
⭐ Forced proximity
⭐ Enemies to Lovers
⭐ Grumpy-Sunshine
⭐ Snowed-In

A fantastic story with a perfect feel-good factor from the author who lets you choose if you want your romance sweet or spicy. Since my personal opinion is the more heat the better, you can guess which version I opted for. Continuing the story of a hero and heroine introduced in Holiday Star, Holiday Wedding finds Caleb and Gwen on the brink of wedded bliss but everything and everyone appears to be conspiring against them and their upcoming nuptials. From the bride, Gwen attending a medical conference on the other side of the country only days before saying I do to groom, Hollywood star Caleb attracting a stalker, even the weather isn’t on their side with a massive snowstorm grounding all flights into New York, anything that could go wrong does. Throw in Caleb’s battles with alcohol addiction and his fears of relapsing and Gwen’s fear of losing her identity, will love and determination be enough to get them up the aisle?

With Holiday Wedding readers get not one but two romances as Gwen’s best friend Jenny falls for bodyguard Dean who is reluctant to trust the journalist after she’d previously let slip something about Caleb, bringing an enemies to lovers’ trope to the book but they find common ground as they work together to make sure the big day goes smoothly. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this story considering Caleb and Gwen actually spend very little time together with a lot of their communication done via phone calls. Told from various points of view, there was a great flow to the writing with likeable and grounded characters and I enjoyed the hint of mystery with the stalker element and no, I didn’t figure out who the culprit was but overall this book was a great read for a rainy afternoon.

A spicy swoon worthy Christmas romance that is not a typical romance. Dr. Melissa Dimond does it again with a romantic suspense novel that entices the reader to keep reading.

ARC Review

Holiday Wedding
By DR Melissa Dymond
Publish date: November 1, 2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley for sending me a copy to read.

This is the second book in the Holiday romance series but can be read as a stand alone.

This is the perfect holiday book to start the season off right! A perfect mix of romance, mystery, suspense and holiday magic.

Dr Melissa Dymond has done it again with another amazing book that had me captivated from the very first page. I loved the multiple POVs and how we got to see two different love stories.

I absolutely loved Gwen and watching her continue to fall in love with Caleb. While also see her navigating second hand famous. While Jenny her best friend was perfect! The banter between Jenny and Dean was chef kiss perfect!

I highly recommend this book for the Christmas season!

Super cute read! I really enjoyed this book & the 4 main characters Gwen, Caleb, Jenny, & Dean. I also enjoyed that this book had a Christmas setting but wasn’t too Christmas-y - the perfect read to get into the holiday season.

Holiday Wedding Tropes:
- Enemies to lovers
- One bed (!!)
- Grumpy / Sunshine
- He falls first
- Good Girl
- Snowed in
- Forced proximity
- Found family
- Soulmates

Huge thank you to Dr Melissa Dymond, Victory Editing, & NetGalley for this ARC!

This was super cute! I love romantic suspense & this was a good one. Although it could have done with some more suspense!
This is book #2 of the authors Holiday Romance series & could easily be read as a standalone, like i did. I loved the tropes:
•One bed
•Enemies to lovers
•Movie star romance
•Body guard romance
Yes, this story took place during Christmas time it wasn’t much a Christmas story, which I didn’t mind at all.

A fantastic bit of spice for the holidays. An admittedly quick read, but I enjoyed the characters and their various plot lines.

Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing for this ARC!

4.5 Stars!

If you’re wanting a holiday romance that is full of suspense, winter vibes, and sweet or spicy moments, then this one is perfect for you! Melissa always draws me in with the perfect balance of romance and suspense. Holiday Wedding was a page turner for me. I needed to know how it ended.

“Don’t you know? Don’t you understand that when I walk into a room, you’re the one I see? When I sleep at night, it’s you dancing through my dreams. You are my past and my future. You are the only one for me.”

Gwen and Caleb’s wedding is only days away. Gwen is a doctor and Caleb is a celebrity. She’s been trying to adjust to the spotlight always being on them. Especially with a deranged fan that seems to be going to great lengths to threaten their relationship. She leaves to attend a conference when a snowstorm decides to hit. The stress of the wedding, the weather, and the threats weigh down on her and Caleb. Will all of it break them apart and cause the wedding to be canceled?

Jenny, Gwen’s best friend, finds herself snowed with her old nemesis. Dean also happens to be Caleb’s bodyguard. Having to be cordial with one another when work is involved is one thing but being stuck together is another. While they’re cooped up together in Gwen’s apartment the tension between them is practically burning. Will they be making it out of the storm as acquaintances or more?

“What do you want to call me?”
“Mine, I want to call you mine.”

Holiday Wedding has:
🎄 Winter vibes
✨ Suspense
🎄 Snowed in
✨ Found family
🎄 Grumpy X sunshine
✨ Celebrity X doctor
🎄 Sweet or spicy
✨ Dual pov
🎄 “Mine.” “Wife.”

Ps, it’s out now and available on KU!

Pps, Melissa always offers sweet or spicy versions of her books, and I love that you can choose!

So a few things I want to share that I didn't realize before reading this book, First this is a Book #2 in a series (it can be read as a stand-alone but I feel I would have gotten more out of it if I read Book #1 first and wish that I did) and Second there are two versions of this book a sweet one and then a spicy one. I got the spicy one and boy does it start off spicy right on page 1.
So this book is about the wedding of the main characters ( Gwen and Caleb, the couple from book 1 ) but there were a few other relationships (4, one is a mini-bonus love story with Alvina and Wayne and the other one is at the end of the book. not gonna give that one away ) involved and it felt like 2 books into 1. The 2nd main characters are Jenny and Dean. So much was happening and it was fantastic.
I like the story of Gwen and Caleb, BUT the real relationship that I loved was between Jenny and Dean.
This book is a Christmas-themed event and definitely a page-turner. There is love/romance, drama, mystery and some serious topics discussed as well.
I loved this book so much, and it was hard not to finish it all in one sitting but had to be an adult lol
There is sooo much to say about this book but cant because it will give away too much. You just have to go read it.

We do have a Grump and a Sunshine romance
Forced proximity
Holiday vibes

I can't wait to go back to read Book #1 (Holiday Star) to get some more background on the two of them and see all that I missed.
And I can't wait for the 3rd Book in this series comes out!!!!
Patiently waiting...... I have just turned into a fan of this author's work. :)