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The Paid Bridesmaid: A Novel Paperback – January 1, 2022
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From Sariah Wilson, the bestselling author of Roommaid, comes a captivating romantic comedy about what happens when a wedding party mixes business with romance.
Rachel Vinson is a bridesmaid for hire: part confidante, part wedding planner, and one hundred percent pretend BFF. Discretion guaranteed. Her next gig is a destination wedding―livestreamed and sponsored―for an Instagram influencer. That means a paradise of new contacts, which could be a boon to her already booming business. If Rachel can keep the very handsome and slightly too interested best man at bay, that is.
High-tech entrepreneur Camden Lewis must know: Who is this gorgeous, intelligent, and mysterious woman? Too good to be real. Convinced she’s a corporate spy out to tank his company, Camden’s not letting her out of his sight. But the constant surveillance is also opening his eyes to things about Rachel that he likes. If she’s a spy, she’s certainly the cutest one he’s ever seen.
As the week’s worth of wedding events march along, Rachel and Camden are learning almost everything there is to know about each other. Rachel’s made a career out of always a bridesmaid…but perhaps there’s a chance for her own trip down the aisle?
- Print length304 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJanuary 1, 2022
- Dimensions5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches
- ISBN-101542030560
- ISBN-13978-1542030564
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“Combining a fast-paced plot with a slow-burning romance, this is sure to give readers butterflies.” ―Publishers Weekly
“Wilson’s (Roommaid) funny, sweet stand-alone about marriage, friendships, and mistaken identities is full of witty dialogue, endearing characters, and fast-paced narrative. Will appeal to fans of feel-good romances, rom-coms, and plots about weddings and social media.” ―Library Journal
About the Author
Sariah Wilson is the USA Today bestselling author of The Seat Filler, Roommaid, Just a Boyfriend, the Royals of Monterra series, and the #Lovestruck novels. She has never jumped out of an airplane, has never climbed Mount Everest, and is not a former CIA operative. She has, however, been madly, passionately in love with her soul mate and is a fervent believer in happily ever afters―which is why she writes romance. She grew up in Southern California, graduated from Brigham Young University (go Cougars!) with a semi-useless degree in history, and is the oldest of nine (yes, nine). She currently lives with the aforementioned soul mate and their children in Utah, along with three cats named Pixel, Callie, and Belle, who do not get along (the cats, not the kids―although the kids sometimes have their issues, too). For more information, visit her website at www.sariahwilson.com.
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- Publisher : Montlake
- Publication date : January 1, 2022
- Language : English
- Print length : 304 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1542030560
- ISBN-13 : 978-1542030564
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #579,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,840 in Clean & Wholesome Romance (Books)
- #3,595 in Romantic Comedy (Books)
- #13,242 in Contemporary Romance (Books)
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About the author

Sariah Wilson is the USA Today bestselling author of The Chemistry of Love, The Paid Bridesmaid, The Seat Filler, Roommaid, Just a Boyfriend, the Royals of Monterra series, and the #Lovestruck novels. She happens to be madly, passionately in love with her soul mate and is a fervent believer in happily ever afters—which is why she writes romance. She currently lives with her family and various pets in Utah, and harbors a lifelong devotion to ice cream. For more information, visit her website at www.sariahwilson.com.
Her website is www.sariahwilson.com.
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Customers find this book to be a fun fluff read with a sweet romance between the two main characters, and they appreciate the banter between them. The book makes customers laugh and cry, and they get emotionally invested in the story, with one customer mentioning bawling happy tears. Customers like the character development, with one noting the chemistry between the main characters kept them entertained, and they enjoy the interaction between Rachel and Camden. The plot receives mixed reactions - while some find it believable, others consider it shallow and boring.
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Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a perfect beach read with a fun premise.
"...Rachel's heart was torn with what to do. This story was so much fun! I loved all of the wedding festivities!..." Read more
"I loved the characters in the story. I loved the premise of the story. Although I am not a young adult, it is a good young adult book...." Read more
"This book started out interesting just got better as it went along. Romance, laughter, drama. It has all the elements of a good romcom." Read more
"A very sweet story with lots of humor, some drama, a bit of angst and a HEA ending. Loved the story and loved the characters." Read more
Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a sweet love story with mild love scenes and a pretty sweet epilogue.
"...So if you're looking for a sweet and cute romance story, that ends with an epilogue and fabulous happily ever after, this is definitely you're book!..." Read more
"...Although I am not a young adult, it is a good young adult book. Lots of romance, lots of drama, some sadness, and always relief." Read more
"This book started out interesting just got better as it went along. Romance, laughter, drama. It has all the elements of a good romcom." Read more
"A very sweet story with lots of humor, some drama, a bit of angst and a HEA ending. Loved the story and loved the characters." Read more
Customers love the characters in the book, particularly appreciating the banter between them and the emotional journey throughout the story.
"...With a unique story-line and characters that were easy to connect with, I devoured this book in no time at all...." Read more
"I loved the characters in the story. I loved the premise of the story. Although I am not a young adult, it is a good young adult book...." Read more
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Customers enjoy the book's humor, describing it as a fun romantic comedy with many funny moments that made them laugh out loud.
"...Boisterous and fun, this was a great read to lighten my mood and get carried away with, despite encountering some of the usual silliness found in..." Read more
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"...The flirting was fun and it made me smile. Also, the kissing. Oh! And the ending. So good. What a lovely diversion. -..." Read more
Customers find the book emotionally engaging, describing it as a light-hearted love story that gets them invested and makes them feel sad at the hard times.
"...The Paid Bridesmaid was an adorably unique story that had a lot of heart and was a ton of fun...." Read more
"...Lots of romance, lots of drama, some sadness, and always relief." Read more
"A very sweet story with lots of humor, some drama, a bit of angst and a HEA ending. Loved the story and loved the characters." Read more
"...how to write chemistry that jumps right out of a book and grasps a reader's heart...." Read more
Customers enjoy the interactions in the book, particularly between Rachel and Camden, finding them fun and realistic, with one customer noting the engaging family and friendship dynamics.
"...I enjoyed their pulse-racing interactions but particularly loved how their relationship turned into love in a realistic way--they actually got to..." Read more
"...Camden is the complete package--he's attentive and sweet, fun and engaging, and loyal and devout...." Read more
"...See? It's a great set up and such a unique job for Rachel. It all felt very fresh...." Read more
"...I still loved the friendship build up before the romance- got my heart!" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the plot predictability of the book, with some finding it believable and relatable, while others describe it as shallow, boring, and too predictable.
"...The story is drawn out because of it, and I was getting bored...." Read more
"...I love the friendship Rachel and Sadie build, it's genuine." Read more
"...Too repetitive and found “THE CONFLICT’’ was kind of weak...." Read more
"...Rachel is an adorable protagonist and she feels very real, despite a lot of the usual romance genre character quirks like her love of sugary food...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the book's interest, with some saying it keeps them engaged and is a must-read, while others find it not the most interesting.
"...Swoon Alert!* Camden is the complete package--he's attentive and sweet, fun and engaging, and loyal and devout...." Read more
"...truly fell in love over a week but it was way too insta-lovey and silly for me...." Read more
"...The characters were fun to get to know. I was hooked from the first page. Rachel owns a business that hires out bridesmaids...." Read more
"...a toe-curling romance and building up the story, all while keeping my attention and keeping the story clean...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2022Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThe Paid Bridesmaid was a story filled with humor, romance and charm, and I was obsessed. With a unique story-line and characters that were easy to connect with, I devoured this book in no time at all. It you're a fan of adult romance that has some angst and heart in the pages, then you definitely need this book in your life!
Rachel Vinson owned her company, which provided bridesmaids for weddings. With signed NDA's and bridesmaids that wouldn't create drama and help the day unfold seamlessly; her business was a huge hit! Her latest client was Sadie, who was an Instagram influencer. Her destination wedding in Hawaii was going to be not only sponsored but live streamed too. And Rachel would be acting as maid of honor and bff. But the best man was highly suspicious of Rachel and I loved watching everything unfold!
Rachel was driven, focused and thoughtful. She was passionate about her business and all of her energy went into her job. With a no dating guest rule, it had been a long time since she ever did anything for herself. That is until Camden Lewis entered the picture. Not only was he the best man, but he was business partners with the groom. And he had dealt with people trying to steal information from their high tech company multiple times. With Rachel being pegged as a possible spy, it led to wonderful angst and a slow burn romance.
I adored Camden from page one. He was kind, thoughtful, charming, smart and yet a tad overly suspicious. But that didn't stop the instant attraction the both of them felt. Or the spark that was between them, anytime they were together. And the more time they spent with each other, the harder it was to ignore. Yet Rachel was nervous. Was Camden only interested in her because he was trying to find out if she was going to steal from their tech company? Or did he truly like her? But regardless, she was lying to him. She could never tell him why she was there. Rachel's heart was torn with what to do.
This story was so much fun! I loved all of the wedding festivities! I loved that Rachel and Sadie started to actually form a friendship. I loved Rachel's employee, Krista who was also a bridesmaid, who pushed Rachel to get together with Camden. But most of all I loved the tension between Rachel and Camden! They were a very slow burn romance that never went spicy, but was a ton of fun. And while there was definitely some family drama, and Rachel had some of her own too, all in all this was a very heartfelt story.
The Paid Bridesmaid was an adorably unique story that had a lot of heart and was a ton of fun. And somehow my emotions sneaked up on me because I found myself with happy tears in my eyes towards the end of this book. So if you're looking for a sweet and cute romance story, that ends with an epilogue and fabulous happily ever after, this is definitely you're book! This was another huge win by Sarah Wilson and I'm looking forward to her next release!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI loved the characters in the story. I loved the premise of the story. Although I am not a young adult, it is a good young adult book. Lots of romance, lots of drama, some sadness, and always relief.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis book started out interesting just got better as it went along. Romance, laughter, drama. It has all the elements of a good romcom.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis was a good book. I listened to it in like a day. If you liked the movie 27 dresses, this is similar. Rachel is a bridesmaid for hire. She actually has a company that has several girls as hired bridesmaids. She is in Hawaii at her latest wedding, when she meets the handsome best man Camden. Now he is a little cautious of anybody new because of his job, and of course she is keeping a secret that she is a hired bridesmaid. With all weddings, there is family drama and an ex, but this is all background. The flirting and the "we can't " was cute and made me smile as I listened.
Sariah Wilson has some really cute, no spice romances that make you feel you are watching a rom com.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseA very sweet story with lots of humor, some drama, a bit of angst and a HEA ending. Loved the story and loved the characters.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseLoved the idea behind this story! So stinkin cute and a fun read! I would recommend it for a summer read for sure!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThe conversations between the MMC and MFC are funny and sweet. The entire story is upbeat but not cliche. I'm smiling while writing this review!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2022Format: KindleVerified Purchase3.5-4 stars. I liked the story concept. Rachel Vinson runs a discreet business where she and her staff will fill in as bridesmaids for a bride's wedding. It's very much a no mess or fuss type of situation where there are no politics involved and the wedding can go off without a hitch. Rachel is currently working for a very influential Instagrammer, Sadie, and the NDA explicitly states that Rachel cannot disclose that she is a paid bridesmaid, but instead, she is a longtime close friend of Sadie's. The groom's best man, Camden, is both attracted and suspicious of Rachel. He thinks she might be a con and he's specifically concerned that Rachel is trying to con him or the groom because they own a tech company that is about to go public and stand to amass a fortune. I found this part to be especially amusing because Camden is very inquisitive and can't seem to leave Rachel alone. She tries to keep him at a distance because she thinks he's simply trying to charm her so he can seduce the secrets out of her and she's not falling for it no matter how tempted she is. In the meantime, Rachel is also juggling all of the wedding duties to make sure Sadie has a memorable and amazing experience. Sometimes the story dragged a little, but otherwise it was entertaining and has funny or witty moments while being character driven. I really liked Camden and Rachel together, but Rachel has to keep her secrets for the sake of her job that could cost her both Camden and her business. The ending was cute and in between Camden's interrogations, he was also charming.
Top reviews from other countries
- SisiReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars A Healthy romance novel, I really liked it
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseIt's really nice to have a main character that's nice, regular and down to earth...she is like many of us, an everyday person. It's refreshing because books seem to focus on the outliers, the ones that are edgy and/or unbalanced. I loved that the ordinariness of her, because in that way she was extraordinary. I liked the guy, and most importantly I loved the healthy romance portrayed. It didn't lack chemistry, didn't loose 'readability', there were no sex scenes, yet you felt their connection. Bravo on the author, I've not been able to read romance books lately because they feel sort of nauseating. Thanks for a lovely read.
- Kavita RReviewed in India on January 16, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh and Entertaining!!
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI found this story line very fresh and delightful.
I loved the protagonists Camden and Rachel, absolutely loved the banter and the page turning nature of this romance.
There was not a single thing or character or scene that was unnecessary or out of place.
- clare burnsReviewed in Australia on December 27, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Can I be your bridesmaid?
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseCan I be your bridesmaid? It seems like a great way to have fun and find everlasting hot, quirky, guy love in Sarah Wilson's
THE PAID BRIDESMAID
Rachel is a professional bridesmaid, I kid you not! Apparently, they are a thing - or at least my career aspirations hope so. She's an uber organised, rule-following career girl who runs her own business full of professional bridesmaids and this could possibly be the job of a lifetime. Being maid of honour to a mega Instagram influencer.
Throw in the obligatory hot best man, who's quirky and smouldering and slightly suspicious. An overzealous mother. Warring family members. And feelings that she just can't control no matter how much she tries to tamp them down. Everything that can go wrong at a dream destination wedding does and it brings full of laughter and tears and the kind of odd gifts that I would love for someone to buy me.
So please, please, can I be your bridesmaid. I'll provide the dress, you provide the groomsman to love me. I won't even require payment - though if he'd like to pay in kind I'm ok with that. LOL.
Read this one Reading Ninjas, I bet you can't get through the whole thing without sighing with a little vicarious jealousy, laughing at the antics, smiling at the friendship and sheading just a little tear.
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on March 28, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality read
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI loved that it was a slow build, but real romance. Wasn't too dramatic. All around a great read. Will totally be checking out her other novels. 🤗
- DiaReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars LOVED!
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI got this book via a Kindle First Reads back in 2021 (my tbr pile is so massive I have only just got round to reading it). I loved this book. Made me laugh lots but also made me frustrated wishing Rachel would just go for it, stuff her silly rules haha!). One to read again and also check out the authors other books as I really enjoyed her style of writing.