The New York Times and USA Today bestselling first book in The Wedding Pact series by Denise Grover Swank.
Megan Vandemeer meant to tell her parents about her broken engagement, but a month and a half later she finds herself boarding a plane home to her wedding. Having stretched avoidance to its limits, it’s time to come clean–a terrifying prospect since her mother is sure to blame her rather … her rather than her cheating, emotionally frigid ex. A couple of drinks and two Dramamine later, Megan finds herself spilling her sob story to the tall, dark, and handsome stranger in the seat next to her.
With only one week left to save his business, Josh McMillan boards a plane to Kansas City in a last-ditch effort, leaving the details to chance. An unexpected answer is delivered in the form of the beautiful brunette beside him. Though she’s completely loopy, her honesty, openness, and humor charm him. So when she passes out before landing, he helps her off the plane–a good deed that leads to a colossal misunderstanding. Her parents assume he’s her fiancé. In a twist of fate, the mix-up might help Josh save his business, so he plays along, figuring he can help Megan too. All he has to do is stage a public break up convincing enough to appease her mother.
Josh is only supposed to be a substitute groom, but the more time he and Megan spend together, the more their pretend engagement starts to feel real…and the less they want to break it off. Can a relationship that began as a farce turn into happily ever after?
The Wedding Pact and Bachelor Brotherhood series
The Wedding Pact
1. The Substitute (The Wedding Pact #1) Megan’s story
2. The Player (The Wedding Pact #2) Blair’s story
3. The Gambler (The Wedding Pact #3) Libby’s story
4. The Valentine (The Wedding Pact #4) Blair short story
Bachelor Brotherhood
1. Only You (Kevin’s story)
2. Until You (Tyler’s story)
3. Always You (Matt’s story)
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This is the perfect airplane read. It’s light. It’s fluffy. It’s short. It ends in a wedding (spoiler alert). And right now, it’s free.
I rarely give 5 stars but this story deserved every one of them! From beginning to end one of the most down to earth , funny romances I’ve read in a while . I fell in love with Meg and Josh from the beginning . Meg is so much fun! Despite an overbearing mother , a selfish ex fiance , a grandma who is just a few marbles short and an over protective …
This was one of my favorite books. The characters were entertaining yet realistic. I would definitely recommend this book!
Very entertaining read….witty. Girl needs a fiancé for a few days. Enter Tall dark and handsome. Then they are supposed to have a public breakup. Is that going to happen? It’s a light and humorous read. Just the kind of book to curl up with on a quiet evening.
This book was a funny, cute romance. I Laughed through the whole thing. ugly laughed with snorting. The love story is one that you wish you was a part of. You know when you sink into a book and don’t realize it’s not you in the story? This was one of them books for me. The family.. well they are crazy. A little more then you think normal but we …
I honestly don’t know why I’m surprised that Denise has done it yet again. The woman is a literary genius. Her writing spans different genres and she never disappoints. Yet another great series to sink your teeth into.
Very interesting plot, fun read with twists and surprises.
If you like humor with your romance, you will love this book.The characters are heartwarming, from Gram who does nudist yoga to Megan, the bride who has no groom. Megan meant to tell her parents about her broken engagement, but a month and a half later she finds herself boarding a plane home to her wedding.. A couple of drinks and two Dramamine …
The Substitute by Denise Grover Swank
Rating 4 out of 5 stars
Megan Vandemeer is on a plane to fly back to her hometown for her weekend wedding. The catch is that she broke her engagement a few months ago. She was afraid to tell her parents, who have planned an elaborate wedding awhile now. Megan is not devastated about the break; instead, she …
A steamy romantic comedy with plenty of wonderfully quirky secondary characters (loved Grandma!). A great summer read!
I liked the book but it just seemed longer than it needed to be.
A Witty & Romantic Almost Insta-Love Substitute Groom!
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The Substitute: The Wedding Pact #1
I really liked both main characters, Megan & Josh. They meet on a plane a few days before her wedding. A wedding she should have called off 6 weeks ago when she caught her ex fiance cheating on her. …
I loved the 3 friends with their different backgrounds and current lifestyles whose love for and support of one another came through. I bought the series and enjoyed each one!
funny and entertaining
This book was so bizarre! I never knew what crazy thing was going to happen next. The bride-to-be who broke off her engagement and faked an engagement to another man she met on a plane was so mixed up in her feelings. The substitute fiance was also mixed up in his feelings towards the girl, and was trying to solve a business problem involving her …
When you are afraid to tell you Mom that you left your fiance after she spent way too much money on a fairy tale wedding, what’s the worst that could happen. I love this book and all the hilarious hijinx. Especially with Gram (crazy and hilarious). I wasn’t expecting the explicit sexual content from this author but definitely not complaining. …
My favorite book and characters . Really appreciated the humor and your writing skills. I am definitely reading more of your books. They are wonderful reading.
I could not get interested in reading the book after a couple of chapters
This is my first book by Denise Swank, but it sure won’t be my last. I loved the way she popped the characters into the story when you were least expecting, thus making the story take on a new twist, or a laugh out loud event! Her Grandmother, for instance, was one of those, and the way Josh made her acquaintance in her nude yoga, downward dog …
Loved the characters in this book. Grams was hilarious. Throw in a little mystery, romance, and a crazy mother of the bride and enjoy!