If you’re obsessed with enemies to lovers, fake dating, and a swoony destination romance set against the gorgeous backdrop of Italy, then The Wedding Date Disaster by Kate Mathieson is your next read.

Picture this: Gemma Evans is on the edge of her dream career… until her work nemesis, Ben McDonald, swoops in and snatches the promotion. As if that isn’t enough, she’s got a family wedding in Italy to survive—alone—until a blind date “rescues” her... except the blind date turns out to be BEN.

🖤 What’s inside?

🔥 Enemies to lovers tension (and oh boy, the banter!)
🕶️ Fake dating shenanigans that spiral out of control in the BEST way
🌍 Italy vibes for days—romantic, dreamy, and absolutely wanderlust
😈 A hero who’s equal parts infuriating and irresistible
💥 Spice, laughs, and family drama that keeps you turning pages

It’s giving The Spanish Love Deception meets Book Lovers, with a dash of The Love Hypothesis charm. Gemma and Ben’s chemistry is chef’s kiss 🔥, the character growth is spot on, and you’ll fall for every moment of their tension-filled, swoon-worthy journey.

✨ If you love fake dating, snarky workplace dynamics, and romance that feels like a warm hug with a touch of spice, this book is for you. Go grab The Wedding Date Disaster and thank me later! 🖤

Thank you to NetGalley, Kate Mathieson, and HarperCollins UK/One More Chapter for the eARC of this book.