Our Ex's Wedding

by Taleen Voskuni

Two people who can’t stand each other must come together to plan their mutual ex’s wedding in this new romantic comedy by Taleen Voskuni, author of Lavash at First Sight.

Ani Avakian was supposed to be the Bay Area’s premier Armenian wedding planner by now. But after a huge blow to her business, she’s determined to redeem herself by taking on the biggest job of her career: a wedding for an indie movie star. The wedding is set at a stunning Armenian-owned winery, and Ani is eager to connect with the owner, who she’ll be working closely with. But then she actually meets him. Sure, Raffi is ridiculously hot and charming, but he’s also insufferably smug. Though the real gut punch comes when Ani meets the happy couple—because the actress’s fiancée is none other than the woman who shattered her heart two years ago: her ex-girlfriend, Kami.

All Raffi Garabedian has ever wanted is to make his father proud. Taking over the family winery should be his dream come true—but its first major event is off to a rocky start, thanks to one irritating(-ly beautiful) wedding planner who challenges him at every turn. He’s shocked to find that they have one thing in common, however: their mutual ex, Kami. Despite the record level of awkwardness, they’ll have to work together to make sure this wedding goes perfectly. But first, they’ll have to deal with the tension sizzling between them—before it turns their ex’s nuptials into a full-blown disaster…or something much more scandalous.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Queer, Contemporary Romance, Fiction, Adult, LGBT

416 pages, Paperback

First published January 20, 2026

About the author

Taleen Voskuni is an Armenian-American writer who grew up in the Bay Area diaspora surrounded by a rich Armenian community and her ebullient family. She graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in English and currently lives in San Francisco, working in tech. Her work has appeared in Cleaver Magazine, The Bold Italic, and Cal Literature & Arts Magazine. Other than a newfound obsession with writing romcoms, she spends her free time cultivating her kids, her garden, and her dark chocolate addiction. Sorry, Bro is her first published novel.

Reviews

[Sylvie {Semi-Hiatus} · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 out of 5 stars!

Everybody, brace yourselves — the newest book boyfriend of 2026 has already arrived.
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I can’t believe I get to read an early copy for one of my favorite anticipated books of next year!!! 🥹

[Mai ༊*·˚ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ★— Is there anything more awkward than meeting your ex’s ex? As this book's heroine quickly learns, yes: having to help organize a wedding with them.

This was so good and perfectly captured what I love in a light rom-com, which is sizzling chemistry, a lively setting, a great supporting cast, and a heroine you can’t help but root for.

And rooting for Ani I was! Insecure in very believable ways, she is desperately trying to hold her life together while gritting her teeth through an excruciatingly awkward wedding-planning situation, and I couldn't help but sympathetically grimace as I got to read her go through it here.

Raffi, this story's MMC, is her classic opposite, with him being a reformed playboy and the wealthy son of a prominent Armenian family. She has a bit of a meet-ugly with him, and from there, the two slowly build a genuinely lovely connection, with him falling hard as she more or less fights to keeps a professional relationship between them.

The story is filled with tons of Armenian cultural references and rich traditions, and as a reader, getting a glimpse into that world was so fun and fascinating!

I also really liked how queerness was handled here. Voskuni highlights how queer characters navigate more conservative-leaning family members and cultural expectations, and how Ani, as a bisexual woman, along with other queer Armenian characters, exists within that space. It all felt thoughtfully explored, while not taking away from the general lighthearted, rom-com tone of the book.

This was just really cute and left me feeling all warm and gooey afterward.

🎧 Audiobook Note
🎙️ Narration Style: Dual
⭐ Listener Rating: 5/5
I loved both narrators and thoroughly enjoyed how perfectly they matched their characters. Listening to this was an absolute delight!

[Taleen Voskuni]

If writing this book was a wedding, I was the tipsy auntie dancing barefoot before page 50. That is to say, I had a blast.
On that note—of me overdoing things for the purpose of writerly thrill—readers may have to suspend some disbelief at the level of catastrophes present with the pages of this novel. Blame it on the 2000s romcoms I grew up on, in which heroes and love interests are dazed and dazzled by some whatsit that crash-landed right into their neatly planned life.
At its core though, this book is my love letter to the burning belief that one person can flip your life’s script and help you become the fiercest, brightest version of yourself. Bit of a slow burn, but I truly believe it's worth it! Happy reading and thank you for picking up this story!

[jenny reads a lot · Rating 4 out of 5]

I fear Rafi Garabedian is that guy.

Reformed playboy, former doctor, stylish, AND a member of a feminist book club?! Get in my bed Rafi, now!

And to be fair Ani Avakian is also that girl, she can get in my bed too. We can make it a party!

Our Ex’s Wedding was such a fun read! Laugh out loud funny, heartwarming, & easy to binge.

My favorite parts of this book were the banter (it’s so good) and how absolutely down bad Rafi is from the start! I lovvvveeee an obsessed man!

Whats to love…
- banter is bantering
- bisexual FMC
- reformed playboy MMC
- laugh out loud funny
- open door spice
- meet disaster (my fav)
- he’s down bad so hard and I love it so much
- brimming with Armenia culture

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Thank you Berkley for the gifted book. All opinions are my own.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

What if we found out not only that we share the same ex but were stuck planning her wedding together.

Ani Avakian has two problems: credit card debt from a failed wedding and unresolved feelings for the woman who broke her heart. When she gets the chance to plan the wedding of a lifetime for an indie movie star, Ani joins forces with Raffi Garabedian, notorious playboy and owner of the Armenian winery where the wedding is to be hosted. Her initial annoyance with Raffi is greatly surpassed by the revelation that the indie star’s wife to be is Kami, her ex girlfriend. Pulling off the career making wedding is now more important than ever, but it means putting faith in a man she does not like—someone whose heart was also broken by Kami.

Taleen Voskuni unveils her third romance, Our Exes Wedding, rich in backstory, Armenian culture, and wedding planning antics. Two perspectives, Ani: the wedding planner and Raffi: the winery owner face past heartbreak as they attempt to pull off the wedding of the year all while fighting for their respective futures. Taleen Voskuni has a knack for intriguing protagonists and this novel is abundant with the character quirks while evolving a truly fabulous romance. Like the feminist book club Raffi stumbled into entirely by accident that helped him better himself, the whisper network, and the queer entanglements. Our Exes Wedding has the kind of setup that makes for not only an incredible romance but deep character study. Characters Raffi and Ani are simply delightful with a magnetic push and pull that kept my heart racing every time they interacted on page. Ani and Raffi love big and fall hard and with all the internal work their love story feels so earned by the time they get their clients to the altar. Our Exes Wedding is big on the details and unconventional in its setup but it all shapes up a wonderful Armenian romance with a queer twist!

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[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this romcom! The premise is out there (and a perfect set up for hilarious situations.) Two people end up planning the wedding of their mutual ex. Both main characters were so well developed and I loved both of them. The FMC is bisexual and both main characters are Armenian. Raffi and Ani both have fantastic growth and their love is so believable and sweet. I 100% recommend

[Tamar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Voskuni does it again with Our Ex’s Wedding—what a propulsive, sweet, and (as usual) laugh-out-loud funny love story! I cannot recommend it enough.

Unlike Voskuni’s other novels, this time we have a MMC, Raffi, and what an absolute TREAT he is. Peak book boyfriend. Gorgeous (of course), smart as hell, owns a freaking winery, and the kicker is that he’s a reformed playboy going through his own journey of self-discovery and trying to better himself. Don’t we wish all men were doing this???

The FMC Ani is an equally delicious dessert (this book is a bisexual feast, truly) who is trying to save her business while navigating this truly ridiculous, uncomfortable, and for us entertaining situation of planning her ex’s wedding with her ex’s OTHER ex. Honestly could it get any better?

It can. Add in the ambience of Napa Valley and the truly unbeatable MOOD of weddings (and wedding planning mishaps), and the result is a gorgeously written feel-good love story that I could NOT put down.

[Patile · Rating 5 out of 5]

Taleen Voskuni never disappoints!! I was super grateful to receive an ARC for this book since I was so looking forward to reading this.

I loved the dynamics of the two main love interests and with every page I just wanted more!! This book has the perfect balance of tension, banter and romance. Highly recommend to any and all romance readers!!

[Andrea Rodrigues · Rating 4 out of 5]

Firstly thank you to Net Galley & Berkley for this ARC. I genuinely enjoyed this Armenian romance and enjoyed learning about the culture as well. I thought the plot was super cute and spicy in its own way. Ani is in debt with her wedding planning business and then her ex Kami comes to her to plan her wedding. She’s still working out her feelings for her but agrees. The winery at where the wedding is taking place is at Rafi’s winery “O” and Rafi is also Kami’s ex. However, as they deal with their old feelings for Rafi they soon realize that they have feelings for each other. I loved seeing both characters developed. Loved seeing how Rafi grew so much. The growth for Rafi was beautiful to see. He genuinely caught my heart. I also loved seeing the growth for Ani too and seeing her work through some of her old feelings for Kami and her own insecurities. I genuinely enjoyed this read!

[Stefanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will read everything Taleen Voskuni writes! There is something so special and healing about seeing Armenian characters (and queer Armenian characters) in a romcom.

This one was a bit different than her previous 2 books. It's dual POV (with a male main character) and written in 3rd person. I think the start was a bit slow but there was a great set up between all our characters. It's so messy between Raffi, Ani, and Kami and it's great. The premise of planning an ex's wedding is very unique but the plot really wasn't anything groundbreaking. The strength really lies in the main characters - you really end up rooting for them and believing their feelings for each other, their interactions, and their growth. I was cheering Ani on at the end (especially in how her relationship with Kami evolved). I loved the check in with Nareh from her first book "Sorry, Bro", but you don't need to read it to enjoy this one.

Rated 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC ebook.

[Carly · Rating 5 out of 5]

While Voskuni's last romance didn't quite gel with me, this truly felt like a return to form in so many ways. An irresistible premise (both MCs are exes with the bride-to-be), notes of a classic rom-com (and plenty of nods to The Wedding Planner, which holds a special place in my own heart), terrific chemistry, and scorching open-door scenes. It really feels like Voskuni understood what readers wanted more of from her previous books and assembled all of those elements together in this phenomenal new contemporary romance. It only gets better the deeper you get into the book. Plus, there's always that throughline of Armenian representation that the genre unquestionably benefits from. I think this one might just surpass Sorry, Bro as my new favorite Voskuni romance.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this edition from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Laura S · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I enjoyed this book, I don’t foresee the characters having any staying power in my memory. They were fine but forgettable.

The entire catalyst for this story bothered me. Ani is scammed out of $50k from a couple whose wedding she planned and fronted all the costs for. Rather than suing them or telling anyone (including her lawyer sister), she takes on the debt and lives in shame. Why is she not operating under an LLC? She has a legal background and should have done more to protect herself. I understand that this plot point is needed to continue the story and explain to the reader why she would put herself through planning her ex’s wedding, but I found it very stupid. I feel there could be some rewriting that makes Ani look like less of an idiot who let this couple take advantage of her.

I liked the relationship between Ani and Raffi, though at times, Rafii felt a little love-bomby. I honestly feel like the book would read better without his POV; the reader could discover his true self at the same time Ani does. Toward the end of the book, it felt like a lot of unnecessary stuff was thrown in to cause conflict, but it was all resolved way too quickly and easily to actually matter.The third act breakup made no sense, and felt like it was written by a child who has no real world grasp on adult relationships.

While I would not recommend this book to anyone, I also would not discourage anyone from reading it. I predict I will forget that it even exists within a few months.

Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Sadie · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book!! the romcom of my dreams. not only was this one funny and fun to read from beginning to end (i genuinely didn’t want to stop once i began!), it was also packed full of heart, emotion, and so much love. being an Armenian author, Taleen highlighted Armenian culture in this story through her characters and storytelling and i thought it was so beautiful. Raffi and Ani were amazing main characters who were both SO well written, i couldn’t get enough of them. their growth was so heartwarming and inspiring, i was rooting for them both from beginning to end. their playful and snarky banter also had me giggling and kicking my feet multiple times, i ADORED it. Raffi is now one of my new book boyfriends, he’s literally perfect. a man who does your laundry, buys you gorgeous dresses, and is in a feminist bookclub? YES PLEASE. the story flowed beautifully, even the side characters were written with so much depth to them, and i genuinely love the way Taleen writes. also while there are some steamy moments throughout, the spice isn’t graphic at all. it’s about the level of a jalapeño, so if you’re not a fan of super spicy reads, you’ll definitely love this romance! if you’re a fan of enemies to lovers, forced proximity, romcoms, and characters packed full of depth and heart, add this one to your TBR. OEW will be here on January 20th!!

[Leonie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Raffi is one of the sweetest book men I have ever read.

[Brooke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley for supplying me with a copy of this title to read and give my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
When I read the blurb for this book, I was hooked. I love titles that include diversity and this one had a whole big bunch of it. Cultural, yes, but also gender related. It checked a lot of boxes for me. And I was pleasantly surprised with the story.
Ani Avakian's wedding planning business is in debt after she was scammed. When she's contacted by an Indie movie star, she has no clue it's her ex-girlfriend's fiancé. To make matters even worse, the wedding is taking place at a new Arminian winery run by Raffi Garabedian, known to her as a playboy. She just needs to make it through the wedding and get paid so she can get her business back on track.
I really enjoyed how this story was set up. Lots of angst from the main characters. Some miscommunication which I don't always love but which fit well with the story. And a slew of fun side characters. The plot kept me engaged and kept the pacing fast. There were moments when I couldn't help but laugh but also emotional moments that had my heart hurting for the main characters.
I love a good slow burn and this story had that in spades. There was a lot of push and pull between Ani and Raffi and it built the chemistry between them at a great pace.
Voskuni infused a nice amount of culture into this story. I didn't know much about the Arminian culture so it was nice to have this introduction and learn a few things. I noticed some similarities to other cultures. The author also infused a queer component into the story.
If you're looking for a charming romance with unique characters and plot that will have you smiling and rooting for the main characters to finally find each other, give Voskun'is story a try!
3.5 rounded to 4. Review to Come.

[Nicole P · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5

This was such a cute original romance concept that it had me hooked the entire way through. I loved every aspect of the plot, from the mutual ex to the wedding planning and reluctant allies; the plot always had me engaged and invested in what was happening. I also loved the integration of Armenian culture! I found it super interesting to learn more about their traditions and culture through this story, along with seeing some queer representation. I enjoyed the characters and their dynamic throughout this story, however, I would have been interested in seeing more development from the male main character within this book. I loved seeing Andi develop throughout the story, gaining her confidence back and working through complications from her previous relationship, and I would have enjoyed seeing Raffi work through similar complications in his life as he developed. Overall, I really enjoyed this story. This was a great romance read with a new concept that I really loved seeing play out!

Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group for the ARC!

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happy release week to Our Ex’s Wedding by Taleen Voskuni! I loved her previous book, Lavash at First Sight, and still need to read her debut, Sorry, Bro. This third novel is set in the same universe, especially bringing in characters from the first book, including a redemption for Raffi Garabedian.

Ani Avakian is a wedding planner, but after her previous clients failed to pay her, she’s in debt. She can’t refuse the luxury wedding she’s just been hired for… even though one of the brides is her ex, Kami, whom she’s still not over. The big day will be held at Ô, a new winery owned by Raffi, who also happens to be Kami’s ex. What a small world! As Ani and Raffi work together to make this wedding a huge success, they can’t help the feelings growing between them. But are either of them ready for a new relationship?

What I Liked:
- The hilarity of planning your ex’s wedding. Kami has not one, but two exes preparing her wedding, and she’s not at all bothered. But Ani sure is. It’s simultaneously funny and a tad heartbreaking seeing our main characters put on this event, especially since Ani starts off not at all over their breakup two years prior. I appreciated seeing her arc of moving on. I also loved seeing how Raffi and Ani were able to overcome their differences to make this wedding perfect. The more they interacted, the more I loved them together!
- An HEA for Raffi. I still haven’t ready Sorry, Bro, but I very much need to, especially since I now know that one of the main characters in Our Ex’s Wedding first appeared as one of the bros who didn’t get the girl there. He wasn’t so great in that first book, but Raffi has matured a lot since then. It was fun getting to see a love story for him, despite his past mistakes.
- What’s considered “manly.” Raffi’s dad frequently calls out Raffi’s less masculine attributes. Indeed, Raffi likes clothes and shopping and he’s in a feminist book club with all women. I like that he pushes back against his dad’s narrow views on what it means to be a man.
- Queer characters. Ani is bisexual, and the wedding is between two women. The author’s first two books were sapphic romances, and this is the first one between a man and woman, but queerness is still very much centered and celebrated.
- Armenian culture. I loved getting to know Armenian words, foods, and customs (including those related to marriage) throughout this novel. Ani and Raffi are both Armenian American and very connected to their roots. One of the brides is also Armenian, so the wedding has several aspects to honor that culture.

Final Thoughts
I adored Our Ex’s Wedding from start to finish. It’s only January, but this will for sure make my list of favorite romances of 2026. Raffi and Ani are so perfect together, and I just loved their story of finding happily ever after not with their shared ex, but with each other. Taleen Voskuni is an author I can’t wait to read more of!

Special thanks to the publicists at Penguin Random House, Berkley, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book!

* Please read my full review on my blog, Amanda's Book Corner! *

[Jenée Duran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Taleen Voskuni, Berkley Publishing/Berkley Romance, and NetGalley for letting me read this as an eARC!

I loved, loved, loved this book! Ani and Raffi's relationship was so heartwarming to read about as it developed and it made me truly so happy reading this book. I absolutely loved that Taleen made Raffi a reformed playboy and that the impetus for that change was by accidentally joining a feminist book club! Raffi is one of those men that you wish existed in real life. He willingly continued in this book club, wanting to learn from these women and continued his friendships with them and relied on them as confidants when he needed advice on things. I also loved that Raffi continually let Ani take the lead in their interactions and relationships; he respected her boundaries without ever pushing her for more, let her feel heard and respected in their interactions, and was so head over heels for her it made you want to cry. And good lord, can the man YEARN. Ani was brilliant as a FMC--leaving a stable job to pursue her dream of wedding planning, working her butt off to make her business a success, and never taking shit from anyone, even the hot guy you stumble into when starting to plan your ex's wedding. Ani was the consummate professional and I appreciated her ability to maintain professionalism even when it broke her emotionally to do so. I also really loved that Ani was finally able to stand up for herself to Kami and no longer let Kami treat her in ways that hurt her, but confronted her directly and without being mean or ugly to her. These two main characters were precious and I loved every second I spent reading about them. The slow burn was burning--I was dying for them to finally just admit their feelings to each other--and the honesty they both maintained with each other regarding their feelings and their willingness to openly discuss it with each other was SO refreshing. It's the kind of relationship so many of us are looking for. I also loved the POC representation here--being a POC myself, I found myself really relating to the family dynamics both Raffi and Ani encounter in the book. I also appreciated the bisexual representation and that both Ani and Raffi were working in their own ways to change their community's stereotypes of LGBTQ relationships.

This book was a great read and left me with a smile on my face. Would definitely recommend this to a friend, five stars from me :)

[Mana Gevorkyan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was fortunate to receive an early reading copy from the author and let me tell you - I have no chill: I stopped everything I was doing and read the book from cover to cover all weekend. (Full disclosure: this is also what happened with Taleen‘s first two books and it’s simply because the characters are so lovely and the plots are endlessly engaging.)

The best way to describe “Our Ex’s Wedding” is that it’s clever beyond measure. The format itself (I’m purposely avoiding more details because this was such a delightful surprise) is very satisfying from storytelling perspective. We get to see the depth of the characters, and multiple sides to the story.

As usual, Taleen’s writing is hilarious and this book is no exception. A few pages in, I had already laughed for a full minute at a time, cried in an “I’m not crying you’re crying” way, and chuckled appreciatively while sipping my coffee.

For any fans of Taleen’s first novel “Sorry, Bro,” “Our Ex’s Wedding” is set in the same universe and the references to characters and events feel like getting a warm hug from an old friend. The callbacks are exceedingly heartwarming and we get to catch up with some of the beloved characters a bit.

One of the reasons I’m such a shameless fangirl of Taleen’s work is that she creates these universes which are glimpses and representations of the type of world in which we would want to live.

For example, this book (and, really, all of Taleen’s books so far) creates a world in which queerness is nothing more than matter-of fact, and not a big blowout problem to be solved. Big dramas are reserved for actual life or death occurrences, and not about anybody’s right to be queer.

“Our Ex’s Wedding” also has a great portrayal of healthy masculinity. The Raffi character gently questions misogyny-laced social norms and how those harm men just as much as they harm women.

I think these types of stories are so important to create more safety and compassion in the world. Especially sharing them in fun and lovable ways like Taleen has done.

This book features the Armenian diaspora but I think all “third culture kids” can find themselves in these stories.

Bottom line - highly recommend!!

[Ashleigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first book by this author, although she has been on my TBR for a while.  Overall, I enjoyed it.  It was very 90s/00s rom com with some unlikely elements that gave it a campy feel in parts, which can be fun or feel like too much, depending on the reader, their mood, etc.  What I liked, though, was it was one of the most light-hearted books I've read in a bit and I knew the whole way through that nothing really awful was going to happen and the "bad" things were all to add drama or comedy.

There were some side characters that were less likeable than others, but I found the book as a whole was very balanced in how it treated them.  Very aware of their flaws and not excusing them while also seeing them as humans with complex backgrounds and needs.  I felt this really helped deepen the book without it feeling like a morality play or something.  In the end, several characters have growth, often spurred on by conversations with the MCs, which I thought struck a good balance between optimism and realism (things don't end up immediately perfect, but there is progress, it seems).

I felt the pacing was perhaps just a bit uneven and found I enjoyed the beginning and end of the book a bit more than the middle.  I also had a few stylistic complaints, where there was a lot (esp. in the beginning) phrased along the lines of "he almost said 'xyz'" where I would have much preferred this just be left in italics as character thoughts without a tag.  (This is the dumbest thing to be picky about, I know; it just bothered me more than probably makes sense!  😅)  

But overall, this was a smooth and relaxing read, which was more fun because of the cultural specificity.  I didn't strongly relate to either character, but I liked/respected them and was happy to see them find each other and also take steps toward happiness and success in other areas.  I don't feel quite ready to leave the Bay Area or this community of characters (Nareh from Sorry, Bro gets a cameo in this book), so I think I am finally going to read Sorry, Bro next!  I am interested to see how the style/vibes are similar and different.

[Lyla Bellatas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our Ex's Wedding by Taleen Voskuni is an interesting twist on a romantic comedy—two people who share a mutual ex must work together to plan that ex's wedding. As a third-generation Armenian American, I was excited to dive into another charming Voskuni book.
Ani Avakian is determined to redeem herself as the Bay Area's premier Armenian wedding planner by taking on a huge job: a wedding for an indie movie star at a stunning Armenian-owned winery. She's eager to connect with the owner, Raffi Garabedian, until she actually meets him. Sure, he's ridiculously hot and charming, but she's convinced he's an insufferable player. The real gut punch comes when Ani meets the happy couple—the actress's fiancée is Kami, Ani's ex-girlfriend who shattered her heart two years ago.
I didn't like that Ani judges Raffi so harshly without actually knowing him. He's reformed, but initially she bristles. That put me on the back foot with her character. And Kami? She's incredibly selfish, shallow, and spoiled. Watching Ani plan the wedding she and Kami had discussed for themselves felt brutal, and not in an angsty way. However, watching Ani let go of Kami was satisfying.
Raffi and Ani's relationship forms slowly, which I appreciated. Both are attracted to one another, but Ani has to get over her misconceptions about him and her lingering feelings for Kami. Raffi is protective and loyal, and once Ani stops judging him, their chemistry heats up nicely. The tension between them sizzles, and watching them navigate the awkwardness of their shared ex while falling for each other was fun.
I missed the Armenian proverbs starting each chapter like in Sorry, Bro—those hit me right in the heart. But this was still a charming story with a happy ending and lovely secondary characters. It's a solid romantic comedy with Armenian culture woven throughout, even if Kami almost derailed the whole thing.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you, @berkleyromance and @prhaudio for the gifted copies! #berkley #berkleypartner #berkleybookstagram #prhaudioinfluencer

Bay Area wedding planner Ani Avakian’s business depends on delivering a flawless wedding for an indie movie star and her fiancée at a stunning Armenian-owned winery. The only problem? The winery owner, Raffi Garabedian, is almost as frustrating as he is handsome - and Ani can tell immediately that working with him is going to be…a lot.

Things take a much more complicated turn when Ani meets the bride’s fiancée, Kami. “Meets” isn’t quite the right word, though - Kami is Ani’s ex, the woman she once thought she would marry. And then comes the kicker: Kami also happens to be Raffi’s ex. Suddenly, Ani and Raffi are reluctantly (and hilariously) bonded by the task of planning their mutual ex’swedding, complete with bridezilla antics, unresolved feelings, and some truly uncomfortable proximity.

While the setup does require a bit of suspension of disbelief, the emotional core of this story is what really shines. Themes of being truly seen and valued (by others and by yourself) run throughout the book, and the inclusion of Armenian culture, food, family dynamics, and sweeping winery scenery adds so much heart. I also really appreciated the focus on bi-visibility, which still doesn’t get nearly enough attention in romance.

🎧 Audiobook Thoughts: Raffi Barsoumian and Christine Mirzayan do a really excellent dual narration of this one. You 100% feel like they were Ani and Raffi. (11h 24m)

Book: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
🎧 Audio performance: 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫
🔥 Spice: 1.5🌶️

[Lauren | TransportedLFL · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Berkley Romance for the free book and to PRH Audio for the free audiobook. These opinions are my own.

When Ani heads to a winery to meet the two brides whose wedding she hopes to plan, she is shocked to realize that one is her ex, Kami. And then she learns that Kami also used to date Rafi, the owner of the winery. And now, both of them have to work together to plan Kami's wedding if they want to keep their respective businesses afloat.

I found this set up absolutely hilarious. I, of course, loved the queer representation. And I was equally taken by Rafi's transformation from a womanizer to a feminist. We see much of this in flashbacks of his interactions with his book club. I love that kind of character growth.

There's a lot of tension and will they/won't they. Ani has good reason to distrust Rafi, and her family isn't keen on a relationship. But the two of them are so good together. I was thrilled to get dual perspectives, as his point of view made it very clear where he was coming from.

I greatly enjoyed more insight into the Armenian community. And I loved getting to see how Ani grew in her relationships with her family. This book was so well balanced between individual character growth, romance, and absolutely hilarious wedding preparation disasters. It's the epitome of a rom-com that called in mind the movies I grew up with.

As has been the case for Voskuni's earlier books, Christine Mirzayan again narrated. But with the addition of a male main character, she was accompanied this time by Raffi Barsoumian. Both did an excellent job throughout the audiobook with good pacing and emotion.

[Kaye · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ani Avakian is an Armenian wedding planner in the Bay Area. One large mistake has put her in the hole financially. The biggest wedding of her career could restore her business and cement her reputation in the business. The wedding will be at an Armenian owned winery which is run by Raffi Garabedian. For Raffi the success of the event is his first big challenge in taking over the winery. He wants to prove to his father that he is up to the challenge. While one of the brides is an indie-star actress the other turns out to be Kami who is the ex of both Ani and Raffi. Her family also happens to be incredibly rich and she has a lot of demands.

I read the author’s previous book, Lavash at First Sight (May 2024). I appreciated the Armenian and queer representation there as well as here. Ani is bi-sexual and I love how easy it is spoken of and accepted. This is a slow burn romance and is on the light hearted side. There is a lot of push and pull between the main characters. Ani sees Raffi as hot, but smug. They both need this wedding to be a success and of course things don’t go smoothly. I liked both characters and their banter. The third act break up is brief and I thought it was unnecessary. Kami is intentionally annoying but it is all in the name of fun. Many romances get labeled as rom-com, but this one truly is one. Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the eARC and I am leaving an honest review.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so fun! I loved the set up and the shock and awe of finding out you've been hired to plan / host your ex's wedding. I love how Ani and Raffi bonded over that a bit and were able to open up about how they were hurt by each break up because it showed each other a piece of their heart. The banter in this book was great and I love how much personal growth each character did individually. Raffi is a MMC written by a woman in the best way because he has worked on his womanizing tendencies and with the help of some strong, smart women become more feminist and respectful of women. Ani has gone through a lot with her family and business and she works so hard to banish the doubts and the loneliness she has been feeling for years. There is a lot of tenderness and kindness with the couple that they aren't receiving from others and I love how they had each other for support even when just acquaintances. I enjoyed the slow burn, where they worked on their insecurities and helping each other thrive before starting a relationship. There is a lot of drama to keep your heart racing and I LOOOOVED the ending!

Note: I listened to the audiobook and highly recommend it for the beautiful narration that helped raise the stakes.

Thanks to the publisher for a free copy and ALC; my thoughts and review are my own.

[Kimberlyyyreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

The chaotic wedding of the season is here and you do NOT want to miss out on it!

What is more chaotic than becoming the wedding planner to the ex you never got over? And what if you had to work alongside your ex's ex to make it all happen? And they also happen to be really hot, literate, and charming.

Call me the drama because I would totally be there!

Taleen really brings the humor and the romance alive in this book. This is THE scandalous book you want to carry on your shelves.

Ani and Raffi are a couple that you instantly ship from their first interaction. I'm talking giggling, kicking feet, and twirling hair kinda shipping!

Raffi is also a Ballroom dancer!!! He did competitive Ballroom Dancing for 10 years andddd loves the Tango. As someone who did competitive ballroom dancing for like a year, I cannot tell you how seriously charming it is for a man to enjoy Ballroom dancing!

Ani is truly my bisexual bestie, I too would have a panic attack given the circumstances cause this is quite literally every bisexual's nightmare and dream...? I wanted to give her an emotional support hug after the endless stress and the mysterious antics that were fucking the wedding up.

Some of my favorite tropes in this lovely rom-com are:

Hot Men Read (Feminist Literature)
Reluctant Allies to Lovers
FMC who LOVES flowers
Bisexual and Queer rep (FMC is bi!)
Napa Valley Setting
Armenian Rep

[JoAnne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read my review on NovelsAlive.com by clicking the link below. It is also posted in full.

https://novelsalive.com/2026/01/29/4-...

Our Ex’s Wedding by Taleen Voskuni is a contemporary romance with lots of twists and a largely Armenian cast of characters—a fast-paced read with a new-to-me culture that did not detract from the story at all.

Several tropes are utilized as Ani and Raffi’s story unfolds via alternating chapters. The two meet when they are trying to make a go of their businesses—she’s a wedding planner, and he’s co-owner of a winery. When Kami hires them, things really take off. We are full in wedding planning mode, and Kami can be a bridezilla at times.

They take one step forward and so many more back. Even though Ani’s heard of his less-than-stellar reputation, they do have to work together. Raffi’s always showing her he’s present, all in, and paying attention to her vision. But will that be enough? There are some laugh-out-loud moments along with some tears. There are family and friends, the paparazzi, romantic moments along with steamy ones. But in the end, there’s a wonderfully portrayed and satisfying happily ever after.

Our Ex’s Wedding is a fun and romantic story with vivid descriptions and details that made me feel like a wedding guest or at least a close friend.

[Cassie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I loved the premise (the ultimate bisexual romcom) but the execution was tedious and annoying. The MMC is designed to be the ultimate “man written by a woman!!” to the extent that he is literally part of a feminist book club where he mostly just sits back and listens to the wise women in his life. By the midpoint of the book, both main characters exhibit that particular combination of overly performative emotional intelligence and therapy speak that contemporary romance loves right now, and there’s no real tension between the protagonists for the rest of the book. I’m sure some people really connect with this approach to the genre, but I find it so, so boring. Highlights of this definitely include the MMC internally quoting Audre Lorde to himself when he’s trying to get up the courage to tell a hot girl he wants to sleep with her and the nearly-irredeemable evil ex whose bad behavior is so ridiculous that I started to root for her out of spite. Also, the sex scenes are nearly unbearable; I do not know the phrase “he pumped his love and longing, his gratefulness and belonging, for this woman” made it to the final draft, but…oh boy. And he made her come four times! Wow!

I do wish I liked this more — I enjoyed this author’s first book and will always root for an m/f bisexual romance, but this was simultaneously too messy AND not messy enough for me.

[Kate Brasington · Rating 4 out of 5]

✨✨ARC REVIEW✨✨

When two rivals have to come together to make their exes wedding absolutely flawless and perfect who would expect love to blossom amongst the ranunculus flowers?

The FMC Ani is a wedding planner trying to keep herself out of debt after being slighted by previous clients, she is also bisexual and takes on planning the wedding for her ex girlfriend Kami. Kami decided she wanted to have her wedding at Raffi’s winery, Raffi the MMC is from a wealthy family but is trying to prove he can do things on his own.
This is a slow burn romance with instant hate based on rumors and it goes to show you can’t always judge a book by its cover! I really enjoyed watching these two MCs learn to trust each other and more! Raffi really is a clueless yet dreamy man. I also loved the bisexual representation in this book and the way this book makes you think about how different cultures respond to what is now normal in our society.
This is a great book to pick up if you’re looking for a romance book that reminds you of the movie, The Wedding Planner! Our Exes Wedding releases January 20th! Thank you Berkeley’s underrepresented voices program and the author for sending me an early copy of this book!

[the_romance_regent · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you @berkleyromance for the #gifted ebook and @prh_audio for the #gifted audiobook. All opinions expressed are my own.

Ani agrees to plan a wedding at a gorgeous winery to help save her career. Then she realizes one of the brides is her ex girlfriend. And the guy she’s stuck working with the entire time? Raffi. The winery owner. Also an ex of the other bride. Quite the sticky situation.

Ani and Raffi have great banter that starts out sharp and slowly softens as they spend more time together, and I liked how neither of them felt perfect. Raffi has a reputation but is clearly trying to be better, and Ani is driven, tired, and very done with pretending she’s fine. I really liked how they started letting each other in.

I really enjoyed the Armenian representation and family dynamics woven throughout the story. It added so much without taking over the romance. The setting is beautiful, but the relationships are what kept me turning pages.

If you like enemies to lovers, forced proximity, queer romance, and wedding chaos, this is a good one to grab.

🎧 Audiobook: Raffi Barsoumian and Christine Mirzayan sounded exactly like Ani and Raffi to me. The pacing felt natural and the emotional moments landed without being over the top.