And Then Comes Marriage

by Bekah Jaymes

Making decisions when you’re drinking? Ten out of ten, do not recommend. Getting revenge? Ten out of ten, absolutely recommend.

I’ve been angry for so long. Angry at men. Angry at the world. Angry at my body.

I’ve tried everything to rid myself of it, to no avail. So when I drunkenly apply to Meet Me at the End of the Altar, a dating show being filmed in my local area, it seems like the universe may finally be looking out for me.

Violent desires I’ve been fighting for years bring my fantasies to life, but my wildest dreams could never have prepared me for who was waiting at the end of the aisle—or at the first dinner party.

My name is Kali Collins. Welcome to my tale of revenge.

119 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 22, 2026

About the author

Bekah Jaymes is a proud disabled author and dog mum living in the UK who enjoys spending her weekends forcing her husband to carry piles of books around bookshops while stacking more on top. While her hair may be girly and pink, she's full of sarcasm and loves to write twisted, taboo, and pitch-black romances, full of real-world topics that shouldn't be hidden in the shadows.

Reviews

[Helena · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘And Then Comes Marriage’ is perfect for the women who seek revenge! I was obsessed from the moment I started reading to the moment I finished, I was lucky enough to have read this in one sitting and I’m once again blown away by the authors writing.

Kali’s story is absolutely heartbreaking and isn’t a walk in the park, the way her trauma and her disabilities were portrayed really impressed me, I felt really related to Kali specifically her seizures and her PTSD, I felt heard as a reader during my read and that’s something beautiful.
Kali is an absolute icon as well, her one liners and her dialect had me creasing, the humour evens out the difficult scenes, it also highlights that using humour as a way to cope is okay and Cara the walking stick weapon is a masterpiece!
I was absolutely over the moon to see Quinn and Lulu in this again, Kali, Quinn and Lulu are the trio that I didn’t know I needed!

As a whole, the mix of humour, revenge, trauma and gore was absolute genius, it’s unhinged chaos in the best way and I found the revenge scenes so healing as well! If you’re looking for a feminine rage horror then add this to your TBR!

[Donna Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Buckle up, b*tches; you're in for a wild ride"


My bestie has only gone and done it again! What a story!!

I love the premise of this story as I love MAFs and serial killers 🤣🤣

We get snippets from characters in K*ll me too which I bloody loved!!

The disability rep is absolutely brilliantly done! (Chronic Warrior Here!)

Becky knows just how to write strong women and them taking back their power!

There is absolutely heartbreaking scenes within this story but I loved how Kali grew throughout 💪

The revenge scenes are perfection!! 😅 (thankful for the no eyeballs🤣)

Also THE BANTER is back! Had an absolute blast 🤣🤣

I am soo excited for the future and what is to come ...

This is released in 3 days ... the day my bestie gets married to the love of her life and what a way to celebrate! I will say it again ... I'm so proud of you!

[Emma Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

And then comes marriage by bekah james

First off please read trigger warnings before reading this!!!

I was lucky enough to be chosen to arc read this Novel and I couldnt wait to get stuck in...
I really enjoyed it, it was well written
Unapologetically raw and to the point.

First impressions of kali...shes unhinged haha but im going with thats a good thing...cos she screams shes all about revenge. And boy im.not surprised after what she went through.
I love how her erratic brain works,100mph crazy bat sh!t craziness 🤣 i agree with her...who wants to be 'normal'.
She maybe badass but she bloody rocks... car service heated seats with McDonald's and her kindle 🤣 yes girl
I love the fact that the main fmc isnt ypur typical female character she has infact got a disability and is curvy. I love this. It Shows the strength and power and determination women have! Doesnt stop her from doing what she wants to do even if that is becoming a .....🤭🙃🤣
I love how its a rollercoaster of a story if sorts...first you get this wild crazy story then incomes the deep route cause of the craziness and unveils her trauma.
And the ending....well let me tell you I didnt not expect that but I was totally there for it, like you go girl🤭
I definitely cant wait for book 2!!! Need to know more about Quinn & Bones....

[Vikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a canny read 📚

I’ll admit, I struggled a little at first with the writing style, as the story shifts between the telling of their story and the story unfolding within it (hope that makes sense). However, after a few chapters, I found myself getting into it and becoming more invested in what was happening and quite enjoyed the style too.

There were a few quotes used that i also liked and as some one who works in mental health one quote that really stood out to me:

“Validation equals love, which equals acceptance. Without it, all I feel is rejection.” (so true for so many)

I loved how the book explored revenge and provided justice by taking back their control and power (in a twisted and un hinged method which is definitely not recommended for obvious reasons lol

⚠️Please check your triggers.

It’s not a particularly long book, making it a fairly quick and easy read, but it still gives you something to think about.

Overall, I enjoyed it, and I’m definitely curious to see what book two has in store!

[Kat Judges · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed Kali’s revenge story! It was a mixture of humour, gore, sarcasm and trauma. I had some laugh out loud moments which got some looks whilst laying on a sun lounger in Rhodes! I also had some toe curling moments! It was great to have appearances from Quinn, Bones and Lulu from Kill Me! Having both plus size FMC, and disability representation is something Bekah does well in her books. Can’t wait to read more about Kali and her future! Check your triggers and dive in. Well done Bekah

[Rani Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

REVIEW OF ADVANCED READERS COPY FROM AUTHOR

What a wild read that was. This book is UNHINGED, and I loved reading every second of it. It was such a vibes, such a me book, so relatable in many ways. Pink IS the superior colour, Beauty and the Beast IS the best fairytale, and this book IS a must read. I have so much to say but I don’t want to spoil it. Just give it a read, I promise you will relate to it and love it as much as I do.

[Cat.thebookworm · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

And Then Comes Marriage by Bekah Jaymes

I could have read this in one sitting! It was such an enjoyable book, perfect for anyone looking for a story about a woman seeking revenge. And that revenge scene… WOW! Be prepared, because it’s graphic LOL.

You will love Kali! Even though her story is heartbreaking, the trauma she endured, alongside her disabilities, was portrayed really well. Her one-liners made me laugh, and I loved how the book was written, almost as if she were talking directly to you, the reader.

My only negative is that it was over too quickly. I really wanted more, and I’m hoping that, with the way it ended, there’s going to be a sequel.

If you’re looking for a comedy with a touch of horror, graphic scenes, and unhinged chaos, then this is the book for you!

I’d also describe it as MAFS (Married at First Sight), which I’m guilty of watching, with serial killers thrown into the mix. So, definitely more entertaining than your typical TV episode LOL!

[Dorothy Tomkinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

An easy 5 stars for me.

And then comes marriage reads a journal of a woman working through her trauma and realising that revenge actually IS a dish best served cold.
Kali has bided her time, done the therapy and thought, nah, f**k that, these c*ck suckers are gonna pay. And honestly, I am here for it.
Whilst her dreams of getting revenge on her abusers might have seemed like a thought for the future, what's a woman to do when the Universe blesses her with the ideal opportunity to put that plan in to motion much earlier than she anticipated. God is a woman, is all I am saying.

I could not help but cheer from the sidelines for Kali, as she dished out the just desserts of her abuser and I giggled and kicked my feet at the cameos from some of the Kill Me characters.

If you love an FMC that goes through some of life's worst experiences and still comes out on top, then get this book added to your tbr right now.

[Hayley Lunt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arc Read - And Then Comes Marriage

Bekah Jaymes is unhinged. In a good way. I knew she wouldn’t disappoint with this book. Although a short read, And Then Comes Marriage is by no means sweet.

When Kali is somehow blessed with a chance to get revenge on her abuser, she grabs it by the penis. What she does with said appendage made me cackle like a witch. (What that says about me, who knows?)

You’re in for a wild ride with this one. With twists and turns and all my favourite characters back together, I really enjoyed reading this one.

[April (thatbrunettebookworm) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved Kali!! Can’t wait for her Full length novel!!

Bekah has done it again! I absolutely loved this prequel novella and I can’t wait for more Kali!

Kali is so unhinged and I’m so here for it! She’s out for revenge and boy does she get it. She definitely has a reason for the way she is and her getting her revenge (that was long overdue) was the perfect plot for this book. There wasn’t any spice in this book and it wasn’t needed but make sure to check your triggers because there is some heavy topics in this book.

We got to see some characters from Bekah’s first book and I loved seeing them but I can’t wait for Kali’s happy ending!!