Once Upon a Bride: A Novella

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By Jenny Holiday

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From the USA Today bestselling "master of witty banter" (Entertainment Weekly) comes this steamy and entertaining story of unexpected romance between two people who seem to be exact opposites of each other.

Jay Smith likes to be in control. His every choice, every move, is made with his carefully planned future in mind. Sure, some people think that's boring. But Jay knows who he is, and he makes no apologies for it. So when the lobby in his accounting firm needs a makeover, Jay takes charge—and quickly determines he needs a designer. What he does not need is a spirited woman who shakes up his very orderly life.

Elise Maxwell needs this job. After cutting off her overbearing, old-money family, she’s determined to establish a successful design business—all on her own. Independent for the first time in her life, Elise isn’t looking for a boyfriend. Not even someone as irresistible and fun to tease as her straitlaced client Jay . . .

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  • "Holiday is a consummate master of witty banter."
    Entertainment Weekly
  • "A perfectly plotted emotional journey.... Intense, heartfelt, mature and sexy as hell."
    NPR on Three Little Words
  • "{The} HEA is reached with warmth, humor, steamy interludes, excellent friendships and really delicious-sounding food."
    BookPage on Three Little Words
  • "A joy to read.... If you enjoy contemporary romances by Jill Shalvis, Kate Clayborn, and Lucy Parker, you'll want to add Jenny Holiday to your reading list!"
    Harlequin Junkie, Top Pick on Three Little Words
  • "A sassy but substantial contemporary romance with a huge dollop of humor."
    The Amazon Book Review, "Best Romances of February," on Three Little Words
  • "Combines pure fun with surprising depth....Leavened with witty banter, Holiday's sweet-hot tale captivates."
    Publishers Weekly on Three Little Words
  • "It's hard to imagine a cuter meet-cute than the setup of Three Little Words....Holiday's characters are as quirky and likable as your own friends, her story takes unexpected turns, and the dialogue is consistently clever. Best of all, the book's central conflict doesn't assume that relationship choices boil down to all-in commitment or no-strings-attached hookups, plus it stomps all over gender stereotypes."
    Apple Books, best books of January
  • "Holiday adroitly combines all the requisite elements of a great romcom--scintillating, witty banter and incendiary sexual chemistry--and a pair of protagonists whose emotional complexity and realistic flaws lend a welcome measure of gravitas to this brilliantly executed romance."
    Booklist, on Three Little Words
  • "Jenny Holiday turns up the heat and the charm for a summer read more satisfying than a poolside popsicle.... It's hard to imagine finding a more delightful summer escape."
    Entertainment Weekly on It Takes Two
  • "A witty, sexy and wonderfully entertaining romantic comedy."
    USA Today, Happy Ever After on It Takes Two
  • "This isromantic comedy at its best, complete with clever, sexy banter, a vibrant cast of characters, (and) a wedding that is a character in itself."
    The Washington Post on It Takes Two
  • "(An) irresistible mix of lively, piquantly witty writing; sharply etched, marvelously memorable characters; and some completely combustible love scenes that are guaranteed to leave burn marks on readers' fingers."
    Booklist, on It Takes Two
  • "Holiday combines class and sass with a hefty dose of humor.... This winning hero and heroine will take up residence in readers' hearts."
    Publishers Weekly on It Takes Two
  • "One and Only is a satisfying iteration of the contemporary bridezilla subgenre."
    The New York Times Book Review
  • "One and Only is the perfect rom-com."
    Refinery29
  • "The book's addictive combination of memorable characters, polished writing seasoned with deliciously acerbic wit, and some off-the-charts hot love scenes aptly demonstrates that when it comes to creating unputdownable contemporary romances, Holiday is in it to win it."
    Booklist, on One and Only
  • Top Pick! "The combination of laughs and emotional moments is what makes me love picking up a romance by Jenny Holiday.... With engaging secondary characters, a fun and timely plot (wedding fever!) and a sexy romance, It Takes Two is a delight. I can't wait to read the next in the series!"
    Harlequin Junkie, Top Pick
  • Desert Isle Keeper! "It Takes Two is an excellent romance.... Check it out, you won't regret it!"
    All About Romance
  • "Top Pick!One and Only is well-written and completely charming.... Contemporary romance lovers will rejoice in this must-read romance filled with sparkling dialogue and unforgettable characters."
    Harlequin Junkie, Top Pick
  • "Get ready to laugh, swoon and fall in love.... A sweet and spicy read that kicks off a new series in style!"
    RT Book Reviews on One and Only
  • "Delightfully sexy and sweet, Holiday knows how to deliver the perfect combination of sexual tension and happily-ever-after."
    Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling author on One and Only
  • "One and Only is FANTASTIC! A great start to a new series. Compelling characters, tons of heat, loads of heart. I highly recommend!"
    M. O'Keefe, USA Today bestselling author
  • "Jenny Holiday takes the best aspects of romance and creates a comedic masterpiece....Let the good times roll with this laugh out loud funfest."
    NightOwlReviews.com, Reviewer Top Pick on One and Only
  • "Unforgettable and adorable characters, sizzling chemistry, romantic and heartwarming romance all wrapped up in one pageturning story--what else are you waiting for? Pick this one up now!"
    TheRomanceReviews.com on One and Only
  • "Holiday's books are on my favorites shelf with Jennifer Crusie, Julie James and Rachel Gibson. Funny, light, romantic reading. Absolute perfection from meet cute to epilogue."
    Rachel Cross, author of Rock Him

On Sale
Apr 6, 2021
Page Count
160 pages
Publisher
Forever Yours
ISBN-13
9781538735596

Jenny Holiday

About the Author

Jenny Holiday is a USA Today bestselling author who started writing at age nine when her awesome fourth-grade teacher gave her a notebook and told her to start writing some stories. That first batch featured mass murderers on the loose, alien invasions, and hauntings. (Looking back, she’s amazed no one sent her to a shrink.) She’s been writing ever since. After a detour to get a PhD in geography, she worked as a professional writer, producing everything from speeches to magazine articles. Later, her tastes having evolved from alien invasions to happily-ever-afters, she tried her hand at romance. She lives in London, Ontario, with her family.

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