Before You Say I Do by Clare Lydon
- Publisher: Custard Books, 2020
- Genre: Romance, LGBTQ+
- Format: Ebook
- Page Count: 292 pages
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5)
Jordan Cohen is nothing but professional. Hired as Abby Porter’s bridesmaid by the groom Marcus Montgomery, Jordan knows she should ignore her attraction toward the gorgeous soon-to-be-married Abby. And it would have been easier if Abby was not also attracted to her and sending her mixed signals. So what about the Porter-Montgomery wedding?
More often than not, romance covers looked similar to each other. Before You Say I Do has the kind of cover art and colour choice that pop, and I loved the design before I even began to read it.
The story is definitely cute, and the situation complicated and dramatic because Marcus is a very nice guy. We follow Abby’s journey of figuring out what her heart really wants and it was relieving to read how everything played out in the weeks leading up to her wedding to Marcus. But I cannot help feel like Jordan is being toyed with because she tries so hard to stay professional while waiting on Abby’s possible epiphany.
“I never meant to hurt you, please know that. That I did absolutely crushes me.”
Abby
Anyhow, Before You Say I Do is pure joy if we ignore Jordan’s one-sided heartbreak and Abby’s existential crisis. Abby’s mum Gloria is also an absolute gem. Lydon was superb at capturing Abby’s confusion and Jordan’s struggle. I cannot help but feel deeply for both characters as they stumble through this important stage of their lives. For anyone who is uncertain about their own life, this story would hit home hard.
May everyone enjoy this story as much as I did, and listen to your heart when it tries to tell you something. [18 May 2020]
