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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Bling, Bliss & Blunders: What Not To Do Before Your Wedding by Irene Woodbury is a madcap romantic comedy full of hijinks, heartache, and hilarity. What should have been two dream weddings in Las Vegas turns into a cascade of disasters complete with injuries, mistaken arrests, and one unforgettable incident involving a cheese factory. As tensions mount and relationships are tested, an unlikely romance begins amid the carnage, and it surprises everyone involved. With razor-sharp dialogue, unpredictable twists, and just the right touch of warmth, this story embraces chaos as a conduit for unexpected joy. Beneath the comedic disasters lies a message about second chances and finding love where you least expect it.
Author Irene Woodbury puts a lot of warm and genuine feeling into this novel, and brings a big-hearted comedic energy to her storytelling that makes the absurd feel relatable and the dramatic feel grounded with an ideal balance. The characters are eccentric without ever being turned into caricatures, and their interpersonal conflicts are delivered with just the right amount of farce and sincerity. I found the pacing brisk and the narrative beats consistently funny, especially when things go wildly off-script. The Las Vegas setting adds glitter to the chaos, making everything feel a little larger than life. This is one of those books that surprises you with its emotional depth even while you’re laughing. Overall, Bling, Bliss & Blunders is a wildly entertaining romantic comedy that embraces imperfection and finds heart in the mess, and I would wholeheartedly recommend it.