Book Review: Bridesmaid for Hire Series
I tore through Meghan Quinn's Bridesmaid for Hire series this summer faster than I probably should admit. You know those books where you look up and it's suddenly 2 a.m., and the enemies just became lovers?
The premise alone is fun—a wedding planning business that turns into a professional bridesmaid for hire side venture. It's quirky without being ridiculous, and Quinn leans into the chaos that comes with weddings in the best way possible.
BRIDESMAID FOR HIRE (book 1)
Kicking off the series, the main character, Maggie, is on a much-needed vacation in Bora Bora, only to find herself stuck with her brother’s best friend (and sworn enemy) having to pretend to be in a relationship. Fake dating is a classic. Maggie also ends up stepping in as a fill-in bridesmaid for an upcoming wedding (hence the bridesmaid-for-hire concept is born). Her sworn enemy turned lover, Brody, is a hot mess, and they find themselves in a few sticky situations. Quinn has a gift for writing quirky side characters who don't overshadow the main romance but add layers of entertainment.
BRIDESMAID UNDERCOVER (book 2)
Probably my least favorite book of the series, this story follows Maggie’s assistant, Everly, and billionaire investor Hardy. Everly is in cahoots with him to try and win back an old girlfriend. But they secretly fall in love with each other instead, and it takes forever for them to act on it. There, I said it.
BRIDESMAID BY CHANCE (book 3)
This woman has some tenacity, and it pays off. The final book of the series, and probably my favorite, follows Sloane and Hudson—another billionaire investor. Sloane starts as his assistant, but they find themselves in London and married. Marriage of convenience. Sloane is trying to save her house; Hudson needs to dazzle another investor. Let’s just say Sloane has no problem trying to tempt Hudson, to the point of hilarity. The formula is familiar by this point, but Quinn keeps it fresh enough that I didn't feel like I was just reading the same story with different names.
WHAT I LOVED
The chaos. There are sticks pretending to be snakes, family drama, awkward moments, disasters… The humor comes from loving these messy, imperfect situations. The spice level is just right for me—present but not the entire focus of the story. The romantic tension builds well, and when things finally happen, it feels earned. The characters are likable without being perfect. They make mistakes, they're sometimes awkward, and they don't have everything figured out. That's refreshing.
THE FINAL CHAPTER
If you're looking for light, fun contemporary romance with quirky characters and wedding chaos, this series delivers. These are easy reads—the kind you can devour in a weekend or stretch out when you need something reliably entertaining. Not life-changing literature, but excellent comfort reading that made me smile.
I'd recommend starting with book one just to get the full setup. Perfect for when you need a break from heavier reads or just want to lose yourself in some well-executed romantic chaos.