Reviews

The Wedding Deal by Cindi Madsen

snoopydoo77's review

5.0

I received a free copy from the publisher via Netgalley and chose to leave a voluntary review. Thank you!*

 

I absolutely loved this book, and I don’t even like football. That being said, please give this book a try even if you normally not a sports fan.

I have been a Cindi Madsen fan for a while and she is one of my go to authors. I honestly think she can write a book about golf or the weather and it be super fun and cute to read.

I loved that all her books have some kind of pop culture reference and are fun and funny. You always get laugh out loud moments, but also heartwarming and honest issues in one book. I also like that she has some  very relatable characters no matter what the book or theme.

This is no different in this case….

When we very first meet Lance, you get the idea that he is another typical asshole alpha male, but as soon we get his POV for the first time it is clear that that is not the thing, He is funny and loving, and above all a loyal family dude. Of course it doesn’t hurt that he is drool worthy. But of course he has his asshole moments too, so don’t worry . Overall I really, really liked Lance.

Charlotte, she seemed a bit stiff and all her rule following was a bit much …… at first. But then we get to see the real Charlotte and I loved her. We learn more about her and loved discovering along with Lance why she is the way she is.

Overall I really loved this book and didn’t want it to end. I can’t wait to see who will be next and hopefully we will see more of Charlotte and Lance in future books, because they are beyond adorable.

If you are a fan of contemporary romance, this is a must read book. Also check out any of her other books and I promise you will fall in love with them.

I rate this book full 5 ★

yodamom's review

4.0

A Funny, Sweet, and HOT romantic adventure
Sexy retired quarterback Lance has taken over his grandfather's team The Mustangs and all it's employees. He wants to make changes .Hi dream is to see this long time losing team become winners again. He's loud, jumps without looking and a bit of a playboy.. He starts by firing old boys club and doesn't follow the rules and uses non PC language when he does it. Charlotte is one of the long time employees and head of HR. She is a rule follower, paper pusher and dismayed by her new boss's lack of decorum and the possible legal outcome from his methods. While she maneuverers, all the right forms filled, and apologies sent, Lance works to rebuild a broken team., when he mentions a possible addition, and Charlotte lists his playing stats from memory, Lance can't believe his luck. Charlotte is a super fan with a knack for numbers, and an eye for hidden talent. Together this unlike duo will try to rebuild the worst team in the league and it's not going to be easy between these two opposites.
What a fun read ! It was hard to like both these characters in the beginning. They each were so stubborn, and wouldn't listen to each other. This was not an insta lust/love read, this relationship took time and it got dirty before things started changing. The characters were fantastic, each breaking the normal types found in so many books. Charlotte was a statistical genius, not a gold digging women, or even someone searching for Mr. Right, what an awesome female characters trait. Ms. Madsen is not afraid to break stereotypes. Lance while presented as a typical jock was anything but when his character was fully drawn out. This was a fun, sweet, dirty, lol, romance wrapped around a sports team family.
I received a copy of this book for an honest review

beckyrendon's review

3.0

3.5 stars

The Wedding Deal is a workplace romance with a bit of an enemies to lovers thing going. Because nothing says conflict of interest like...well, I can't say because I was forced to sign a NDA. 😉

You see, our heroine, is sassy, feisty, and the head of Human Resources. So any pertinent information I have about this book and the characters in it can not be disclosed. I can not in good conscience, or financially, tell you anything about the Mustangs, their staffing issues, or the actual Wedding Deal. Nope. Legally, I am bound not to disclose the tension filled lusty moments between boss and employee. I also have nothing to contribute to any conversation, accusations, or rumors about players being added, coaching staff, or other prominent parties.

So if your looking for the scoop, you'll just have to sign the NDA (also known as one-click) and read it for yourself!

ldooten's review

4.0

I thought this was a pretty good read! Fake relationships turned real are one of my favorite types of stories! The writing flowed well for the most part, although I did have to put it down and come back to it about half way through. I thought Lance was a good guy, but he did have his hang ups about trusting anyone. Charlotte's hang ups about following the rules got tedious after awhile. Every time anything came up, there were forms and sections of the handbook mentioned. It would have been okay mentioned a few times, not every chapter. I thought that Lance and Charlotte were good together when they could both let go of their pasts. The ending was super sweet, and loved that it fit in so well with the story. I would definitely read more books from this author.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.

lolo1894's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

00laura23's review

challenging funny relaxing

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.5

This is a fun, entertaining read. Lance and Charlotte are interesting, relatable, intriguing, entertaining, captivating characters. They captured my attention from the very beginning and held it until the very end. I enjoyed their romance and the path they took to their HEA. I especially loved how the story ended – it was soooo them. I loved the family dynamic of the story. The various secondary characters added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment. 

 

I enjoyed the audio version of this story and the narrator. 

mehak_garg0799's review

3.0

3.5 stars

Would have been 4 stars if the climax of the book was handled a little better, other than that this book was amazing. The best part, though, was that both our protagonists had a good head on their shoulders and had their priorities straight, which is such a rarity in romance books!

mindfullibrarian's review

4.0

Football romance but on the business side of things ooooooh yes please. I absolutely ADORE the female lead in this one ~ Charlotte is my hero.

cassire's review

3.0

I have mixed feelings about this book. There were definitely parts that I enjoyed. There were times that just didn’t flow. I had trouble connecting. The hero seemed like a hunk. I like how family was a big part of his story. I could usually relate to the heroine. I just felt myself not being interested in parts, like the daddy drama. I don’t know why. It was an ok read.


I voluntarily read an early copy.

sasha2599's review

4.0

I have enjoyed many Cindi Madsen YA titles in the past, so when I saw she had a sports romance book coming out, I couldn't wait to read it. I found it to be so funny with fantastic banter, and SO SWEET! I loved the chemistry between Lance and Charlotte, and since I married a college football player, I always enjoy a sport-heavy story. And Madsen definitely knows her football! It was fun to read about what happens behind the scenes during the draft.