The StandUp Groomsman, Jackie Lau
The StandUp Groomsman, Jackie Lau
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The Stand-Up Groomsman

Author: Jackie Lau

Narrator: James Sie, Eunice Wong

Unabridged: 10 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 10/25/2022

Synopsis

"A low-angst charmer."—New York Times Book Review

A bridesmaid and groomsman put their differences aside to get their best friends down the aisle in this opposites-attract steamy romantic comedy from the author of Love, Lies, and Cherry Pie.

They say to never meet your heroes, but when Vivian Liao's roommate gets engaged to her favorite actor’s costar, she has no choice but to come face-to-face with Melvin Lee again. He's just as funny and handsome as he is on-screen...but he thinks she’s an ice queen and a corporate sellout. It's none of his business how she chooses to live her life, no matter how charismatic he is.
 
Mel is used to charming audiences as an actor and stand-up comedian, but he can't seem to thaw Vivian’s defenses. If she can ignore the simmering attraction below the surface, so can he. The only thing uniting them is their goal for their friends’ wedding to go off without a hitch.
 
As they collaborate on wedding cake and karaoke parties, Mel realizes he might have seriously misjudged this bridesmaid, while Vivian discovers the best man might just be as dazzling off-screen as he is on. With the wedding underway, maybe more than one happily ever after is in the future.

About The Author

Jackie Lau decided she wanted to be a writer when she was in grade two, sometime between penning “The Heart That Got Lost” and “The Land of Shapes.” She later studied engineering and worked as a geophysicist before turning to writing romance novels. She is now the author of over a dozen romantic comedies.Jackie lives in Toronto with her husband, and despite living in Canada her whole life, she hates winter. When she’s not writing, she enjoys gelato, gourmet donuts, cooking, hiking, and reading on the balcony when it’s raining.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ali

okay, i'm gonna be real with you. the reason i was initially drawn to this book was that mel, the male lead, reminded me (on the cover) of my fave character from one of my fave shows ever (kimchee from kim's convenience, who is played by andrew phung, who owns my whole heart and body). and honestly,......more

Goodreads review by Nilufer

Wow! I think I want to give my tightest bear hug to Melvin Lee: the gold hearted, smart, caring hero who is not afraid of showing his sensitive side! I wasn’t expecting to love this book more than Donut Fall in love! But I truly did! Both books take place at the same fictional, cuddling, soft-sweet......more

Goodreads review by emma

welcome to a rom com in which i liked the rom but not the com. it's honestly soooo risky to make a book's main character a standup comedian and then also include huge chunks of his standup in said book. it was a high risk low reward sitch...and there was no reward, if you catch my drift... but i thoug......more

Goodreads review by Irena BookDustMagic

I liked the first book so much better. Review to come this week.......more

Goodreads review by Hannah

✨He never had fantasies about vanilla cake before, but things were different now.✨ 1. Thank you for the vanilla cake appreciation. Girls who get it get it. 2. I loved their relationship so much but there were so many small things about this story that really resonated with me and made me very smiley......more

Quotes

"Lau’s books have some of the best effort-to-emotional-payoff ratios in romance, and that’s before we get into Mel’s buoyant stand-up routines...This is my favorite of Lau’s yet, and, as always, it’s full of delicious food descriptions, delicate emotional landscapes and families who show affection by being relentlessly annoying."—New York Times Book Review

"The Stand-Up Groomsman is the best of opposites-attract romcom: it has two relatable, lovable, layered characters who not only perfectly complement each other, but also understand the other person’s boundaries and wishes and respect them till the very end. It’s complex, steamy, and uniquely charming, with plenty of both hilarious scenes and insightful commentary. Jackie Lau’s latest effort is masterful, inspiring, and full of heart!"—Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis

"Jackie Lau's books have a special way of packing both heat and heart. The Stand-Up Groomsman is no exception! Readers will devour this scrumptious, sexy, and dazzling romance."—Amy Lea, author of Set on You

"Jackie Lau’s deft touch weaves together heart and charm in The Stand-Up Groomsman. This opposites attract story featuring Vivian and Mel is filled with appealing (and hilarious) side characters, emotional complexity, and Lau’s trademark humor, resulting in an enchanting and satisfying read."—Lily Chu, author of The Stand-In

“Insightful, clever, and honest, The Stand-Up Groomsman will draw you in and keep you there."—Jayci Lee, author of Booked on a Feeling

“Lau shines in this witty rom-com that pairs a Chinese American comedian and a Chinese Canadian finance whiz…This fun, feel-good outing hits the spot.”—Publishers Weekly

“Lau’s inclusion of BIPOC characters, mental health issues, intergenerational trauma, and exploration of sexualities beautifully illustrates Vivian’s and Melvin’s personalities.”—Library Journal

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