A witty and joyful novel about navigating love, marriage, and friendship on your own terms. Whip-smart, heartfelt and humorous, Alison Rose Greenberg's Bad Luck Bridesmaid is a celebration of complicated women and a power-anthem to live your truth. Happy Ever After. On Her Own Terms. Zoey Marks is officially the cursed bridesmaid that no engagement can survive. After strike three, she's left wondering if her own ambivalence towards marriage has rubbed off on those she loves. When her distrust of matrimony culminates in turning down a proposal from her perfect All-American boyfriend, Rylan Harper III, Zoey is heartbroken and questioning what exactly about tying the knot makes her want to run. Enter Hannah Green: Zoey's best friend, who announces she's marrying a guy she just met (cue eye roll). At a castle. In gorgeous, romantic Ireland, where Rylan will be in attendance, and Zoey will be a bridesmaid. Determined to turn her luck around, Zoey accepts her role and vows to get Hannah down the aisle-all the while praying her friend's wedded bliss will allow her to embrace marriage and get Rylan back. But as the weekend unfolds, Zoey is plagued with questions. Can you be a free spirit, yet still want a certain future? Can you have love and be loved on your terms? "Laugh-out-loud funny in places and heart-rending serious in others, Greenberg's debut is a unique romance strong on friendships and the importance of being true to oneself that also explores an alternate route to a different happily-ever-after." -Booklist "An unconventional love story for independent women." -Kirkus Reviews