Operation Bailey Wedding

The Baileys #3.5

by Piper Rayne

No one could have guessed a marriage could sprout from a one-night stand, but Holly Radcliffe and Austin Bailey appear to be written in the stars. From the backseat of Austin's Jeep to the altar they come. The town of Lake Starlight along with the Bailey's are prepping for the event of the year, but as usual things never go smoothly with these nine siblings and let's not forget Grandma Dori!

This is a novella in the Bailey series!

Genres: Romance, Audiobook, Novella, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Small Town Romance, Adult

Kindle Edition

First published July 23, 2019

About the author

Piper Rayne is a USA Today Bestselling author duo. Our goal is to bring you romance stories that have "Heartwarming Humor With a Side of Sizzle" (okay...you caught us, that's our tagline). A little about us... We both have kindle’s full of one-clickable books. We're both married to husbands who drive us to drink. We're both chauffeurs to our kids. Most of all, we love hot heroes and quirky heroines that make us laugh, and we hope you do, too.

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Reviews

[Heather Adores Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐
Genre ~ contemporary romance
Series ~ The Baileys #3.5
Setting ~ Alaska
Publication date ~ July 23, 2019
Est Page Count ~ 103
Audio length ~2 hours 3 minutes
Narrators ~ Tanya Eby, Tim Paige
POV ~ multiple 1st

There's not much to say about his one. It's just a quick little novella leading up to the wedding of Austin and Holly from Lessons from a One-Night Stand. The siblings are all involved per usual and I loved that it was multiple POV.

We have our set up for the next book in the series, which seems like it'll be another good one.

Series notes:
Definitely need to read the 1st 3 books or else you'll get spoilers for some of the couples.

Narration notes:
Same narrators for the whole series, so nothing new to report.

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[Tpagirl Loves Romance · Rating 4 out of 5]

Operation Bailey Wedding was a novella by the authors Piper Rayne from their Bailey series. It should be read in order of the series for full enjoyment.

True to form, the Bailey siblings were out in full force and the authors caught us up on each one. The premise of the story was the preparation for Austin and Holly’s wedding, with each sibling’s involvement. Ultimately it was a quick read with some funny moments.

The authors also used it as a bridge to set the stage for Savannah and Liam’s story up next in Falling for My Brother’s Best Friend. It appeared there will be a lot of push and pull with angst, but always with the promise of humor.

[✨Eni_t✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Carmen Rae · Rating 4 out of 5]

So Piper Rayne wrote this book because we have to wait for-freaking-ever for the next installment of the Bailey family. And while I expected it to be a cute little epilogue to Austin and Holly and for us all to witness the much anticipated wedding. I expected a little wedding drama and a few laughs and a whole heap of love.

I didn't expect so much of the other siblings stories, both existing couples and teasers for the new couples to come. Now I am dying for the next book even more than I already was. Savannah and Liam have been The story I have most anticipated and now I have to wait three more months. Especially after that teaser at the end. Come on ladies that was mean.

But it was so swoony and sweet and everything we know to expect from the talented Piper Rayne and their beautiful Bailey family.

[Jen (jensdreamylittlereads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Operation Bailey Wedding by Piper Rayne was everything I was hoping for and more. What a satisfying little appetiser to tide readers over until the next full length Bailey book is available. I have been missing the Bailey crew, and this book was the perfect way to get my fix. Filled with the signature humor I have come to love from Piper Rayne and a whole lot of sweetness.

There were twists and turns throughout, and it was so much fun to catch up with the other family members. I loved and appreciated the multiple POVs in this book, since it gave us a bit of an update on each character. I love this family and all their quirks and craziness. These characters are so loveable and I really enjoy reading about them.

Operation Bailey Wedding is a beautiful and heartwarming addition to the Baileys Series. I have to say, this series has been an absolute joy to read and I'm so excited for the remaining books releasing later this year.

[Nerdy Dirty & Flirty · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this novella. It might have been short, but it was so sweet. And I really loved the format Piper Rayne chose to write it in. I felt like I really got to check in with everyone. Not only the couples from the previous three books, but also the rest of the Bailey group and a certain best friend.

The family connection, and even the fighting, was heartwarming and often hilarious. I ended the book smiling because I felt this was such a great little addition to the series. This story also has me so excited for the next one. I need more Liam and Savannah. And I look forward to more from the rest of the family as well.

[Irene · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars

Operation Bailey Wedding by Piper Rayne was everything I was hoping for.

We get to catch up with all our previous couples, and seeing how life has been treating them plus enjoy the wedding between our eldest Bailey, Austin and his soul mate Holly.
These two are so good together, I couldn't stop smiling watching everything unfold.



And for me an extra bonus was getting a little teaser of the Bailey siblings to come in future books.
Can't wait for Savannah & Liam's book in Falling for my Brother's Best Friend. The sexual tension between these is off the charts, October 17th can't come quick enough!

Operation Bailey Wedding is a beautiful, heartwarming addition to the Baileys Series and to get the full enjoyment I recommend you read the previous books so you too can enjoy the love between these special couples.

The Baileys series has been a joy to read and I'm excited for the remaining books to come later this year.

Thank you Piper Rayne for writing and sharing your Bailey siblings and their special ones with us <3

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[iamreadingdreamer · Rating 3 out of 5]

,Operation Bailey Wedding' ist die erste von drei Novellen aus dem Bailey-Universum und hat 3/5 Sterne von mir bekommen:)

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Ich liebe die Bailey-Familie einfach heiß und innig und mit der festen Überzeugung das ich 100 Bücher der Bailey`s lesen könnte, und mir würde immer noch nicht langweilig werden. Nachdem mit dem neunten Band die Reihe für beendet erklärt wurden, war diese Kurzgeschichte meine letzte Hoffnung.

,Operation Bailey Wedding' spielt nach dem dritten und vor dem vierten Band der Reihe und hat mich mit dem Bedürfnis zurückgelassen, alle Bücher noch einmal von vorne zu lesen. Einfach das beste cozy-feeling was man sich wünschen kann mit einer wundervollen Großfamilie einer Kleinstadt die einen immer wieder mit einem waren Gefühl im Körper und der Seele zurücklässt!
Die Kurzgeschichte greift die Liebsgeschichten von Austin & Holly, Brooklyn & Wyatt und Rome & Harley auf und obwohl ich gestehen muss das mir Band 1 wo es um Austin & Holly geht mit am wenigsten gefallen hat, habe ich die Novella zur so weggesuchtet! Band 2 und 3 rund um Brooklyn, Wyatt, Rome und Harley sind auch in meinen Top 3 von den 9 Bänden, was einen perfekten Kontrast zu Band 1 geschaffen hat.

Im allgemeinen kann ich einfach ALLES aus dem Bailey-Universum empfehlen. Ein Reread scheint jetzt auch nicht mehr in allzu fernen Zukunft:) Ich freue mich riesig auf die anderen beiden Novellen und hoffe das ihr auch so viel Glück hattet über diese wundervolle Reihe zu stolpern!

[Susan (susayq ~) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ooohhhh! What a great way to catch up with the Bailey family. I loved it.

[Nadine Bookaholic · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Wedding! It's finally here, The Big Day, Austin and Holly are getting married and everyone has gathered to bear witness but as you can surmise with this being the Bailey Family things don't go as smoothly as they hope they would.

There is so much going on with each of the siblings and the extended family that I'm surprised it fit into a novella. This was a quick fun read that has some sexy moments with lots of laughs and a happy couple finally saying I DO.

I cannot tell you how much I have been enjoying this series and this novella was just the thing I needed to hold me over until Savannah's book is released in October. I would highly suggest this series be read in order of the release dates because of how each of the siblings play major roles in each of the books and it would give away to much if you haven't read their stories yet.

Happy Reading!!!

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[ᴍᴀ́ʀᴄɪᴀ ฅ՞•ﻌ•՞ฅ · Rating 4 out of 5]

A delight 💌

Like a warm hug 🫠

4 🧡

[Simply Love Book Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anyone who has been reading the Bailey series by Piper Rayne should know what to expect with a Bailey wedding about to take place…CHAOS, but in the very best of ways.  All the Baileys are front and center as Austin Bailey (the oldest of the siblings) weds his once one night stand turned boss turned love of his life, Holly Radcliffe.  Of course nothing goes as planned because it’s the Baileys but it all does work out. I loved seeing all of the siblings again, those that are in relationships, those that have come back home from afar, those in town and causing havoc, and of course Grandma Dori as well.  Reading each chapter was like opening a little present from the writing duo and finding a fun little surprise inside. If you are a fan of this series, you don’t want to miss this one lots of juicy gossip inside, if you haven’t started the series yet, I highly recommend you pick up Lessons from a One-Night Stand and get started.

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[Ally.Always.Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t think it was possible but this made me even more excited for the rest of the Bailey series! I need ALL THE BOOKS!!!

[phoebess · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was expecting something else, to be honest, Definitely not this "let's get caught up with every character in the past and future books" plot surrounding the wedding.

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

What’s better that a small town wedding? One with all the craziness & love of being a Bailey in Lake Starlight, Alaska!

[Amy [Book Addict Reviews] · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s the wedding we have all been waiting for and it was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. This book was so much more than I expected and everything I didn’t know I needed in my life.

In true Bailey fashion there is so much chaos surrounding Austin and Holly’s wedding, both with them and the rest of the Bailey clan. The wedding was BEAUTIFUL and everything that I would have expected for the Bailey’s. The family came together and celebrating the first of what I’m sure will be many Bailey weddings.

I loved that this novella had many different POV’s and we got to catch up with the previous couples and some up and coming ones. This is the perfect story to hold any Bailey family fan over until the next release. It packed a lot of punches and raised many, many, many questions that I can’t wait to get answers for.

This is a MUST READ for any Bailey Family lovers!

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was short and sweet! I’m giving it 5 out of 5 stars. This review is for an ARC, and reflects my honest opinion.

I’ve been missing the Baileys, and I’ve been (impatiently) waiting for the rest of the series to come out. It was nice to get a sneak peek into future relationships, and also get more about past ones. We had chapters from a lot of different POVs (Holly, Austin, Brooklyn, Savannah, Liam, etc.), and I enjoyed each one. You definitely need to read the first three books in this series before this novella if you don’t want to be spoiled.

The last 10% was the beginning of the fourth book, and while I’m a little over the enemies-to-lovers trope right now, I’m still here for this couple. I think because this Bailey is the most like me in my opinion. If you haven’t tried this series, or any of the others, by the duo known as Piper Rayne, you’re missing out! They are all about cute contemporary with some sass.

[Keri Loves Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s Time To Get Hitched

I just love a wedding. All the Bailey’s are back in Lake Starlight to celebrate. It’s about to get a little crazy.

The first Bailey is about to get hitched and if it can go wrong it will. Holly and Austin will just need to remember what’s most important.

Chaos and love is synonymous with the Bailey’s and this story will deliver on both. Either way you’ll get caught up with the whole clan. Enjoy!

[zeilenvollerwunder · Rating 4 out of 5]

eine süße, kurze Novella & vor allem ein schöner Zusatz zur Reihe. Man kann sie wunderbar nach Teil Drei lesen. Jedes Kapitel ist aus unterschiedlichen Sichten geschrieben, was mir ganz gut gefallen hat, denn hier bekommt man auch schon einen kleinen Einblick in Charaktere, die bis jetzt noch nicht ihre eigene Geschichte bekommen haben.

[jackysbookworld · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Sterne!

Habe es wie auch die anderen Bailey Teile als Hörbuch gehört. Finde es super für zwischendurch und bin jetzt mehr als bereit für den vierten Band ! Die Protagonisten, das Setting und einfach alles mochte ich auch wieder in diesem kleinen aber feinen Zwischenband 🥰

[〰️ · Rating 2 out of 5]

“This is life with the Bailey’s, but I wouldn’t change it for anything.”

2.5

cute!

[Steffi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Süße Ergänzung zur Reihe

[Ela's Welt der Bücher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Es war eine tolle Kurzgeschichte zu Hollys und Austins Hochzeit, wo alle Baileys und nicht Baileys zu Wort kommen durften. Es war wie immer wundervoll zu lesen.
5 Sterne

[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was perfect! I was missing our Lake Starlight family and this novella totally hit the spot!

[Ambur · Rating 5 out of 5]

First Impressions...
Absolutely adorable! The perfect peek into what's going on with the three Bailey couples we already love, and a great sneak at what's coming up next for our other beloved Bailey family members! OPERATION BAILEY WEDDING was delightful and a treat for fans of the series! :)



This Book In 5 Words:
Sweet. Delightful. Adorable. Blissful. Lovely.

What Did I Like:
- Getting to see what was happening with the three couples from the previous books: LESSONS OF A ONE-NIGHT STAND (Austin and Holly), ADVICE FROM A JILTED BRIDE (Brooklyn and Wyatt), and BIRTH OF A BABY DADDY (Harley and mystery-daddy ;D). The novella alternates POVs, so we got to see lots of what was going on with everyone and it was a wonderful combination!

- The fact that this centred around the first Bailey sibling wedding!!!I I love that we got to be a guest and also got to peek behind the curtain on Austin and Holly's wedding! It was so wonderful to see and I loved every minute of it.

- That we got a sneak peek at what's next! We got to see all of the Bailey siblings that haven't met their match yet...and there was a tease about what was going on with them all...can't wait to read all of their stories, especially what's next, FALLING FOR MY BROTHER'S BEST FRIEND...Savannah and Liam's story. ;)

What Didn't I Like:
- Nothing! I'm a mega fan of this series, so this was exactly what I was hoping for to tide me over until FALLING FOR MY BROTHER'S BEST FRIEND! ;)

Star Rating:
★★★★★

Read If You Like:
I would probably suggest you start this series from the first book rather than this novella, but if you're a fan of steamy rom-coms with a lot of heart, then I wholeheartedly suggest you check this series out!

Overall, I absolutely adored OPERATION BAILEY WEDDING! It was the perfect novella to tease us readers until the next book in The Baileys series is out. ;)

[Shari · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Delight
The Bailey's are back for a wedding. After the failed wedding of Brooklyn, everyone is determined Austin and Holly are going to go down the aisle, but the honeymoon may be in limbo with the high school baseball team headed to a state championship.


Review
Operation Bailey Wedding is told from a lot of different perspectives with insight on all the new relationships that have popped up in the last year or two. Austin and Holly are headed to the alter, but not everything is roses. They planned the wedding and honeymoon when the high school baseball team had no chance of going to state, but as the date gets closer, Austin is sweating. He intends to put Holly first in everything in his life and will leave the team in Jack's (his best friend and co-coach) in charge, but Holly isn't having any of that.

Then there is Brooklyn and Wyatt moving into a new house that he bought. He doesn't see it as he bought it, but it is a little sore spot as Brooklyn is trying to get her business off the ground. Wyatt has the ring and wants to ask Brooklyn to marry him, but really is a family wedding the best time to ask...even if she has found the ring? I love this couple and their innocent view of life even after all the crap they have dealt with.

Rome and Harley are now the parents of two kids and in that six week zone where making love is off the table. Sleepless, stress eating, and a terrible two' with an infant are keeping these two on their toes. It was a true sense that they were new parents, missing the closeness they experienced before baby #2 came along.

Denver laments the fact that his twin brother now has someone else in his life and gave up the wingman position to Liam who also appears off the market. Not ready to turn in his single life, he expresses some of his displeasure to anyone who will listen. His book is not too far away!

Finally we get more information about the next sibling to fall in love, but then again they have been hinting at it through the whole series. Grandma Dori has her eye on these two and her hands deep into meddling!


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[Erin Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Star Review Operation Bailey Wedding (The Baileys #3.5) by Piper Rayne

From the first book in this fabulous series, Piper Rayne had me hooked. In fact there is not a Bailey that I don’t love. They are such a great family and their friends are just as awesome. I really love small town romances and have often found myself often wishing that I could be a part of the Lake Starlight , Alaska community and a member of the Bailey clan.

Piper Rayne write strong characters that are so easy to relate to and are not afraid to show them in all their flawed glory, it makes the stories that much more realistic and I really love and appreciate that.

Although a novella, it was with a happy smile that I dove in to Operation Bailey Wedding. It was great catching up on all the couples as the family and the community prepare for Holly and Austin’s wedding. It was everything that I hoped for and so much more.

Going in to a Piper Rayne book, you know that there is going to be plenty of humour, that’s a given, but this book had so much that at times I wanted to cry. It also had several intense and vulnerable moments that got to me. I love how the Bailey Clan are all in one another’s business, always ready to offer unconditional love, support and acceptance.  

I loved this book from start to finish and highly recommend you one click. I cannot wait for the next book in the series and based on this book I have no doubt that it is going to blow us away.

[Avidez Literaria · Rating 5 out of 5]

"This is life with the Bailey's, but I wouldn't change it for anything."

The most loving, complicated and funny family that you know is about to gain a new member. And five days before the wedding, it seems like anything can happen. Even the unlikely. And when it happens, one question hangs in the air: What happens to the honeymoon?



Is it possible to fall in love over and over again? If you are talking about the Bailey's that's totally possible and true. What is absolutely not possible is to put the books down or read them without a smile in your face and a warm heart. And with Operation Bailey Wedding couldn't be different.

What does happen after the Happily Ever After? The question that always hangs in the air at the end of a good novel is answered here. And we are not just talking about one couple, but three. The delights and problems that every couple can face, told in a humorous and tender way.

Fights. Fires. Embezzling. How all those things can be related to a wedding? But remember, it's the Bailey's we are talking about. With the most unusual scenes and situations played by Alaska's dearest family, Operation Bailey Wedding is an event no one can miss.


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[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually finished the series last week, then realized I missed a couple of the novellas, so I went back to read this one. This was a cute addition to the series, but if I'm being honest, I thought it had way too much sex. I know, I know, that makes it fun. But when a 2 hour audio book feels like at least a fourth of it is sex, that's a bit too much, especially when it's all different couples. I had a hard time keeping up with who was doing what at that point. It was nice to go back and see some of the beginning stages of relationships though and I especially loved Rome's dad bod. I didn't like that everyone picked on him for having one (even if the tuxedo busting at the seams was pretty hilarious). No one likes to feel insecure about their body and I completely felt for Rome when he thought he wasn't as attractive anymore.

[lesemama · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bewertet mit 3.5 Sternen

Zum Buch:

Die Baileys ist eine Familie mit neun Geschwistern die früh ihre Eltern verloren haben. Nun heiratet Austin, der ältesten der Baileys seine große Liebe.

Meine Meinung:

Es gibt neun Teile der Baileys Reihe, für jeden Bailey-Spross sein Buch. Nun sind auch noch drei Kurzgeschichten erschienen, die man zwischen den Büchern lesen kann.
Operation Bailey Wedding ist quasi Teil 3,5 und passt thematisch zwischen den dritten und vierten Roman. Man kann es gut alleine lesen, sollte es aber nicht zu früh lesen, sonst spoilert man sich selbst.

In dieser Kurzgeschichte kommt jeder Bailey und jeder der der Familie nah ist zu Wort. Manche haben zwei Kapitel, manchen nur eines. Im Prinzip geht es um die Hochzeit von Austin und Holly, was alles ein paar Tage passiert und um den großen Tag selbst.
Es ist ganz amüsant und unterhaltsam, kommt aber nicht an die Romane ran.
Aber da ich dir Baileys wirklich sehr gerne begleite, wollte ich natürlich den Kurzroman auch lesen.