My Thoughts: How to Ruin a Wedding by Elba Luz

*I received a copy of this book from Firefly Books Ltd in exchange for an honest review.

How to Ruin a Wedding

by Elba Luz

August 1, 2026

Goodreads Summary:

When a professional wedding crasher storms the wrong party, an irresistibly charming man enlists her services for a job that’s about to give her outlook on love a run for its money.

Lucy Delgado knows all about things that don’t work out. Between two failed marriages and losing her job, “meant to be” doesn’t seem to mean much anymore. And watching her sister’s marriage deteriorate isn’t convincing Lucy otherwise.

Desperate for money and disillusioned by love, she turns her nothing-left-to-lose attitude into action as a professional wedding saboteur. Lucy knows how to play any part—old lover, nosy relative, wise stranger—to save brides and grooms from making the same mistakes she did.

Until she crashes the wrong ceremony.

For Anders Kennedy, Lucy’s timing couldn’t be better. She’s exactly what he needs to derail his own sister’s upcoming nuptials by posing as Anders’s new girlfriend so she can slip into the family circle and sabotage from within. And Anders has the kind of money Lucy can’t afford to turn down.

As they fake-date their way through family celebrations, high jinks, and secrets, Lucy and Anders are forced to confront their cynicism about marriage. Their schemes were meant for the greater good, but what if love really does conquer all?

Review

How to Ruin a Wedding was the perfect blend of feelings and fun. With lovely characters and just the right dose of drama, I smiled, I swooned and I raged a little through the book ;)

Lucy had a big heart that loved a little too easily, but she loved hard. Her insecurities manifested in a very realistic way- allowing her past hardship/trauma to control her present. She couldn’t hold onto the good things (happening) in her life. Luckily, she had good people by her side, including her sister, Taina. It took a few tries, but Lucy finally believed she deserved to be happy.

Caring and understanding, Anders was just what Lucy needed. I loved how gentle and sweet he was with her. He helped her find her confidence in How to Ruin a Wedding. Anders was also fiercely loyal and protective of his quirky family. So, it pains me to say this, but Anders was a little too perfect. I wanted to get to know him better, to unpack a bit more of his past and his struggles.

Right from their first meeting there was chemistry between Lucy and Anders. The obvious tension made their every interaction that much more delicious. I was patient because I knew it was only a matter of time before they couldn’t keep their hands to themselves ;) They were fun together.

I had such a great time reading How to Ruin a Wedding, I want to read more from this author. Romcom lovers need to pick this one up!

*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and not affected in any way. Any quotes included in my review were taken from the copy I received.