Publication Date: January 20, 2026
Two people who can’t stand each other must come together to plan their mutual ex’s wedding in this new romantic comedy by Taleen Voskuni, author of Lavash at First Sight.
Ani Avakian was supposed to be the Bay Area’s premier Armenian wedding planner by now. But after a huge blow to her business, she’s determined to redeem herself by taking on the biggest job of her career: a wedding for an indie movie star. The wedding is set at a stunning Armenian-owned winery, and Ani is eager to connect with the owner, who she’ll be working closely with. But then she actually meets him. Sure, Raffi is ridiculously hot and charming, but he’s also insufferably smug. Though the real gut punch comes when Ani meets the happy couple—because the actress’s fiancée is none other than the woman who shattered her heart two years ago: her ex-girlfriend, Kami.
All Raffi Garabedian has ever wanted is to make his father proud. Taking over the family winery should be his dream come true—but its first major event is off to a rocky start, thanks to one irritating(-ly beautiful) wedding planner who challenges him at every turn. He’s shocked to find that they have one thing in common, however: their mutual ex, Kami. Despite the record level of awkwardness, they’ll have to work together to make sure this wedding goes perfectly. But first, they’ll have to deal with the tension sizzling between them—before it turns their ex’s nuptials into a full-blown disaster…or something much more scandalous.
Our Ex’s Wedding by Taleen Voskuni is a contemporary romance with lots of twists and a largely Armenian cast of characters—a fast-paced read with a new-to-me culture that did not detract from the story at all.
Several tropes are utilized as Ani and Raffi’s story unfolds via alternating chapters. The two meet when they are trying to make a go of their businesses—she’s a wedding planner, and he’s co-owner of a winery. When Kami hires them, things really take off. We are full in wedding planning mode, and Kami can be a bridezilla at times.
They take one step forward and so many more back. Even though Ani’s heard of his less-than-stellar reputation, they do have to work together. Raffi’s always showing her he’s present, all in, and paying attention to her vision. But will that be enough? There are some laugh-out-loud moments along with some tears. There are family and friends, the paparazzi, romantic moments along with steamy ones. But in the end, there’s a wonderfully portrayed and satisfying happily ever after.
Our Ex’s Wedding is a fun and romantic story with vivid descriptions and details that made me feel like a wedding guest or at least a close friend.
Taleen Voskuni is an award-winning writer who grew up in the Bay Area Armenian diaspora. She graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in English and currently lives in San Francisco, working in tech. Other than a newfound obsession with writing rom-coms, she spends her free time cultivating her kids, her garden, and her dark chocolate addiction. Sorry, Bro is the winner of the 2023 Golden Poppy award for best romance.
