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Review: Her Inconvenient Wedding Date - Unexpected Dates #2

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I think it's safe to say that Liwen Y. Ho's Christian rom-coms are the perfect combination of levity and depth. The second book in the Unexpected Dates series, Her Inconvenient Wedding Date, picks up on this theme by marrying together puns and perfectionism in a way that feels like stressful family dynamics don't have to be all-consuming, creating a sense of lightness amid the pressure of pleasing others. If you're a fan of office romances, Hunter and Lily more than deliver on both awkwardness and sweetness.

Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Book Synopsis

I always thought I’d marry for love… not because of a family tradition.

As the eldest daughter, my life’s basically one long checklist of responsibilities—especially when it comes to making sure my younger sister gets her happily ever after. And apparently, that means I need to tie the knot first.

Groan.

I’m an engineer by day, a beauty blogger by night, and a problem-solver 24/7. But even I wasn’t prepared for the solution to my marriage problem to show up in the form of Hunter Payne—my tall, charming, and goofy coworker who just so happened to save me from the world’s most awkward date.

Out of the kindness of his heart, he offers to marry me. For three months only. Just until the family pressure eases up. Totally platonic, totally practical.

Until it’s not.

Because three seconds into our union, a surprise kiss makes some very inconvenient emotions rise to the surface.

How am I going to survive this marriage without falling for the one guy I promised I wouldn’t catch feelings for?

Source: Amazon

Book Thoughts

It's always comforting to dive into a Liwen Y. Ho book. Not only is gentle humour present where, in this case, puns abound, but there are deeper spiritual truths that linger long after finishing her books. With Lily Lam's story, I appreciate the messages around her identity in Christ and what it means to give up control in her life. Hunter Payne is a great foil to this proclivity by keeping Lily on her toes and going against everything that she plans. While Hunter could almost be too perfect for Lily's perfectionist tendencies, it's sweet to discover that underneath his talents and skills, he is also hiding a more vulnerable side. As a result, it's delightful to see their playful banter become something more serious and meaningful the more time that they spend together.

Additionally, I love that this book includes Chinese traditions and customs, along with Mandarin phrases that may be familiar to readers. It's such a gift to witness diverse representation, as Lily is also a curvier individual who doesn't always feel like she fits in. Seeing her embrace herself as a unique creation of God is empowering, especially as she works hard to prove herself in a STEM field. It's equally gratifying to encounter the office scenes between Lily and Hunter as they transform from workplace rivals to friends to more. Readers who enjoy puns, software engineering jokes, and a lovely romance will find Her Inconvenient Wedding Date to be a very convenient story to read with bonus content directed at bookworms.

Book Summary

  • Format of book: 📱
  • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Recommendation: 👍
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