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The Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club #2

The VIP Package: A grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, billionaire boss spicy romance

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When my fiancé forgets to show up for our wedding
I show up at the one place on earth I can’t go.

No, literally, I can’t—it’s forbidden to be here right now.
How was I supposed to know the Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club closed for a holiday?
No naughty massages or sexy group play like my blissed-out best friend had here.
Just a grumpy gazillionaire who’s pissed that I’ve crashed his closed sex club.
I came here seeking a no-strings revenge fling with an older stranger.
Billionaire resort owner Ashton Holyfield will do nicely.
He’s sexy and snarky and absolutely won’t connect carnal pleasure with feelings.
Perfect.
At least until we wind up trapped together in this tropical paradise.
We’re forced to spend sensuous days on his luxury yacht,
and steamy hot nights indulging my wildest desires.
There are worse things, I’m sure.
Like falling in love with this tortured bosshole, for one.
Another is learning the reason he’s punished himself for so long.

One-click this grumpy/sunshine age-gap erotic romance with a woman who falls for the billionaire boss while trapped at his luxury resort built to fulfill her hottest fantasies. This story includes scorching FFF and MFMM scenes.

288 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 6, 2025

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Tawna Fenske

74 books1,611 followers
When Tawna Fenske finished her English lit degree at 22, she celebrated by filling a giant trash bag full of romance novels and dragging it everywhere until she’d read them all. Now she’s a RITA Award finalist, USA Today bestselling author who writes humorous fiction, risqué romance, and heartwarming love stories with a quirky twist. Publishers Weekly has praised Tawna’s offbeat romances with multiple starred reviews and noted, “There’s something wonderfully relaxing about being immersed in a story filled with over-the-top characters in undeniably relatable situations. Heartache and humor go hand in hand.”

Tawna lives in Bend, Oregon, with her husband, step-kids, and a menagerie of ill-behaved pets. She loves hiking, snowshoeing, standup paddleboarding, and inventing excuses to sip wine on her back porch. She can peel a banana with her toes and loses an average of twenty pairs of eyeglasses per year. To find out more about Tawna and her books, visit www.tawnafenske.com.

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Profile Image for Leslie.
412 reviews24 followers
June 6, 2025
Camille just got ditched by her fiancé—for scallops. Yep, you read that right. So she does what any self-respecting jilted bride would do: heads off on the honeymoon anyway. She’s planning on letting off some steam, indulging in her wildest fantasies at the Crystal Bliss Resort. There’s just one problem—it’s closed. But instead of the full-body massage and uninhibited fun her best friend had, Camille finds herself face to face with the grumpy, insanely hot billionaire who owns the place.
Ashton is not expecting company, especially not a feisty, fearless woman with zero filter and no plans to leave. She’s everything he doesn’t want… and everything he suddenly can’t resist. What starts as a revenge fling quickly turns into something neither of them bargained for. Forced to spend time together on his luxury yacht and deserted resort, the chemistry explodes—and so do the feelings they were both trying to avoid.
Camille is bold, hilarious, and knows exactly what she wants. Ashton is broody, layered, and just broken enough to tug at your heart. Together they are absolute fire. This book is packed with heat (FFF and MFMM spice levels that deliver), but it also has a solid storyline, heartfelt emotion, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.
If you like grumpy/sunshine dynamics, and forced proximity in a spicy tropical setting, The VIP Package checks all the boxes. It’s the perfect mix of heart, humor, and heat.


᪥ Billionaire
᪥ Tropical Island Resort
᪥ Forced Proximity
᪥ Billionaire
᪥ Grumpy x Sunshine
᪥ Erotic Romance
᪥ Dual POV
Profile Image for Jolanda Gelissen.
436 reviews11 followers
June 12, 2025
What a lovely revisit to an exclusive resort where jilted brides can let loose and explore their own pleasures and kinks!

Camille's relationship has always been based on practicality over passion, and their decision to get married did not deviate from this pattern. But when her fiancé doesn't even show up - he actually forgot! - she has had enough. Taking a page out of her best friend's book, she re-books their would-be honeymoon to the sex resort where said friend found passion ánd love.

Only problem: the resort is closed.

Imagine her surprise when the only person on the island is the elusive and grumpy owner, Ashton. He's not best pleased at seeing this unexpected guest.

Sparks soon fly, though, as they use each other to let loose some pent-up frustrations. Camille finds it difficult, though, to separate her psychiatrist persona from whatever is happening between them. And Ashton is notoriously closed off.

I enjoyed seeing some familiar characters and how their particular traits and expertise helped both Camille and Ashton tap into their deeper desires. Another hearty recommendation!
Profile Image for Kaija.
1,480 reviews27 followers
May 26, 2025
I am not going to lie, I’m obsessed with this!
It’s got everything you could want and then some!! Lots and lots of steamy and fun, but also a great story too!

Camille lets out her passionate side and I loved it so much! She’s incredible and it doesn’t hurt that she knows what she wants and goes for it!
Ash is so grumpy but hiding a lot of hurt and Camille is the one that gets him to let go and want to start healing!

This was such a wild ride and I want more! Easily my favorite of the Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club so far!!

I was lucky to be able to ARC read this and now I need it on my shelf!
Profile Image for Marika.
4,837 reviews100 followers
June 11, 2025
Who knew the bossy billionaire had it in him?! Well, Ashton met his match in Camille. I have to say I adore her, loved her since I met her in the first book. Ashton is def a complicated man and in this book I get why he is the way he is.
I loved every second of this story and I can't wait for book 3.
Profile Image for Booklover Judy Lynn.
1,638 reviews30 followers
May 26, 2025
#AgeGap #Billionaire #ForcedProximity #GrumpySunshine #ARC
I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving an advance reader copy of the book. Written in first person from an alternating dual POV, this book ends with a HEA. Though it can be read as a standalone, I do recommend readers read book one of the series first as both characters are introduced there.
I adored Camille in book one and I really enjoyed her story here. She is a firecracker. Smart, feisty, witty, funny: she’s the complete package. When she decides to take off to the Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club, things do not go as expected. In the end, they go much, much better. Ashton is the stoic, sometimes cold billionaire who owns the resort. Camille gets under his skin and in his pants right away though. Her fire breaks his shell and hot, hot times ensue. I adored their attraction, their passion, their banter, and their humor. I loved that Camille brings a side of him out that no one else sees. Once he cracks, it is only a matter of time before he becomes vulnerable to Camille and shares his secrets. His pain broke my heart. He had punished himself long enough for the past. His growth over the course of the book, and his willingness to try with Camille and to allow himself potential happiness was beautiful. It was an inspiring, steamy read.
This series is an erotic romance series. This book includes FFF and MFMM scenes in addition to several H.O.T. MF scenes. The character development and the story arc/plot this author always delivers is present, but readers should go in knowing this is spicier than books by this author outside of this series and the Sugar & Spice series.
Profile Image for Reading Addict.
1,081 reviews21 followers
May 21, 2025
I really enjoyed The Upgrade which is the first book in The Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club. I LOVED The VIP Package!!! Camille and Ashton were everything! Laughs from the first chapter throughout the entire story. Heartfelt moments of angst throughout the book. And heat....OMG! Here's the Cliff Notes, Camille has been stood up at city hall by her fiance in favor of fresh scallops. She's done with him and his disinterest so she goes to trade in their honeymoon package for a solo trip to The Crystal Bliss resort and will spend her time indulging in all of her wildest fantasies. Well there's been a bit of a mix up. The resort is closed for the week to do upgrades and the only person there is the elusive owner and he's a huge grump! Ashton is a man with many layers and the last thing that he wants or needs is a jilted bride showing up and infringing on his private time. Camille has plans and whether he realizes it or not, Ash is now a part of her vacation plans. These two are so much fun together! Camille is a young, highly educated and successful therapist and Ashton is a cranky, middle aged wealthy businessman but their personalities are the perfect mixture of Yin and Yang. Their story stands alone, however you'll see many characters from The Upgrade so I recommend reading that story as well. I'm looking forward to our last brides story because I'm sure that it's going to be a hot one!
Profile Image for DJ Sakata.
3,293 reviews1,777 followers
June 7, 2025
Favorite Quotes:

I’m pretty sure he’d look great bald. He’d look great wearing a burlap sack and a Burger King crown.

He spoke like a man addressing a third grader eating Crayolas in class.

All the thoughts I’ve been pushing to the back of my brain come charging at me like rabid goblins. I’m twitchy and flummoxed and maybe a little bit scared.

You’re kind and you’re funny and I feel like the best version of me when I’m around you.

“Is that a can of Pringles in your pocket, or are you happy to see me?” A broad smile spreads over his face. “I am very happy to see you.” He drops a hand to his pocket and pulls out the familiar red can. “And also, I brought Pringles.”


My Review:

I greedily devoured the first two installments of this series like a binge dieter at a buffet. Both of these salacious tales are full of gasp-producing sizzle, humorous quips, snarky sass, and dehydrating sensuality. Keep libation at hand and fans on high as this crafty scribe has brought a wide variety of heart-pounding heat to this series, as well as all the feels, romance, and amusing humor. I am eagerly awaiting the third installment, and I will read anything Ms. Fenske cares to scribble.
Profile Image for Trace.
118 reviews3 followers
June 1, 2025
WOW!!! Just when I thought Tawna couldn't make a story hotter then The Upgrade she writes The
VIP Package.
The couple in the book are Camille and Ashton. She is left at the alter by Hayden who would rather eat his scallops then get married which forgot that was happening.
She takes the money that she got from cashing in their honeymoon tickets to go the Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club. Her best friend went there after she was left too.( first book).
The problem is the Club is close for renos and meets up with grumpy billionaire that owns the place.
He isn't happy she is there at all. She can't leave because of the pilot strike so she is forced to stay.
They hook up at first meeting he says it can't happen again... yeah right. lol
They start working thru her fantasy list she made for the resort. All of the while they are talking and getting to know each other pain and in Ashton's case true heartbreak.
Camille meets Sybil that works at the resort and brings her best friend Lucy out to the pool and another fantasy is checked off the list. lol
Really enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next one.
Thank you Tawna for making being naughty so much fun
Profile Image for Tanisha.
177 reviews3 followers
May 21, 2025
I first heard about Tawna Fenske in August of 2015 when her book "About That Fling" was featured as a "Kindle First." I have fallen in love with the comedic way that she tells a story. Her characters are fun, and even ones you may not like at first tend to grow on you. Since then, I have read anything that I have found by Tawna.

After reading “The Upgrade,” I was excited to read stories featuring some of Eve’s friends. Also, I knew what to expect in this book based on the first book in a series, and also the “Sugar & Spice” series.

I’m not normally a fan of age gap romance (unless the female lead is older), but I really liked this one. For most of the book, it’s not really a main focus. It’s not a detail that is thrown in your face constantly.

All in all, I absolutely enjoyed this book. I also really liked the explanation of how the “Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club” came to be. I am extremely excited to read the last book in the series!

**A received an advanced reader copy for my honest review**
432 reviews3 followers
May 21, 2025
I received a copy of this for my honest review

In the second book of the Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club, our FMC is supposed to be getting married at the court house. Her fiance is usually late - for everything - but she's pissed he's late now. When she finds out, he forgot. They never had a passionate relationship, it was more practical. Even the wedding was for a tax loophole. So she calls it off, and switches her honeymoon to the Jilted Brides Honeymoon Resort. Except when she arrives, no one is there. Like, no one. She finally finds someone in the boiler room, and between leaving the court house and now, she's leaving practical behind. Turns out who she finds is our MMC, the billionaire owner of the resort. It's closed for cleaning, but instead of pushing her away, he pushes up against her. Throw in a pilot strike and she can't leave the island. He's not ready to forgive himself for his past, and she literally just ended a relationship, but when sparks fly - maybe it's meant to be.
Profile Image for Cheryl.
6,533 reviews236 followers
June 1, 2025
Holy moly! Run don't walk and grab a copy of this book. It is spicer than the first book. I absolutely LOVED this book! You don't have to wait long before the steaminess happens. Next time I book a trip, I want to find myself in a "forced proximity" with the billionaire owner. In the meantime, you can live vicariously through Camille with this book. A five star, recommended read!

Camille is bold and knows what she wants. As soon as I met her I loved her. She did not care that Ash was in charge. She came to the resort for fun and "sexy time" and she was not going to be denied. The way she teased Ash was very entertaining.

Yet, when I learned about why Ash held back some with Camille, my heart broke for him. I am happy to see his breakthrough and that he learned it was ok to love again. Shout out to "Lars", Ash's personal chef.
Profile Image for Lainy.
67 reviews16 followers
May 31, 2025
Twana does it again! I absolutely LOVED 🥰 the VIP Package! I couldn’t put it down. 📖 The story was romantic, funny, and spicy! 🌶️ 🥵 I will say it again and again, I am a VIBE reader and this story was definitely VIBING!

The book featured the story of Camille, therapist, and Ashton, billionaire who owns the Jilted Brides Honeymoon resort. After her fiance fails to show up to their city hall wedding, Camille ends up at the Jilted Brides Honeymoon resort. Only problem is that the resort is closed for the week. She ends up meeting Ashton and things heat up REAL quick.

If you like funny, romantic, spicy reads then this book is totally for you!
Book Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Spice Rating: 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
Profile Image for Tina Hobbs Payne.
570 reviews7 followers
June 20, 2025
"If this is how you treat all your guests, it's no wonder this place is deserted."
Now she's just pissing me off. "A guest," I snarl, "would have a resort reservation. I can assure you, madam, that you do not."

Well, this was not the welcome Camille expected. The way her brother and bestie spoke about the resort, she had high hopes. Those were quickly squashed when she met this grump of a man. But he is handsome, she must admit.

Ashton was not in the mood for unexpected company. Even if she was beautiful.

What started as a mistake in a resort reservation, turns into the opportunity of a lifetime for both Camille and Ash.

I love this story. Great HEAT and a great story!


Profile Image for Becky Wise.
2,828 reviews54 followers
July 3, 2025
The VIP Package is a fantastic read. This is Camille and Ashton. Camille is open and doesn't hold back. Ashton holds the past close and is the grumpy billionaire that owns the Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club. As you get to know Ashton you understand more of why he created the safe place for exploration. Camille is running from her dead end relationship after her groom is a no show. Luck isn't really on her side as she discovers she is stranded at the closed resort. You will love the chemistry between Ashton and Camille as they grow closer and heal each other. I love how they push each other's buttons. This an amazing read that I could not put down. I cannot wait for the next book in the Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club series. Go one click this today.
Profile Image for Cherie.
277 reviews5 followers
May 22, 2025
When her own fiancé forgets their wedding, Camille decides to follow in her friend’s footsteps and change her honeymoon package to the exclusive Crystal Bliss resort. However, upon her arrival, the resort is vacant and due to a system glitch she has nowhere to stay.
Owner Ashton Holyfield is the only person on site and introduces her to the resort with a bang.

This smoking hot, sexy new series continues with this 2nd book. It’s is a complete standalone and can be read independently (but you don’t want to miss out on all the heat in book 1 The Upgrade!!!) This series is not for the timid/sexually non adventurous type.
Profile Image for Tasha.
128 reviews17 followers
May 25, 2025
4.5 Rounded Up!

I was far too excited to get back to the Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club! Tawna did not disappoint, this book has the vacation vibes, plot, love, humor and ALL THE SPICYYYY SPICE 🥵

The "Ash Hole" gave me a good laugh and tickled me every time after. The banter between Camille and Ashton was next level and their chemistry?! My. God. ❤️‍🔥🥵❤️‍🔥 I loved this book so much and am way beyond excited for Sara's story (book three) in The All-inclusive coming soon!

❤️‍🔥Trope Me Up❤️‍🔥
~Forced Proximity
~Age Gap
~Billionaire
~Daddy Vibes
~FFF and MFMM scenes

The VIP Package is book two in the Jilted Brides trilogy and I highly recommend reading The Upgrade (book one) first!
Profile Image for Jennie Fortna.
2,517 reviews29 followers
June 6, 2025
The VIP Package is book 2 in the Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club by Tawna Fenske…another spicy read!

When her fiancé’ forgets to show at the courthouse for their wedding..she is done with him and the relationship. She quickly changes her honeymoon package for the Jilted Brides package only to discover when she arrives it’s closed. Then she finds Ashton coming out of the boiler room and boy do the sparks fly! Both just want a fling, no commitment, then a pilot strike and she can’t leave the island…what happens next is understanding his past, steamy days and nights, feelings and so much more…

I voluntarily read a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Profile Image for Getlitwithashleyz.
247 reviews31 followers
June 4, 2025
Book #2 in the Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club was just as spicy as the first book!
The VIP Package features Camille and Ashton. Camille is left at the alter by her fiancé so she takes the money that she got from cashing in their honeymoon tickets to go the Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club.
When she gets there, she discovers it's closed for renovations and meets the grumpy billionaire that owns the place.
Ashton isn't happy that Camille is there but she can't leave because of the pilot strike so she is forced to stay.
I'll let you read what happens next 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
1,006 reviews8 followers
July 15, 2025
Loved this!!!

I loved this story of Camille and Ashton! This story is so steamy and hot! Camille crashed onto the resort when it was closed. But Ashton couldn't turn her away even while he guarded his heart. She is the sunshine to his grumpy. He has some deep scars, but Camille makes him feel and feel at ease. They really are made for each other. I love this book and series. I highly recommend! It us really a lot steamier than Tawna's normal books but my god is it good! I can't wait for Sara's story.
Profile Image for Lillian Hawthorne.
5 reviews
July 21, 2025
I finished The Upgrade a few days before I stared this one. I have to say that Fenske does a fantastic job of developing the characters. We see so much development in Ash as the story goes along. I don't know if I'll be reading the third book in this series, while The Upgrade did a great job of making the next book sound appealing, I can't really say the same for The VIP Package. While I love the idea of Logan getting his HEA, I am still on the fence about reading The All Inclusive. But over all I would recommend this book.
Profile Image for Shari.
1,854 reviews25 followers
August 11, 2025
This is the second book of Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club, Camille gets dumped by her fiance , so she decides to go the club for a much deserved break, but what she finds is the club is closed. Only to find out she will have the time of her life with the owner, Ashton. Ashton is grumpy and not looking for his HEA, but soon Miss Sunshine, Camille will change his mind.

Loved this spicy romance that kept me up past my bedtime turning the scorching pages. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
Profile Image for Misty.
1,274 reviews30 followers
September 29, 2025
This was a great second visit to the island, after a jilted bride is left for scallops. He actually forgot that he was getting married. I mean, you buy the tickets for the honeymoon you still go anyway. Well there is a problem the resort is closed. The only person is the owner, Ash, and he is not happy that Camille is there. But staying true to the feeling of the series, sparks fly between the two and feelings start feeling. This was a great addition to the series.

Received ARC from author for honest review.
Profile Image for AJ.
290 reviews10 followers
June 20, 2025
This book was so hooooot!! Having read Kit and Eve’s story, I knew I was going to love this too.
After she gets stood up for her own wedding, Camille heads off the island for her own Jilted Brides experience. What she gets when she arrives is not what she’s expecting. Ashton, the billionaire owner, is the only one there. With the resort shut down for maintenance, Camille finds herself in an experience she’ll never forget!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Profile Image for Terren  Hoeksema.
394 reviews3 followers
May 21, 2025
If you clutch pearls please don't read this series because it's spicy. This series gets better and better with each book. Ashton is a recluse widower that owns an exclusive resort, Camille is finding herself after realizing her engagement wasn't meant to be. Queue up the sexy resort and some soul searching by both parties and you have a page turning masterpiece.
Profile Image for Carolyn Spence.
1,896 reviews17 followers
June 3, 2025
Well, that was a great first chapter, in a boiler room! Burst out loud laughing moments, dirty and hot moments, comic relief from McFly too! Great fast paced story of Camille and Ash, (loved her nickname for him), sweet, sweet read and a lot of extra props, e.g., pringles, ponies and Lars! The banter is off the charts between these two characters. Grab this fun and awesome book.
1,474 reviews6 followers
June 7, 2025
Camille, knows her fiancé forgets about stuff, but she would never think that he forgets about their wedding. Well, since wedding is off and honeymoon package offered extra, she is on her way to Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club. When she gets there, there is only one small problem.. club is closed and the only one person there is grumpy Ash.
I enjoyed this story very much.
Profile Image for Suzanne.
32 reviews
June 19, 2025
Hot and spicy!
Great second book in series.
Getting ditched by your fiancé because he would rather have scallops??? Camille ends up at the Crystal Bliss resort and is better off without her ex.
Book is packed with heat and spice.
Not your average romance novel but Tawna Fenske doesn’t write those!!!! Perfect mix of heat, humor and heart.
1,027 reviews6 followers
July 28, 2025
I'm really loving this series and the characters in it. I loved Camille - outrageous, forthright, passionate and empathetic - and her pairing with the billionaire boss of The Jilted brides Honeymoon Club was priceless. While the story was filled with fun, passion, humour and spice, there was also so much heartache, heart and healing. Brilliant.
Profile Image for Megan Tolley.
197 reviews1 follower
June 5, 2025
4.75⭐️ 4🌶️
From the first chapter I was HOOKED on Camille & Ash’s story. I love how real these characters seem to me even though I reading off a page about them! The spice was spicin’ and I’m so excited for book three!!!
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508 reviews
June 6, 2025
Well done past me! I forgot I had pre-ordered this book, and was so excited to find it on my kindle when I woke up!!

I was excited to read Camille and Ash Hole’a story, and it didn’t disappoint! So many laughs, spice and snark!

I better go pre-order book 3 before I forget!
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