Never Date the Minister

Julia Kent

Sept 2024 · Whatever It Takes Book 3 · Julia Kent

About this eBook

Accidental poisonings. Unexpected tidal waves. Jealous stepsisters. Brides caught cheating in the coatroom at the reception.

Just a typical day at work, when you’re a wedding protector.

And Nessa Martini, the newest and youngest member on staff, is doing her best to fix it all.

Starting with her own chaotic life.

A one-night stand with a hot bodybuilding social media influencer who turns out to be a minister is not Nessa’s idea of personal growth, no matter how much she enjoyed it.

She’s trying so hard to be mature, grounded, responsible, and to get ahead in her career working for Wedding Protectors, Inc., where they guarantee your perfect day – whatever it takes.

But when she ghosts on Mr. Perfect after one night of pleasure and he turns out not only to be the TikTok sensation known as “God’s Gift,” but is also the minister at the wedding she’s assigned to for work, all of Nessa’s careful plans go out the window.

She can’t date a man of the cloth. 

Or can she?

Matt Draper knows he’s a study in contrasts. A bodybuilder who makes sweaty, shirtless weightlifting videos for millions of followers – and a minister? He didn’t pick the nickname “God’s Gift,” but he’s stuck with it now. 

And he’s stuck on gorgeous Instagram influencer Nessa, too.

It may have been only one night, but it was a phenomenal night, and Matt wants more. Way more. When coincidence works in his favor and they meet at a wedding rehearsal, he takes his chance. She’s slow to warm, and so mysterious, yet social media perfect. 

Too perfect. 

For a guy who is all about depth and connection, can he break through her surface and find more?

Welcome to the Whatever It Takes series, where every book is a complete HEA and a standalone within the same world, with one couple per book:

Every bride needs something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue -

 

But you know what brides don't need?

Complications.

Welcome to Wedding Protectors, Inc. Have a spritzer or a latte or some lovely Zen tea and sink into a comfortable chair in our sunlit offices as we listen to your wedding problem – and form the perfect solution to every possible contingency. 

We plan for everything.

Except our own love lives.

But that's not your problem. ;)

Book 1: Never Plan a Billionaire’s Wedding

Book 2: Never Fall for the Bride’s Father

Book 3: Never Date the Minister

Ratings and reviews

You would think by now, after having read so many titles by the author, that I would have learned that she’s going to make me bawl like a baby for each and every possible reason the human body will release tears. Tears of joy, pain, laughter; all of it, and everything in between. And this book asked me to feel them all and then some. Nessa and Matt’s journey to one another through the minefield of social media left me howling with laughter. (Plus, we got more Vince!) It also made me think

Julia Kent has again, worked her awesome magic and given her readers a fun, warm, romantic read, that will make you want more. The saddest part of this book, was the story ended and I wished it to continue. There is much to love and enjoy here. A definite favorite and addition to any TBR list.

Nessa Martini works for Wedding Protectors , is an influencer and she meets Matt Draper at a fund raiser and has a one night stand Matt Draper is a minister but also a content creator of a healthy lifestyle and excercise. Perseverance could be Matt’s middle name because he has to chase Nessa to show her his interest. Funny, sexy, great inside view of social media and the images it projects. The trial and trebulations these two will go through are hilarious, so many crossed messages .

About the author

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Julia Kent writes romantic comedy with an edge, with more than 2.5 million eBook, print, and audiobooks sold and 5 appearances on the New York Times bestseller list. Her books have been translated into German, Italian, and French.

From billionaires to BBWs to new adult rock stars, Julia finds a sensual, goofy joy in every contemporary romance she writes. Unlike Shannon from Shopping for a Billionaire, she did not meet her husband after dropping her phone in a men's room toilet (and he isn't a billionaire).

She lives in New England with her husband, three children, and an adorable Havanese named Walter. 

She loves to hear from her readers by email at [e-mail], on Twitter @jkentauthor, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jkentauthor . Visit her at http://jkentauthor.com