Walking in a Wiener Wonderland: Declan & Kelsey

My Big Fat Kingman Wedding #2

by Amy Award

Declan Kingman doesn’t do grand gestures.
He does something better — he pays attention.

When the NFL’s grumpiest linebacker decides to give the world’s biggest pop star the wedding she actually wants, he has one shot to get it right. The plan involves a fake bingo convention, a snow globe on a Colorado mountain, and a reindeer. In July. What could go wrong?

Kelsey Best has performed for a hundred thousand people without blinking. But somewhere between the public engagement pictures and the paparazzi circus, her own wedding stopped feeling like hers.

She just wants to marry the man who carried her off a stage in Aspen and never once asked her to be anything other than exactly herself. The rest of it she could do without.

With Jules Kingman as the best man running an operation of covert logistics, a borrowed reindeer, a best friend hiding the best secret of the year, and a whole band of brothers in simultaneous meltdown, the road to the altar is chaotic, hilarious, and nothing like anyone expected.

It’s better.

Because the best weddings aren’t the ones the whole world watches. They’re the ones made just for you.

Walking in a Wiener Wonderland is a steamy, body-positive sports romance wedding novella packed with family chaos, secret schemes, and a happily ever after that was planned down to the last snowflake.

Genres: Romance

84 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 24, 2026

About the author

Amy Award is a curvy girl who has a thing for football players, fuzzy-butt pets, and spicy romance novels. She believes that all bodies are beautiful and deserve their own love stories with Happy Ever Afters. Find her at https://www.authoramyaward.com

Reviews

[Darlene I read WAY to many books · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️
There happily ever after!! Declan and Kelsey are tying the knot!! This novella is all cute and sweet watching Dec take over and make sure his future wife get the wedding of her dreams. Not the one the public wants.

So its pretty short a sweet.


No ow/om drama, no cheating,

Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶

Getting married
Praise kink
Mentioned of death of a loved one
No condom
Hea
Epilogue

[BookishMya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Someone forgot to remind me I’m a sap cuz I forgot my Kleenex going in and now I’m a mess. Sobbing at the wedding like everyone’s least favorite aunt. This story was absolutely beautiful and sentimental in all the best ways. I have loved and bonded with the Kingman clan and getting to share in each of their ‘I do’s’ is the best gift ever. Declan and Kelsey are the very Best! The way they see each other is unprecedented and everyone should be lucky enough to find a connection such as theirs. This story literally took me through an entire gamut of emotions. I didn’t just laugh or cry, I sobbed and cackled like it was nobody’s business. Without giving spoilers, let me just say Omg! The way I cackled at the new family name! BEST surprise ever! Mic Drop! I can not wait to read each of these fabulous stories which are just the perfect amount of content. A sweet bow adorning an already beautiful gift.

[suonnahbooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

Walking in a wiener wonderland by Amy Award
-authors note 🫶🏾
-I love the kingsman family bond so much
-the proposal and wedding was too cute omg 😩
-their vows 😭
-this novella had the Percy amount of fluff, humour and spice
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

[Kellie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute end to Declan and Kelsey's story, but it could have been better. Novellas are supposed to be short, but this one felt rushed. On top of that, there were some grammatical errors that could have been easy fixes.

[Belize Esperanza Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was so sweet but also so funny in love my cocky kingman
"Love me like a Kingman, or I don’t want it"- kelsey Best ♥️🩷

[Erica Chaillot · Rating 5 out of 5]

I live everything about the family and from this author. Definitely recommend.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

“You are my north star. The thing I find first in any sky. I am going to spend my life navigating by you, and I want you to know that I know exactly what I’m asking for…which is everything. I’m asking for everything…I promise to give you the same.”

✔️HEA novella
✔️engagement & wedding
✔️healthy relationships & all the green flags
✔️pop star x football player
✔️curvy rep & body positivity
✔️big family $ pet shenanigans
✔️no breakup

4.5⭐️

I just want to start my review by saying that this novella is not a standalone, it is a happily ever after/extended epilogue novella for the couple in “The Wiener Across the Way”. This book won’t make sense really unless you read that one first, and includes slight spoilers for the other couples in the Kingmans series.

This is such a cute novella, and it’s always fun to spend more time with these couples. In this book we see Declan Kingman and Kelsey Best get engaged, and then married in typical chaotic (but beautiful) Kingman fashion. Jules (the youngest sibling and only sister) really steals the show here as she is Declan’s best man and in charge of pulling off a massive surprise, which she does of course. Kelsey gets the wedding of her dreams, Declan just wants her to love every second of it, and the family pull together to make sure nothing crazy happens and Declan’s late mother is remembered in the sweetest way. It's a solid addition to this series of HEA novellas, and I am excited for the next one!

[Lisa Ann D. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was also, underneath all of that, just a girl who wanted to marry the man who had carried her off a stage in Aspen and sat with her all night in a hospital room holding her hand. I wanted that guy. Not the show
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Walking in a Wiener Wonderland: Declan & Kelsey (My Big Fat Kingman Wedding, 2)
by Amy Award
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I’m a full fledged sucker for these 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗦. I freely admit it. This was - as the author calls it- 𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗳𝗳. →→⃜→⃜→Sweet, savory fluff.

Big ass fluff that made me cry. Not gonna lie.

I enjoyed seeing their wedding play out. (And our beloved cast of characters) I have a big soft spot for Declan and adore seeing him get his Kelsey wedding on.
❄️

I think it felt like there was a bit more meat to Chris & Trixie’s wedding novella. It was only a few pages longer than this installment but I did feel a difference. Regardless, I obviously enjoyed.
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Highly recommend & you can’t go wrong with it.
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𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗕𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀. ❤︎ ❤︎ ❤︎

[Katie Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am absolutely loving these Kingman Wedding novella books that Amy is gracing us with. These novella’s provide us with an even more insight into the Kingman siblings HEA’s.

Declan and Kelsey are my favourite couple of the Kingman series and I was so excited to read their wedding novella and let’s just say Amy certainly didn’t disappoint as she gave me all the feels when it came to this couple🥹.

Declan wants to go above and beyond to give his future wife her special day. Kelsey has lived a life in the spotlight and at the end of the day the only thing that Kelsey wants is to marry her man. So in her eyes nothing extravagant is necessary, just plain and simple him at the top of that aisle💗

I love seeing the Kingman’s back in action so this novella is like returning home once again.

If you’ve read Kelsey and Declan’s book then I highly recommend picking up this novella right after. Thank you to the author and Love Notes PR who provided this e-arc for my honest thoughts 💭

[Parker parkers_bookshelves · Rating 5 out of 5]

I honestly think at the end of the day this was the Kingman Novella, that I was the most excited for. From the second book of the series, a.k.a. Kelsey’s first book the wiener across the way I was so in love, not only with Kelsey, but with Declan and his little wiener the Pooh. Amy Award has single-handedly given me all of the motivation to get my own dachshund and name it wiener the Pooh. This book was the perfect I wanna say continuation of their story because I refuse to believe that their story is ever done or ever going to be done. But it was a perfect little Novella continuation to keep me connected to the world and remind me who these characters are and why I love them so much. The whole family is sweet and fun and chaotic and all the ways that we’ve come to know and love. I adore Amy for giving us these novellas it’s truly a gift.

[Amber H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Main character energy: Wiener edition

This book is basically a wedding invitation… but with feelings, flirting, and a tiny dog who absolutely believes ahe’s the main character.

I’ve been waiting for Declan and Kelsey to get married, and honestly? Worth it. Declan really said, “public life? never heard of her,” and gave Kelsey the low-key, romantic wedding of her dreams. The man is down bad in the most respectable way.

Kelsey is glowing, the vibes are immaculate, and then there’s Wiener The Pooh—who did not attend this wedding as a guest, but as a star. I’m convinced she thinks the whole event was thrown in her honor.

And somehow, Amy crams love, humor, and emotional damage (the good kind) into a story you can read in one sitting. It’s short, it’s sweet, and it will absolutely have you smiling like you just caught the bouquet.

[Heloise · Rating 4 out of 5]

“That was the thing about Declan. He didn’t talk much. But he listened like it was a competitive sport and he intended to win.”

This was such a sweat novella, I loved how much Declan showed he sees Kelsey for who she is! Penny and Kelsey’s friendship is so nice and the setting up for the future to is adorable, the way they can celebrate each others wins and also make sure they are in the moment for each other and ensure it’s all about them.

Best Man Jules we knew would not disappoint but she outdid herself she’s ready to start her own covert ops team. The family values as always are so strong and I love how much they incorporate April. In this house we bleed green.

Thank you so much Amy and Love Notes PR for the e arc

[xflyaway_rory · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️4 - This novella was such a sweet read. I couldn’t wait to see Declan and Kelsey’s big day.

I loved how Declan truly shows that he sees Kelsey for who she really is, it’s not something you can take for granted. I also really love the relationship between Kelsey and Penny; I’m always a fan when female friendships are written well.

Jules as the best man was amazing no surprises there, but this time she really goes above and beyond, almost like she’s running some kind of special ops mission. And the Kingman family… we already know they’re a guarantee. Their sense of unity and strong values makes the whole series feel so real.
These wedding novellas are such a comfort read.

Thank you Amy for this ARC 🩷

[CurvyBookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love me like a Kingman, or I don’t want it.

This adorable wedding novella reminded me of why I loved Declan and Kelsey so much.

Declan is just THE definition of “If he wanted to, he would”. I love how he always knows exactly what Kelsey needs and even if he’s the quiet one, he loves her so loudly. He’s literally my perfect man. (The way he includes Kelsey’s dog always makes my heart happy.)

And our queen, Kelsey. I love our plus sized popstar. She’s just so amazing, I don’t have any words for it.

This Kingman wedding novella had everything. The family chaos, the found family, the pure love and ofcourse the cute animals.

If you’re in need for something cute and fluffy? This is the novella for you!

Thank you Amy Award for this novella in return for an honest review 🥰

[Corinne Akers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Walking in a Wiener Wonderland

Oh my gosh, if you wanna know what happened to Declan and Kelsey - you know stuff that wasn’t in the original book - like their wedding, well here you go! And as per usual, happy and funny, and gives you all the feels - just like every other Kingman book does. I love Declan and Kelsey and the fact that this book was written to mirror Travis and Taylor’s romance just makes me love it even more. In my mind, Travis and Taylor are just as cute as Declan and Kelsey are together in that romantic way. A definite must read if you’re a Kingman fan! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Sarah Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Amy does it again!!! Kelsey and Declan are such a cute couple. This book has the winter wedding vibes that anyone would want!


Declan knows her so well he organised a fake event just so she could get the wedding of her dreams away from the Paparazzi and just be with the people who mean the world to her.


If you haven't already read the rocky kingmans series and find out more about this adorable family and how they all find love it's fluff and it's Fantastic!!


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advanced copy received as part of the street team

[Rachelclune88 · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Best

This lovely little gem delivers so much it's short and sweet but typical kingman chaos style and what they wouldn't do for their person. How Declan throws the rulebook out and just goes with all the details he knows of Kelsey to give her everything she could. Jules is absolutely the best woman hehe I've loved reading this family grow up and find there people and how it all connects together. Amy is really spoiling us with these new books and i'm happy dancing every time one comes out.

[Maryed_to_books · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️ 1🌶️
I absolutely love Declan! He’s such a sweetheart beneath that rough exterior. The way he remembers every little thing Kelsey says and quietly holds onto it for later is just so touching. He’s incredibly thoughtful, and you can truly feel the love between the two of them.
The conversation between Declan and his dad had me tearing up, it was so heartfelt and beautifully written. I adore this family and love getting to see the weddings of the couples I’ve grown so attached to. I can’t wait to read the next book!

[Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

A huge thank you to Amy Award for selecting me to have a copy of this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I tend to find novellas challenging but I quite enjoyed this one. It was a wonderful way to end Declan and Kelsey's story. I love the Kingsman clan so much and every time I return to one of their stories, it's like I am back at home! It was a delight to read from start to finish and I felt such a wave of emotions throughout.

It was divine to see Kelsey and Declan's relationship again, and the way that they looked out for each other was beautiful.

[My Reading Era · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was absolutely adorable, I loved getting another glimpse of Declan, Kelsey, and Weiner the Poo. Declan’s attempt to stay one step ahead of the paparazzi by planning a completely secret wedding for Kelsey is such a fun premise, and he pulls it off perfectly. The cozy winter vibes make it even more charming. It’s a quick read, but so sweet and totally worth it!


Thank you, Amy Award for the ARC.

[Drea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kelsey and Declan's Weddinggg!!!

Talk about the Best Kingman wedding! These two are deff one of my favorite couples and I absolutely ADORED seeing there proposal abs BIG day.

Jules being the 'best man' 10/10
B.I.N.G.O Convention 10/10
Pooh as the flower girl 10/10
The pillow 10/10
The cabin 10/10
The thoughtfulness behind the whole day 1000/10

Declan is the mean, scary defense FB player who fell head over heals with plus size, fun, charismatic pop start Kelsey. These two really pay attention to details with their partners and are so intentional. I cried 3 times in this 80 page novella and would 100009% recommend checking it out!

[Lirpa Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this book gave me deja vu but like returning somewhere warm and cozy. I love Declan's layers and how all of his softness is held in but we get to see glimpses of it in this world. Dare I say I enjoyed this story more than Chris and Trixie's? And I loved theirs! This one has so many pop culture and TS references, I love it! Our story is of course about Declan and Kelsey's wedding. My favorite part of this story is how much of Declan's softness is portrayed. There's one scene in particular he's talking to his dad and having a panic attack that Kelsey won't like what he has planned and will fall out of love with him over it. It's adorable. You can tell Amy had fun writing this one.

I highly recommend you check this one out. It's a novella, so a quickie read. Only available on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited for now but will be released in paperback and audio later.

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Walking in a Wiener Wonderland by Amy Award.

[Tatiana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg I absolutely loved this novella! Another wedding I’ve been waiting for. I loved visiting this couple again and getting to read about them finally getting married! We get to read about more of Declan’s soft side as he gives Kelsey the wedding she wants away from the public eye. We also get to see one of Kelsey’s dog Wiener The Poo. I don’t know how Amy always knows how to make sure a big impact in such a short story but she always does an amazing job at it!

[Crystal Rivera · Rating 5 out of 5]

These novellas give me life I swear

Another Kingman married!!! I am loving these novellas for the couples in this series!

Declan and Kelsey had an adventure for their wedding for sure, fake locations, code names, missing reindeer, cousins getting lost the whole shebang but the way they said I Do? Absolutely beautiful!

If you wanna read how Declan popped the question and how their marriage came to be please read this! You will not be disappointed!!

[Jillreadsromance · Rating 5 out of 5]

obsessed with these novellas

These wedding novellas are the perfect addition to the Kingman world!

Declan and Kelsey’s story remains my favourite of the Kingman’s (I think this will change with Jules) because I just love how Declan is soft only for Kelsey. This insight into their wedding made me cry. In a good way. The Kingman series is my ultimate comfort series and the weddings are just bringing it to the next level.

[Kellie Forney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Declan and Kelsie may be my favorite Kingman couple. I loved getting to read about their perfect winter wonderland wedding back on the mountain in July! You see Declan listens and knows Kelsie so well he makes her dream wedding come true with the help of everyone’s favorite sister Jules! This was a great quick read with sneak peaks from all our favorite people. Weiner the Pooh gets so many outfits!!! The name was a sweet surprise!

[Jennifer Wycech · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can not say enough how much I love the Kingman family.

Getting to read these short wedding Novellas is like returning home after a long trip. They give you all the cozy vibes and feels. I loved Declan & Kelsey the first time around. Getting to see their HEA develop even further was such a pleasure. Loved this short read. Easy to follow and you get to visit again with a wonderful family.

[Rina ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the sweetest wedding novella ever! Kelsey and Declan are just the cutest! And Wiener the Pooh stole the show with all of her adorable outfits! Walking in a Wiener Wonderland is filled with lots of love and laughs. If you're a fan of the Cocky Kingmans, this is for you. I definitely recommend it!

[J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wedding of the Century

If you loved book 2 in the Cocky Kingmans series than this is a MUST READ!
My SwiftKey heart fell in love with Kelsey and Declan in their love story, and now getting to relive it all through their wedding with the family of chaos and Jules it is just perfect.

[Nicole Mellott · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will ALWAYS pick up a Cocky Kingsmans book. I’ve been looking forward to this one since the first wedding novella came out! Super quick read, finished this one in a day. The Kingsmans books are always feel good stories and make me laugh, putting me in a good mood. I loved getting to revisit Declan and Kelsey and really liked how their wedding played out! Can’t wait for the next one!!