What’s a girl to do after being ditched at the altar by text message? That’s right. Text. Message.How does she pick up the pieces and move on? I’m no Dear Abby but here’s a little free advice… anything out into the hallway because you’ll injure your hot new neighbor.
Advice #3 – When said neighbor brings over Chinese Food do not let him stay and keep you company. It’s awkward when you realize he’s your boss.
Advice #4 – Accept his offer to help you with your side business but think twice before using a date to his sister’s wedding as collateral.
Advice #5 – Investigate who your mystery neighbor really is. Don’t trust his word even if he’s the world’s best kisser.
If you listen to nothing else, pay attention to that last one. It’s the most important and will save you a lot of heartache.
Xo,
LOVESICK IN LAKE STARLIGHT
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Advice from a Jilted Bride is book two in The Baileys series. It can be read as a standalone. Each book has a different Bailey as the main character. I fell in love with the Bailey family in the first book. I really liked that in the beginning of this one we get a list of all Bailey siblings with their ages and what they do for work. I did refer to this a couple of times while reading so to see where some of the siblings fell in age order.
This one is Brooklyn’s story. Brooklyn is a great character. She’s down to earth girl. She’s is kind and caring. When this one starts she gets left at the alter by her fiancee. That’s huge for her to deal but she has her family by her side. She has a new neighbor too. Wyatt is her new neighbor and the first time they meet is a little funny. Wyatt is a nice guy. Brooklyn and Wyatt start off at friends. It’s a slow burn story but it moves at a perfect pace. Wyatt doesn’t plan on staying in Lake Starlight and he certainly didn’t plan on meeting and liking Brooklyn. Wyatt isn’t completely honest at first and that causes some bumps for them. I so loved this one and can’t wait to read more about the Bailey family.
A funny and emotional story! Ashley @ Carolina Chic’s Read
Piper Rayne does it again with the second book in the Bailey series. Wyatt and Brooklyn will have you going through the all the emotions. It’s a great read and you will not be disappointed.
I’m so in love with this family!
The newest outsider to infiltrate the Bailey clan is Wyatt, and I was hooked on him from the start. He’s got a bit of mystery about him, but once he starts to open up, you realize he’s actually a pretty great guy. Going from city life to the small town life is a bit of a shock for him, but he doesn’t even have time to miss it because there’s never a dull moment in Lake Starlight. Wyatt fits right in. He’s funny, charming, shockingly sweet, and in-your-face sexy.
Brooklyn Bailey has her life all mapped out…until she doesn’t anymore. But she’s not going to let this setback define her life. She’s tougher than some give her credit for, but she’s one of the nicest, most caring people you’ll meet. She’s smart, funny, a little bit crazy (given her current situation), and determined to move on to bigger and better things. It’s no wonder Wyatt can’t resist her, no matter how much he tries.
From their ‘meet cute’ to the final pages, you are going to fall in love with these two. They’re great characters apart, but put them together and watch the sparks fly and the banter run wild. They can be both steamy and sweet and you just can’t help rooting for them to make it work. And as expected, we get so much more Bailey family fun! This family is loud, loving, and full of excitement. I can’t wait to read more from this family.
Piper Rayne is becoming an author that I will drop whatever book I am reading; just to read their books. Advice from a Jilted Bride was a wonderful sweet slow burn story between Brooklyn Bailey and Wyatt Moore (Whitmore). I have been wondering what was up with Brooklyn fiancé since Lessons from a One-Night Stand and I finally got my answer “Coward”. Once Wyatt entered the picture in the most painful but hilarious way; you didn’t need Juno to tell us that they were meant to be. Everything about Brooklyn and Wyatt was so sweet and adorable, for a man who didn’t do relationship Wyatt was such a romantic guy.
I enjoy every Bailey sibling, but Rome just might be my favorite. He just steals the conversation when he’s around. Romances start to form with the other Bailey’s in this book; which Bailey is next to find love?
Advice from a Jilted Bride is a story of growth and staying true to yourself even while stepping out of your comfort zone to explore just what might be the best decision of your life. This book is different from Piper Rayne’s usual rom-com. It’s a slow burn romance with some chuckles. But what I enjoyed most about this book was the growth I witnessed in both Brooklyn and Wyatt.
Brooklyn…my heart broke for her even while I wanted to avenge her. I wanted to join her brothers in finding her ex then string him up personally by what he supposedly has between his legs. Oh, and her side business! I was so proud of her! But I wanted her to take more pride in it and in herself.
Wyatt…I admit that it took time for me to start liking him. But when he started taking care of Brooklyn, my heart warmed a little more each time. A man who does that for a woman he just met has got to be something special, right?
I really enjoyed this book, especially because it was such a different one from Piper Rayne’s usual gut-busting rom-com. I needed Brooklyn and Wyatt together at the end. And oh man, the ending!! Hurry, ladies! I need the next one! I gotta know!!! I wanna see if my guess is right!!
Advice From A Jilted Bride is an absolute must! I loved this book. Brooklyn and Wyatt’s is such an awesome heartwarming storyline. You won’t to miss this one. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review after reading this arc.
5 Sometimes Being Left at the Altar is a Good Thing Stars!!!
This is book two in this amazing new series and HOLY MOLY I LOVED it!! From the word go I was hooked while I felt bad for our heroine I was already laughing when she got back to her new apartment and things started flying…literally!!
Enter Wyatt her new neighbor who was struck by Brooklyn physically and emotionally the minute he met her. And so begins this newest slow burn rom-com from this amazing writing duo! Wyatt isn’t quite sure what to do with himself and what he thinks is his crazy neighbor. But he does know he’s attracted to her and while it wasn’t in his plan to be attracted to, let alone fall in love with a woman while he’s temporarily in Lake Starlight he just can’t seem to stay away from her….especially since he works at the hotel his family just bought, the biggest employer in Lake Starlight, where Brooklyn herself works.
This book has so much to love about it. The Bailey’s are a family that I want to be a part of because while they may be a little bit looney, in the best of ways of course, the love they have for each other is unending and they will do whatever they need to do to protect each other. There’s a true transformation in this book too. I think Wyatt really grew up in this book. It was a slow transformation but we see him beginning to care about people and places that he would’ve never given a second thought to before he experienced life in Lake Starlight.
The more I read, the more I loved this book. It’s different from what these authors have given us previously and it’s epic in its family drama, craziness, meddling relatives and unparalleled love. We get a little surprise at the end and a hint of the next book and it’s gonna be good!! Make sure to start this series now so you can be read for the next book in this phenomenal series!!!
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These two always give us the best stories! I absolutely loved Brooklyn and Wyatt. She’s fun and cute while he’s the sexy guy trying to fight off relationships. But together these two are explosive.
Brooklyn gets stood up and the alter and has sworn off men. Wyatt is the gorgeous new nextdoor neighbor who literally gets knocked in the head when he meets his new neighbor. This book is funny, cute and we get more acquainted with the Baileys. Who have become my new favorite family. I can’t wait for more from the crazy characters. So excited for the next book.
These two always give us the best stories! I absolutely loved Brooklyn and Wyatt. She’s fun and cute while he’s the sexy guy trying to fight off relationships. But together these two are explosive.
Brooklyn gets stood up and the alter and has sworn off men. Wyatt is the gorgeous new nextdoor neighbor who literally gets knocked in the head when he meets his new neighbor. This book is funny, cute and we get more acquainted with the Baileys. Who have become my new favorite family. I can’t wait for more from the crazy characters. So excited for the next book.
*Review by Michelle
Hot New Neighbor
What’s a girl to do when her spineless fiance leaves her heartbroken? Nothing like a sexy, incredibly hot, rich guy to heal your broken heart!
Brooklyn Bailey has just been dumped via text message and left at the altar. She’s shattered! Good thing her hot new neighbor, Wyatt is there to help her heal.
Wyatt is only in Lake Starlight temporarily. He’s at the local hotel doing a job for his father. He expected to go to Alaska, do his job and get back to his life. He never counted on meeting Brooklyn. He’s always been a no strings manwhore. Things are about to change.
Wyatt and Brooklyn start out as friends, but their attraction is something they just can’t ignore. He wants to get her in his bed, but she needs to guard her heart. She’s a forever kind of girl and he’s a one night, no strings kind of guy. Is their attraction enough to change his mind?
Wyatt and Brooklyn had great chemistry! When they finally get together, it’s explosive!!! Now if only everything else in their lives could work out as well.
I just adore the Bailey clan and their close knit relationships. Their love for one another and unconditional support are what family’s should be. They have suffered great loss, but their bonds are strong.
Sometimes the path you thought you would take gets derailed, but your new path is where you were meant to end up! I look forward to more of the Bailey’s as this series continues.
I don’t know how Piper and Rayne create the magic that they do but they have done it again, and with such a difficult topic as well. How do you go on after being left at the alter with nothing more than a text message? You would think this book would be mostly about the heartache and how Brooklyn was devastated by the events that had taken place, and she was but THANKFULLY Wyatt, her HOT new neighbor, was there to help her get over the ass a lot quicker than expected.
You could tell right from the start that not only would there be intense chemistry between Brooklyn and Wyatt but also a deep friendship. Yes he was keeping a HUGE secret from her but he was doing that for a legit reason and he did come clean with her before he should have…which I totally give him props for. (yes I know I am talking about a fictional character as if he were a real person…anyway…) I love that The Baileys are always there for one another especially in their time of need, you would think with nine brothers and sisters there would be jealousy and fighting but there is nothing but love and respect and dare I say gratitude for one another, it really does the heart good!
ADVICE FROM A JILTED BRIDE is the second book in THE BAILEYS SERIES, each book can be read as a standalone but I would highly suggest you read them in order that way you can follow each of the siblings as they find their HEAs. I am really looking forward to the next book BIRTH OF A BABY DADDY, who will the father be Rome or Denver?? We’ll have to wait until May to find out. Happy Reading!!!
**I have voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book for my Blog, Nadine’s Obsessed with Books**
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Brooklyn Bailey has a great support system. The Baileys are the type of family that welcome just about anyone into the family. Wyatt Whitmore isn’t quite sure what he’s stepped into. He seems to be one of those questionable guys you see a lot in the Hallmark movies.
We continue to see what a hot ticket Grandma Dori is. You can expect to get a lot of laughs when she’s around. As you start to get to know Wyatt’s family, you can see where he’s inherited the money cruncher attitude. For a long time it was hard to see how Wyatt was going to fit in with the Baileys but our authors are good at pulling out the good in everyone.
The authors give us just enough of Brooklyn’s siblings that you have no choice but to be curious as to what their stories are going to be about. The one thing that is very apparent is how much they all care for each other. You get just enough that you learn a little more about who this family is. They all have their own individual personalities just like any normal family.
In a way it was fun to watch Wyatt squirm. Brooklyn and Lake Starlight were not what he was expecting. I didn’t really see him as a people person. That’s what made it enjoyable to watch something develop between our couple and to finally see that he does have a heart. It was like watching the building of a bonfire. Things start off slowly as the heat begins to build until you have quite the fire. The Epilogue was perfect. It gives us a happy ending as well as the beginning of the next book. May can’t get here soon enough.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
The Bailey’s have everything I love about family series. They have a bond that is unbreakable and heartwarming to watch. I love that no matter what life throws at them, they always stand behind and support each other.
This story follows Brooklyn Bailey. After being left at the alter Brooklyn has sworn off men. But as she is purging her apartment of her ex’s things, a wrongly aimed book lands her right in front of her sexy new neighbor.
I absolutely loved Wyatt! He is amazingly sweet and caring even when he doesn’t want to be. Wyatt does not plan on meeting anyone in town. His plan is to do his job and then go back home. But one accidental book to the head brings him face to face with a woman he can’t seem to stay away from.
I love love loved this story and did not want it to end. I can’t wait to see what comes next with this series! If you are looking for an addictive family saga to get lost in then look no further than the Bailey’s.
Brooklyn Bailey was left at the altar with nothing but a text from her fiancée saying it was over. Now she is left with a new condo and trying to figure out how to move on in her small town of Starlight Alaska. When Wyatt moves into the apartment next door his mission is to help his dad bring the hotel he just purchased back around and making money again. He is working under cover to find the underlying issues in the hotel.
When Wyatt meets Brooklyn and her large family of 9 brothers and sisters, he finds himself captivated by her and inserting himself into her life offering a helping hand. Brooklyn works as a house keeper at the hotel that Wyatt’s family now owns, how will she react when she finds out he is her boss. The more time they spend together the more the sexual tension rises. Neither one wants to commit to something serious and Wyatt is in Starlight only temporarily.
Will he be able to leave Brooklyn behind and return home to NYC?
I am loving the Bailey family and their antics in Starlight Alaska. Can’t wait for more.
*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***
Lake Starlight feels like home. Piper Rayne took me on a glorious trip back to the Bailey family, back to where my heart is content. I love these books SO FREAKING HARD. Brooklyn and Wyatt’s story is so charming, I want MORE MORE MORE!! Yes, this book is a little longer than we’re used to from this writing duo, but that’s not really a hard ship, more Piper Rayne…sign me up buttercup. This story, this slow burn tale, is a slow simmer. The jilted bride, the new guy in town, really packed a heated punch. Every moment, every page is such a joy to read, my heart sighs and cheers for these two!
Brooklyn takes top spot as my favorite Bailey sister. This girl, even though she’s broken hearted, picks herself up like a champ. She knows her own mind, she’s regaining her self-confidence, and she’ll never be lost in a crowd. She’s a boss!! She’s all my favorite things. But mostly, she loves hard, she’s brave, and determined. Wyatt is just the icing to her cake.
Wyatt, boy this guy is delicious!!! He’s a little complicated, a little frustrating, but he’s sweet, charismatic, he meshes with the Bailey clan like he’s already part of the family. He’s all around awesome and he makes Brooklyn happy. He give Brooklyn the space to heal her heart, while capturing it at the same time. He’s everything she never knew she wanted.
This series is quickly becoming one of my favorite to date from Piper Rayne. Each character is completely their own, and identifiable (which is tough in a clan of 9)! I’m so excite to dive into everyone’s stories, but each one needs to be cherished. They will hold a piece of your heart, as will Lake Starlight. Get the next book on pre-order, these are books that can’t be missed!
“Have you considered the fact that maybe I was waiting for you to be over him?” Holy crow how swoony is that?!?
Advice From A Jilted Bride is the second book in the Baileys series. Piper and Rayne have yet again captivated and pulled me into their world of Lake Starlight.
This is Brooklyn’s story. She is the third oldest Bailey. I like how Piper and Rayne are writing the stories that come to them and not just going down the line from oldest to youngest siblings.
Brooklyn has been devastatingly been left at the altar. Broken up by text message! What a douchcanoe was her fiancé? You could tell that some of her siblings didn’t like the man and with good reason.
Wyatt is trying to find his way in the world, he has come to Lake Starlight to prove himself worthy of his last name. To prove to his father that he is capable of running the family business. Meeting Brooklyn, in a painful way, puts a bit of a monkey wrench in said plans. But was his original plan worth it? I think not!
I loved the slow burn of this story, the true friendship that developed between Brooklyn and Wyatt. And yes, this is Piper Rayne’s longest book to date, but to do this story justice it had to be.
You get to see all the Bailey siblings again and some new secondary characters that bring even more brilliance to this story!
Love the angst, love the humor, love the romance and smexiness! You ladies have done it again!
I found Piper Rayne’s books at the end of last year, and I’m so glad I did. This is the 2nd book in this series, and it was amazing.
Brooklyn is a pleaser. She wants everyone to be happy and is willing to put her dreams and goals aside. That is until she gets left at the alter.
Wyatt is out to prove himself and has a one track mind…make his father proud of him and finish the job. He doesn’t have time for girls or a relationship.
These two forming an unlikely bond was so genuine and a great slow burn. You could see them both doubt and second guess everything which made their story so real considering their situations.
It was so nice getting to revisit the Bailey family and that ending…OMG! It has me asking so many questions and begging for more answers. How? When? Who? Please tell me now!!!
-An ARC was generously provided in exchange for a honest review.-
Oh my Lord!!! Can Piper & Rayne get any better? You betcha they can!
Advice From A Jilted Bride was simply the best yet, and I freaking loved it. Hard, so, so hard! It’s filled with all the usual funny banter, sexual innuendo and plain old camaraderie we’ve come to expect from this fabulous duo.
After reading Lessons From A One Night Stand, I knew this series was going to be superb and even though this is only book 2 of it, so far, it’s proving to be true. We met Brooklynn in the first book, and now it’s her turn to tell her story. She and Wyatt made quite the pairing, they were sexy and funny, just sooo good together.
Being back with the Balley’s is like coming home,
Brooklynn was left at the altar by her douche fiance, but now it’s time to get her act back together and ditch the past.
Wyatt is Brooklynn’s neighbor and they keep meeting. Wyatt is a mystery and one that Brooklynn wants to unwrap. Maybe even do more than that, lol.
Sex on a stick, Wyatt, knows he should keep his distance but Brooklynn proves more than he can resist and it’s not long before the attraction drawns them closer and closer. This was a much slower burning romance than usual for these two authors. It allowed time for the main characters to grow and develop. Having the Bailey family back in the picture, with all the carry-ons that happen was part of the fun too. I am in love with this series and can’t wait for more.
Loving this series! The Baileys are awesome. I love how close everyone is and just how great of a family they are even going though so much. I really enjoyed this read. Once she got back into things she was sassy and he was all business. I took me a little while to warm up to him because he’s not overly friendly but they were still good together. Great read and what an ending!!
Advice from a Jilted Bride is the second book in The Baileys series, and although it is a standalone novel, their is some interaction with characters from the first book, Lessons from a One Night Stand. This incredible small town friends-to-lovers romance has a great storyline, family banter, humor, secrets, heartbreak, explosive chemistry, and plenty of emotion.
I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.