Immediately after finishing the book, I wanted more of Alexa and Drew.

From Guillory’s descriptions, there is no shortage of heat between the two and the intimacy between them definitely made my heart skip a few beats. Alexa and Drew are of no exception to this trope. With every great romantic novel, the main characters fall in love and of course, details of their sexual escapades are included. When Alexa focuses on a project that is close to her heart and sometimes takes her away from Drew, his ego isn’t bruised but rather, he becomes her biggest cheerleader. Drew has a healthy infatuation with Alexa’s intellectĪs a pediatric surgeon, Drew has a pretty impressive career, so he isn’t intimidated when he meets Alexa–the Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Berkley, California. Not that her size is the center of conversation at all times, but as the lead female character in Guillory’s debut, Alexa’s fuller frame is a topic of conversation and confidence–right alongside her complexion and curls.Ģ. Guillory (a Black woman!) did that, and here are five other reasons why I’m obsessed with The Wedding Date and you will be too:Īn important point of the plot was Alexa’s self-perception as a Black girl with a little meat on her bones. In fact, I became so smitten with Alexa and Drew’s love story that I read the book, from start to finish, cover to cover, in six hours. An invitation for a fake date to–you guessed it–a wedding seemed to be the start of a happily ever after, but of course, complications arise.Īs author Roxanne Gay aptly said in her review, Guillory’s debut is “a charming, warm, sexy gem of a novel,” and I couldn’t agree more.

Within the first few pages, I could tell I would be hooked after a stalled elevator led to sparks flying between the two main characters who have demanding occupations and an even more intense attraction to each other. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage.The 322-page-turner hit shelves in January when the former lawyer turned writer decided to put down her legal pad and pick up a pen to tell the story of Alexa Monroe and Drew Nichols. If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us we’d love to hear from you. He’s never going to be able to keep up this pretence all the way to November 4, is he?Įmmerdale continues Tuesday May 9 at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX. ‘You and Thomas are the only family I need,’ said poor Nicky as Gabby plucked a bottle of wine from the fridge and he braced himself for more ‘couples time’ upstairs. Gabby told him he needed to build bridges with his family because they should all be at the wedding. ‘You practically raised them!’ What an elaborate web of lies he’s been weaving. Moira delivers a devastating bombshell to her loved ones in Emmerdale spoiler video

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