The Wedding Ringer
by Kerry Rea
After catching her fiancé with her best friend, former reporter Willa Callister has lost her job, her confidence, and her faith in weddings. To pay for a fresh start, she agrees to be a paid bridesmaid for Maisie…
About This Book
The Wedding Ringer is a contemporary romance novel by Kerry Rea, first published in 2021 by Berkley. It runs 368 pages.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Length
- 368 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- After losing her job and fiancé, a disgraced reporter finds an unexpected second chance as a professional bridesmaid, only to be tempted by a charming doctor.
- Fans of character-driven contemporary romance
- Readers who enjoy stories about friendship and life pivots
- Lighthearted
- Features Workplace Romance
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate angst, moderate humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Willa Callister's life falls apart after her fiancé cheats with her best friend. Desperate for a fresh start, she takes a job as a paid bridesmaid for the friendless Maisie Mitchell. While navigating the bizarre world of professional wedding services and growing closer to Maisie, Willa finds it increasingly difficult to uphold her vow to avoid romance, specifically due to the presence of Liam Rafferty, a charming doctor within the wedding party.
Central Conflict
Willa struggles to move on from her past heartbreak and professional failure while managing a complex new friendship and an unwanted attraction to a man who tests her resolve to stay single.
Setting
Contemporary
Strengths
- Clear, relatable protagonist arc
- Engaging high-concept premise (professional bridesmaid)
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Kerry Rea
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 368 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593201848
The Wedding Ringer: quick answers
- Who wrote The Wedding Ringer?
- The Wedding Ringer was written by Kerry Rea.
- When was The Wedding Ringer published?
- The Wedding Ringer was first published in 2021 by Berkley.
- What genre is The Wedding Ringer?
- The Wedding Ringer is a contemporary romance novel.
- How many pages is The Wedding Ringer?
- The Wedding Ringer is 368 pages long (Paperback).
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