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shadowmaster13's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
gabbysreading's review
4.0
4.5 stars!
Oh, I really liked this Christmas novella by Jenny Holiday. Merrily Ever After was sweet, emotional, sexy and at times funny. I adored the relationship between Elise and Jay. I just love how much in love they are with each other. My feelings for Jay were all over the place. He started out strong. Dipped quite a bit. But then he redeemed himself in a big way. This book was just what I needed this time of year.
I hadn't read any of the previous Bridesmaids Behaving Badly books beforehand but that did not hinder my reading enjoyment. I'm pretty much addicted to this group of friends now. I can't wait to see what's in store for them next.
Oh, I really liked this Christmas novella by Jenny Holiday. Merrily Ever After was sweet, emotional, sexy and at times funny. I adored the relationship between Elise and Jay. I just love how much in love they are with each other. My feelings for Jay were all over the place. He started out strong. Dipped quite a bit. But then he redeemed himself in a big way. This book was just what I needed this time of year.
I hadn't read any of the previous Bridesmaids Behaving Badly books beforehand but that did not hinder my reading enjoyment. I'm pretty much addicted to this group of friends now. I can't wait to see what's in store for them next.
lifeand100books's review
2.0
Jays reaction to Elise's news is really ugly. How he makes it up to her is great, but I wasn't a fan of his initial bullshit.
nellesnightstand1's review
4.0
Elise believes she's infertile, Jay doesn't want kids due to his childhood. They married knowing this, so the reaction they both had to this surprise pregnancy was in line with their personalities. It was hard seeing Jay flip pot a little and seeing his childhood.
But with their friends anf family they got through it. It was a perfect holiday read of miracles and acceptance.
But with their friends anf family they got through it. It was a perfect holiday read of miracles and acceptance.
tessanne's review
4.0
I really enjoy Jenny Holiday’s writing style and characters, but these two characters felt too... immature for me to like as much. And it’s been a bit since I finished it, but I thought the forgiveness came too quickly and was not deserved (certainly not that soon). This wasn’t my favorite storyline either, but it was well done. I hope these two have grown up by now.
nellesnightstand's review
4.0
Elise believes she's infertile, Jay doesn't want kids due to his childhood. They married knowing this, so the reaction they both had to this surprise pregnancy was in line with their personalities. It was hard seeing Jay flip pot a little and seeing his childhood.
But with their friends anf family they got through it. It was a perfect holiday read of miracles and acceptance.
But with their friends anf family they got through it. It was a perfect holiday read of miracles and acceptance.
tiggeruo's review
4.0
I have not read anything but this author before and I am so ready to go and read the other books in this series. I love the friendship these four women have, its close but its also "family". They are there no matter what happens, and I love how the author had these girls and there crazy antics throughout this book. I really enjoyed reading this quick read and how even though Elisa and Jay are already married they are faced with something that she feels could destroy their relationship and how its not always perfect. This book does have a lot of adult language and situations throughout so it that's not your thing be forewarned, otherwise this is perfect to cuddle up with a drink and fire and read. I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley. I was under no obligation to post a review and have given my honest opinion
jaimejustreadsromance's review
4.0
4.5 Stars
Elise and Jay are back and boy have things changed for them this time around!!
I was a little worried about how this whole surprise pregnancy would play out between this couple who had both placed themselves firmly in the not wanting children club. I was worried about how we were sold that they both were not just okay with not having children, but that they preferred it and that they would somehow magically be over the moon with the news.
Well, while Elise took the surprise pretty well other than knowing that it was going to cause a problem in her marriage, Jay did not handle the news with grace or ease. He was actually not very nice about it at all but that fell very realistic to this relationship and I appreciated the realness of his reaction.
It was how the situation was resolved that really sold me on this book though. I love that Jay didn't just fall in love with the idea of having a baby just because of how much he loved Elise but because he realized that his reasons for not wanting kids were not valid and that maybe he's wanted kids all along.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review
Elise and Jay are back and boy have things changed for them this time around!!
I was a little worried about how this whole surprise pregnancy would play out between this couple who had both placed themselves firmly in the not wanting children club. I was worried about how we were sold that they both were not just okay with not having children, but that they preferred it and that they would somehow magically be over the moon with the news.
Well, while Elise took the surprise pretty well other than knowing that it was going to cause a problem in her marriage, Jay did not handle the news with grace or ease. He was actually not very nice about it at all but that fell very realistic to this relationship and I appreciated the realness of his reaction.
It was how the situation was resolved that really sold me on this book though. I love that Jay didn't just fall in love with the idea of having a baby just because of how much he loved Elise but because he realized that his reasons for not wanting kids were not valid and that maybe he's wanted kids all along.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review
themaritimereader14's review
4.0
This was a sweet read about one of the couples in this series that we know less about - and it was a fun way to pass an hour or two. I can't wait to read Gia's story after Christmas - Jenny Holiday's writing really works for me and her characters are so lovable.Thank you to Netgalley and Estelle from Hachette Book Group and Forever Yours for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book - it comes out Dec 4!
shellysbookcorner's review
4.0
So after reading “Once Upon A Bride” I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this story and catch up with Jay and Elise. For the most part they have been on the same page about no kids but Elise ends up pregnant. Talk about intense. I didn’t know what was going to happen. My heart was hurting for both of them because they have issues with their families. I could also understand where Jay was coming from as well. I was really torn and couldn’t pick a side to be on.
“So keep remaking me, Elise. Both of you. Keep remaking me.”
Even though this book was a novella it packed a huge punch and Holiday knocked it out of the park! I really connected to the characters in this story. I love the bond these ladies have and are there for each other through good times and bad. I can’t wait for Gia’s book next year but I must admit I will be sad when this series is over.
*NetGalley Review*
“So keep remaking me, Elise. Both of you. Keep remaking me.”
Even though this book was a novella it packed a huge punch and Holiday knocked it out of the park! I really connected to the characters in this story. I love the bond these ladies have and are there for each other through good times and bad. I can’t wait for Gia’s book next year but I must admit I will be sad when this series is over.
*NetGalley Review*