Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory

A special thank you to Edelweiss and Penguin Publishing Group for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Olivia Monroe has just relocated to LA to start up a law firm with her best friend. At a hotel bar, she meets a handsome man and flirts with him for the rest of the evening. Olivia finds out that the gorgeous man she had such good chemistry with is none other than junior senator, Max Powell. Olivia has no interest in dating, let alone someone in the public eye. But then Max sends her one of her favourite desserts with a message—can she really turn down chocolate cake?

Because of Max's high profile job, they begin seeing each other in secret. Max is adorable and funny, and Olivia looks forward to their dates, even with Max in disguise. When they finally takes things public, everyone is talking. There is intense scrutiny from the media and they even go so far as to dig up an incident from her past. Olivia knows Max is special, but can she survive living in the spotlight?

This is the fifth instalment from Guillory's Wedding Date series and it is filled with decadent food, flirting, and some spice! You do not need to read Guillory's other books (The Wedding Date, The Proposal, The Wedding Party, Royal Holiday) before reading this one. Although there are subtle references to other characters/storylines from her previous books, there is nothing that would prevent the reader from not following what is going on in this story, but you may get a spoiler or two.

Party of Two stars Alexis' sister, Olivia. She is a fabulous leading lady with smarts and style. Olivia is thoughtful and articulate, whereas Max is more impulsive. He's comfortable in the public eye and incredibly charming. I kept seeing Fitzgerald Grant (Tony Goldwyn) and Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) in my mind's eye while reading this.

What I love about Guillory is that she pens character that are interesting and engaging, yet are relatable. Her stories flow effortlessly and are so endearing. Like her other books, the premise may be lighthearted and playful, but it is also smart and captivating.

Jasmine, you are a delight and I never want this series to end!

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JASMINE GUILLORY is the New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding Date, The Proposal, The Wedding Party and Royal Holiday. Her work has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Real Simple, O The Oprah Magazine, and Shondaland.com.

She lives in Oakland, California.

Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory

A special thank you to Edelweiss and Penguin/Berkley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Vivian's daughter, Maddie, has been given the opportunity of a lifetime when she is asked to style a member of the royal family and she's asked her mother to accompany her. Vivian is excited to take in the sights and spend Christmas in England, but what she never expected was to meet a dashing man who holds a very prominent position.

Malcolm Hudson is charming, formal, and has the loveliest English accent. He is also the longtime private secretary of Her Majesty—he doesn't usually share this part of his life, but he is utterly enchanted by Vivian and takes her on a private tour. Soon the two are exchanging flirty letters and kisses under the mistletoe.

They have mutually agreed that their romance must end on New Year's Day. With their time together winding down, Vivian and Malcolm maintain they are fine ending things...or are they?

This is the fourth instalment from Guillory's Wedding Date series and it is filled with festive touches, charming dialogue, and a budding romance. You do not need to read Guillory's other books (The Wedding Date, The Proposal, The Wedding Party) before reading this one—there are subtle references to other characters/storylines from her previous books, but there is nothing that would prevent the reader from not following what is going on in this story.

Royal Holiday is a little bit of a detour in this genre because it features characters that are more mature with age. The couple are navigating some unchartered territory—both have been single for years. This was refreshing and I think important to have this demographic represented. And can we just talk about the cameo from the Queen? Amazing!

What I love about Guillory is that she pens character that are interesting and engaging, yet are relatable. Her stories flow effortlessly and ooze charm. Jasmine's writing is charming, flirty, and clever. Like her other books, the premise is lighthearted, but smart and spirited.

Twinkling lights, festive food, a holiday romance, and the royals—what more could you ask for in a book? It was simply delightful!

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JASMINE GUILLORY is the New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding Date, The Proposal, and The Wedding Party. Her work has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Real Simple, Oprah Magazine.com, and Shondaland.com.

She lives in Oakland, California.

The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory

A special thank you to Edelweiss and Penguin Publishing Group for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Maddie and Theo are Alexa's two best friends. Alexa (The Wedding Date) isn't the only thing they have in common: they have a mutual hatred for one another since the moment they met. Theo is too uptight and arrogant for Maddie's taste, and Maddie is too boisterous for Theo's taste.

After a night of passion—that was an agreed upon mistake—Maddie and Theo can't stop thinking about each other. Unfortunately, they both share wedding party responsibilities which means that they will be seeing a lot of more of one another. The tension that's building further ignites their intense attraction. An attraction that only seems to be quelled by secret trysts.

Maddie and Theo won't admit that they like each other, but they also don't want to stop sleeping together. So they come up with some rules: they will keep their arrangement a secret, it will end when all of the wedding festivities are over, and they won't fall in love.

With the wedding fast approaching, and the end of their agreement near, the enemies-turned-lovers are secretly disappointed. Their connection can't be more than physical, right? And aren't rules meant to be broken?

Guillory is back with her third Wedding Date installment which is an updated version of the classic opposites attract story. Her take is cheeky, wickedly smart, and hot.

This story takes place part way through Alexa and Drew's relationship—although the timelines and characters overlap, you do not need to read Guillory's other books (The Wedding Date/The Proposal) before reading this one. Maddie and Theo take turns with this narrative and get some help from some new supporting characters, and some that may be familiar to readers. What I love about her writing is that it is so effortless and endearing. Guillory pens characters that are interesting and engaging and puts them in realistic situations that her readers can relate to.

Jasmine Guillory you are a gem! Your writing is charming, flirty, and clever.

JASMINE GUILLORY is the New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding Date, The Proposal, and The Wedding Party. Her work has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Real Simple, Oprah Magazine.com, and Shondaland.com.

She lives in Oakland, California.