The Rehearsal Dinner and The Reception are part of The Wedding From Hell trilogy by J.R. Ward. They are FREE digital stories and prequels to Consumed, the first full-length novel in J. R. Ward’s Firefighters, romantic suspense series available October 9th. I love that the author and Simon & Schuster gave us insight into these firefighters, the crew and town.
by J.R. Ward
Series: The Wedding From Hell #1, Firefighters #0.5
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 48
Source: Purchase
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A brand new ebook-only story from bestselling author J. R. Ward
Are you ready for The Wedding From Hell?
Dear Reader,
It's a classic recipe for disaster: Take one bridesmaid who thinks pink is the root of all evil. Mix with a best man who's hotter than a four-alarm fire. Add in their explosive sexual attraction, a nightmare bridezilla, two catfights, and an emergency call, and you have the wedding from hell! Come get to know Anne and Danny, the hero and heroine of Consumed, and see their relationship go from friends with innuendo to holy-&*#-did-that-just-happen?! Is this the start of something good for them? Or just an erotic one-night stand that rocks them both but is never to be repeated? Only their hearts know the answer to that, much as their minds might disagree.
Happy Reading,
J.R. Ward
The Rehearsal Dinner introduces us to the men and women of the 499 firehouse in New Brunswick, Massachusetts. This is a short story that quickly introduces the crew and our heroine Anne Ashburn and hero Danny “Dannyboy” Maguire. Robert “Moose” Miller’s wedding nuptials are days away and his fiance aka “bridezilla” is upset that Anne is a groomsmen. While the story is short, we gain history on Anne and Danny and bear witness to the begins of their relationship. Sizzling chemistry, denial and side glances abound. This was fun with a touch of drama as all wedding rehearsals are want to have. I had fun with this and appreciated the insight.
by J.R. Ward
Series: The Wedding From Hell #2, Firefighters #0.6
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 39
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The Wedding From Hell, Part 2: The Reception: As the wedding from hell continues, Anne and Danny find themselves walking the delicate balance between professional distance and explosive attraction. Will the desire they feel last through the night and change their lives? Or are they doomed to part after one night of passion?
The Wedding from Hell picks up the next day at the wedding where we get to see the powerful chemistry between Anne and Danny combust. I love that Ward allowed us insight into their feelings, insecurities and the impossible obstacles both face. This was short, sweet and a little sexy. I can’t wait to devour Consumed.
Consumed (Firefighters #1) is a full length romantic suspense novel featuring Anne and Danny. I cannot wait. Still not convinced this series is for you? Check out The Wedding from Hell #3 which features an exclusive excerpt of Consumed. Look for my review here at Caffeinated October 2nd.
Curious about J. R. Ward's upcoming romantic suspense Consumed (Firefighters #1)? Read the prequels for FREE The Rehearsal Dinner & The Reception Share on X
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blodeuedd
With those names and covers I do expect fires at those things
Stefanie
I need to read more of her work. I keep forgetting to. I”ll check out this series.
Kimberly
I hope you grab these freebies.
Amy M Ermie
I just finished the bourbon kings series. What did you think? If you wrote a review, can you put the link here? I will definitely read it.
Kimberly
I read the complete trilogy. You can always find my reviews by clicking on the author name at top of post, but here is the link: Bourbon King Series
amy
Thanks so much! I didn’t realize you could do that! such good reviews! I completely agree, these books were such page-turners. Did you have a fav?
Kimberly
For Bourbon Street? Book Two ends in a cliffy so, book three was my fav.
Amy
Do you read a lot of JR Ward? I saw the book but not the prequel stories, so thanks for the post!
Kimberly
I have read her Bourbon Kings series and a few of the Black Dagger.
Debbie Haupt
Oh yeah this is gonna be HOT HOT HOT Loved these little snippets into this new mini series
Kimberly
The first book is so good Debbie!
Teresa Mary Rose
I have never read a JR Ward book, but I know she is super popular! This is a cool way to get people interested in her new series! Great reviews.
Kimberly
Yes and having read Consumed I think it was important to allow readers to connect.
Laura Thomas
I’ve been wanting to try this author. Thinking I’ll grab these and see what I think. Thanks!
Kimberly
Yay. Consumed was very good with some unexpected developments you won’t want to miss.
RR
This series sound interesting and fun!
Kimberly
It is, I hope you sample it 🙂
Jackie Briere
Oh Bravo! this was simply too good.
Kimberly
I hope you grab them and Consumed 🙂
Jackie Briere
I have. I read both novellas and the excerpt, and so far I am very disappointed with Consumed. It’s weird how I never expected not to like it. The only thing I do like is Soot the dog. I hate how their relationship took a turn for the worse after the fire, and everything from there is not what I had wanted, hoped or expected. It might take me a while to appreciate it, but for now, I can’t. I’m only at 64%
Kimberly
I am sorry to hear that. I really enjoyed it.
Mary Kirkland
I haven’t read her in a while but I’ve heard these are good.
Kimberly
They really are and so is Consumed.
Angela Adams
Thanks for the post, and have a great weekend!
Kimberly
You too Angela!
sherry fundin
I grabbed them both.
Kimberly
Sweet. I did read the first full length novel, and think you’d like the suspense aspect.
Sophia Rose
I enjoyed it reading these prequel appetizers for the main story, too. I read the chapter excerpt and now I really want the rest.
Kimberly
It was very good Sophia!
Jenea's Book Obsession
Now this sounds like a series that I would enjoy!
Kimberly
A little suspense, little romance..yep. Good stuff!
Tanya @ Rantings of a Reading Addict
I really enjoyed these. The tension between Anne and Danny was great and bridezilla nearly drove me as insane as the rest of them!
Kimberly
Ha right. Have you read Consumed yet? eep.
Tanya @ Rantings of a Reading Addict
Just finished Consumed! Crazy, I loved it!
Anne
I never could get into the BDB books but I’m going to give these a try. We will see. Anne – Books of My Heart
Kimberly
I am on book 5 I think.
Brandee @ (un)Conventional Bookworms
I really can’t wait to dive into this series!
Kimberly
I finished Consumed,and will share my thoughts around release. It was quite good.
Ailyn Koay
Bridezilla~ oh that’s going to be hilarious! Maybe yes for me too, if I can get both books that is
Kimberly
They should be free, but I am not sure about international availability.
Angela @ Simply Angela
Back in the day, I loved JR Ward–I would devour everything that came out. Now I’m struggling to get back into her books. Although these do look good so I have them on my maybe list.
Kimberly
I like that she in venturing into new genres. I love the Bourbon Kings.