Anna was never going to have an easy time at her best friend’s wedding. She’s the bridesmaid; her ex, Joel, is a groomsman. But she’s determined to get through the festivities with a smile on her face. Despite the fact that Joel is bringing his new partner, Bianca. Despite the fact she’s stuck sharing a house with the newly in-love couple. And despite the fact Anna has just turned thirty and her life is not exactly where she thought it would be by now. Anna has all her feelings completely under control—right up until the moment Joel drops a bombshell that rocks her to her core.
She needs a distraction, and Patrick, the wedding photographer, just might be the solution. Everyone has decided he is perfect for her. He is perfect for her. But the arrival of Mac, a not-quite-famous actor who has flown in from New York, complicates everything.
Much-loved YA author Nina Kenwood hits the spot with her first novel for adults. Laugh-out-loud funny with chemistry that jumps off the page, The Wedding Forecast will be the feel-good romcom of the summer.
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‘The Wedding Forecast is the definition of feel-good fiction. A romantic delight from cover to cover.’
‘A fresh voice, and a charming story.’
‘Lusciously romantic, big-hearted and life-affirming, with all the laughs, chemistry and sweetness of rom-com perfection—you’ll want to pass it on to your bestie immediately after finishing (or, better yet, read at the same time so it can take over your group chat).’
‘A romantic comedy that dwells, rather sweetly, as much on female friendship and finding your path in life as it does on finding love…Kenwood has a genuine gift for comedy, and the book bubbles along.’
‘Romantic comedy with a great twist…A very intelligent, kind book…What Nina Kenwood does so well is that she takes you not just into the happy endings (though there’s a lot of joy and humour), but looks at what Anna does when life doesn’t go the way she thought it would…It’s lovely.’
‘Sexy, fun and hard to put down…Kenwood is skilled at setting a fast pace and creating an irresistible romance between Anna and new love interest Mac that is vulnerable, steamy and tender…The Wedding Forecast will be loved by fans of Emily Henry on the lookout for a cosy and dreamy wintertime romance.’
‘Devoured it! The Wedding Forecast made me giddy and hopeful…It had that magic quality where I had to keep turning the pages beyond 1am. I felt such an affinity with Anna, and the way [Nina Kenwood] writes about bookselling was such an unexpected joy.’
‘[With] signature humour, warmth and charm…Made me guffaw until it made me quietly sob…It’s all delightful and joyous and you’ll cheer for these impossible-lovers and stay up way too late delighting in their happily ever after.’
‘Romantic comedy perfect! Filled with charm, humour and pure heart…A feel-good romantic comedy that is a love letter to writing, bookstores, bookselling and what it means to begin again…oozes with comforting sweetness…blush-worthy chemistry…Had me giggling well into the night.’
‘I read it in a single night. So fun!’
‘Will have you smiling from start to finish…A page-turner that you’ll smash through in a matter of days…With its memorable characters, hilarious situations, and touching moments, this book is sure to leave a lasting impression…A must-read.’
‘Kenwood blends laugh-out-loud humour with palpable chemistry for a feel-good story that hits all the right notes.’
‘I absolutely adored this lovely and beautiful rom-com…Hooked from the beginning and I couldn’t put it down. I went from being amused to being delighted, and swooning over characters who you can’t help but become enamoured with…Simply fun to read.’
‘[The Wedding Forecast] boasts the author’s signature wit and humour, a cast of perfectly believable characters, whip-smart dialogue and plausible real-world situations. It’s a charming, diverting novel for readers who love contemporary rom-coms with lots of heart and laughs to match.’
‘4 stars. The delightful messiness of love, life and friendship makes this novel a powerful story about finding yourself and discovering what brings you joy…This novel is as much about identity and finding out who you are as it is about falling in love.’
‘[A] romcom for our times…the dialogue reads like a Nora Ephron film script…Anna’s romantic troubles tug at your heart and Kenwood’s gift for humour means the comedy is also well and truly covered.’
‘Palpable chemistry [that] leaps off the page, making this novel such a joy to read..[A] feel-good, romantic tale that celebrates the unpredictability of love and life!’
‘Full of charm, love, humour and bookstores.’
‘5 stars. The definition of a warm hug in a book…My new favourite rom-com…There’s the quippy banter that makes you smile, the strong chemistry between the love interests, and characters that leave you so emotionally attached to their story.’
‘4.5 stars. A hilarious and heartwarming romance read you will fly through but not want to end…Nina Kenwood combines wonderful timing and visual comedy with taut and intelligent ensemble banter to produce innumerable scenes that made me grin; several that made me chuckle out loud.’
‘A fabulous writer…[The Wedding Forecast] is funny and relatable—the perfect ‘easy’ read that has substance and poignancy.’
‘A delightful blend of humour, romance, and self-discovery…Offers a fresh perspective on love and life, going beyond the typical tropes to explore deeper themes of friendship, family, and personal fulfilment…If you’re looking for a swoon worthy romance that is also smart and funny, The Wedding Forecast is a must-read.’
‘A little bit sexy, very funny and very clever. I always love Kenwood’s relatably anxious and awkward protagonists. I was giggling the whole way through and my heart was warmed by the ending.’
