The Wedding Forecast

by Nina Kenwood

Anna was never going to have an easy time at her best friend’s wedding. She’s the bridesmaid; her ex, Joel, is a groomsman. But she’s determined to get through the festivities with a smile on her face. Despite the fact that Joel is bringing his new partner, Bianca. Despite the fact she’s stuck sharing a house with the newly in-love couple. And despite the fact Anna has just turned thirty and her life is not exactly where she thought it would be by now. Anna has all her feelings completely under control—right up until the moment Joel drops a bombshell that rocks her to her core.

She needs a distraction, and Patrick, the wedding photographer, just might be the solution. Everyone has decided he is perfect for her. He is perfect for her. But the arrival of Mac, a not-quite-famous actor who has flown in from New York, complicates everything.

Much-loved YA author Nina Kenwood hits the spot with her first novel for adults. Laugh-out-loud funny with chemistry that jumps off the page, The Wedding Forecast will be the feel-good romcom of the summer.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Fiction, Audiobook, Book Club, Chick Lit, Contemporary Romance

336 pages, Paperback

First published September 3, 2024

About the author

Nina Kenwood is the author of The Wedding Forecast, Unnecessary Drama, and It Sounded Better In My Head.

Reviews

[NZLisaM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having enjoyed this author’s two previous YA romances I was eager to pick up her first adult novel in the same genre.

Why I loved The Wedding Forecast:

🩷It was fun, cute, light, and flirty, but also contained some tough, real, relatable issues and deep meaningful thoughts and conversations.

🧡It was hilariously funny. There were so many laugh out loud moments.

🩷There were two potential love interests – Mack (an actor as well as the groom’s oldest friend) and Patrick (the wedding photographer) and there was a lot of ambiguity regarding which man Anna was going to end up with until the last possible moment.

🧡Both romances had potential, but I was rooting for one couple over the other.

🩷I liked how the novel focused on other aspects of Anna’s life – work, friends, family, flatting, break-up, moving on and starting over, finding closure, re-inventing yourself, and doing what makes you happy.

🧡The single POV (Anna’s) worked for me, as this was Anna’s journey.

🩷I loved the mums.

The Wedding Forecast included some of my favourite settings:

🧡A wedding setting.

🩷An Australian setting.

🧡A New York setting.

🩷Both a bookshop setting, and Anna was an author of crime fiction.

🧡Some of it was set around Christmas.

It also included some of my favourite romantic tropes:

🩷Slow-burn romance.

🧡Forced proximity.

🩷Forced to share a bed.

🧡Toxic ex.

🩷Toxic exe’s pregnant new partner.

🧡Non-graphic, tasteful open-door romance.

The Wedding Forecast was a win for me so I would love it if Nina Kenwood were to write more contemporary romances for an adult market.

P.S. Who names a poor baby Birdie? I’m sorry, but no!

[Jayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I instantly fell in love with "The Wedding Forecast".
💜❤️🩷💙

Yes, it was love at first sight.

And it was a love that never wavered.

Talented writer Nina Kenwood kept me gushing from beginning to end.

The writer's nonstop witty banter was endearing, LOL funny, and refreshingly authentic.

This intricately plotted rom-com was unpredictable and unputdownable.

I never wanted this 9.5-hour audiobook to end.

Narrator Maddy Withington gave an Oscar-worthy performance.

This was Australian author Nina Kenwood's first adult book and I hope she continues with this genre.

One of my besties of 2024.

5 shining stars.
🌟⭐🌟⭐🌟 💜❤️🩷💙

[ᖰhiᖱeɭia · Rating 2 out of 5]

'It's one of these millennial kind of books, you know, with the most annoying main character who goes on and on, and it has the most improbable series of events.'

'I'm familiar with them.'

a book that's painfully self-aware about itself. it's certainly a first for me.

while I was skeptical about this being her first adult romance, I definitely didn't expect it to turn out... this way. The thoughts overthought themselves, conversations dragged endlessly, the plot looped around like a snake chasing its own tail (sorry for that visual, I don't like it either 🙈), and I found myself trapped in this spiraling vortex of uneventful chaos where random stuff somehow kept happening anyway. It dragged... yet also somehow didn't? I'm genuinely at a loss here.

I don't even know how to articulate how baffled I am by my own disappointment while simultaneously not being entirely unentertained; just mildly dizzy and maybe a bit mad. Maybe I saw this coming from a mile away and that's the real tragedy. The main character, Anna: who is literally an author written by an author (because, of course) and gets genuinely sad seeing low goodreads ratings (the irony is not lost on me and I feel insanely guilty right now 😔🤚)— annoyed me to no end, yet I caught myself sympathizing with her quite often to my own bewilderment. And Mac... we're not even going there... too much to unpack. None of these characters felt like they had sufficient substance imo. The push and pull between them had me trapped in quicksand, and the tropes were painfully obvious. I'm not even making sense, am I?

however, all's not gray as it seems...having read all three of her books back-to-back in a ridiculously short span, I found her signature warmth, awkwardness, charm, and relatability still woven throughout (though it felt like she was trying to translate her ya voice into adult romance and got lost in translation somewhere idk?). The mums added a nice touch (lowkey funny too 🤭), and Hayley was an amazing best friend amidst all this... whatever this was. Though I wished her storyline (and Luke's) was explained explored more properly as she seems to exist purely for Anna's sake with no defined job or dreams beyond making Anna's life perfect. I did appreciate focusing on other aspects of Anna's life (but also not- 🫣), and the bookshop setting made things cozy (seriously makes me want to visit bookstores more often 😭).

what I'm trying to say is: it's aggressively mediocre. Not terrible, not great...just peak average romance territory, you know? Like romance without the "com," which I sorely missed from her YA stuff - where were the laugh-out-loud moments? or maybe I didn't get the humour. who knows. we got... 300+ pages for nothing 🤡 oh and well after everything we've been through, like an unwelcome ghost from the past, in strolls the most atrocious of tropes: the love triangle. Thanks for that.

p.s. Patrick deserved better - justice for him ✌🏻
p.p.s. who tf names a girl Birdie? I'm sorry, but no 😭😭

★★✯☆☆ · 2.5 stars


pre-read
well, obviously I'm going to read another one 🙂‍↕️

[Jaclyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got four hours sleep and it’s all Nina Kenwood’s fault! It was like I sank gently into the pages of this sweet sweet book about a writer named Anna who has to rebuild her life after heartbreak. It’s Kenwood’s first book for adults and is full of her signature humour, warmth and charm – but now with sex (and NYC)! Kenwood’s characters are always believable and people you hope to someday meet. Anna’s bestie Hayley’s speech to ‘the mothers’ about how they’re treating hottie actor Mac made me guffaw until it made me quietly sob. Anna finds herself working in a bookshop with an endless Tim Tam supply provided (where is this heaven) and it’s like Nina has written an ode to book retail with all its wonder and weirdness. Her first customer returns Anna’s debut novel saying she hated it and that reminded me of when one of my colleagues returned my book (awkward). Anyway, it’s all delightful and joyous and you’ll cheer for these impossible-lovers and stay up way too late delighting in their HEA.

[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Wedding Forecast is the first adult novel by Australian author, Nina Kenwood. Anna and Hayley, daughters of best friends Wendy and Bobbi, have themselves been best friends almost their whole lives. Hayley is getting married to Luke, and sharing a house for the wedding weekend are Hayley and Luke, Anna, Luke’s New York actor friend, Mac, and Luke’s best man, Joel, who also happens to be Anna’s ex, with his new girlfriend, Bianca.

It’s been several months, Anna is pretty sure she can cope with Joel’s presence, even with Bianca’s, as long as there’s not too much interaction required. But then Joel drops a bombshell. “I thought I was over him. I thought I had all the armour I needed, that there was no bomb he could lob that would disarm me, I was totally ready for this weekend, but not only can Joel still hurt me, intentional or not, he can hurt me so badly, so sharp and fresh, it’s like a brand new pain.”

More than once during the weekend, Mac comes to her support after acrimonious exchanges with Joel leave her upset but, as attractive as his kindness makes him, surely there’s no future with a New York based actor who, she has been assured, always puts his career first?

Coincidentally, Anna’s soulmate, as predicted by Psychic Sue, might just be Patrick, the wedding photographer, a good-looking redhead, a potential relationship Anna is willing to explore, one that surely has to be a better bet than Mac.

What a delightful romcom! The characters are appealing for all their very human flaws, the plot takes a few unexpected turns before the predictable-but-welcome happy-ever-after, and the dialogue is often laugh-out-loud funny. This is Nina Kenwood’s best yet.
This unbiased review is from an uncorrected proof copy provided by NetGalley and Text Publishing.

[Namera [The Literary Invertebrate] · Rating 2 out of 5]

I stayed up until 1.30am reading this and am filled with boundless regrets. RTC

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was absolutely brilliant.
Five stars for my new favourite Australian Romcom ♥

The Wedding Forecast is as much a book about romance and adulthood, as it is about the love of books, writing and bookstore appreciation. The storyline will have you up at 3am kicking your feet because it's so damn good. The characters are fantastic and I particularly love the way they weave in and out of each others lives.

P.S. Nina, have we met? have you read my diary? Because Anna is super relatable and you have perfectly captured the heart of a bookselling Melbournian.

[Sheree | Keeping Up With The Penguins · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Wedding Forecast wasn’t really what I expected, and not just because of the title. It's a perfectly serviceable rom-com – you just need to make sure you know what you’re getting going in.

My full review of The Wedding Forecast is up now on Keeping Up With The Penguins.

[Jacqui · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 maybe?
Nice to read a rom com set in Aus, but this book had a few too many of my romance pet peeves to be a winner. For one, it was too self-referential when it comes to the genre (on a side note, I'm starting to wonder if Emily Henry pays other romance authors to name-drop her in their books?). But worse, it had the classic "oh, I'm not willing to admit I have actual feeelings for this guy but we can get it on a few times just because we're attracted to each other and oh wait omg, what if I DO have feelings? 😱". Which personally, I think is just a lazy way for romance authors to give themselves permission to write intimate moments while still trying to maintain some will-they-wont-they tension. And it makes me mad, because I don't get any proper longing, and what am I reading a romance for if not for the longing? Anyway I digress, this book was fine in many other ways, I just got mad when they started kissing on like page 100.

[Emily G · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, we had:

x Wedding Meet-Cute
x Will they won't they
x Long Distance
x Writer x Actor
x Australia to NYC
x Strong Family and Friend Dynamics
x Ex-boyfriend presence
x Enemies? to lovers

All of these tropes made for a wonderfully put together story and I flew through the book. Anna and Mac were truly meant for each other and I loved how they navigated real-life issues with maturity and realism. We had many a one night stand, a down bad man who's not ready to give up on his dreams and plenty of chemistry.

It was an easy 5 star until the last 15% which was a shame. I really did love this story and these characters, which is why I'm so sad at how rushed the ending felt. For sure a HFN rather than a HEA

Thankyou to Head of Zeus for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Rachael Tagg · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first book by Nina and I genuinely enjoyed it! Felt like an Aussie Emily Henry novel, with a touch of Abby Jimenez. A well written story that felt relatable and believable from start to finish. It’s refreshing to have something that’s simple and joyous in its formation to read, where the main character is self-aware and considerate, and yet still a healthy dose of slightly unhinged (aren’t we all?). I chuckled out loud in so many parts; loved the touches of Melbourne life too. I would have loved an epilogue, but I’m not deducting points for that. This would make a cute tv series à la ‘Colin from Accounts’ 👌🏼

[Jacq · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this as an ARC through NetGalley and regrettably didn't get around to it until now. With it being the second last day of 2024 I decided it was time. I adored Nina Kenwood's previous works so it was no surprise that I love this too. Her novels make you kick your feet in excitement and laugh out loud and this was no exception. As someone who had a break up just before turning 30 with someone who didn't want children, Anna's story hit me quite personally - a sure fire way to get me hooked on a novel. If Nina has no fans I'm dead. She's up there with my faves, Emily Henry, Helen Hoang, Talia Hibbert. A trusted go-to author for me ❤️

[Hayley Frances · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW. I absolutely LOVED this. Realistically it’s probably a 4.5 but I am rounding up because 1. It’s Australian 2. It’s 2:45am because I simply HAD to finish it 3. I loved the ending.

The characters were so REAL and flawed and FUNNY. I just ugh I LOVED THIS!! I also usually don’t gravitate towards Australian settings but I adored it in this.

Anna was just so. real. It was so ROMANTIC. I also was laughing aloud at parts. Such a good read.

[zilan · Rating 4 out of 5]

the wedding forecast was my first book by nina kenwood and it won’t be my last because i have already downloaded her other books after enjoying this one 👏🏻

this book was a very well executed and refreshing romcom and it was a truly lovely surprise for me because while reading this book i was completely immersed in the story while laughing and feeling a lot of different emotions :)

reading about anna and mac was such a pleasure and their chemistry was truly 🔛 🔝 they were flirty, they were vulnerable, they were adorable and well i was curios about how their story could have ended and it didn’t disappoint me ☺️

this book’s perfect if u are in the mood for something short n’ sweet (😁) but also refreshing because for me as i said before it was so unexpected to ending up reading this one in such a short time thanks to my curiosity because i needed to know how the story would develop and so if u are in the mood for a GOOD romcom just go for this one without thinking much because it will most likely surprise u trust me :)

a lot of thanks to netgalley and aria & aries team for sending me this lovely e-arc in exchange for my honest opinion!

[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Wedding Forecast is the first adult novel by Australian author, Nina Kenwood. The audio version is narrated by Maddy Withington. Anna and Hayley, daughters of best friends Wendy and Bobbi, have themselves been best friends almost their whole lives. Hayley is getting married to Luke, and sharing a house for the wedding weekend are Hayley and Luke, Anna, Luke’s New York actor friend, Mac, and Luke’s best man, Joel, who also happens to be Anna’s ex, with his new girlfriend, Bianca.

It’s been several months, Anna is pretty sure she can cope with Joel’s presence, even with Bianca’s, as long as there’s not too much interaction required. But then Joel drops a bombshell. “I thought I was over him. I thought I had all the armour I needed, that there was no bomb he could lob that would disarm me, I was totally ready for this weekend, but not only can Joel still hurt me, intentional or not, he can hurt me so badly, so sharp and fresh, it’s like a brand new pain.”

More than once during the weekend, Mac comes to her support after acrimonious exchanges with Joel leave her upset but, as attractive as his kindness makes him, surely there’s no future with a New York based actor who, she has been assured, always puts his career first?

Coincidentally, Anna’s soulmate, as predicted by Psychic Sue, might just be Patrick, the wedding photographer, a good-looking redhead, a potential relationship Anna is willing to explore, one that surely has to be a better bet than Mac.

What a delightful romcom! The characters are appealing for all their very human flaws, the plot takes a few unexpected turns before the predictable-but-welcome happy-ever-after, and the dialogue is often laugh-out-loud funny. This is Nina Kenwood’s best yet.

[Emma Belgraver · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE!! rom com energy and i ate it upppp

[Annalise Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 or 4.5 I'm unsure but I liked it 😂

[Craig and Phil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Text Publishing for sending us a copy to read and review.
Plugged as a “feel good romcom”, The Wedding Forecast is this and so much more.
It’s also humorous, delightful, entertaining, emotional, romantic, witty and a whole lot of fun.
When Anna accepts to be a part of her best friend Hayley’s wedding, she didn’t count on the drama that came with it.
Her ex boyfriend is also invited, a psychic premonition is cast, the wedding photographer is cute and a slightly famous actor arrives.
Having just turned thirty, Anna is wondering where her life is going and with these complications, it could go anywhere……
A classic modern romance read with a bunch of mysterious entanglements.
Heartwarming, realistic and beautifully executed.
I was invested in the plot, the characters and the atmosphere and continued to flip the pages wanting a happy ending.
Ok so we know how it’s going to end but how we get there is the satisfaction of the reading process.
There’s ups and downs and hot and cold, a lot of drama and emotions and it’s all part of the experience.
An enjoyable lighthearted romcom and a super lively read.

[Zoe Thacker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley and Text Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

WOW I mean WOW this book kept me hooked from the beginning to the end.

I have to admit I have never physically cried whilst reading a book, that was till now. The feelings this book made me feel, it was so real and I felt like I could fully relate to the FMC Anna, the detail that was put into her thoughts and feelings made her feel so relatable.

All of the characters had great details and I'm sure that every girl has a mum like Anna's or Bobbi! They kept making me giggle so hard

I can't talk about the book without talking about Mac... Oh. my. god. I couldn't deal with how much I adored him. He was so well written and I just fell for him from the beginning, the banter between him and Anna from the very beginning was hilarious.

I will be recommending this book to everyone that I know and Nina Kenwood you have me hooked!

[lucy · Rating 5 out of 5]

nina kenwood i’m your biggest fan

[jordan εїз · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars 🌟 i love a book that makes me laugh and want to cry at the same time ☺️ macanna were absolutely adorable and i love love loved their story 📚🗽💒 i loved the new york christmas, the 2 nights they spent together, the scenes of them at the wedding and their compatibility 🥹 they were everything and i can’t even express how happy this book made me feel

(so happy that i finished it in 3 hours 🥲)

so hopefully nina kenwood might consider taking a step away from the YA realm because this was FUCKING AMAZING 😛

[Amelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️ flew through this book. Loved it. Loved that it is Aussie, Melbourne based and such funny dialogue. Very quick and witty. Would very much recommend

[Emerald · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book! Such an easy read and a sweet story. A good book for getting out of a reading slump and ofc the nyc/ aus setting is just perfection

[Danielle Emmerich · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was so funny, heartwarming, witty, and took me totally by surprise. i loved every page.

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed The Wedding Forecast and couldn’t put it down once I started. It’s a wonderful romantic comedy where it makes you feel warm and fuzzy and giddy with excitement.

Anna is our FMC and unfortunately for her she’s in the bridal party for her best friend’s wedding and so is her ex. It’s quite the event which had me giggling, upset and excited!

The romance, flirting and chemistry is on point and so much fun. An actor, a writer and a bookstore, what a perfect combination! I adored Mac so much, he was a delight! The mums made me laugh, the friendships were fabulous and the romance was gorgeous.

This book is also about life and what happens when things don’t go to plan. I loved how Anna dealt with this, and some of her changes in her life were mirroring mine so that was very relatable and encouraging!

All in all I loved this book, I wanted more at the end and could have read another 30 pages or so after the ending but it was still enough and I’m so happy!

Thank you @netgalley and @textpublishing for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Eve]

Contemporary Romance / Romantic comedy
Narrated by Maddy Withington, length 9 hrs and 30 mins
Release date: 09-03-24

One 30-year-old whose life is not quite the dream she'd hoped for.
One best friend's wedding.
One ex and his new partner.
One slightly famous actor from New York.
One photographer called Patrick.
And a prediction that looks like it's about to come true...

This is one of those stories that is hard to put down. Anna is trying to keep her feelings completely under control and she don't want to ruin her BFF's wedding. But it can't be easy because her ex Joel will be also attending the wedding...with his new girlfriend!...also her mother who think it is time to get over Joel and start dating again. There are other characters who make her question her choices.

I really enjoy the banter and the chemistry, and it is easy to root for Anna although sometimes she could be quite annoying.

[Trisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't normally read books that aren't YA, but it's Nina Kenwood (don't leave YA, Nina!) so I absolutely will read everything she writes.

And actually it was a nice break. I loved it so much. Just swallowed it down.

Swoon...

[Lily Flynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW this book was SOOOO good i literally got misty towards the end (luteal phase)

such a fun romance with fun chemistry and no miscommunication trope as the conflict

[Text Publishing]

The following book reviews have been shared by Text Publishing – publisher of The Wedding Forecast:

‘4 stars. A delight. The writing flowed nicely, the characters were loveable, and the plot was well-constructed…Kenwood orchestrates a hilarious string of debacles that made me cringe, along with sprinkling in tender moments that made me ache. The banter is refreshingly natural and genuinely funny…A must-read for your next beach trip!’
Shameless Book Club

‘Brilliant...plays cleverly with the question of whether you should pick the guy that makes sense or the one you can't stay away from.’
Steph Vizard, Daily Telegraph

‘The Wedding Forecast is the definition of feel-good fiction. A romantic delight from cover to cover.’
Rachael Johns, author of The Patterson Girls

‘This feel-good rom-com is brimming with laugh-out-loud moments that will have you smiling from start to finish...Kenwood masterfully creates a series of bombshell moments that will leave readers gasping out loud, blending humor with heartache in a way that feels incredibly real...A page-turner that you’ll smash through in a matter of days, thanks to its engaging plot and Kenwood’s effortless storytelling...With its memorable characters, hilarious situations, and touching moments, this book is sure to leave a lasting impression.’
Ramona Magazine

‘A fresh voice, and a charming story.’
Kyle Scott, New York Times Bestselling Author

‘Lusciously romantic, big-hearted and life-affirming, with all the laughs, chemistry and sweetness of rom-com perfection—you’ll want to pass it on to your bestie immediately after finishing (or, better yet, read at the same time so it can take over your group chat).’
Clare Fletcher, author of Love Match

‘Rom-com perfection…It’s safe to say [Nina Kenwood]’s knocked it out of the park with a sweet and gentle read that still has great stakes and heat…Nina has a gift for wringing romance from the relatable, writing endearing heroines with full lives and anxious inner monologues…I could list hundreds of reasons, quote dozens of lines, but really it’s the whole vibe of the thing—the warm and fuzzy we’re always chasing. This is a book you’ll want to hug to your chest but also pass on to your bestie immediately after finishing.’
Clare Fletcher, That Rom Com Pod

‘The best rom-com I’ve read this year…Everything I’d want in a rom-com—addictive, delightful and featuring New York.’
Karina May, author of Duck À L’Orange for Breakfast

‘Sexy, fun and hard to put down…Kenwood is skilled at setting a fast pace and creating an irresistible romance between Anna and new love interest Mac that is vulnerable, steamy and tender…The Wedding Forecast will be loved by fans of Emily Henry on the lookout for a cosy and dreamy wintertime romance.’
Books+Publishing

‘Devoured it! The Wedding Forecast made me giddy and hopeful…It had that magic quality where I had to keep turning the pages beyond 1am. I felt such an affinity with Anna, and the way [Nina Kenwood] writes about bookselling was such an unexpected joy.’
Bella Lloyd, Heads & Tales Bookstore

‘[With] signature humour, warmth and charm…Made me guffaw until it made me quietly sob…It’s all delightful and joyous and you’ll cheer for these impossible-lovers and stay up way too late delighting in their happily ever after.’
Jaclyn Crupi, Hill of Content

‘Romantic comedy perfect! Filled with charm, humour and pure heart…A feel-good romantic comedy that is a love letter to writing, bookstores, bookselling and what it means to begin again…oozes with comforting sweetness...blush-worthy chemistry...Had me giggling well into the night.’
Josh Hortinela, bookseller and reviewer

‘Romantic comedy with a great twist…A very intelligent, kind book…What Nina Kenwood does so well is that she takes you not just into the happy endings (though there’s a lot of joy and humour), but looks at what Anna does when life doesn’t go the way she thought it would…It’s lovely.’
Michaela Kalowski, ABC TV Weekend Breakfast

‘A romantic comedy that dwells, rather sweetly, as much on female friendship and finding your path in life as it does on finding love...Kenwood has a genuine gift for comedy, and the book bubbles along.’
The Age

‘I read it in a single night. So fun!’
Between the Lines, James Bennett

‘I absolutely adored this lovely and beautiful rom-com…Hooked from the beginning and I couldn’t put it down. I went from being amused to being delighted, and swooning over characters who you can’t help but become enamoured with…Simply fun to read.’
Good Reading

‘[The Wedding Forecast] boasts the author’s signature wit and humour, a cast of perfectly believable characters, whip-smart dialogue and plausible real-world situations. It’s a charming, diverting novel for readers who love contemporary rom-coms with lots of heart and laughs to match.’
Readings

‘4 stars. The delightful messiness of love, life and friendship makes this novel a powerful story about finding yourself and discovering what brings you joy...This novel is as much about identity and finding out who you are as it is about falling in love.’
ArtsHub

‘[A] romcom for our times…the dialogue reads like a Nora Ephron film script…Anna’s romantic troubles tug at your heart and Kenwood’s gift for humour means the comedy is also well and truly covered.’
NZ Listener

‘Palpable chemistry [that] leaps off the page, making this novel such a joy to read..[A] feel-good, romantic tale that celebrates the unpredictability of love and life!’
Collins Booksellers

‘Full of charm, love, humour and bookstores.’
Canberra Weekly

‘5 stars. The definition of a warm hug in a book…My new favourite rom-com…There’s the quippy banter that makes you smile, the strong chemistry between the love interests, and characters that leave you so emotionally attached to their story.’
Modern Muse Magazine

‘4.5 stars. A hilarious and heartwarming romance read you will fly through but not want to end...Nina Kenwood combines wonderful timing and visual comedy with taut and intelligent ensemble banter to produce innumerable scenes that made me grin; several that made me chuckle out loud.’
Booklover Book Reviews

‘A fabulous writer…[The Wedding Forecast] is funny and relatable—the perfect “easy” read that has substance and poignancy.’
Fairfield Books

‘A delightful blend of humour, romance, and self-discovery…Offers a fresh perspective on love and life, going beyond the typical tropes to explore deeper themes of friendship, family, and personal fulfilment…If you’re looking for a swoon worthy romance that is also smart and funny, The Wedding Forecast is a must-read.’
Theresa Smith Writes

‘A little bit sexy, very funny and very clever. I always love Kenwood’s relatably anxious and awkward protagonists. I was giggling the whole way through and my heart was warmed by the ending.’
Ellen, Brunswick Bound

‘A charming, big-hearted rom-com, and I’m looking forward to reading more novels by this talented author. Her voice is fresh and engaging.’
NZ Booklovers

‘[A] laugh-out-loud funny book with chemistry that jumps off the page.’
Books on the Rail

‘4.5 stars. Gratifying and classic, the Emily Henry girlies will be thrilled she now has an Australian counterpart.’
Big Issue

‘[The Wedding Forecast] single-handedly pulled me out of my terrible reading slump…A completely 10/10 novel. Engaging, funny, and both light and dark, in all the right ways…Completely life-affirming, no matter what stage of life you’re at.’
Karys McEwen, author of All the Little Tricky Things

‘4 stars. A hilarious and heart-warming rom-com about missed opportunities, forgiveness, and getting what you want…A great read for the Christmas holidays as it’s quick and pacy…Check this one out if you loved The Other Bridget by Rachael Johns.’
AU Review

‘This is the perfect summer read that I have recommended endlessly since it came out earlier this year. Nina Kenwood is so good at writing about the messiness of love (and life) in a genuinely funny and engaging way. Her adult debut is life-affirming and especially well-suited to anyone who loves bookshops, is going through a breakup, or needs a novel to hook them quickly.’
Karys McEwen, author of The Paperbark Tree Committee

‘A smart, completely delightful romcom which frequently made me laugh out loud…I loved this one.’
Eleanor Elliott Thomas, author of The Opposite of Success

‘Kenwood blends laugh-out-loud humour with palpable chemistry for a feel-good story that hits all the right notes.’
NetGalley reviewer

[Trigger Warning Database]

Trigger & Content Warnings

Alcohol consumption
Pregnancy
Grief & loss depiction
Death of a parent