Review: The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce

The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I was provided an ARC of this book via Netgalley and the Berkley Besties program, all opinions are my own.

This was an emotional second chance romance.  Both Eli and Georgia have some hang-ups when it comes to relationships and self-worth.  Instability in their childhood has caused lasting trauma.  They have known each other since high school, and their best friend Adam is about to marry the love of his life.  Unfortunately for Adam and his bride to be everything that could go wrong does, and Eli an Georgia need to step in and save the wedding.  Their friendship turned romance has been on frosty terms since their breakup several years ago, but they love Adam and will do anything to make his special day be as perfect as possible.  Unfortunately, the universe has other plans for everyone.  The day is one to remember, but the journey to get there is one too.  Georgia and Eli skirt around old issues and messy feelings for the week they rush around putting the wedding together.  It quickly becomes clear that they still have feelings for one another and they will have to face all of those feelings and unresolved emotions from their breakup.

This was fun, but it was missing something for me. The wedding disasters were funny and the couple had good banter.  While I understand why Georgia felt the way she did regarding abandonment and worthiness in her relationships it seemed to overtake her entire personality.  I wanted to get to know her as a person outside of her lists and trauma.  The same goes for Eli, I needed more than the workaholic guy who broke Georgia's heart.  Maybe it was a bit too angsty for me.  I did like how the author brought it all together and resolved things for everyone.  I enjoyed the side characters, the brought in good support for both characters.

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