This book. This book made me feel like a hopeless romantic – it was sweet and funny and had inherently likable leading characters in Hudson and Stella. I read this beauty in one sitting and was so sad when it finished – it made my heart smile.
Things kick off at a lavish wedding where Stella, our beautiful wedding crasher meets Hudson, the gorgeous brother of the bride. Their relationship is so quirky and endearing, they’re funny and adorable, they push each other’s buttons and the chemistry is palpable. The nice thing is that even during the early stages of their relationship when Hudson is a bit of a jerk it’s still cute and amusing and they consistently gave off soul mate vibes (told you: hopeless romantic right here).
I don’t think any of the things that happened are coincidence. I think life is a series of stepping stones that branch out in all different directions. We have no idea what path we’re supposed to follow, so we tend to walk a straight line and follow the biggest stones, because that’s the easiest thing to do. Coincidences are the smaller stones that lead you on a path that veers off. If you’re brave enough, you follow those stones, and you wind up exactly where you’re supposed to be.
However, when the supporting cast are all so appealing and nice (Olivia, Mason and Fisher I’m looking at you) there has to be someone in the frame to play the villain and that was the kicker in this story. I thought I knew who was in the wrong but the depth of deception was cruel and close to home on both counts. I really thought I’d predicted all of the twists and turns, the “coincidences” and hints but Vi dropped a bomb on me. She did me wrong to the point I screamed at my kindle and cried a bit for Hudson (s’okay I’ve forgiven her now!) But the way she made it up to the reader was beautiful.
None of this is a coincidence, sweetheart. It’s the universe conspiring for us to be together. It has been from the very start – before we even met.
This story teaches you that family doesn’t necessarily always mean blood, that soul mates can exist, that what might appear as coincidence can sometimes be fate and that revenge isn’t necessary when you have love and happiness.
That wasn’t an ending, sweetheart. It was only our beginning. Because a true love story like ours never ends.
This book was heart-warming and I’m sure will remain in my reread pile for years to come.
If you loved THE INVITATION check out THE RIVALS a sexy, enemies-to-lovers standalone.
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THE INVITATION
A new, sexy standalone from #1 New York Times Bestseller, Vi Keeland.
The first time I met Hudson Rothschild was at a wedding. I’d received an unexpected invitation to one of the swankiest venues in the city.
Hudson was a groomsman and quite possibly the most gorgeous man I’d ever laid eyes on. He asked me to dance, and our chemistry was off the charts.
I knew it wasn’t a good idea to get involved with him, considering the wedding I was at. But our connection was intense, and I was having a great time.
Though the fun came to a screeching halt when Hudson figured out I wasn’t who I’d said I was. You see, that unexpected invitation I received? Well, it hadn’t actually been addressed to me—it was sent to my ex-roommate who’d bounced a check for two months’ rent and moved out in the middle of the night. I figured she owed me an expensive night out, but I guess, technically, I was crashing the wedding.
Once caught, I couldn’t get out of there fast enough. As I bolted for the door, I might’ve plucked a few bottles of expensive champagne off the tables I passed, all while the gorgeous, angry groomsman was hot on my tail.
Outside, I jumped into a taxi. My heart ricocheted against my ribs as we drove down the block—but at least I’d escaped unscathed.
Or so I thought.
Until I realized I’d left my cell phone behind at the table.
Take one guess who found it?
This is the crazy story of how Hudson Rothschild and I met. But trust me, it’s only the tip of the iceberg.
About Vi Keeland
Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles have appeared in over one hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-six languages. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.
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